Explorer of the Seas

4.5/5 |

Is it adventure you seek, or a restful retreat from life on land? Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas® is home to an array of innovations that give you whatever type of vacation you desire. Climb a rock wall that overlooks the sea, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course. If it's zen you seek, achieve it poolside or at the relaxing VitalitySM Spa. Liven up your nights on the Royal Promenade, with parades, dancing, and duty-free shopping deals. And bring along some friends—with spacious public areas, enhanced staterooms, and a spectacular three-story dining room, this ship has room for your whole crew.

All-Travel

Onboard Features

Activities & Services

From sunrise to sunset and around every corner, there's something exciting for you to do on a Royal Caribbean International cruise vacation. Onboard, try the rock-climbing wall, or work out with one of the fitness trainers. How about a swim or a relaxing massage? Better yet, try your luck at Caribbean Stud Poker, attend an art auction, or turn it out dancing in a nightclub. There are even supervised activities for kids.

Royal Caribbean will add a daily US$14.50 gratuity (US$17.50 for suite guests) to each guest's onboard SeaPass account. The gratuities are shared by the Dining Services Staff, Stateroom Attendants, and other Housekeeping Services personnel. Alternatively, guests may prepay gratuities prior to boarding by calling Royal Caribbean. Guests who prepay gratuities will not have an automatic daily gratuity added to their SeaPass account.

An 18% gratuity is also automatically added to beverages, minibar items, spa and salon purchases. If guests wish to reward exceptional service by providing additional gratuities, they may do so by providing an additional gratuity to their SeaPass account or a cash gratuity at their discretion.

Alaska Cruisetour Gratuity Guidelines

  • Alaska Adventure Specialist: US$3.50 per guest, per day
  • Alaska Traincar Host: US$1.00 per guest, per day
  • Alaska Motorcoach Driver: US$2.50 per guest, per day

  • Television / Radio
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Private Safe
  • Direct Dial Phone
  • Hair Dryer
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
  • Showers and/or Bath Tubs
  • Sitting Area
  • Suites

  • Art Gallery
  • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
  • Show Lounge
  • Casino
  • Nightclub
  • Card Room
  • Game Arcade
  • Chapel / Wedding Chapel
  • Conference Room/Conference Center
  • Internet Caf
  • Library
  • Multi-Level Atrium

  • Art Auctions
  • Internet Access
  • Live Bands

  • Outdoor Swimming Pool(s)
  • Whirlpool(s)
  • Aerobics and/or Cardio Instruction
  • Weight Machines
  • Free Weights
  • Cardio Equipment
  • Jogging Track
  • Shuffleboard
  • Ping Pong
  • Mini-Golf
  • SCUBA Instructions
  • Basketball
  • Rock-Climbing Wall
  • Ice Skating Rink
  • Fitness Center
  • Full Service Spa
  • Steam Room
  • Volleyball
  • Yoga and/or Pilates Instruction

  • Elevators
  • Beauty Salon
  • Boutique(s) (duty-free)
  • Concierge Desk
  • Infirmary / Medical Center
  • Safe Deposit Boxes
  • Dry Cleaning/Laundry
  • Business Services
  • ATM

  • Traditional Assigned Seating
  • Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
  • Alternative Specialty Restaurant(s)
  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Dining Style: Open Seating
  • Caf
  • Dining Style: Formal Nights and Casual Evenings

  • Dedicated Children's Center
  • Outdoor Children's Play Area
  • Dedicated Teen Center
  • Teen Programs
  • Children's Pool
  • Youth Counselor Staff
  • Babysitters Available
  • Youth Programs

  • Medical Emergencies - Should a guest become sick or injured while onboard, they should visit the medical facility immediately. The doctor will diagnose the illness/injury and advise accordingly.

  • Pregnancy Policy - Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour. A physician's "Fit to Travel" note is required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) the pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that the guest is in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy. The "Fit to Travel" note should be faxed to the Access Department at 1-954-628-9622. Guests should contact Royal Caribbean at 1-866-592-7225 or at special_needs@rccl.com if they have already booked a cruise or cruisetour and do not meet this requirement.

  • Smoking Policy - For the comfort and enjoyment of all guests, Royal Caribbean ships are designated as non-smoking. However, there are certain public and private areas where smoking is allowed.

