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Explorer of the Seas 5* - a 15-deck cruise ship of the Voyager class, accommodating 3 114 passengers on board. The first cruise took place in 1999, and in 2014 the ship was fully renovated.
A special feature of the Explorer of the Seas 5 * is the University of Miami research laboratory, located on board. Laboratory staff study the processes occurring in the ocean, as well as perform chemical analyses of water and air in the Caribbean. During the cruise, tours of the laboratories and seminars for the ship’s passengers are held.
After the renovation, the ship became even more comfortable for passengers. On board, guests have at their disposal:
an ice rink
a concert hall
a cinema
a fitness center
an outdoor pool
a climbing wall
a basketball court
The interior and interior furnishings are made in warm pastel tones. Guests can enjoy artworks by Hollywood masters, placed throughout the ship.
Explorer of the Seas 5 * is one of Royal Caribbean’s largest ships, based in Australia on the route: New Zealand - Australia - the South Pacific. From May to September, the ship is based in Seattle for Alaska cruises.
Dining onboard: “all inclusive”, with the exception of alcoholic and some non-alcoholic beverages
Restaurants:
main restaurant with European cuisine, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Johnny Rockets (Decks 3, 4, 5) - an American diner serving burgers, French fries, and milkshakes
Giovanni’s Table (Deck 4) - Italian cuisine (for an additional fee)
Izumi (Deck 14) - sushi bar, Japanese cuisine (for an additional fee)
Windjammer (Deck 11) - a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner
Bars:
Schooner Bar (Deck 4) - a bar with live music, offering a variety of cocktails, quizzes, and contests
The Tavern (Deck 4) - a sports bar where football matches, hockey, and other sporting events are broadcast
Crown & Kettle (Deck 5) - a classic English pub offering guests different types of beer and ale
Star Lounge (Deck 5) accommodates 350 people and is the hub of nightlife with its dance floor and bar; entertainment events, shows, and quizzes are held here
Connoisseur Cigar Club (Deck 5) - a men’s cigar club where smoking is allowed onboard
R-Bar (Deck 5) - an elegant 1960s-style cocktail bar
Concierge Club (Deck 9) - an exclusive lounge bar for guests staying in “suite” category cabins
Pool Bar (Deck 11) - a bar by the pool
The Solarium Bar (Deck 11) - a bar for passengers who visit the adults-only pool
Sky Bar (Deck 12) - an open-air bar
Please note that drinks such as beer, wine, and juices are not included in the price and are paid for separately. Complimentary drinks are water, tea, and coffee.
In-cabin service is available for an additional fee.
Main Theatre-featuring Broadway-style shows and evening events. A four-deck-high theatre with 1,350 seats
Daily activities such as ballroom dance classes, workshops, yoga sessions, rock-climbing competitions, table tennis tournaments, performances by musicians and comedians
Shows on the ice rink
Royale casino
Pools
Spa center
Library
Bars, restaurants
Fitness center with running tracks and other equipment
3D cinema
FLOWRIDER surfing simulator
The cruise price is indicated without taking into account tips, which are mandatory to pay. You can pay them in advance when booking your trip, as well as directly onboard.
Tip cost: from /per day per person of any age and depends on the cabin type.
On board, your children will always be under supervision! The free Adventure Ocean program for children and teenagers offers continuous entertaining activities and events.
• AQUANAUTS (from 3 to 5 years old) - children can enjoy magical activities like “Fizzing Potions,” “Pajama Nights,” and “Sailing to a Land of Fairytales.”
• EXPLORERS (from 6 to 8 years old) - for children in this age group, there are special safe attractions Get Buggy and Germ Jungle Sciences. Kids can also have great fun while becoming a star of the ship’s talent show and sports evenings.
• VOYAGER (from 9 to 11 years old) - for children in this age category, there are lots of educational and engaging games; for example, they can take part in an environmental protection event.
Teen program:
From 12 to 14 years old - children can play at slot machines; there are climbing competitions. In the evenings - movie screenings and poolside parties.
From 15 to 17 years old - on board, there are specially designated areas only for teens. Plus, a night club for teenagers, a slot machine zone, and clubs based on interests.
Cruises for the very youngest:
ROYA BABIES & TOTS day care - children aged from 6 to 36 months are accepted into the day care group. Qualified professionals hold special development activities for the youngest passengers.
Dining is available for children of all ages. In the main restaurant, a separate children’s menu is provided, and on the buffet line you’ll always find dishes that suit your child by age and taste.
For cabins of all categories:
Accommodation in the cabin of the selected category (TV, phone, shower / bathtub, hair dryer, air conditioning).
Meals under the “All inclusive, excluding alcoholic beverages” system for 24 hours. On board, the Dynamic Dining dinner system - free time for dining in 4 restaurants.
In-cabin food ordering for 24 hours (an additional charge applies for in-cabin service from 00:00 to 05:00).
All onboard entertainment (evening shows, nightclubs, live music, etc.).
Rock climbing wall
Surfing simulator.
Mini golf.
Ice rink, carousel, 3D cinema, billiards.
Children’s participation in Kids Clubs.
Sauna and steam room.
Fitness center, sports court, treadmill, pools and jacuzzis.
Port charges and taxes.
For cabins of the Suite category, except Junior Suite (including all the services listed above):
Priority boarding.
