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Explorer of the Seas
Last refurbished
2015
Last refurbished
Passengers
3114
Passengers
Ports Visited
60
Ports visited
Cruises from $103 per day
$103
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Explorer of the Seas
137,308
Gross Tonnage

Explorer of the Seas Cruises

4.3
(from 534 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 534 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    4.3
  • Cabin
    4.3
  • Dining
    4.3
  • 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
24 Oct 2026 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Ravenna $1091
31 Oct 2026 13 NIGHT SPAIN, BERMUDA TRANSATLANTIC Barcelona $1541
13 Nov 2026 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $651
18 Nov 2026 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $1191
27 Nov 2026 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $794
02 Dec 2026 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $1747
11 Dec 2026 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $665
16 Dec 2026 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $664
21 Dec 2026 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Port Canaveral $2242
28 Dec 2026 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Port Canaveral $2877
04 Jan 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $1535
13 Jan 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $855
18 Jan 2027 4 NIGHT BAHAMAS PERFECT DAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $642
22 Jan 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $939
27 Jan 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $1495
05 Feb 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $982
10 Feb 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $769
15 Feb 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $570
24 Feb 2027 9 NIGHT SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $1744
05 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $878
10 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $789
15 Mar 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $900
19 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT BAHAMAS PERFECT DAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $737
24 Mar 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $787
29 Mar 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $820
02 Apr 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN PERFECT DAY Port Canaveral $958
07 Apr 2027 5 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $737
12 Apr 2027 4 NIGHT CARIBBEAN GETAWAY CRUISE Port Canaveral $686
16 Apr 2027 5 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Port Canaveral $973
21 Apr 2027 5 NT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY CARIBBEAN Port Canaveral $854
26 Apr 2027 14 NIGHT SPAIN PORTUGAL TRANSATLANTIC Port Canaveral $1571
10 May 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1512
17 May 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1503
24 May 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1305
31 May 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES ITALY CRUISE Barcelona $1378
07 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT BEST OF GREECE CRUISE Athens $1813
14 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1403
21 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1408
28 Jun 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1760
05 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES ITALY CRUISE Rome (Civitavecchia) $1943
12 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Athens $1471
19 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1358
26 Jul 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1665
02 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1295
09 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1360
16 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1293
23 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES MALTA CRUISE Barcelona $1569
30 Aug 2027 7 NIGHT BEST OF GREECE CRUISE Athens $1312
06 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY, SPAIN FRENCH RIVIERA Rome (Civitavecchia) $1175
13 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY FRANCE CRUISE Barcelona $1244
20 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1405
27 Sep 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES ITALY CRUISE Rome (Civitavecchia) $1369
04 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Athens $1245
11 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT ITALY CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1500
18 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT BEST OF GREECE CRUISE Rome (Civitavecchia) $1194
25 Oct 2027 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES MALTA CRUISE Athens $1240
01 Nov 2027 14 NIGHT SPAIN MOROCCO TRANSATLANTIC Barcelona $1443
15 Nov 2027 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1062
21 Nov 2027 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1312
27 Nov 2027 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1333
05 Dec 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1247
12 Dec 2027 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1062
18 Dec 2027 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Fort Lauderdale $1830
26 Dec 2027 7 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN HOLIDAY Fort Lauderdale $1905
02 Jan 2028 7 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1326
09 Jan 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $970
15 Jan 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1567
23 Jan 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY EAST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $984
29 Jan 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1440
06 Feb 2028 6 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1042
12 Feb 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1505
20 Feb 2028 6 NIGHT PERFECT DAY COCOCAY WEST CARIB Fort Lauderdale $1273
11 Mar 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1541
19 Mar 2028 6 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1491
25 Mar 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1724
02 Apr 2028 6 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1397
08 Apr 2028 8 NIGHT WESTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1982
16 Apr 2028 6 NIGHT EASTERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Fort Lauderdale $1378
22 Apr 2028 14 NIGHT SPAIN MOROCCO TRANSATLANTIC Fort Lauderdale $1521
06 May 2028 7 NIGHT ITALY, GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Rome (Civitavecchia) $1374
13 May 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1521
20 May 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1483
27 May 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE, CROATIA ADRIATIC Ravenna $1465
03 Jun 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1497
10 Jun 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1506
17 Jun 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $1571
24 Jun 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1506
01 Jul 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1518
08 Jul 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE, CROATIA ADRIATIC Ravenna $1507
15 Jul 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1518
22 Jul 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1525
29 Jul 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1518
05 Aug 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE Ravenna $1571
12 Aug 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1496
19 Aug 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE, CROATIA ADRIATIC Ravenna $1469
26 Aug 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1491
02 Sep 2028 7 NIGHT GREECE CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1501
09 Sep 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1491
16 Sep 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1541
23 Sep 2028 7 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CROATIA CRUISE Ravenna $1491

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