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Explorer of the Seas cruises for 2020-2021

Until February 2020 Explorer of the Seas sails out of Miami, offering 5- and 9-night cruises to the Southern and Eastern Caribbean. Both cruises call at the company resort of Labadee, Haiti. The longer cruise visits the ABC islands just off Venezuela. During March/April 2020 the ship undergoes a US$110M refit that will add new dining venues, giant waterslide, revamped family and children’s areas, and new games. After this, Explorer remains in the Mediterranean, sailing out of Civitavecchia (two hours by rail from Rome), mostly east to Greece, Malta and Turkey – with an October cruise to the Holy Land. Now if you want to explore Rome, and end up in Florida, take the very inexpensive transatlantic journey in November 2020. Through 2021 Explorer pf the Seas is based in Miami, offering 5- and 9-night cruises to the eastern and southern Caribbean. For many the ship will be the destination, giving an opportunity to relax in holiday-like surroundings. Explorer of the Seas entered service in 2001, and at 137,308 GT she carries 3228 passengers. Other recent additions include a Flow-Rider surf simulator and virtual balconies in some Interior cabins (80 inch vertical flat screens displaying live exterior landscapes).

Explorer of the Seas is a large floating island resort that berths at the larger ports. It has all the signature features of Royal Caribbean International – including huge Solarium, ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, huge Showlounge, Royal Promenade shopping mall, and street entertainers. The ship is family-friendly, with large facilities for children and teens. It caters for large conferences, Wi-Fi ship wide, good wheelchair access, and also couples wishing to tie the knot in the wedding chapel. Though large, the ship offers a good passenger space ratio. Décor throughout is warm and attractive and you’ll need good walking shoes to become familiar with the many public spaces. Some cabins have interior views overlooking the shops and cafés. Though carrying over 3000 guests, dining, entertainment and activity centres are spread throughout the ship and elevators are fast (out of school holiday season). You pay for many extras including gratuities (except sailing out of Australian ports), and need to plan where to eat and what to purchase, so order packages online before your cruise.
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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Calendar

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Date	Cruise			From	$/Day
2020 CRUISES
19 JAN	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise		Currently sailing	N/A
24 JAN	9 NIGHTS	Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,548	$172
2 FEB	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$927	$185
7 FEB	9 NIGHTS	Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,703	$300
21 FEB	9 NIGHTS	Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$2,112	$235
7 MAY	10 NIGHTS	The Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,337	$234
17 MAY	10 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,526	$253
27 MAY	9 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$3,395	$377
5 JUN	9 NIGHTS	A Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$3,016	$335
14 JUN	7 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,096	$299
21 JUN	7 NIGHTS	Western Mediterranean Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,865	$266
28 JUN	7 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,592	$370
12 JUL	8 NIGHTS	Explorer of the Seas cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) return Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,498	$312
20 JUL	6 NIGHTS	Explorer of the Seas cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) return Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,296	$216
26 JUL	6 NIGHTS	Western Mediterranean Cruise Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,343	$224
1 AUG	8 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,472	$309
9 AUG	7 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $150 OBC	$1,962	$280
16 AUG	7 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,041	$292
23 AUG	7 NIGHTS	Western Mediterranean Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,280	$183
30 AUG	9 NIGHTS	Cruise The Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,921	$213
8 SEP	10 NIGHTS	Greek Isles Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,217	$222
18 SEP	9 NIGHTS	Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,024	$225
27 SEP	9 NIGHTS	Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $150 OBC	$1,947	$216
6 OCT	10 NIGHTS	The Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $150 OBC	$2,077	$208
16 OCT	9 NIGHTS	An Eastern Mediterranean Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $76 OBC	$2,039	$227
25 OCT	12 NIGHTS	Holy Land Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia)	UP TO $150 OBC	$3,508	$292
6 NOV	14 NIGHTS	Spanish Transatlantic Cruise Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) \| Arrives: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,904	$136
20 NOV	9 NIGHTS	The Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,928	$214
29 NOV	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$730	$146
4 DEC	9 NIGHTS	The Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,564	$174
13 DEC	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$739	$148
18 DEC	9 NIGHTS	The Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,977	$220
27 DEC	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$1,464	$293
2021 CRUISES
1 JAN	9 NIGHTS	Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,421	$158
10 JAN	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$793	$159
15 JAN	9 NIGHTS	The Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,496	$166
24 JAN	5 NIGHTS	Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$834	$167
29 JAN	9 NIGHTS	Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,421	$158
7 FEB	5 NIGHTS	Western Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$800	$160
12 FEB	9 NIGHTS	Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,387	$154
21 MAR	5 NIGHTS	Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$923	$185
26 MAR	9 NIGHTS	The Southern Caribbean Cruise Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,476	$164
4 APR	9 NIGHTS	Explorer of the Seas cruise from Miami return Departs: Miami	UP TO $76 OBC	$1,456	$162
18 APR	5 NIGHTS	Explorer of the Seas cruise from Miami return Departs: Miami	UP TO $50 OBC	$977	$195