Concierge services.
Clothing ironing for the gala dinner.
Exclusive pillows.
VIP seating on the pool deck.
Full breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu for in-cabin service.
Invitation to a reception with the captain.
Seats at branded restaurants for a private breakfast and lunch.
Luxurious spa robes and slippers in the cabin.
Staff gratuities (may be paid at the time of booking or on board).
Casino, telephone, internet, video games.
Alcoholic and some non-alcoholic beverages.
Table reservations in alternative restaurants.
Mini-bar in the cabin.
Individual onboard services (SPA salon, beauty salon, laundry).
Visa application processing for route countries.
Medical insurance.
Trip cancellation insurance (optional).
Flights and transfers.
Hotel before and after the cruise (optional)
Excursions at ports of call.
Ports of call: Venice, Santorini, Athens (Piraeus), Mykonos…
Ports of call: Venice, Kotor, Santorini, Athens (Piraeus)…
Ports of call: Venice, Dubrovnik, Santorini, Athens (Piraeus)…
Ports of call: Venice, Sicily (Messina), Naples, Civitavecchia…
Ports of call: Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Cartagena, Ponta Delgada…
Ports of call: Port Canaveral, Grand Turk, Nassau, Port Canaveral
Choose a deck to see its plan and the cabin categories on it. The colour of a badge in the list matches the colour of those cabins on the plan.
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 38 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a bunk bed.
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Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
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Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 18 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
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This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 110 m² + balcony 16 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa
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Located on decks:
Cabin area - 35 m² + balcony 9 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
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Cabin size - 47 m² + balcony 6 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
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Located on decks:
Cabin area - 26 m² + balcony 5 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa in cabins for 4 people.
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a pull-down bed in cabins for 3 people.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 26 m² + balcony 5 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa in cabins for 4 people.
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a fold-down bed in cabins for 3 people.
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Located on decks:
Cabin area - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
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Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
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Located on the following decks:
Cabin area - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 57 m² + balcony 22 m²
Two double beds or 4 single beds plus a sofa and two fold-down beds.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 26 m² + balcony 5 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa in cabins for 4 people.
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a pull-down bed in cabins for 3 people.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 26 m² + balcony 5 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa in cabins for 4 people.
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a fold-down bed in cabins for 3 people.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 30 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and 2 fold-out beds.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 20 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 20 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the following decks:
Cabin area - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 57 m² + balcony 22 m²
Two double beds or 4 single beds plus a sofa and two fold-down beds.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 30 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and 2 fold-out beds.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 20 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds.
In the cabin:
Located on the following decks:
Cabin area - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 26 m² + balcony 5 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa in cabins for 4 people.
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a pull-down bed in cabins for 3 people.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 30 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and 2 fold-out beds.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 20 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds.
In the cabin:
Located on the following decks:
Cabin area - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 26 m² + balcony 5 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa in cabins for 4 people.
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a pull-down bed in cabins for 3 people.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin area - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 17 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 twin beds plus a sofa and a pull-down bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 30 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa and 2 fold-out beds.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin area - 20 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 20 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds.
In the cabin:
Located on the following decks:
Cabin area - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
This deck has no cabins: restaurants, bars, pools and other public areas are here.
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on decks:
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
Guarantee cabins: no option to choose a cabin number (the cabin number is assigned by the cruise company before departure).
Cabin size - 26 m² + balcony 5 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa in the 4-person cabins.
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a pull-down bed in the 3-person cabins.
In the cabin:
Guaranteed cabins: no option to choose the cabin number (the cruise company assigns the cabin number prior to departure).
Cabin size - 15 m² + balcony 4 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa and a pull-out bed.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Located on the decks:
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 single beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Guarantee cabins, there is no possibility to choose a cabin number (the cabin number is assigned by the cruise company before departure).<
Cabin size - 15 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa.
In the cabin:
Guarantee cabins, no possibility to choose a cabin number (the cabin number is assigned by the cruise company before departure).
Cabin size - 14 m²
Double bed or 2 separate beds plus a sofa,
In the cabin:
The price includes accommodation in the cabin, meals on an “all inclusive” basis without alcohol, most entertainment, children’s clubs, a sauna, steam room, fitness center, pools, jacuzzis, as well as port charges and taxes.
Tips, alcoholic and some non-alcoholic drinks are paid additionally, as well as alternative restaurants, internet, casino, SPA services, laundry, excursions, flights and transfers. In-cabin service is also paid, and orders placed from 00:00 to 05:00 require an additional payment.
At your service, the main restaurant with European cuisine and Windjammer, where breakfast, lunch and dinner are served. For an additional fee, the Italian Giovanni’s Table and the Japanese sushi bar Izumi are available; complimentary drinks include water, tea and coffee, while beer, wine and juices are paid separately.
On board there is an ice rink, a rock-climbing wall, a FlowRider surfing simulator, pools, a 3D cinema, a fitness center, the Royale casino and the main theater for 1,350 seats. Every day there are shows, dance lessons, workshops, yoga, sports tournaments, and performances by musicians and comedians.
Yes, the free Adventure Ocean program is available for children and teens aged 3 to 17. For little ones aged 6 to 36 months, Royal Babies & Tots childcare is available, and restaurants offer a kids' menu and dishes for children of different ages.
