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Explorer of the Seas
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There's never been a cruise ship like this. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice-skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall. There was only one way to accommodate all of these innovative ideas. We built a bigger cruise ship and added enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities for your much needed and deserved vacation.

Ship Statistics

Maiden Voyage2000
Tonnage138,000 tons
Length1,020.00 feet
Avg Speed24.00
Passenger Capacity3,835
Normal Crew Size1,185
Registration CountryBahamas

Services

Bars13
Beauty SalonYes
Casinos1
Clubs1
ChapelYes
Dry CleaningYes
HottubYes
Internet AccessYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Self LaundryNo
ShopsYes
ShowroomYes
SpaYes
WeddingYes

Tipping

Yes

Dining

Main Dining Room - Columbus, Da Gama, and Magellan
5 course Meal
Dress Code: See below for detail dress code requirement
Reservation Required: YES
Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Lunch: Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Dining: Main Seating 6:15 p.m., Second Seating 8:30 p.m.

Windjammer Cafe
Variety of food and a seemingly never-ending buffet
Dress Code: Casual
Reservation Required: NO
Continental Breakfast: 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
Full-Buffet Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Lunch: Noon - 2:00 p.m.
Afternoon Tea and Snacks: 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Late-Night Snacks: 1:00 a.m. - 4:00 a.m.

Portofino
Italian Cuisine
Dress Code: Smart Casual and Formal (on formal evenings)
Reservation Required: YES - Cancellation fees will apply if cancel.
Dinner: 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Surcharge: from $20 - $25 applies per dining guest

Johnny Rockets
Fifties-style American Dinner
Dress Code: Casual
Reservation Required: NO
Lunch, Dinner and Late-Night Snacks: 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Surcharge: $3.95 applies per dining guest

Cafe Promenade
Sandwiches, pizza, pastries, and popular brands like Seattle's Best Coffee
Dress Code: Casual
Reservation Required: NO
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Late-Night Snacks: 24 hours a day

Ben and Jerry's
Premium Ice Cream, sundae, shake or smoothie
Dress Code: Casual
Reservation Required: NO
Hours may vary according to the ship
All ice-cream concoctions are offered at current menu prices.

Please Note: Hours may vary according to the ship and itinerary, so be sure to check your Cruise Compass and Daily Planner.

DRESS CODE- During the day, casual clothes are fine for the main dining room. In the evening, there are three distinct types of dress onboard: casual, smart casual and formal. Casual: Sport shirts and slacks for men, sundresses or pants for women. Smart Casual: Jackets and ties for men, dresses or pantsuits for women. Formal: Suits and ties or tuxedos for men, cocktail dresses for women. Bare feet or bathing suits are not allowed at any time in the dining room and shorts are not permitted at dinner. Each ship also offers a variety of casual dining options, for example, the Windjammer Caf�.

Formal Nights
3 to 5-nights cruises - One formal Nights, all other nights are casual.
6 to 9-nights cruises - Two formal nights, one smart casual night and four casual nights.
10 to 13-nights cruises - Three formal nights and three smart casual nights, all other nights are casual.
14 and 15-nights cruises - Three formal nights and four smart casual nights, all other nights are casual.

Cabin Features

BabysittingYes
Children ActivitiesYes
Children PlayroomYes
HairdryerYes
TelephoneYes
TelevisionYes
Twenty-Four Hour Room ServiceYes
Youth ProgramYes

Fitness Facilities

Basketball CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Golf CourseYes
Golf InstructorsNo
Golf SimulatorYes
Ice Skating RinkYes
JoggingYes
Rock Climbing WallYes
Swimming Pools3
Children Swimming Pools0
Tennis CourtNo

Special Requests

Adjoining CabinsYes
Single Occpancy CabinsYes
Single Share ProgramNo
Special Dietary MealsYes
Wheelchair Accessible CabinsYes

Age Restrictions

No guest under the age of twenty-one (21) will be booked in a stateroom unless accompanied by an adult twenty-one (21) years of age, or older. This age limit will be waived for minor children sailing with their parents or guardians in adjacent staterooms or under-aged married couples (proof of marriage is required). Royal Caribbean International reserves the right to ask for proof of age. Please note: An individual's age on the date of sailing determines his or her status for the entire cruise vacation. Royal Caribbean International's age policy for gambling and consumption of alcoholic beverages is as follows:

  • Guests eighteen (18) years of age and older are welcome to play in our casinos (for all Alaska sailings, guests must be 21 years of age in order to play in our casinos).
  • Guests eighteen to twenty (18-20) years of age are welcome to enjoy beer and wine (for all Alaska sailings, guests must be 21 years of age in order to consume beer, wine and any other alcoholic beverages). Please note that a beverage waiver must be signed by a parent or legal guardian and they must also be sailing with the 18-20 year old.
  • Guests twenty-one (21) years of age and older are welcome to enjoy all alcoholic beverages.

Applicable age restrictions apply while the ship is in port, in accordance with local age limitations.

Alcoholic beverages that are purchased duty-free from the Shops On Board will be stored by Royal Caribbean personnel and delivered to your stateroom on the last day of your voyage.

In addition, any liquor purchases that are made by a guest in a land based location, will be stored onboard when they enter the vessel, and will be delivered to their stateroom on the last night of their voyage.

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