Explorer doesn’t try to divide the vessel into smaller ‘zones’ – rather the whole ship has the same look and feel, and while there’s no risk of getting lost, and the décor isn’t horribly samey, there isn’t the same sense of personal space you get on some other liners in the fleet. To find peace and quiet try the lovely two-deck library!
Summary
Line: Royal Caribbean
Launched: 28/10/2000
Tonnage: 137308
Length: 311
Total Crew: 1180
Occupancy: 3114
Ship Rating:
Facilities
Facilities
Entertainment
- Cabaret & Stage production
- Casino
- Childrens Club
Fitness
- Basketball
- Deck Sports
- Gym
- Jogging Track
- Volleyball
Food and Drink
- 5 x Bars
- Grill
- Pizzeria
- Poolside Bar
- 4 x Restaurants
Other
- Wrap Around Promenade Deck
Recreational
- 9-hole Mini Golf
- Card Room
- Golf Simulator
- Ice - Rink
- 3 x Outdoor Pools
- Rock Climbing
Relaxation
- Conservatory
- Spa
- 6 x Whirlpools
Technology
Decks
Decks
Deck 2
Deck Plans
Cabin Codes
D1 Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
D2 Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
D3 Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
E1 Deluxe Ocean view Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
E2 Deluxe Ocean view Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
F Large Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
FO Family Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
FS Royal Family Suite with Balcony (Suite)
G Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
GS Grand Suite with Balcony (Suite)
H Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
I Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
JS Junior Suite with Balcony (Suite)
K Interior Stateroom (Inside)
L Interior Stateroom (Inside)
M Interior Stateroom (Inside)
N Interior Stateroom (Inside)
OS Owner's Suite with Balcony (Suite)
PR Promenade Stateroom (Inside)
Q Interior Stateroom (Inside)
RS Royal Suite with Balcony (Suite)
Cabins
Cabins
K - Interior Stateroom (Inside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (160 sq. ft.)
L - Interior Stateroom (Inside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (160 sq. ft.)
M - Interior Stateroom (Inside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (160 sq. ft.)
N - Interior Stateroom (Inside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (160 sq. ft.)
PR - Promenade Stateroom (Inside)
Bowed windows with a view of the Royal Promenade, two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area with sofa, vanity area, and a private bathroom. (167 sq. ft.)
Q - Interior Stateroom (Inside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (160 sq. ft.)
F - Large Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area with sofa, vanity area and a private bathroom. (211 sq. ft.)
FO - Family Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), additional bunk beds in separate area, separate sitting area with sofa bed, and a private bathroom with shower.
G - Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (180 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
H - Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (180 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
I - Ocean View Stateroom (Outside)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area , vanity area, and a private bathroom. (180 sq. ft.) Also includes minibar, hair-dryer, TV, phone, computer jack, vanity table with an extendable working surface for laptop computers, and 110/220 electrical outlets. Some have Pullman beds and can accommodate 3-4 guests.
D1 - Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area and a private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (188 sq. ft., balcony 50 sq. ft.)
D2 - Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area and a private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (188 sq. ft., balcony 50 sq. ft.)
D3 - Superior Ocean View Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area and a private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (188 sq. ft., balcony 50 sq. ft.)
E1 - Deluxe Ocean view Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area with sofa, and a private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (173 sq. ft., balcony 47 sq. ft.)
E2 - Deluxe Ocean view Stateroom with Bal (Balcony)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area with sofa, and a private bathroom. Rates vary from deck to deck. (173 sq. ft., balcony 47 sq. ft.)
FS - Royal Family Suite with Balcony (Suite)
Queen-size bed, private balcony with breathtaking view, separate living area with sofa bed, refrigerator and bar, mini bar, walk-in closet, private bathroom, bathtub, vanity, television, radio and phone.
GS - Grand Suite with Balcony (Suite)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed), and concierge service. (381 sq. ft., balcony 95 sq. ft.)
JS - Junior Suite with Balcony (Suite)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, private bathroom with bathtub and a sitting area. (277 sq. ft., balcony 69 sq. ft.)
OS - Owner's Suite with Balcony (Suite)
Queen-size bed, private balcony, separate living area with queen-size sofa bed, private bathroom with bathtub, separate shower and bidet, and concierge service. (506 sq. ft., balcony 64 sq. ft.)
RS - Royal Suite with Balcony (Suite)
Separate bedroom with king-size bed, private balcony with hot tub, whirlpool bathtub, living room with queen-size sofa bed, baby grand piano, and concierge service. (1,188 sq. ft., balcony 170 sq. ft.)
Life on Board
Facilities
Features
- Dining: Look out for the singing and dancing staff at Johnny Rockets or chose between two sitting or My Time Dining for dinner. A premium priced restaurant option often gets booked up pre-cruise now online bookings can be taken
- The huge, three story main dining room has a different name for each level. Columbus (Deck Five) seats those passengers that opt for MyTime dining any time between 1730 and 2130, As with the other levels-Da Gama on Deck Four, and Magellan on Deck Three- Columbus also offers tradtional, two sitting dining, with first sitting at 1800 each evening, and second at 2030
- Portofino is an attempt to emulate an intimate Tuscan villa in terms of ambiance and Italian fare. Open for dinner only from1730 to 2145, the cover cost is $20 per person. Reservations are recommended
- Chef's Table is a small, highly styled venue that offers a five course set meal in an intimate setting, paired with speciality wines, with each choice explained by both a chef and a sommelier. Cover cost is $95 per head, fully inclusive
- Island Grill is a casual, self service eatery open all day, with an evening emphasis on Pan-Asian fare. Complimentary
- Windjammer Cafe is the principal self service casual venue for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Complimentary
- Ben & Jerry;s Ice Cream Bar serves thirteen diffeent flavours of ice cream, with prices ranging from $2,50 to $4,75. Shakes and floats are also available at a nominal charge
- Johnny Rockets is a retro fifties burger bar, with an initial cover charge of $4.95. Note that shakes and floats, etc, incur an additional cost
- Cafe Promenade is open 24 hours a day, and has free snacks such as croissants and pastries, plus speciality coffees on offer at an extra charge
- Family amenities: Fantastic facilities on board Explorer for children from three to 17, with group minding in the evenings or cabin-based baby sitting (book early for this) make this ship a really family favourite
- Top accommodation: This is the Royal Suite, complete with a baby grand piano, a balcony that contains a dining table and lovely marble bathroom
- Entertainment and facilities: This is a fun ship, not an educational experience and it shows: there are lots of enjoyable experiences but not much that’s not quite frothy
- Tipping: Royal Caribbean has recommended rates which you’ll find in your cabin and they are prepaid if you opt for My Time dining. There’s a 15% mandatory gratuity on bar tabs
