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Explorer of the Seas
Last refurbished
2015
Last refurbished
Passengers
3114
Passengers
Ports Visited
57
Ports visited
Cruises from $111 per day
$111
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Explorer of the Seas
137,308
Gross Tonnage

Explorer of the Seas Cruises

4.3
(from 532 verified customers)

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.

Ship Specification

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

  • Dining

    • Dining on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Dining on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Dining on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Dining on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Dining on the Explorer of the Seas

    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.

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    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 1950's style at Johnny Rockets.

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  • Bars

    • Bar on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Bar on the Explorer of the Seas

    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.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Entertainment on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Entertainment on the Explorer of the Seas

    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. Live music features around the pool, in the main dining room, and in many lounges, bars and specialty venues.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Activities on the Explorer of the Seas

    Try your hand at gaming in Casino Royale or just stroll around and shop duty-free, or for a quiet time retire to the 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. Activities include use of the outdoor sports deck, mini-golf course, golf simulators, three whirlpools, billiards & pool tables, and a basketball court.

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    And every RCI ship has a rock-climbing wall.

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  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Fitness on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Fitness on the Explorer of the Seas

    The Vitality Spa and Fitness Center is fully equipped and runs a variety of beauty services and fitness classes.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Kids activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Kids activities on the Explorer of the Seas
    • Kids activities on the Explorer of the Seas

    Youngsters will love Adventure Beach pool and slide. Teens have their own lounge areas and disco, video game arcade, and the Adventure Ocean youth programmes that cater for all ages.

  • Inclusions

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

Customer cruise ship ratings

Explorer of the Seas has an average of 4.3 Stars based on 532 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    4.3
  • Cabin
    4.3
  • Dining
    4.4
  • Entertainment
    4
  • Service
    4.5

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • Whether you dream of romantic walks along the white-sand shores of the Southern Caribbean or blue-domed villages and the shimmering cobalt waters of the Aegean, Explorer of the Seas is your ticket to diving deeper into an unforgettable couple’s vacation.

  • Whether you’re craving fresh-rolled sushi at Izumi Japanese Cuisine, rustic Italian eats at Giovanni’s Table, or steakhouse classics at Chops Grille — with options like these, meal time is guaranteed to always be memorable. And after you’ve treated your taste buds, keep the party going with more than fifteen cruise onboard bars, clubs and lounges to choose from.

  • Redefining the cruising experience one room at a time. The staterooms are an alluring escape from the non-stop action the cruise ships are known for. From the spectacular views to the deluxe amenities, a stay with us is like nothing at sea.

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 television 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 televisions 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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  • Inside

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    Cabin Types

    CP, 2T, 4U, 2U, 4V, 3V, 1V, 5V, ZI, ZQ

    Size approx: 160 sq. ft. Delight in bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. Up to 2 guests. One bathroom.

  • Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Explorer of the Seas Oceanview on the Explorer of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    1K, 1L, 4M, 3M, 4N, 3N, 2N, 5N, 1N, YO, YQ

    Average Cabin Size – 25.2 m2

    Size approx: 328 sq. ft. Have a spectacular view in an immense space with family. Up to 6 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Two Pullman beds.

  • Balcony

    Balcony on the Explorer of the Seas Balcony on the Explorer of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    CB, SG, 4B, SB, 3B, 2B, 1B, 5D, 4D, 2D, XB, XQ, XS

    Size approx: 198 sq. ft. Balcony: 46 sq. ft. Experience a spectacular view for a memorable vacation. Up to 2 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One bathroom.

  • Suite

    Suite on the Explorer of the Seas Suite on the Explorer of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    RS, OS, GS, GT, J4, JT, J3, VP, WS

    Average Cabin Size – 26.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.4 m2

    Size approx: 1,260 sq. ft. Balcony: 170 sq. ft. Relish an extraordinary vacation in this luxurious suite. Up to 4 guests. One King bed in the bedroom. Living room with one double sofa bed.