    Smoking in public areas is only permitted in designated smoking sections, which vary by ship. Generally, smoking is permitted outdoors on only one side of the ship, and on all private oceanfront balconies, including Loft Suite balconies. To assist in locating areas where smoking is permitted,you will find visible signage posted within all smoking areas and ashtrays that are provided for your use.

    For safety reasons smoking is NOT permitted inside any stateroom or on private balconies that overlook The Boardwalk or Central Park. Smoking is NOT permitted in any dining venues, food outlet, theater, hallway, corridor, Central Park, The Boardwalk or the Jogging Track.

    Pipe or cigar smoking is only permitted within the Cigar Lounge on applicable ships.

  • Special Dietary Needs - Advance Notice Required - Royal Caribbean will make every effort to accommodate guests' dietary requirements whenever possible. They can accommodate dietary needs such as:

    • Food allergies
    • Gluten-free
    • Kosher
    • Low-fat
    • Low-sodium

    Vegetarian Meals (including Indian-style vegetarian) are available on all menus in the Dining Room and Windjammer Cafe every day. Guests do not need to make a special request for these meals.

    Lactose-free/soy milk, Ensure, and kosher meals are available at no extra charge. Guests will need to notify RCCL at least 45 days prior to sailing (90 days for European/South American Itineraries).

    Kosher for Passover meal requests MUST be received 90 days in advance in order to be accommodated.

    Guests should contact their travel agent and request that special meal requests be noted in their reservation details. Special meal requests that are received less than 45 days prior to sailing (90 days for European/South American itineraries) are dependent on the ship's product availability. Royal Caribbean will try to accommodate requests to the best of their ability.

    Please note: Baby food is available via the Gifts and Gear page via the Babies To Go program and infant formula is not provided on board.

    Guests may not bring on board any food items other than baby food and/or dry, nonperishable snack items (cookies, crackers, chips, energy bars, etc).

  • Wheelchair Access & Special Needs - While guests are not required to provide information about the extent of their disability, the more information they can share with Royal Caribbean about specific needs, they better they will be able to accommodate those needs.

    Guests are encouraged to notify Royal Caribbean of special needs at the time of booking, in order to guarantee availability of specific equipment or services. Please provide:

    • 60 days advance notice if you need sign language interpreting services during your cruise.
    • 30 days advance notice if you need special equipment or services (see list below) to accommodate your disability during the cruise.
    • If Royal Caribbean does not receive enough advance notice, they will make reasonable efforts to provide requested equipment and/or services within the timeframe allotted.

    Guests must provide 72 hours advance notice if they are traveling with a group of 10 or more passengers with disabilities.

    Equipment and Services Requiring Advance Notice:

    • 60 days prior to sailing
    • Sign language interpreting services
    • 30 days prior to sailing
    • Raised toilet seat
    • Commode chair
    • Shower stool
    • Transfer bench
    • Service animal relief area
    • Large print materials
    • TTY
    • Visual-tactile alert system
    • Assistive listening device
    • Medical refrigerator
    • Sharp's container
    • Distilled water
    • Extension cord
    • Oxygen supply delivery
    • Dialysis supply delivery

Ship Staterooms

After a day of exploring the world, its exotic cuisine and interesting cultures, there's nothing better than returning to the comfort of your private stateroom. We've designed every one of our staterooms to be a comfortable, relaxing place for you to rest after your adventures. Our staterooms vary by ship, but every room offers a television, telephone, private bath, shower, vanity and even a hair-dryer.

Information provided within these pages has been updated as of March 2020. While we do our best to ensure that stateroom descriptions and deckplans appearing in this website are complete and accurate, we cannot be responsible for inaccurate representations, which may or may not be under our control. Please reconfirm stateroom accommodations and deck placement prior to booking.