Explorer of the Seas — Ship Review Rating: 4.2 out of 5 based on 434 ratings.

Life aboard Explorer of the Seas
Until February 2020 Explorer of the Seas sails out of Miami, offering 5- and 9-night cruises to the Southern and Eastern Caribbean. Both cruises call at the company resort of Labadee, Haiti. The longer cruise visits the ABC islands just off Venezuela. During March/April 2020 the ship undergoes a US$110M refit that will add new dining venues, giant waterslide, revamped family and children’s areas, and new games. After this, Explorer remains in the Mediterranean, sailing out of Civitavecchia (two hours by rail from Rome), mostly east to Greece, Malta and Turkey – with an October cruise to the Holy Land. Now if you want to explore Rome, and end up in Florida, take the very inexpensive transatlantic journey in November 2020. Through 2021 Explorer pf the Seas is based in Miami, offering 5- and 9-night cruises to the eastern and southern Caribbean. For many the ship will be the destination, giving an opportunity to relax in holiday-like surroundings. Explorer of the Seas entered service in 2001, and at 137,308 GT she carries 3228 passengers. Other recent additions include a Flow-Rider surf simulator and virtual balconies in some Interior cabins (80 inch vertical flat screens displaying live exterior landscapes).

Explorer of the Seas is a large floating island resort that berths at the larger ports. It has all the signature features of Royal Caribbean International – including huge Solarium, ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, huge Showlounge, Royal Promenade shopping mall, and street entertainers. The ship is family-friendly, with large facilities for children and teens. It caters for large conferences, Wi-Fi ship wide, good wheelchair access, and also couples wishing to tie the knot in the wedding chapel. Though large, the ship offers a good passenger space ratio. Décor throughout is warm and attractive and you’ll need good walking shoes to become familiar with the many public spaces. Some cabins have interior views overlooking the shops and cafés. Though carrying over 3000 guests, dining, entertainment and activity centres are spread throughout the ship and elevators are fast (out of school holiday season). You pay for many extras including gratuities (except sailing out of Australian ports), and need to plan where to eat and what to purchase, so order packages online before your cruise.

Accommodation
Staterooms come in four main categories and 22 grades, with variations based on guests’ needs: Suites/Deluxe, Balcony, Outside and Interior Staterooms. When selecting accommodation consider the view, the level of privacy, and location near to or far from activity areas. Some Interior cabins have a ‘virtual balcony’ wall display of the passing ocean views. All staterooms come with private bathroom, vanity area, hair dryer, interactive TV and phone. Many cabins are family-friendly with up to four additional bunk beds, and interconnecting rooms. Promenade staterooms overlook the interior Royal Promenade, and some accommodate up to six people. There are no single cabins, and many are wheelchair-accessible. In-cabin service and dining is available 24-hours.

Travel in style with a selection of six categories of Suites, which are especially good for large families needing more space, and may include complimentary concierge service. Suites come with priority check-in, most have multiple rooms and balconies, and depending on the suite you may have whirlpool tub, baby grand piano and an entertainment area, and accommodate up to 8 guests. The stateroom’s TV enables guests to request room service, to book show tickets, shore excursions, movies and specialty dining, and keep track of their onboard account. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.

