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Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas is packed with adventure, nightlife and exciting dining options. A wave simulator, ice-skating rink, themed pubs and an Adventure Ocean Club for tots to teens are just some of the onboard fun. There’s action to keep you going all day, before you hit the world class entertainment each night. From the luxury of your suite to your late night entertainment you will enjoy impeccable service on the Explorer of the Seas.
Explorer of the Seas is packed with adventure, nightlife and exciting dining options. A wave simulator, ice-skating rink, themed pubs and an Adventure Ocean Club for tots to teens are just some of the onboard fun. There’s action to keep you going all day, before you hit the world class entertainment each night. From the luxury of your suite to your late night entertainment you will enjoy impeccable service on the Explorer of the Seas.
Cruises
Ship Type
Mega Cruise Ship
Passengers
3,286
No. Of Crew
1,185
Launched
2000
Refurbished
2014
Casino Onboard
Yes
Family Friendly
Yes
Destinations Explored
Adriatic Bahamas Caribbean Greek Islands Mediterranean Mexico Transatlantic

Explorer of the Seas Cruises

Choose from 68 holidays cruising on board Explorer of the Seas

8 Days Rome to Athens

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,508pp
Save 1,077pp

8 Days Athens to Rome

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,214pp
Save 931pp

15 Days Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,516pp
Save 807pp

9 Days Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,384pp
Save 745pp

Life On Board Explorer of the Seas

What can you expect when cruising on board Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas

There is so much to enjoy on Explorer of the Seas, one of Royal’s Voyager class of ships, offering impeccable service, entertainment and dining. Read more

The Royal Experience
The Royal Experience

Treat yourself to award winning service and world class innovation on your cruising holiday - just part of what creates the Royal experience. Read more

Game Changers
Game Changers

You will be thrilled with the endless on board fun on Explorer of the Seas. From active pursuits to classes there is something for everyone. Read more

Foodie Heaven
Foodie Heaven

Explorer's complimentary and specialty dining is waiting to take your tastebuds on an epicurean journey around the globe. Read more

That's Entertainment
That's Entertainment

You will be dazzled by first class entertainment from Broadway style musical productions, dancing and themed bars. Read more

Relax and Rejuvenate
Relax and Rejuvenate

Book yourself a treatment in the luxury on board spa; join in a specialised class or shop for a little retail therapy. Read more

Explorer of the Seas Deck Plan

2N
Ocean View
4N
Ocean View
Deck 2
4V
Interior
2N
Ocean View
4N
Ocean View
Deck 3
Deck 4
Deck 5
2T
Promenade View Interior
4V
Interior
5V
Interior
CP
Promenade View Interior
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
4M
Spacious Ocean View
4N
Ocean View
2B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
2D
Ocean View Balcony
4B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
5D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
SB
Sunset Ocean View Balcony
JT
Sunset Junior Suite
Deck 6
2T
Promenade View Interior
4V
Interior
5V
Interior
CP
Promenade View Interior
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
4M
Spacious Ocean View
4N
Ocean View
2B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
2D
Ocean View Balcony
4B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
5D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
SB
Sunset Ocean View Balcony
JT
Sunset Junior Suite
Deck 7
2T
Promenade View Interior
4V
Interior
5V
Interior
CP
Promenade View Interior
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
3M
Spacious Ocean View
2B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
2D
Ocean View Balcony
4B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
5D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
SG
Spacious Sunset Ocean View Balcony
GT
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms
Deck 8
1V
Interior
2U
Interior with Virtual Balcony
4V
Interior
5V
Interior
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
4M
Spacious Ocean View
4N
Ocean View
2B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
SB
Sunset Ocean View Balcony
GT
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms
J4
Junior Suite
Deck 9
1V
Interior
2U
Interior with Virtual Balcony
4V
Interior
4U
Interior with Virtual Balcony
5V
Interior
4B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
SG
Spacious Sunset Ocean View Balcony
GS
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
J4
Junior Suite
JT
Sunset Junior Suite
OS
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
RS
Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom
Deck 10
Deck 11
1L
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
4D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
VP
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)
Deck 12
Deck 13
Deck 14
Deck 15

Explorer of the Seas Cabins

Explorer of the Seas Interior
Interior
Cabin Type: Inside

This standard stateroom offers two twin beds, a private bathroom and all the facilities of our standard staterooms (Up to read more 4 guests). Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. Two Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft. or 14.86 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Interior with Virtual Balcony
Interior with Virtual Balcony
Cabin Type: Inside

This standard stateroom offers two twin beds, a private bathroom and all the facilities of our standard staterooms (Up to read more 2 guests). Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. Stateroom: 160 sq. ft. or 14.86 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Promenade View Interior
Promenade View Interior
Cabin Type: Inside

