Royal Caribbean International Explorer of the Seas Ship Information

Departing from Port Canaveral, FL
Departure Date 12/22/2025
OCG Class
Mainstream
Departing 12/22/2025
Interiorfrom $722
Oceanviewfrom $834
Balconyfrom $1,095
Suitefrom $1,524

Overview

A substantial ship measuring 137,308 tons, the Explorer of the Seas offers passengers an impressive array of amenities and entertainment. The interior is highlighted by dramatically decorated open spaces, with perfect examples being a three-story dining room flanked by fluted gold columns or the four-story Royal Promenade that serves as a bustling shopping mall gone to sea.

Explorer of the Seas Ship Profile & Stats

  • Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
  • Ship Type: Cruise Ship
  • Line Class: Mainstream
  • Registry: Bahamas
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Year Last Refurbished: 2014
  • Capacity: 4,290 passengers
  • Decks: 14
  • Gross Tonnage: 137,308
  • Length: 1020 ft
  • Beam: 157.5 ft
  • Average Speed: 22 knots
  • Inside Cabins: 642
  • Outside Cabins: 1,001
  • Nationality of Officers: Norwegian
  • Nationality of Crew: International
  • Number of Crew: 1,185

Explorer of the Seas On-Board Recreation

  • Outdoor Pools: 3
  • Spa: Yes
  • Casino: Yes

Explorer of the Seas Dining Choices

  • Ferdinand Magellan (Capacity: 540)
  • Vasco de Gama (Capacity: 540)
  • Christopher Columbus (Capacity: 723)

Explorer of the Seas Entertainment

  • Palace Theatre (Capacity: 1,350)
  • Star Lounge
  • Crown & Kettle Pub
  • Schooner Bar (Capacity: 130)
  • Viking Crown Lounge
  • Casino Royale (Capacity: 416)


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