Food and Dining
For the Main Dining Room, spread over three levels, select from three dining choices before cruising: fixed seating at the same table nightly, at either early or late sitting; open-seated My Time Dining (with pre-paid gratuities) at a flexible time; and early sitting My Family Time Dining that allows children aged 3 to 11 years to leave for their Adventure Ocean kids club. Menus feature healthy, vegetarian and kosher options. Special dietary needs can be catered for by giving advanced notice. Menus change daily throughout the cruise. Evening dress is casual or smart casual. Expect one to three formal evenings in the Main Dining Room during your cruise (though from some ports formal dress is actually just casual). There are seven complimentary eating options, including Windjammers Café, Izumi Sushi and Asian cuisine, Café Promenade for coffee, pastries/snacks, and room service.

Specialty dining (with a cover charge) can be booked for Chops Grille steakhouse and Giovanni’s Table. Dine casually at Johnny Rockets, and Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream is the place to go for ice-cream and frozen drinks. Take your family to dine 1950s style at Johnny Rockets. Café Latte-tudes serves specialty coffees and sweets. In all, the ship has 15 bars, clubs and lounges, including the Champagne Bar, Crown & Kettle Pub, and The Chamber nightclub. There are package deals for wine, juice, sodas and bottled water.

Entertainment
Signature features to entertain you include: Broadway-style productions in the Main Theatre; Studio B’s ice shows; comedy, game shows, onboard parties, and cooking demonstrations (and when the rink is not being used, skate for free); and gaming in the giant Casino Royale. Live music features around the pool, in the main dining room, and in many lounges, bars and specialty venues. There are always parties and parades to join. Alternatively, just stroll around the Royal Promenade and shop duty-free, or for a quiet time retire to the small Library/Card Room or Internet Café.

On-shore excursions and explorations can be pre-booked or arranged on board. Choose from a range of classes and seminars to bring out your creativity and expand your knowledge. The Vitality Spa and Fitness Center is fully equipped and runs a variety of beauty services and fitness classes. Activities include use of the outdoor sports deck, Flow-Rider surfing simulator, mini-golf course, golf simulators, in-line skating, ice-skating rink, six whirlpools, SCUBA diving program (in the Caribbean), and a full-sized sports court for basketball, paddleball and volleyball. The Solarium is exclusively for adults. Teens have their own lounge areas and disco, and the Adventure Ocean youth programmes cater for all ages. And every RCI ship has a rock-climbing wall.

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Explorer of the Seas deckplan

Cabins on Deck 11 (Aloha Deck)

AA: Suite with balcony
AB: Mini-suite with balcony
BB: Outside with balcony
CC: Outside
J: Inside

Sofa bed
Two pullman beds
Handicapped facilities
Four pullman beds
One pullman bed
Connecting staterooms
Sofa and pullman bed

Cabins

Staterooms come in four main categories and 22 grades, with variations based on guests’ needs: Suites/Deluxe, Balcony, Outside and Interior Staterooms. When selecting accommodation consider the view, the level of privacy, and location near to or far from activity areas. Some Interior cabins have a ‘virtual balcony’ wall display of the passing ocean views. All staterooms come with private bathroom, vanity area, hair dryer, interactive TV and phone. Many cabins are family-friendly with up to four additional bunk beds, and interconnecting rooms. Promenade staterooms overlook the interior Royal Promenade, and some accommodate up to six people. There are no single cabins, and many are wheelchair-accessible. In-cabin service and dining is available 24-hours.

Travel in style with a selection of six categories of Suites, which are especially good for large families needing more space, and may include complimentary concierge service. Suites come with priority check-in, most have multiple rooms and balconies, and depending on the suite you may have whirlpool tub, baby grand piano and an entertainment area, and accommodate up to 8 guests. The stateroom’s TV enables guests to request room service, to book show tickets, shore excursions, movies and specialty dining, and keep track of their onboard account. Smoking is not permitted inside any stateroom and any stateroom balcony. Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas.

