ENTERTAINMENT
EXPLORER OF
THE SEAS
PHOTO TOUR
AND
COMMENTARY
The Palace Theatre is a four-deck high,
1,350-seat theater inspired by the Fin de
Siecle European Music Hall. It is home
for the ship's production cast and is used
for visiting entertainers, bingo, and
other activities. The Palace also has a
bar and bar service.
Casino Royale is Explorer's large
gambling venue. During the 2015
refit, the decor of the casino was
toned down. For example, the
life-size statues of Elvis and of show
girls were removed. Nonetheless, it
still conveys the feeling of a Las
Vegas casino, albeit a more
up-market version. Included in the
area are computerized gaming, some
300 slot machines; and blackjack
tables, roulette wheels and a craps
table. The Casino also has its own
bar.
Another Royal Caribbean innovation was the introduction of
ice skating rinks on cruise ships. Studio B is used both for
skating by guests and for the very popular and impressive
professional ice shows. In addition, the ice can be covered and
the arena is used for concerts and a popular Royal Caribbean
game called The Quest.
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Below left: Executive Chef Joachim Moeller gives a lighthearted cooking
demonstration.
Below right: Members of the crew take the stage for a farewell show.
The Royal Promenade is also an
entertainment venue. Members of the
ship's company don costumes and parade
down the Promenade. On other nights,
there are street parties during which
members of the entertainment staff perform
above the crowd on a bridge that spans
across the promenade.
A giant screen located below the
Viking Crown Lounge plays movies
and other video programs for the
main pool area. Movies are also
shown in the Palace Theatre.