Explorer of the Seas Deck Plans

Legend

  • Stateroom with Sofa Bed
  • Stateroom has 3rd Pullman bed
  • Stateroom has 3rd & 4th Pullman bed
  • Connecting Staterooms
  • Stateroom with Sofa Bed & 3rd Pullman bed
  • Stateroom has 4 additional Pullman beds
  • Sofa Bed Eligible
  • Stateroom opens only on the starboard side
  • Wheelchair accessible stateroom
  • Stateroom has an obstructed view

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
25 Jul 2026 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna Sold Out
01 Aug 2026 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $2967
08 Aug 2026 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $6399
15 Aug 2026 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna Sold Out
22 Aug 2026 7 NIGHT GREECE ADRIATIC CRUISE Ravenna $3163
29 Aug 2026 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $1861
05 Sep 2026 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $1919
12 Sep 2026 7 NIGHT GREECE ADRIATIC CRUISE Ravenna $1972
19 Sep 2026 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $2179
26 Sep 2026 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $1897
03 Oct 2026 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $2219
10 Oct 2026 7 NIGHT GREECE ADRIATIC CRUISE Ravenna $1893
17 Oct 2026 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1997
24 Oct 2026 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Ravenna $1802
31 Oct 2026 13 NIGHT SPAIN, BERMUDA TRANSATLANTIC Barcelona Sold Out
13 Nov 2026 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $820
18 Nov 2026 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $1296
27 Nov 2026 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $959
02 Dec 2026 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $1305
11 Dec 2026 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $934
16 Dec 2026 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $727
21 Dec 2026 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Port Canaveral $1203
28 Dec 2026 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Port Canaveral $1863
04 Jan 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $1334
13 Jan 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $778
18 Jan 2027 4 NIGHT BAHAMAS PERFECT DAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $616
22 Jan 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $760
27 Jan 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $1288
05 Feb 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $760
10 Feb 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $782
15 Feb 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $538
24 Feb 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $2544
05 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $738
10 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $721
15 Mar 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $556
19 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT BAHAMAS PERFECT DAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $801
24 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $942
29 Mar 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $749
02 Apr 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $834
07 Apr 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $797
12 Apr 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $643
16 Apr 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $738
21 Apr 2027 5 NT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $784
26 Apr 2027 14 NIGHT SPAIN PORTUGAL TRANSATLANTIC Port Canaveral $1556
10 May 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1587
17 May 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $2077
24 May 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1737
31 May 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES ITALY CRUISE Barcelona $1612
07 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT BEST OF GREECE CRUISE Athens $1603
14 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1674
21 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1661
28 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $2038
05 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES ITALY CRUISE Rome (Civitavecchia) $1861
12 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Athens $1814
19 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1578
26 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1669
02 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1425
09 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1567
16 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1340
23 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES MALTA CRUISE Barcelona $1534
30 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT BEST OF GREECE CRUISE Athens $1394
06 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1375
13 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1361
20 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1645
27 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES ITALY CRUISE Rome (Civitavecchia) $1678
04 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Athens $1584
11 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1651
18 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT BEST OF GREECE CRUISE Rome (Civitavecchia) $1587
25 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES MALTA CRUISE Athens $1529
01 Nov 2027 14 NIGHT SPAIN MOROCCO TRANSATLANTIC Barcelona $1585
15 Nov 2027 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1106
21 Nov 2027 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1316
27 Nov 2027 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1463
05 Dec 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1361
12 Dec 2027 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1162
18 Dec 2027 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Fort Lauderdale $2217
26 Dec 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Fort Lauderdale $2087
02 Jan 2028 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1325
09 Jan 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1084
15 Jan 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1567
23 Jan 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1040
29 Jan 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1525
06 Feb 2028 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1129
12 Feb 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1460
20 Feb 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY WEST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1286
26 Feb 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1471
05 Mar 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1133
11 Mar 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1667
19 Mar 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1259
25 Mar 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1792
02 Apr 2028 6 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1470
08 Apr 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $2037
16 Apr 2028 6 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1565

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