Explorer of the Seas
Overview
Explorer of the Seas® by Royal Caribbean Cruises urges passengers to “sail away to a place where innovation rules.” Catch a contemporary musical production at the Palace Theatre, use the state-of-the-art conference room for meetings, or enjoy the onboard skating rink.
Explorer of the Seas, built in 2000, received Royal Caribbean's “Royal Advantage” upgrade treatment in February 2015. Upgrades included new entertainment and dining options, as well as brand-new inside staterooms equipped with virtual balconies. Discover the wonders of the Caribbean sea and take comfort in the fact that you found the best Royal Caribbean International cruise rates with Dunhill Travel Deals.
Cabin Options
All staterooms are equipped with a TV, telephone, shower, vanity area, hairdryer, mini bar, an extendable surface for laptops as well as 110/220 electrical outlets.
Junior Suite
Size: 264 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guests
Junior Suites are 264 sq. ft. with a 75 sq. ft. balcony, include a bathtub, sitting area and sleep two guests. Rooms equipped with sofa beds can sleep up to four guests.
Deluxe Ocean View Stateroom
Size: 164 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guests
Features your own private 51 sq. ft. balcony with stunning views to wake up to each day. These rooms include a sitting area with sofa and two twin beds that can convert to a Royal King-size bed and sleep two guests. Rooms equipped with sofa beds and/or Pullman-style beds can sleep up to four guests.
Ocean View Stateroom
Size: 160 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guests
Outside staterooms feature a spectacular ocean view through your own window and offer all standard room features. These rooms include two twin beds that can convert to a Royal King-size bed and sleep two guests. Some rooms are equipped with Pullman-style beds and can sleep up to four guests.
Interior Stateroom
Size: 150 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guests
These rooms include two twin beds that can convert to a Royal King-size bed and sleep two guests. Some rooms are equipped with Pullman-style beds and can sleep up to four guests.
* Images shown may not reflect the actual cabin you'll be booking.
Itineraries, Sailing Dates & Pricing
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Juneau | 12:00 | 21:00Cruise Inside Passage |
| 4 | Skagway | 07:00 | 20:30 |
| 5 | Tracy Arm | 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 8 | Seattle | 06:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruise Inside Passage | - | Juneau |
| 4 | Skagway | 07:00 | 20:30 |
| 5 | Tracy Arm | 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 8 | Seattle | 06:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruise Inside Passage | - | Juneau |
| 4 | Skagway | 07:00 | 20:30 |
| 5 | Tracy Arm | 07:00 | 12:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 8 | Seattle | 06:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Victoria, Canada | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | Seattle | 06:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Nanaimo | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | Victoria, Canada | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Seattle | 06:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Astoria | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | San Francisco | 08:00 | - |
| 5 | San Francisco | - | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 8 | Seattle | 06:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Astoria | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | San Francisco | 08:00 | - |
| 5 | San Francisco | - | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Victoria, Canada | 10:00 | 18:00 |
| 8 | Seattle | 06:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seattle | - | 18:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Cruising | - | - |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Honolulu | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Lahaina | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 9 | Cruising | - | - |
| 10 | Cruising | - | - |
| 11 | Cruising | - | - |
| 12 | Cruising | - | - |
| 13 | Crossing the International Dateline | - | - |
| 14 | Cruising | - | - |
| 15 | Cruising | - | - |
| 16 | Suva, Fiji | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 17 | Cruising | - | - |
| 18 | Port Vila Harbour | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 19 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 20 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 21 | Cruising | - | - |
| 22 | Cruising | - | - |
| 23 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
11 - Days
Pacific Islands
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$1,114
Outside
$1,249
Balcony
$1,494
Suite
$2,804
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 17:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 9 | Mare Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 10 | Cruising | - | - |
| 11 | Cruising | - | - |
| 12 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
9 - Days
Pacific Islands
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$598
Outside
$1,144
Balcony
$1,297
Suite
$2,729
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Cruising | - | - |
| 10 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
11 - Days
Pacific Islands
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$999
Outside
$1,182
Balcony
$1,364
Suite
$2,272
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Port Vila Harbour | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 9 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 10 | Cruising | - | - |
| 11 | Cruising | - | - |
| 12 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
11 - Days
Pacific Islands
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$738
Outside
$1,112
Balcony
$1,364
Suite
$2,302
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Port Vila Harbour | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 9 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 10 | Cruising | - | - |
| 11 | Cruising | - | - |
| 12 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
10 - Days
Pacific Islands
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$1,052
Outside
$1,267
Balcony
$1,197
Suite
$2,492
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 17:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Port Vila Harbour | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 9 | Cruising | - | - |
| 10 | Cruising | - | - |
| 11 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
11 - Days
Pacific Islands
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$1,434
Outside
$1,594
Balcony
$1,967
Suite
$3,314
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Mare Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 10 | Cruising | - | - |
| 11 | Cruising | - | - |
| 12 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
8 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$2,037
Outside
$2,599
Balcony
$3,437
Suite
$4,899
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 17:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
9 - Days
Pacific Islands
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$1,057
Outside
$1,178
Balcony
$1,577
Suite
$2,622
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 17:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Cruising | - | - |
| 10 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
9 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$1,027
Outside
$1,224
Balcony
$1,577
Suite
$2,287
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Cruising | - | - |
| 10 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
8 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$516
Outside
$1,029
Balcony
$1,252
Suite
$1,944
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
8 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$687
Outside
$862
Balcony
$1,029
Suite
$1,854
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Brisbane | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 4 | Cruising | - | - |
| 5 | Willis Islets | 09:00 | 10:00 |
| 6 | Airlie Beach | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
6 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$567
Outside
$503
Balcony
$824
Suite
$1,304
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 17:00 |
| 2 | Newcastle, Australia | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 3 | Port Kembla | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 4 | Cruising | - | - |
| 5 | Hobart | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
Entertainment & Activities
Relax in the Vitality Spa or one of six whirlpools, or take a revitalizing yoga class in the state-of-the-art fitness center all while you sail away on your cruise to the Bahamas or elsewhere aboard the Explorer of the Seas. Enjoy a quick jog along the indoor track, ice skate, rock climb or participate in several other active options.
Have some fun with the whole family with games and contests, or let the kids enjoy age-appropriate entertainment through Explorer of the Seas’ complimentary Royal Babies®, Royal Tots® and Adventure Ocean® Youth Programs. You’ll find name-brand, duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade, and with over 15 bars, clubs and lounges, the options for entertainment are seemingly endless.
Dining Options
Explorer of the Seas offers various food options for eveyone aboard.
Deck 4
- Da Gama Dining Room is another three-tier dining room and serves a wide array of dishes.
Deck 5
- Cafe Promenade is the one stop shop onboard for specialty coffees and pastries served fresh in the morning, and cookies and sandwiches throughout the rest of the day and night.
- Columbus Dining Rooms is the third three-tier dining room onboard with a wide range of menu items.
Deck11
- Portofino specializes in delicious Italian cuisine in an intimate and upscale setting.
- Windjammer Cafe is a wonderful buffet-style breakfast and lunch stop during the day, and transforms into restaurant-style service and features a different menu for dinner.
Deck 12
- Johnny Rockets takes you back in time for an old-school 50's diner experience as you enjoy a juicy burger and fries and tunes from the jukebox. And of course, old-fashioned malted milkshakes!
Deck 14
- Seven Hearts combines relaxation and good food into one at its outdoor lounging area offering light meals and snacks.
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