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Explorer of the Seas Cruises
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Explorer of the Seas cruises for 2019-2020-2021
Until February 2019 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 April/May 2020 the ship undergoes as major 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. 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
| Date | Route | Cruise | From | $/Day | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 CRUISES | ||||||
19 NOV |
 |
5 NIGHTS |
Explorer of the Seas cruise from Miami return
|
Currently sailing |
N/A |
|
24 NOV |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
Sold out |
N/A |
|
29 NOV |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
Sold out |
N/A |
|
13 DEC |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$906 |
$101 |
|
22 DEC |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Holiday Cruise
Departs: Miami |
Sold out |
N/A |
|
27 DEC |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$2,598 |
$289 |
|
| 2020 CRUISES | ||||||
5 JAN |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$678 |
$136 |
|
10 JAN |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$2,119 |
$235 |
|
19 JAN |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$624 |
$125 |
|
24 JAN |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,103 |
$123 |
|
2 FEB |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$685 |
$137 |
|
7 FEB |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,321 |
$147 |
|
21 FEB |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,137 |
$126 |
|
7 MAY |
|
10 NIGHTS |
The Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$2,022 |
$202 |
|
17 MAY |
|
10 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$2,258 |
$226 |
|
27 MAY |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$2,338 |
$260 |
|
5 JUN |
|
9 NIGHTS |
A Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$2,224 |
$247 |
|
14 JUN |
|
7 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,713 |
$245 |
|
21 JUN |
|
7 NIGHTS |
Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,280 |
$183 |
|
28 JUN |
|
7 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$2,515 |
$359 |
|
12 JUL |
|
8 NIGHTS |
Explorer of the Seas cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) return
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$2,448 |
$306 |
|
20 JUL |
|
6 NIGHTS |
Explorer of the Seas cruise from Rome (Civitavecchia) return
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,078 |
$180 |
|
26 JUL |
|
6 NIGHTS |
Western Mediterranean Cruise Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,030 |
$172 |
|
1 AUG |
|
8 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$2,265 |
$283 |
|
9 AUG |
|
7 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,707 |
$244 |
|
16 AUG |
|
7 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,930 |
$276 |
|
23 AUG |
|
7 NIGHTS |
Western Mediterranean Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,321 |
$189 |
|
30 AUG |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Cruise The Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,891 |
$210 |
|
8 SEP |
|
10 NIGHTS |
Greek Isles Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,955 |
$196 |
|
18 SEP |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,871 |
$208 |
|
27 SEP |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,577 |
$175 |
|
6 OCT |
|
10 NIGHTS |
The Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,883 |
$188 |
|
16 OCT |
|
9 NIGHTS |
An Eastern Mediterranean Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$1,567 |
$174 |
|
25 OCT |
|
12 NIGHTS |
Holy Land Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) |
$3,234 |
$270 |
|
6 NOV |
|
14 NIGHTS |
Spanish Transatlantic Cruise
Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) | Arrives: Miami |
$1,779 |
$127 |
|
20 NOV |
|
9 NIGHTS |
The Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,234 |
$137 |
|
29 NOV |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$739 |
$148 |
|
4 DEC |
|
9 NIGHTS |
The Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,180 |
$131 |
|
13 DEC |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$807 |
$161 |
|
18 DEC |
|
9 NIGHTS |
The Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,505 |
$167 |
|
27 DEC |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,099 |
$220 |
|
| 2021 CRUISES | ||||||
1 JAN |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,371 |
$152 |
|
10 JAN |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$760 |
$152 |
|
15 JAN |
|
9 NIGHTS |
The Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,282 |
$142 |
|
24 JAN |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$796 |
$159 |
|
29 JAN |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,371 |
$152 |
|
7 FEB |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Western Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$727 |
$145 |
|
12 FEB |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,337 |
$149 |
|
21 MAR |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$899 |
$180 |
|
26 MAR |
|
9 NIGHTS |
The Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
$1,425 |
$158 |
|
4 APR |
|
9 NIGHTS |
Explorer of the Seas cruise from Miami return
Departs: Miami |
$1,482 |
$165 |
|
9 APR |
|
9 NIGHTS |
The Southern Caribbean Cruise
Departs: Miami |
Sold out |
N/A |
|
18 APR |
|
5 NIGHTS |
Explorer of the Seas cruise from Miami return
Departs: Miami |
$939 |
$188 |
|
Life aboard Explorer of the Seas
Until February 2019 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 April/May 2020 the ship undergoes as major 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. 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.
Explore the decks
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.
Ship facts
Star rating: 
Maiden voyage: 2000
Number of decks: 14
Tonnage: 137308
Cabins: 1557
Passenger capacity: 3114
Number of crew: 1181
What's onboard? ▼
- 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
What's included? ▼
- Flight/s and/or transfers as specified
- 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
What's excluded? ▼
- 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
- 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 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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