Ship Deckplans

Deck 15

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 15

Deck 14

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 14

Deck 13

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 13

Deck 12

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 12

Deck 11

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 11

Deck 10

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 10

Deck 9

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 9

Deck 8

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 8

Deck 7

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 7

Deck 6

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 6

Deck 5

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 5

Deck 4

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 4

Deck 3

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 3

Deck 2

Stateroom Key

  • Promenade View Interior Stateroom - 2T
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 2U
  • Interior Stateroom with Virtual Balcony - 4U
  • Interior Stateroom - 1V
  • Interior Stateroom - 3V
  • Interior Stateroom - 4V
  • Connecting Promenade Interior Stateroom - CP
  • Interior Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Z
  • Ultra Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 1K
  • Spacious Panoramic Ocean View Stateroom - 1L
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 3M
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom - 4M
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 1N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 2N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 3N
  • Ocean View Stateroom - 4N
  • Ocean View Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - Y
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 1B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 3B
  • Spacious Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4B
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 2D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 4D
  • Ocean View Stateroom with Balcony - 5D
  • Connecting Balcony Stateroom - CB
  • Balcony Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - X
  • Royal Suite with Balcony - RS
  • Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom - OS
  • Grand Suite - 2 Bedroom - GT
  • Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom - GS
  • Junior Suite - J3
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) - VP
  • Deluxe Stateroom Cruise-Only Guarantee - W
Deck 2

Featured Sailings

Ratings & Reviews

Overall Experience
Ship Staff
Dining/Food
Entertainment
Activities
Staterooms
Itinerary/Ports
Value

Explorer of the seas review

| ABC islands
Great experience.

Great Time

| Skagway, Juneau, Victoria
Very fun crew and lots of great evening entertainment including singing, dancing, comedians, magic show, sing alongs, karaoke, trivia, dance contests, line dancing, etc.

Seattle to Sydney Explorer of the Seas Cruise

| Seattle to Sydney
Royal Caribbean is still our first choice of cruise lines, although this was not the most outstanding cruise of our 19 on Royal Caribbean. It was, however, very enjoyable.

Great Fun!

| Coco Cay, Bahamas; Cozumel, Mexico
We all had a very good time. Sixteen of us went together to help friends celebrate their anniversary and we all were able to "do our own thing" during the days. We all ate dinner together, which was a great way to share our experiences from the day and a fantastic way to reconnect. Those of us who gamble had a blast in the Casino Royale. A few folks in our party did quite well at slots and/or blackjack. In the future when I book another cruise (and I will!!) I'll probably try a different ship/itinerary, just for some variation in ports of call.

Excellent Cruise with exceptional service

| Alaska -Juneau, Skagway, Victoria BC
Cruise director and activities director did a great job having so much to do on board you never got bored. They were so actively involved with the happenings on the ship and you would see them in a lot of activities. Great team!

Food needs a little help

| Caribbean
Food was not that great. Staff was amazing!!!!!

Group

| Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao.
My travel agency did a great job.

My trip on the Explorer of the Sea

| ABC islands
My ankles are still swollen, from being on my feet so long.

The Skeptic goes to Sea

| Puerto Rico, St Thomas, Samana, Labadee
I went on a knitting cruise prepared to endure the cruise to get the knitting classes, but I really enjoyed my whole experience. I was surprised at the tile floors and all the granite and marble on counter tops and other structures. The art work was a lot of fun--photos by Annie Liebowiz(sp), Herb Alpert's horn as well as 2 sculptures and 2 paintings by him. I loved meeting all sorts of people and hearing many different languages. I really enjoyed my balcony room. I walked laps on the deck and went to the fitness center and the hot tubs. My knitting classes were great and scheduled mostly during the cold parts of the cruise when it wasn't much fun to be outside anyway. My shore excursions were fun also.

Explorer of the Seas, Alaskan Cruise

| Alaska
We had an amazing cruise to Alaska. Donna White orchestrated the whole trip with us and met with us to assure that all details were in place and gave us some tips for travel from her own experiences. The ship was clean, our room was excellent. The staff was professional, polite, and went above and beyond to assure a comfortable and pleasurable experience. We would definitely choose Royal Carribean again.

Did not want it to end

| Eastern Carribbean
Throughout the ship staff always greeted you and spoke to you, when they saw you. They were knowledgeable in the areas we had questions. Overly excited about tour of the kitchen galley. I am back home trying to book again. I am a gold member trying to work myself up to the top.

Friends and Neighbor Cruise

| ABC Islands and Labadee, Haiti
Our group was 53 couples from our housing development and the entire trip was a total joy! It is really great traveling with so many friends and neighbors.

Service on ship

| Alaska
Had a great time

Decent ship!

| Victoria, Nanaimo
Food was average except the upgrade options. Service was good but a couple workers were begging for positive feedback. Gym closing at 10 too early. Room shower did not drain properly.

