Cruise Ship Profiles

Explorer of the Seas

Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice-skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall. The  Explorer of the Seas offers more space for every guest - plus enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities. This cruise ship is so high-tech, it even features the University of Miami Ocean Lab, a state-of-the-art oceanographic and atmospheric science lab.

Specifications

Ship Class: Voyager

Launched: 2000

Refurbished:

GRT: 138,000

Length:  1,020

Draft: 26

Speed: 22 Knots

Passengers: 3114

Accommodations

All staterooms offer accommodations that convert to queen size bed and have private bath, vanity area, flat-panel TV and phone, electric mini-bar, hair dryers and AC. The bedding program has been updated fleet-wide, with new bed frames, mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvets and flat-screen TV's in every stateroom. 

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Stateroom sizes

Inside	117-165	Sq. ft.
Outside	180-319	Sq. Ft.
Balcony	220-280	Sq. ft. w/veranda
Suite	345-1300	Sq. ft. w/veranda

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Dining Venues

Main Dining Rooms

Magellan Dining Room, Da Gamma Dining Room and Columbus Dining Room. Passengers can choose fixed seating or "Your Time Dining".

Cafe Promenade

Sidewalk style cafe serving fruits, breads, sandwiches, pizza, cookies as well as coffee drinks and Ben & Jerry's ice cream.

Portofino

Specialty restaurant serving Italian cuisine in an intimate and upscale atmosphere.

Windjammer Cafe and Island Grill

Main buffet and poolside grill.

Johnny Rockets

50's diner featuring burgers, fries, milkshakes and more.

Room Service

Breakfast, lunch and dinner, 24 hours a day (late night service charge applies).

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Notable Rooms

Palace Theater

Main showroom.

Viking Crown Lounge

Observation area during the day with great views of the sea and cocktails and music by night.

Casino Royale

Cards, slots, roulette and more.

Connoisseur Club

Cigar bar.

Jesters

Two-story disco.

Royal Promenade

Boutiques, cafes and bars.

Maharaja's Lounge

Music, dancing and entertainment.

Champagne Bar

Intimate and elegant bar.

Crown and Kettle Lounge

English-style pub.

Weekend Warrior Lounge

Sports bar.

Schooner Bar

Nautical theme bar featuring piano sing-a-longs.

Studio B

Ice shows, cooking demonstrations and more.

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Outdoor Features

Adventure Ocean/Beach

Family play area located on deck 12.

Sports Court

Deck 13 features a Sports Court, In-line Skating Track, Rock Climbing Wall, and Adventure Dunes 9-hole small scale golf course.

Main Pool Area

3 Swimming Pools, 5 whirlpools, swim shop, and pool bar located on deck 11.

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Kid's Only

Royal Babies & Royal Tots

Interactive classes filled with enriching activities developed by early childhood experts at Fisher-Price® for kids 6-18 months. The Royal Tots Program offers 45-minute interactive playground sessions filled with age-appropriate activities and toys for kids ages 18-36 months. Both programs are hosted by trained youth staff. A parent or caregiver must accompany child during all activity sessions. Nursery services also available.

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Adventure Ocean for Kids Ages 3-11

Aquanauts for kids ages 3-5 years old; Explorers for kids ages 6-8 years old; Voyagers for kids ages 9-11 years old. Royal Caribbean offers age appropriate parties, crafts, scavenger hunts, science experiments, theater games, excursions and more.

Teen Program

Non-structured, participate when you want program for teens, ages 12-17 years old. Featuring Theme Nights, Improve Games, DJ Academy, Mocktail Competition, Dodgeball, Open Mic and Talent Show, BBQ, Movie and Pool Party, Teen Casino, Snowball Fight, Climbing Competition and more. Teens also have their own lounge (The Living Room) and disco (Fuel).

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