Promenade Staterooms have bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade and standard room facilities (Up to 2 guests). Two read more twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. Stateroom: 167 sq. ft. or 15.51 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Spacious Ocean View
Spacious Ocean View
Cabin Type: Oceanview

These larger staterooms offer a gorgeous view, two twin beds and a private bathroom ( Up to 4 guests ). Two twin beds that read more convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 211 sq. ft. or 19.6 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Ocean View
Ocean View
Cabin Type: Oceanview

Our Ocean View staterooms offer a gorgeous view, two twin beds and a private bathroom (Up to 4 guests). Two twin beds that read more convert to a Royal King bed. Two Pullman beds in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 161 sq. ft. or 14.96 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
Cabin Type: Oceanview

This stateroom offers a floor-to-ceiling, wrap-around panoramic window ( Up to 4 guests ). Two twin beds that convert to read more a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 191 sq. ft. or 17.74 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
Cabin Type: Oceanview

These spacious staterooms accommodate six in twin beds, sofa or Pullman beds and sitting area (Up to 6 guests). Two twin read more beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Two Pullman beds. Stateroom: 328 sq. ft. or 30.47 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Ocean View Balcony
Ocean View Balcony
Cabin Type: Balcony

Our Ocean View Staterooms offer a spectacular view for a memorable holiday (Up to 3 guests). Two twin beds that convert to read more a Royal King bed. One Pullman bed in staterooms with up to three guests. Stateroom: 164 sq. ft. or 15.24 sq. m. Balcony: 47 sq. ft. or 4.37 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
Cabin Type: Balcony

Our Spacious Ocean View Staterooms offer a spectacular view for a memorable holiday (Up to 4 guests). Two twin beds that read more convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. or 16.63 sq. m. Balcony: 42 sq. ft. or 3.9 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Sunset Ocean View Balcony
Sunset Ocean View Balcony
Cabin Type: Balcony

Sunset Balconies offer dramatic aft-facing views from your private balcony at the back of the ship. Two twin beds that convert read more to a Royal King bed and one Pullman bed in staterooms with up to three guests. Stateroom: 198 sq. ft. or 18.39 sq. m. Balcony: 47 sq. ft. or 4.37 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Spacious Sunset Ocean View Balcony
Spacious Sunset Ocean View Balcony
Cabin Type: Balcony

Spacious Sunset Balconies offer a larger room with dramatic aft-facing views from your private balcony at the back of the read more ship. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed and one double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 198 to 203 sq. ft. or 18.39 to 18.86 sq. m. Balcony: 47 to 50 sq. ft. or 4.37 to 4.65 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Junior Suite
Junior Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

Junior Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, a living area, private balcony and extra perks for guests (Up to 4 guests). Two read more twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. One Pullman bed in staterooms with up to three guests. Stateroom: 277 sq. ft. or 25.73 sq. m. Balcony: 50 sq. ft. or 4.65 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)
Cabin Type: Suite

This stateroom offers a floor-to-ceiling window ( Up to 6 guests ). Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double read more sofa bed. Two bunk beds. Stateroom: 406 sq. ft. or 37.72 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
Cabin Type: Suite

Grand Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, a living area, private balcony and extra perks for guests ( Up to 4 guests ). Two read more twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Stateroom: 381 sq. ft. or 35.4 sq. m. Balcony: 95 sq. ft. or 8.83 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms
Cabin Type: Suite

These large suites offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living area with a sofa bed ( Up to 8 guests ). Two bedrooms with read more two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Two Pullman beds. Stateroom: 610 sq. ft. or 56.67 sq. m. Balcony: 234 sq. ft. or 21.74 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
Cabin Type: Suite

Our Owner's Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, separate living area and a private balcony (Up to 4 guests). Two twin beds read more that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Stateroom: 506 sq. ft. or 47.01 sq. m. Balcony: 64 sq. ft. or 5.95 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom
Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom
Cabin Type: Suite

Our Royal Suites offer separate bedrooms, balconies, whirlpool baths, plus special guest perks (Up to 4 guests). One King read more bed. One double sofa bed. Stateroom: 1,188 sq. ft. or 110.37 sq. m. Balcony: 170 sq. ft. or 15.79 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Sunset Junior Suite
Sunset Junior Suite
Cabin Type: Suite

An incredible intimate suite offering dramatic aft-facing views from your private balcony at the back of the ship. Two twin read more beds that convert to a Royal King bed and one double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 277 sq. ft. or 25.73 sq. m. Balcony: 69 sq. ft. or 6.41 sq. m.

