DINING
EXPLORER OF
THE SEAS
PHOTO TOUR
AND
COMMENTARY
Explorer's spectacular main dining room is divided into
three separate and distinct dining levels each named after
a famous explorer. There are also two adjoining smaller
rooms that can be used for private dining.
For dinner, guests on Explorer of the Seas have the option
of the traditional two-seating approach with each guest
having a reserved table for dinner. Alternatively, guests
can elect a flexible dining system under which they can
dine at any time the restaurant is open but do not have a
specific reserved table. Breakfast and lunch (sea days
only) are open seating.
There is a great variety in the seating arrangements and
the size of tables. Above left: The Captain's table is
amongst the large tables on the floor of the multi-level
atrium. There are tables for six and for eight along the
windows and tables by four by the murals (below).
Left: Parades of chefs and singing waiters provide after
dinner entertainment.
Café Promenade is the sidewalk café on the Royal Promenade. Among the items guests can obtain are pizza,
sandwiches and fruit. For an extra charge, there is Ben &Jerry's ice cream and Seattle's Best Coffee.
Near the Sports area is Johnny Rockets, a 1950s style dinner featuring premium
burgers and incredible sundaes. The staff also occasionally starts to dance. A small
extra charge applies for this venue..
Portofino is Explorer's upscale
Euro-Italian specialty restaurant (See our
review)
The Windjammer Café is
the ship's buffet venue.
Located high on the ship on
Deck 11, it offers stunning
views as well as a variety of
food.
In the evenings, the
Windjammer is an
alternative casual dining
venue with buffet and table
service.
Below left: The Arctic Zone
is a popular soft ice
cream/frozen yogurt station.
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