Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

41Beats 8% of ships

Dining

57Beats 24% of ships

Entertainment

79Top 22% of ships

Activities & Thrills

91Top 7% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

67Beats 44% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 91/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 79/100

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 41/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 2.8 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineRoyal Caribbean

Ship NameExplorer of the Seas

Total Guest Rooms1,715

Ocean View Rooms228

Balconies671

Suites125

Maiden voyage28 October 2000

Physical

Year Built2000

Refurbished

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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.

2015

BuilderKvaerner Masa-Yards

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

138,194 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

311 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

49.1 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks14

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew1,185

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

2.8

Total Cabins1,641

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins27

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

4,290

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

32.213

Amenities

Restaurants - Paid5

Restaurants - Included2

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

US Dollar

Total Pools3

- Pools - General Access2

- Pools - Adults Only1

- Pools - Exclusive0

Outdoor Pools3

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs7

- Hot Tubs - General Access4

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges12

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelYes

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Outdoor Movie ScreenYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Sports CourtYes

Tennis CourtNo

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkYes

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseYes

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded

Special AmenitiesClimbing Wall, FlowRider, Ice Skating, Golf Simulator

FlowRiderIncluded

Golf SimulatorYes

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$16.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Soda Price$3.50

Domestic Beer Price$7.49

Drink Package Price (From..)$60.00

Tipping Expected?Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants9

Restaurants Price: Included3

Restaurants Price: Premium6

Restaurants Price: Exclusive0

Restaurants Type: Sit down6

Restaurants Type: Quick Serve3

Restaurants Type: Buffet0

Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

C6SE4

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9161728

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

311316000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Nassau, Bahamas