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Schedule

All 68 sailings by departure date on board Explorer of the Seas
Starts
Days
Name
From - To
From
Starts
Saturday
29 Aug 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Bologna to Bologna
From
2,783pp
Starts
Saturday
24 Oct 2026
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Bologna to Barcelona
From
2,554pp
Starts
Saturday
31 Oct 2026
Days
14
From - To
Barcelona to Orlando
From
2,761pp
Starts
Friday
13 Nov 2026
Days
6
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,249pp
Starts
Wednesday
18 Nov 2026
Days
10
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
2,460pp
Starts
Wednesday
02 Dec 2026
Days
10
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
2,310pp
Starts
Wednesday
16 Dec 2026
Days
6
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,233pp
Starts
Monday
21 Dec 2026
Days
8
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
2,104pp
Starts
Monday
28 Dec 2026
Days
8
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
3,159pp
Starts
Monday
04 Jan 2027
Days
10
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
3,039pp
Starts
Monday
18 Jan 2027
Days
5
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
943pp
Starts
Wednesday
27 Jan 2027
Days
10
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
2,668pp
Starts
Monday
15 Feb 2027
Days
5
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
938pp
Starts
Wednesday
24 Feb 2027
Days
10
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
3,445pp
Starts
Monday
15 Mar 2027
Days
5
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,230pp
Starts
Friday
19 Mar 2027
Days
6
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,268pp
Starts
Monday
29 Mar 2027
Days
5
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,243pp
Starts
Monday
12 Apr 2027
Days
5
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,086pp
Starts
Friday
16 Apr 2027
Days
6
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,333pp
Starts
Wednesday
21 Apr 2027
Days
6
From - To
Orlando to Orlando
From
1,292pp
Starts
Monday
26 Apr 2027
Days
15
From - To
Orlando to Barcelona
From
2,514pp
Starts
Monday
10 May 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Barcelona to Bologna
From
2,430pp
Starts
Monday
17 May 2027
Days
8
From - To
Bologna to Rome
From
2,750pp
Starts
Monday
24 May 2027
Days
8
From - To
Rome to Barcelona
From
2,460pp
Starts
Monday
31 May 2027
Days
8
From - To
Barcelona to Athens
From
2,315pp
Starts
Monday
07 Jun 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Athens to Rome
From
2,745pp
Starts
Monday
14 Jun 2027
Days
8
From - To
Rome to Barcelona
From
2,522pp
Starts
Monday
21 Jun 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Barcelona to Bologna
From
2,653pp
Starts
Monday
28 Jun 2027
Days
8
From - To
Bologna to Rome
From
3,044pp
Starts
Monday
05 Jul 2027
Days
8
From - To
Rome to Athens
From
3,154pp
Starts
Monday
12 Jul 2027
Days
8
From - To
Athens to Bologna
From
2,765pp
Starts
Monday
19 Jul 2027
Days
8
From - To
Bologna to Rome
From
2,410pp
Starts
Monday
26 Jul 2027
Days
8
From - To
Rome to Barcelona
From
2,550pp
Starts
Monday
02 Aug 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Barcelona to Bologna
From
2,253pp
Starts
Monday
09 Aug 2027
Days
8
From - To
Bologna to Rome
From
2,437pp
Starts
Monday
16 Aug 2027
Days
8
From - To
Rome to Barcelona
From
2,142pp
Starts
Monday
23 Aug 2027
Days
8
From - To
Barcelona to Athens
From
2,240pp
Starts
Monday
30 Aug 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Athens to Rome
From
1,867pp
Starts
Monday
06 Sep 2027
Days
8
From - To
Rome to Barcelona
From
2,066pp
Starts
Monday
13 Sep 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Barcelona to Bologna
From
1,995pp
Starts
Monday
20 Sep 2027
Days
8
From - To
Bologna to Rome
From
2,305pp
Starts
Monday
27 Sep 2027
Days
8
From - To
Rome to Athens
From
2,329pp
Starts
Monday
04 Oct 2027
Days
8
From - To
Athens to Bologna
From
2,160pp
Starts
Monday
11 Oct 2027
Days
8
From - To
Bologna to Rome
From
2,356pp
Starts
Monday
18 Oct 2027
Days
8
Cruise Name
From - To
Rome to Athens
From
2,127pp
Starts
Monday
25 Oct 2027
Days
8
From - To
Athens to Barcelona
From
2,053pp
Starts
Monday
01 Nov 2027
Days
15
From - To
Barcelona to Fort Lauderdale
From
2,323pp
Starts
Monday
15 Nov 2027
Days
7
From - To
Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale
From
1,745pp
Starts
Sunday
21 Nov 2027
Days
7
From - To
Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale
From
2,056pp
Starts
Saturday
27 Nov 2027
Days
9
From - To
Fort Lauderdale to Fort Lauderdale
From
2,129pp
Cruise Content
Cabin images are sourced from Royal Caribbean. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on sailing dates.