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Explorer of the Seas

One of the most innovative ships afloat

Like her sister-ship, Voyager of the Seas, the 142,000-ton Explorer boasts some of the most innovative shipboard amenities to be found at sea.

The Voyager-class ships are the only vessels to offer vacationers an ice-skating rink, a rock climbing wall 200 feet above sea level, an inline skating track, full-court basketball and interior staterooms with views of a shopping, dining and entertainment boulevard.

Other exciting features include

A Johnny Rockets restaurant

1,350-seat theater

Golf course and golf simulator

More than 15,000 sq ft dedicated to health and fitness

One of the largest casinos afloat

She aslso features the cruise industry’s first atmospheric and oceanographic laboratories, staffed by world- class research scientists.

Created in partnership with the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science, the science facilities help researchers find answers to some of today’s most significant questions in atmospheric, ocean and climate research.

Vital statistics

Operated by Royal Caribbean International
Built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Finland
Entered service: October 28, 2000
Cost: $500 million
Registered: The Bahamas
Gross tonnage: 137,267 tons
Passengers: 3,114
Decks: 14
Lifts: 14
Crew: 1,185
Cabins: 1,557 including

• 939 outside
• 765 with balconies
• 618 inside
• 26 with wheelchair access

Length: 1,020ft
Width: 155.5ft
Draught: 29ft
Engines: diesel-electric

Facilities

One dining room (two sittings), themed bars and lounges, casino, library, three outdoor swimming pools, rock climbing wall, nine-hole miniature golf course and golf simulators, full-size basketball court, day spa and fitness centre, children’s facilities.