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Ship facts

Star rating:
Maiden voyage:	2000
Number of decks:	14
Tonnage:	137308
Cabins:	1557
Passengers:	3114
Number of crew:	1181

Atrium social centre
Inside cabins with virtual balconies
Royal Promenade (dining, bars)
Shops, Souvenirs
COMPLIMENTARY DINING
Main Dining Room
My Time Dining or Traditional (2 sittings)
My Family Time Dining (kids eat early)
Dress for casual, smart casual, & formal dress nights
Windjammer Marketplace buffet
Room service continental breakfast
Beverage packages
COVER CHARGE DINING
Chops Grille (lunch, dinner)
Giovanni’s Table (lunch, dinner)
Izumi Japanese (lunch, dinner)
Johnny Rockets (lunch, dinner)
Room service: meals other than continental breakfast
Noodle Shop (lunch, dinner)
CASUAL DINING
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream ($)
Café Promenade
Bars, clubs, lounges (15)
ENTERTAINMENT
Broadway Production
Studio B (ice skate, laser tag, parties, cooking)
3D Cinema
Comedy, jazz, karaoke
Nightclub
Casino
TECHNOLOGY
VOOM fast internet package (pay)
VOOM fast internet + streaming package (pay)
ACTIVITIES
Swimming pools (3)
Whirlpools (6)
Solarium adults only pool
Sun deck
Vitality Spa
Fitness Centre, gym
Basketball court
Jogging track
Sports courts
Table tennis
Mini-golf course
Games, contests, dancing
Internet, Wi-Fi (pay)
Enrichment lectures (some pay)
Library/Card room
Photo studio
Conference Centre
Weddings, Vows at Sea
WAIVERS NEEDED FOR:
FlowRider surf simulator (pay)
Ice-skating
Rock-climbing wall
UNDER 18
Adventure Ocean (programs for 3-5, 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17 y)
Video games arcade (pay), Teen disco
Royal Babies & Tots activities (18-36 mths pay)
“Late Night Party Zone” group sitting
OTHER
Laundry, drycleaning (pay)
Mobile phone reception
Elevators
Electricity 110/220V
Wheelchair accessibility
Medical centre
No emotional support animals

Gratuities for Australia and NZ sailings
Bar service charges included in Aus/NZ sailings
All main meals on-board
In-cabin breakfast at no charge
Coffee, tea, iced water, lemonade 24 hrs
Anytime or fixed sittings, & multi-venue dining
Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
Activities - organised & individual
Infant crèche, kids clubs & teen programs
Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
Special needs requests & service animals allowed
Ship-shore-ship transfers

Airfares, accommodation & transfers not specified
Shore & land excursions and meals not specified
Alternate specialty dining venues
In-cabin dining menu USD 7.95 per order
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks
Casino gaming, bar expenses
Certain entertainment, fitness classes
Items & services of a personal nature
Medical services, vaccination costs
Laundry and/or valet charges
Internet, satellite/mobile phone & fax charges
Babysitting, individual or in groups (from 1 y)
Passport & visa fees
Insurances of all kinds
Increases in third party charges or taxes
Itineraries may change due to unforeseen circumstances if NOT Australia or NZ sailings
Cabins may change for operational reasons
GRATUITIES if NOT Australia or NZ sailings
USD 14.50 (USD 17.50 Grand suites and above) pp/day all ages
May modify at Guest Services on board
May pre-pay gratuity on booking
Customary land tour gratuities are welcome
Service charge dining at Johnny Rockets and Chops Grille
Service charge 18% automatically added to bar, mini-bar, spa & salon services.
REMINDERS
Check passport valid for 6 months after end of voyage
Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
Confirm with bank and ship ahead of cruise your credit/debit card intentions
Check dress code: Formal, best black-tie look; Smart Casual, dress to impress; Casual, shorts for b’fast & lunch
Special needs, dietary requests, arrange at booking
Smoking on board in designated areas only
Check stateroom ‘responsible adult’ requirements when booking
Don’t bring electrical extension cords
Aerial drones allowed: not operated on board, only on shore when legal

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