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EXPLORER OF
THE SEAS
TOUR
AND
COMMENTARY
THE SEAS
TOUR
AND
COMMENTARY
OVERVIEW
Overview....................................................Page One
Pools and Open Decks.................................Page Two
Spa and Related Areas................................Page Three
Shops, Children, and Other Public Areas....Page Four
Bars and Lounges.........................................Page Five
Indoor Entertainment....................................Page Six
Dining..........................................................Page Seven
The Bridge...................................................Page Eight
Pools and Open Decks.................................Page Two
Spa and Related Areas................................Page Three
Shops, Children, and Other Public Areas....Page Four
Bars and Lounges.........................................Page Five
Indoor Entertainment....................................Page Six
Dining..........................................................Page Seven
The Bridge...................................................Page Eight
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Running down the center of Explorer is the Royal
Promenade a 394-foot long three deck high public space.
Lined with shops, bars and eating venues, the area
resembles a small city street or an indoor shopping mall.
However, it is more than either such place. With bright
colored decorations, whimsical art work, and lights that
change over the course of the day into the evening, it
seeks to be a setting for adventure. Parades, live music,
and events occurring in the street add to the sense of
excitement. At a minimum, it serves an excellent
vantage point for people watching.
Promenade a 394-foot long three deck high public space.
Lined with shops, bars and eating venues, the area
resembles a small city street or an indoor shopping mall.
However, it is more than either such place. With bright
colored decorations, whimsical art work, and lights that
change over the course of the day into the evening, it
seeks to be a setting for adventure. Parades, live music,
and events occurring in the street add to the sense of
excitement. At a minimum, it serves an excellent
vantage point for people watching.
Above left: The shore excursions desk.
Above right: Guest Relations serves as the reception desk in this floating resort.
Above right: Guest Relations serves as the reception desk in this floating resort.
The art work on Explorer is employed to
maintain a level of excitement and adventure.
Above left: Photographs of rock stars and
autographed musical instruments adorn the
stairways in the forward atrium. Above: Life-size
statues populate the casino and the Royal
Promenade. Left: The paintings are abstract.
Below: In the guest hallways are display cabinets
with curios from various nations.
maintain a level of excitement and adventure.
Above left: Photographs of rock stars and
autographed musical instruments adorn the
stairways in the forward atrium. Above: Life-size
statues populate the casino and the Royal
Promenade. Left: The paintings are abstract.
Below: In the guest hallways are display cabinets
with curios from various nations.
The 1,557 passenger cabins on Explorer fall into four
major categories. There are suites; ocean view cabins
(left); interior cabins (above); and balcony cabins (right).
All staterooms are equipped with television,
telephone, refigerator/mini-bar; hair dryers; 110/220 volt
electrical outlets and individually controlled air
conditioning/heating controls. Of course, the higher one
goes in the cabin categories, more is added to these
standard features.
major categories. There are suites; ocean view cabins
(left); interior cabins (above); and balcony cabins (right).
All staterooms are equipped with television,
telephone, refigerator/mini-bar; hair dryers; 110/220 volt
electrical outlets and individually controlled air
conditioning/heating controls. Of course, the higher one
goes in the cabin categories, more is added to these
standard features.
Explorer has two atria rising as much as 11
decks through the ship.
decks through the ship.
Explorer is the second of Royal Caribbean's Voyage class
mega-cruise ships. Although this class has now been surpassed in
size, at 142,000 tons, Explorer is still a very big ship.
Since Voyager is so big, RCI was able to outfit it with an
extensive amount of facilities and amenities. These range from
casual sports-orientated facilities to upscale dining establishments.
There is a lot to do on Explorer of the Seas.
The emphasis on Explorer is on physical activity rather than on
intellectual enrichment. The days are casual as are most evenings.
However, the ship is not uncomfortable doing a formal night.
Inside Explorer is decorated in a contemporary modern style
which is consistent with the goal of providing an active, exciting
adventure experience. At points, such as the Royal Promenade and
the Casino, the atmosphere is similar to Las Vegas or an upscale
theme park. However, at other points such as the Champagne
Bar, Dizzy's and the Aquarium Bar, the atmosphere is that of a
sophisticated upscale hotel. Thus, there is a great deal of variety.
As a big ship, Explorer can carry a large number of people.
Full occupancy ranges between 3,114 and 3,835 guests depending
upon how many people are occupying a cabin. However, there is
good passenger flow and no feeling of overcrowding. Some events
such as the ice shows and The Quest are extremely popular and
one must plan well in advance to attend them.
In short, Explorer seeks to provide an innovative, exciting
vacation adventure.
mega-cruise ships. Although this class has now been surpassed in
size, at 142,000 tons, Explorer is still a very big ship.
Since Voyager is so big, RCI was able to outfit it with an
extensive amount of facilities and amenities. These range from
casual sports-orientated facilities to upscale dining establishments.
There is a lot to do on Explorer of the Seas.
The emphasis on Explorer is on physical activity rather than on
intellectual enrichment. The days are casual as are most evenings.
However, the ship is not uncomfortable doing a formal night.
Inside Explorer is decorated in a contemporary modern style
which is consistent with the goal of providing an active, exciting
adventure experience. At points, such as the Royal Promenade and
the Casino, the atmosphere is similar to Las Vegas or an upscale
theme park. However, at other points such as the Champagne
Bar, Dizzy's and the Aquarium Bar, the atmosphere is that of a
sophisticated upscale hotel. Thus, there is a great deal of variety.
As a big ship, Explorer can carry a large number of people.
Full occupancy ranges between 3,114 and 3,835 guests depending
upon how many people are occupying a cabin. However, there is
good passenger flow and no feeling of overcrowding. Some events
such as the ice shows and The Quest are extremely popular and
one must plan well in advance to attend them.
In short, Explorer seeks to provide an innovative, exciting
vacation adventure.