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ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL


EXPLORER OF THE SEAS

​PROFILE

ESSENTIAL STATISTICS

CLASS:                      Voyager  
BUILDER:                  Kvaerner Masa-Yards Turku, Finland
ENTERED SERVICE:  October 28, 2000
LINE:                         Royal Caribbean International

SIZE

DISPLACEMENT:         137,308 g.r.t. (109,370 tons deadweight).
LENGTH:                        1,020.7 feet.
BEAM:                             157.5 feet.
DRAFT:                             28.2 feet.

SPEED:                         22 knots (service speed).
PROPULSION:              2 azipods, 1 fixed pod
POWER PLANT:           Diesel Electric   

PEOPLE

CAPACITY:                 3,840 passengers (3,114 double occupancy)
CREW:                         1,185.
OFFICERS:                  International
STATEROOMS:          1,557

DAILY PROGRAMS

A collection of Cruise Compasses that were distributed
aboard Explorer of the Seas showing the activities and
entertainment for the day.

DECK PLANS
(courtesy of Royal Caribbean)

MENUS​
A collection of menus from the main dining room and specialty restaurants on Explorer of the Seas

FEATURE ARTICLES
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"The New Explorer" - - Hotel Director Gordon
Marshall talks about the revitalization of Explorer

Cruise Review - - A review of a 2015 cruise on
Explorer

"The Friendliest Ship" - - An interview with
Captain Olav Nyseter

"Dining Guide To Explorer of the Seas" - -
Hotel Director Xavier Matthias and Executive Chef
Patrick McCabe discuss the dining venues on Explorer.

PHOTO FEATURES

EXPLORER GOES TO EUROPE
(Photo Essay)

EXPLORER SAILS
(Video)

EXPLORER VISITS BOSTON
(Photo essay)

EXPLORER IN THE CARIBBEAN
(Photo essay)
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Profile and review - Royal Caribbean International - Explorer of the Seas