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Explorer of the Seas is a sizeable Voyager Class cruise ship catering for around 3,000 guests. The wealth of space onboard and huge range of facilities make it the perfect family-friendly, floating resort.
At the heart of the ship is her 4-deck high Royal Promenade - a ‘street’ lined with shops and cafés, and overlooked from above by comfortable interio cabins.
Explorer of the Seas also boasts an incredible range of activities and entertainment, including kids’ clubs, ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, solarium and spa.
| Explorer of the Seas Vital Statistics | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GUESTS | 3,114 | TONNAGE | 138,000 | LENGTH | 310.89 m |
| BEAM | 48 m | SPEED | 23.7 Knots | MAIDEN VOYAGE | Oct 28, 2000 |
Step aboard Explorer of the Seas and it’s easy to forget you’re on a cruise ship. Your cabin is spacious and comfortable, you have tons of formal and casual dining options and you have deck, after deck devoted to your pleasure and entertainment.
Families will never want for something to do, especially when you’ve got a sports court, ice-skating rink and family pool with waterslide to keep you all amused. Kids of all ages will also enjoy the fully supervised Adventure Ocean® Youth Programme, which includes a kids’ own diner, disco and video arcade.
Adults can chill out in the chic cafés, bars and lounges, at the library or the solarium and spa. The evenings are also cram packed with glamorous and high-energy entertainment.
Take a deep breath and get ready for fun, fun, fun! There’s so much to do on Explorer of the Seas you might struggle to fit it all into one holiday. Among the fabulous facilities onboard you’ll find:
Save some energy for your evenings on Explorer of the Seas because the fun carries on after dark. You’ll find a variety of themed bars and pubs where you can seek out your own brand of entertainment. Enjoy a bottle of bubbly with friends, listen and dance to live music or join in madcap games and competitions with your crew.
If you’re looking for great family entertainment, don’t miss the Broadway-style shows, musicals and speciality acts in your cruise ship’s show lounge. There’s also a cinema screening all the latest movies.
Adults also get the chance to let their hair down at the night club, or experience the thrills of Casino RoyaleSM – the largest casino at sea.
You’ve got a wide choice of excellent dining options on your cruise ship with dress codes that range from formal, to smart-casual and casual.
You’ll want to look your best to enjoy the fabulous five courses, served in your formal main dining room – especially for the Captain’s Gala Dinner. Smart-casual is fine for Portofino’s, your speciality Italian restaurant, and for Chops Grill - a steak house with a real Continental flavour.
For a more laid back atmosphere, head for Johnny Rockets, an authentic 50s style American Diner. Alternatively try your cruise ship’s pizzeria or the Windjammer Café, where you’ll find delicious dishes served buffet style.
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