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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.
SHIP TYPE
Mega Cruise Ship
PASSENGERS
3,286
CREW
1,185
LAUNCHED
2000
REFURBISHED
2014

Explorer of the Seas Cruises View all Choose from 68 holidays cruising on board the Explorer of the Seas

12 Days Miami to Miami

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,676
Save 13

7 Days Miami to Miami

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,242
Save 10

8 Days Venice to Venice

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,427
Save 12

8 Days Barcelona to Venice

Operator: Royal Caribbean

From 1,704
Save 15

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

Deck Plans

3N
Ocean View
1N
Ocean View
Deck 2
3N
Ocean View
1N
Ocean View
4V
Interior
Deck 3
Deck 4
Deck 5
J3
Junior Suite
2B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
3B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
2D
Ocean View Balcony
5D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
4N
Ocean View
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
3M
Spacious Ocean View
2T
Promenade View Interior
3V
Interior
CP
Promenade View Interior
Deck 6
J3
Junior Suite
2B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
3B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
2D
Ocean View Balcony
5D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
4N
Ocean View
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
4M
Spacious Ocean View
2T
Promenade View Interior
3V
Interior
CP
Promenade View Interior
Deck 7
GT
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms
2B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
3B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
2D
Ocean View Balcony
5D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
3M
Spacious Ocean View
2T
Promenade View Interior
3V
Interior
CP
Promenade View Interior
Deck 8
J4
Junior Suite
GT
Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms
1B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
3B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
4N
Ocean View
1K
Ultra Spacious Ocean View
3M
Spacious Ocean View
2U
Interior with Virtual Balcony
3V
Interior
Deck 9
GS
Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom
J4
Junior Suite
RS
Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom
OS
Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom
3B
Spacious Ocean View Balcony
4D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
4U
Interior with Virtual Balcony
2U
Interior with Virtual Balcony
3V
Interior
1V
Interior
Deck 10
Deck 11
VP
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)
4D
Ocean View Balcony
CB
Ocean View Balcony
1L
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View
Deck 12
Deck 13
Deck 14
Deck 15

Cabins

Inside

Interior

This standard stateroom offers two twin beds, a private bathroom and all the facilities of our standard staterooms (Up to 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.

Inside

Interior with Virtual Balcony

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

Inside

Promenade View Interior

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

Oceanview

Ocean View

Our Ocean View staterooms offer a gorgeous view, two twin beds and a private bathroom (Up to 4 guests). Two twin beds that 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.

Oceanview

Spacious Ocean View

These larger staterooms offer a gorgeous view, two twin beds and a private bathroom ( Up to 4 guests ). Two twin beds that 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.

Oceanview

Spacious Panoramic Ocean View

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

Oceanview

Ultra Spacious Ocean View

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

Balcony

Ocean View Balcony

Our Ocean View Staterooms offer a spectacular view for a memorable holiday (Up to 3 guests). Two twin beds that convert to 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.

Balcony

Spacious Ocean View Balcony

Our Spacious Ocean View Staterooms offer a spectacular view for a memorable holiday (Up to 4 guests). Two twin beds that 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.

Suite

Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom

Grand Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, a living area, private balcony and extra perks for guests ( Up to 4 guests ). Two 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.

Suite

Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms

These large suites offer two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a living area with a sofa bed ( Up to 8 guests ). Two bedrooms with 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.

Suite

Junior Suite

Junior Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, a living area, private balcony and extra perks for guests (Up to 4 guests). Two 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.

Suite

Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)

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

Suite

Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom

Our Owner's Suites offer a comfortable bedroom, separate living area and a private balcony (Up to 4 guests). Two twin beds 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.

Suite

Royal Suite - 1 Bedroom

Our Royal Suites offer separate bedrooms, balconies, whirlpool baths, plus special guest perks (Up to 4 guests). One King 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 Cruise Schedule All 68 cruise sailings by departure date on board Explorer of the Seas

Starts Days Name Itinerary From
Sunday
22 Oct 2023
8 Italy & Adriatic Cruise Venice to Rome 1,545
Sunday
29 Oct 2023
14 Spain & Canary Islands Crossing Rome to Miami 1,497
Saturday
25 Nov 2023
7 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,252
Friday
01 Dec 2023
8 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,427
Friday
08 Dec 2023
8 Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Miami to Miami 1,297
Friday
15 Dec 2023
10 Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Miami to Miami 1,589
Sunday
24 Dec 2023
6 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,472
Friday
29 Dec 2023
10 Eastern Caribbean Holiday Miami to Miami 2,490
Sunday
07 Jan 2024
6 Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day Miami to Miami 1,014
Friday
12 Jan 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,736
Sunday
21 Jan 2024
6 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 934
Friday
26 Jan 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,763
Sunday
04 Feb 2024
6 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,065
Friday
09 Feb 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,805
Sunday
18 Feb 2024
6 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,108
Friday
23 Feb 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,837
Sunday
03 Mar 2024
6 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,072
Friday
08 Mar 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,631
Sunday
17 Mar 2024
6 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,003
Friday
22 Mar 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,687
Sunday
31 Mar 2024
6 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,334
Friday
05 Apr 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,728
Sunday
14 Apr 2024
6 Western Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 906
Friday
19 Apr 2024
10 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Miami to Miami 1,907
Sunday
28 Apr 2024
14 Spain & Canary Crossing Miami to Barcelona 1,498
Saturday
11 May 2024
8 Italy, Greece & Croatia Barcelona to Venice 1,719
Saturday
18 May 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,603
Saturday
25 May 2024
8 Greece & Adriatic Venice to Venice 1,454
Saturday
01 Jun 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,392
Saturday
08 Jun 2024
8 Greece & Croatia Cruise Venice to Venice 1,475
Saturday
15 Jun 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,591
Saturday
22 Jun 2024
8 Greece & Adriatic Cruise Venice to Venice 1,596
Saturday
29 Jun 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,598
Saturday
06 Jul 2024
8 Greece & Adriatic Venice to Venice 1,624
Saturday
13 Jul 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,633
Saturday
20 Jul 2024
8 Greece & Croatia Cruise Venice to Venice 1,708
Saturday
27 Jul 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,439
Saturday
03 Aug 2024
8 Greece & Croatia Cruise Venice to Venice 1,475
Saturday
10 Aug 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,588
Saturday
17 Aug 2024
8 Greece & Adriatic Venice to Venice 1,472
Saturday
24 Aug 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,371
Saturday
31 Aug 2024
8 Greece & Croatia Cruise Venice to Venice 1,323
Saturday
07 Sep 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,378
Saturday
14 Sep 2024
8 Greece & Croatia Cruise Venice to Venice 1,313
Wednesday
25 Sep 2024
11 Greece & Adriatic Cruise Venice to Venice 2,043
Saturday
05 Oct 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,323
Saturday
12 Oct 2024
8 Greece & Adriatic Venice to Venice 1,294
Saturday
19 Oct 2024
8 Greek Isles Cruise Venice to Venice 1,409
Saturday
26 Oct 2024
8 Italy, Greece & Croatia Venice to Barcelona 1,351
Saturday
02 Nov 2024
13 Spain & Azores Transatlantic Barcelona to Miami 1,279
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