Explorer of the Seas
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| Explorer of the Seas | |
| Launched: | October 28, 2000 |
| Status: | in service |
| Tonnage: | 142,000 gross tons |
| Length: | 1,020 feet |
| Beam: | 157.5 feet |
| Decks: | 14 |
| Speed: | 23.7 knots |
| Complement: | 3,114 passengers, 1,180 crew |
| Registry: | Bahamas |
Explorer of the Seas is one of five Voyager-class cruise ships from Royal Caribbean International. It can handle over 3100 guests, including scientists making use of a built-in atmospheric and oceanographic laboratory operated by the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Voyager-class ships are the second largest passenger ships in the world; currently, only Cunard's Queen Mary 2 is larger.
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Activities include:
- Ice skating rink
- Rock climbing wall
- Inline skating
- Nine-hole miniature golf course
- Golf simulators
- Full-sized basketball court
- Adventure Ocean® youth facilities
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Other Amenities
- Royal Promenade
- Casino
- Three-story main dining room
- Restaurants such as Johnny Rockets (1950s-style) and Portofino (Italian)
- Themed bars and lounges
- Day spa and Fitness Center
- Wedding chapel
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Norovirus Exposure
On the February 26, 2005 sailing of Explorer of the Seas, 243 of the 3,252 guests onboard became sick with what Royal Caribbean identified as Norovirus. All guests who were sick during the ships stop at Grand Cayman island received 50% off a future Royal Caribbean cruise as compensation.
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