Alaska Cruise August 2016

| Juneau, Skagway, Tracy Arm Fjord (substituted with a different fjord Since Tracy Arm was iced in), Victoria B.C.
A great experience. We loved every minute of it. We enjoyed the virtual balcony as I think the weather at sea was too cold and damp to have been able to enjoy a real balcony.

8 fun nights

| ABC Islands
Smooth sailing

Awesome ship and staff!!

| Cocoa bay and Cozumel
Arun Mulay was my server and he was very considerate and a great worker! Always kept us happy and made great reccomendations! Loved his service! His assistant You Wu was also very helpful and very kind! Loved this staff!

Wonderful Cruise

| Southern Caribbean
Had a wonderful time! This was our 10th cruise with this cruise line. As usual, RCCL delivered exceptional service, daily activities, entertainment, and food and beverage. Have been on Explorer of the Seas once before in 2010, and could tell that the ship is somewhat outdated with regard to decor and technology. However, the ship will be drydocked in March 2015 for a major update to match the other updated ships in the RCCL fleet. This 9-day cruise went to the Southern Caribbean (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao, and Labadee) and fortunately yielded fabulous weather. A nice affordable cruise to take if you want to get away from the cold USA in the winter months.

Beautiful Cruise

| Southern Caribbean
Slow bar service......understaffed considering the number of guests.

Bermuda Cruise

| Bermuda
We did I think already 10 cruises and all with Royal Caribbean. And we will stay with Royal Caribbean.

9 Night Southern Caribbean Cruise

| ABC islands

Across the Pond

| Southhampton, Vigo, Lisbon, Cadiz, Gibraltar, Barcelona
Very interesting itinerary in an English dominated market. The ship had a very European feel to it, but it was easy to communicate with the other passengers, a definite plus. The ports were very interesting, with a lot of history. The shore excursions were well put together. If I had a mulligan, I would have put together a plan that allowed more shopping in each of the ports. Some of the ports have very unique products for sale. In warm weather, the ship seems less than full with many people spending the day at the pool. This was a fall cruise with little pool weather, so most people were inside on cruising days. Nonetheless the ship did not seem too full. One could still find a place to relax and enjoy a conversation.

Explorer of the Sea

| cozumel,cosa maya,cococay
We did not have hot water in the shower. they were unable to fix the problem Overall we had a good time.

Virtual review

| Seattle, Juneau, Skagway, Fjords, Victoria
Had a great time on Explorer of the Seas Alaskan cruise out of Seattle. Getting on and off the ship was a breeze. Everything was well organized, clean, and pleasant, even the medical center.

First timers

| Alaska
Loved every minute of it. (other than the wait to register to board.) This was our first cruise and even though I got seasick, I will go again.

9 Day Bermuda and Caribbean Cruise

| Newark, Bermuda, St. Maarten, Labadee (Haiti) and San Juan
June sailing of Explorer of the Seas, departing round trip from Newark, and stopping at Bermuda, St. Maarten, San Jose and Labadee (Haiti), lasting 9 days. Professional and friendly staff, clean ship, and although large, there are plenty of places with privacy. Good entertainment, including the stage shows and the live music in the bars. The bar entertainment was diverse, appealing to many ages in a multi-generational family. The ports were about as I expected, with St. Maarten and Labadee beaches being among our favorites. Bermuda had a bit of the quaint feel of England, and there were plenty of ways to entertain oneself in San Juan with Old San Juan nearby, a couple of historic forts nearby and several very interesting shore excursions. The poor global economy has hit the Caribbean hard. Many poor folks have taken refuge in St. Maarten. The implication is that being approached to purchase things or give money is much more prevalent than at any time I can recall. It appears that RCI has struck a very nice arrangement with the Haitian officials, protecting the privacy of the travelers while still allowing tourists to help out the local, sometimes destitute, natives.

May 2019

| Barcelona, Valencia, Cartegena, Gilbraltor, Gijon
Ship started in Sydney. 50% of guests were from Australia and had been on boat 50 days. Avg. age around 75-80. Boat is small. Very little nightlife compared to other RCCL ships. No pool or outside activities other than the kid activities. However, most time was spent on shore. Daytime entertainment on board was a movie theater. No broadway shows. Only 2 comedy shows entire trip, and neither was good.

