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, Australia, Canada, or even the world and find the best Royal Caribbean rates with Dunhill Travel Deals.
Cabin Options
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 | 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
$1,024
Outside
$1,359
Balcony
$1,684
Suite
$2,494
| 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
$1,057
Outside
$1,177
Balcony
CALL
Suite
CALL
| 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
$1,017
Outside
$1,244
Balcony
$1,434
Suite
$2,292
| 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
$743
Outside
$1,252
Balcony
$1,162
Suite
$2,017
| 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
$949
Outside
$1,102
Balcony
$1,117
Suite
$2,434
| 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
$1,374
Outside
$1,654
Balcony
$1,662
Suite
$3,057
| 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
$1,814
Outside
$2,322
Balcony
$2,669
Suite
$4,344
| 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
$1,062
Outside
$1,188
Balcony
$1,592
Suite
$2,699
| 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
$1,032
Outside
$1,234
Balcony
$1,592
Suite
$2,147
| 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
$1,154
Balcony
$1,147
Suite
$1,784
| 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
$632
Outside
$867
Balcony
$867
Suite
$1,747
| 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
$527
Outside
$503
Balcony
$654
Suite
$1,187
| 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 | - |
14 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$856
Outside
$1,752
Balcony
$1,752
Suite
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| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Newcastle, Australia | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Cruising | - | - |
| 5 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Suva, Fiji | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Lautoka | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 9 | Cruising | - | - |
| 10 | Port Vila Harbour | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 11 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 12 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 13 | Cruising | - | - |
| 14 | Cruising | - | - |
| 15 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
9 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$593
Outside
$1,147
Balcony
$1,139
Suite
$1,904
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 18:45 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Lifou Isle | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Ile des Pins | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Cruising | - | - |
| 10 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
7 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$335
Outside
$814
Balcony
$822
Suite
$1,057
| 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 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
12 - Days
Australia, New Zealand
From Sydney/Australia
Inside
$815
Outside
$1,487
Balcony
$1,487
Suite
$2,412
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sydney, Australia | - | 17:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Lifou Isle | 08:30 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Suva, Fiji | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Lautoka | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Mystery Island | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 10 | Noumea | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 11 | Cruising | - | - |
| 12 | Cruising | - | - |
| 13 | Sydney, Australia | 06:30 | - |
Entertainment & Activities
Relax in the Vitality Spa or one of 6 whirlpools, or take a revitalizing yoga class in the state-of-the-art fitness center. Enjoy a quick jog along the indoor track, ice skate, rock climb or enjoy a dip in the adults-only pool.
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 endless.
Dining Options
Explorer of the Seas offers various food options for eveyone aboard.
Included Dining
- Main Dining Room-Impeccable dining service with an elegant atmosphere, including a cascading waterfall to set the mood and many delicious dishes to choose from for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
- Cafe Promenade-One stop shop onboard for specialty coffees and pastries served fresh in the morning, and cookies and sandwiches throughout the day and night
- Sorrento's-Fully loaded pies right out of the oven for lunch, dinner, and late night
- Windjammer Cafe-Buffet including tastes of the world with global culinary dish options open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Specialty Dining
- Chops Grille-Signature steakhouse serving premium cuts of steak in a casual upscale setting
- Giovanni’s Table-Casual Italian restaurant offering indoor and al fresco seating with a variety of Italian dishes including toasted herb focaccia, pastas, braised meat dishes, and stews, all served family-style
- Chef’s Table-Sophisticated and intimate dining experience serving a 5-course meal with wines
- Cupcake Cupboard-One-of-a-kind 1940's-style bakery specializing in freshly-baked gourmet cupcakes
- Sabor-Traditional dishes with a fresh spin like carne asada burritos, tacos, ceviches and quesadillas
- Johnny Rockets-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!
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