Stitch & Beach 2014

| Puerto Rico, USVI, Dominican Republic, Labadee
1) Labadee Haiti-"Villagers" should be encouraged not to touch their potential customers. I was offended that the shopkeepers came out and attempted to physically move you into their market stalls 2) Puerto Rico-Unfortunate that the boat lands just about the same time most of the markets and stores are closing 3) Food-mixed bag. The Buffet and the higher end restaurant were both better than the main dining areas.

Exceptional experience

| Bermuda, St. Marteen, san Juan, Labeede
My overall vacation was great. I enjoyed seeing the differnet destination. The staff on board were on point and gave outstanding service. Out statesroom was cleaned at least 5 times a day. The ship is beautiful outside but out-dated inside. Food quality: To many unhealthy choices. Overall we had a good time

Vicki P Cleghorn

| Juneau, Skagway, Victoria,Canada
Enjoyed Alaska very much...the sights were gorgeous..The crew members couldn't do enough for you..enjoyed each of the ports and the whale watching excursions..the room with a balcony is the only way to cruise..we enjoyed the view and sitting out each night..The whole trip went very smooth and easy..will do all my traveling through this company. Thanks for a wonderful trip.

Southern Caribbean Cruise - 7 Islands

| St. Lucia, St Maarten, St John, Barbados, Aruba, Bonaire, Caracua
My wife and I enjoyed out longest cruise to date, 14 nights. Rough weather the first couple of nights helped make the balance of the cruise that much better. We did feel they should have spent the last 1/2 day at Bonaire, as there is very little there at this time and we would have loved to had a whole day at Aruba!

Great Time with a few drawbacks

| labadee, aruba, bonaire, curacao
On the whole a very nice experience, just suggest that 1-as we said above don't let small kids into the specialty restaurants, if they misbehave it ruins it for everyone. 2-Labadee - the beach was rocky and we were not warned. My wife cut her toe and foot in only ankle deep water because the rocks were not visible. There was too much pressure from the staff on the island to take our phones and take pictures of us. One of the staff took my wifes phone and went out of sight for a while and she is worried about that. 3-We saw the movie Judy on the big screen in the theatre one night. That was very nice and wish their were more "movie nights". Maybe show one movie every night! 4-Cupcake Class was good but should have specified children under 12cannot attend without a parent due to the skill required. And there should have been more classes offered on days at sea.

My trip

| Alaska
Everything was great

My Second Cruise

| Puerto Rico, USVI, DR, Labadee
Labadee Haiti: I got off and walked the island...I was shocked to find that the shopkeepers in the "Village" actually came out and tried to manhandle us into their stalls...one was in danger of never again having natural sex when I realized that there were 4 elderly couples fearful..I asked if they wanted an escort back to the ship and the rest was history...RC needs to address this..either the "shopkeepers" need to be restrained or the passengers need to be forewarned...

Excellent

| Australia
My cons for this ship is that it is SO large that I had a hard time getting used to the layout of the ship and how to find everything. Also, the entertainment on the ship was just average for me. I would like to see more singing/dancing from the entertainers. We only had 2 performances out of 7 nights from the singers/dancers.

Great Vacation

| Caribbean
Had a lovely vacation.

Explorer of the Seas, July 2018

| Juneau, Skagway and Victoria
This was an excellent cruise and my mom and I had a fantastic time! Everything was awesome except for the elevators. My mom is unable to walk for very long, so I got her a wheelchair for the week. We spent so much time waiting for elevators, it was incredibly frustrating. Other than that, I can’t say enough about how great the experience was!!!

Family trip with teens

| Alaska
We were very impressed with this ship and crew. Our kids, age 12 and14 met so many other kids from around the states and abroad and my husband and I had lots of time together as a couple. The dinners were spectacular and the shore excursions well planned and varied. We will do another cruise with this company for sure.

great trip

| Bahamas and Labedee
I had a nice time on this cruise. The room was pretty large with a lot of storage space. The attendant for my room was Putu. He was awesome.

Trip Review

| Bahamas
De barking was the worst part of the trip everything else was top shelf

Great idea to have friends share your anniversary celebration!

| Cococay and Cozumel.
5 nights is a perfect length for a cruise. The staff was wonderful. Everything was very clean. We had a party of 16, and the only thing I heard anyone suggest to improve is the portion size for dinner meals.
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