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IMO: 9161728

Explorer of the Seas

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Explorer of the Seas — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Voyager-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
138,194
Length (FT / M)
1,020 / 311
Beam (FT / M)
127 / 38.6
Decks (Passenger / Total)
14 / 15
Shipyard
Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku, Finland
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Jackie Joyner-Kersee
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$650,000,000
Class Sisters: Adventure of the SeasMariner of the SeasNavigator of the SeasVoyager of the Seas

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2000
Major Refurbishments
2015 2023
Significant Changes
  • 2015: Dry-dock refit that replaced the inline skating rink with a FlowRider surf simulator and raised gross tonnage to 138,194.
  • 2023: Technical dry dock at Damen Shiprepair Brest covering hull and superstructure painting, mechanical and thruster overhauls and cosmetic refreshes; the planned full amplification was postponed.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9161728
MMSI
311316000
Call Sign
C6SE4
Classification Society
DNV
Hull / Yard Number
1345
Maiden Voyage
28 October 2000
Maximum Draft
8.3 m (27.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
49.1 m (161.1 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
3,286
Maximum Capacity
4,290
Total Crew
1,180
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.78:1
Space Ratio
42.06

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
3
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Bars & Lounges
14
Complimentary Dining Venues
3
Specialty Dining Venues
3
À la Carte Dining
1
Elevators
14

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Azipod Units
3
Installed Power
75.6 MW (101,381 hp)
Propulsion Power
42 MW (56,323 hp)
Engine Configuration
6x Wartsila 12V46

Logistics

Cruising Speed
23.7 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 1
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 2-12
Aft
Decks 2-14
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Casino Royale designated smoking section
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Smoking permitted in a designated section of the casino during operating hours, with signed non-smoking areas; no casino smoking on Australia/UK sailings
  • Designated outdoor deck area
    outdoor
    Location: Open deck, one side
    Cigarette, cigar, e-cigarette and pipe smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas marked by signage; prohibited in staterooms, on balconies and near food/pool/kids areas

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,641
ADA Compliant: 27
Suites
115
Balcony
652
Oceanview
232
Inside
642
The Apex Suite
Royal Suite
1,090 SQ FT

The largest accommodation aboard, a one-bedroom suite with a separate living room, baby grand piano and media center, opening to an extended private balcony with a whirlpool and lounge furniture.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Royal Suite1
  • Owner's Suite8
  • Grand Suite (2-bedroom)4
  • Grand Suite (1-bedroom)22
  • Junior Suite78
  • Ocean View Panoramic Suite2
Balcony
  • Balcony (Standard)290
  • Balcony (Spacious)362
Oceanview
  • Ultra-Spacious Ocean View8
  • Panoramic Ocean View22
  • Ocean View (Standard)182
  • Ocean View (Spacious)20
Inside
  • Promenade View Interior138
  • Interior504

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Nursery
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Thrills & Active

  • Climbing Wall
  • Surf Simulator
  • Ice Skating Rink

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

World's largest passenger ship at launch
largest
Ice-skating rink at sea
unique
Four-deck Royal Promenade
unique
FlowRider surf simulator
top-deck attraction
Rock climbing wall
top-deck attraction
Mini golf
top-deck attraction
Sports court
top-deck attraction
Outdoor movie screen
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • FlowRider — a stationary-wave surf simulator where guests ride a continuous sheet of water on a bodyboard or flowboard
  • Studio B — an ice-skating rink in the tropics that transforms into a stage for ice spectaculars
  • Royal Promenade — a four-story interior boulevard lined with shops, bars and cafes running the length of the ship
  • Rock Climbing Wall — a signature outdoor climbing wall overlooking the sea
  • Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center — a full-service spa and state-of-the-art fitness center

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Main Dining Room (Sapphire)
    multi-level
    Location: Decks 3-5, Aft
    Three-level main dining room serving multi-course breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • Windjammer Cafe
    buffet
    Location: Deck 11
    Casual buffet with global cuisines and American favorites
  • Cafe Promenade
    coffee_snacks
    Location: Deck 5, Royal Promenade
    $ extras
    Around-the-clock coffee, pastries and sandwiches
Specialty Dining
  • Chops Grille
    steakhouse
    Location: Deck 11
    Signature steakhouse serving steaks and seafood
  • Giovanni's Table
    trattoria
    Location: Deck 4
    Family-style Italian trattoria
  • Izumi
    japanese_sushi
    Location: Deck 14
    Japanese sushi and hibachi
  • Chef's Table
    dining_event
    Location: Deck 11
    Intimate wine-paired tasting dinner
À la Carte Dining
  • Johnny Rockets
    counter_service
    Location: Deck 12
    1950s-style diner with burgers, shakes and singing waitstaff
Bars & Nightlife
  • Schooner Bar
    piano_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Nautically themed piano bar
  • Casino Royale Bar
    casino_bar
    Location: Deck 4
    Bar within Casino Royale
  • The Tavern
    pub
    Location: Deck 4
    Tavern and bar on Deck 4
  • R Bar
    cocktail_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    1960s-inspired cocktail lounge on the Royal Promenade
  • Pig & Whistle Pub
    pub
    Location: Deck 5
    English-style pub on the Royal Promenade with live music
  • Star Lounge
    entertainment_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    6,738 SQ FT
    Show lounge and bar on Deck 5
  • Crown Lounge / Diamond Club
    loyalty_lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Crown & Anchor Society / Diamond Club enclave lounge
  • Pool Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Poolside bar serving the main outdoor pools
  • Solarium Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Bar in the adults-only Solarium
  • Windjammer Bar
    casual_bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Casual bar at the Windjammer Cafe (lower-confidence)
  • Sky Bar
    pool_bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Alfresco pool and sun-deck bar
  • Viking Crown Lounge & Bar
    observation_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    7,039 SQ FT
    Glass-walled observation lounge high above the ship
  • High Notes Lounge & Bar
    music_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Music lounge within the Viking Crown complex
  • Suite Lounge
    suite_lounge
    Location: Deck 14
    Suite-guest enclave lounge
Active Recreation
  • Rock Climbing Wall
    rock_wall
    Location: Deck 13
    Outdoor rock-climbing wall
  • Explorer Dunes Mini Golf
    mini_golf
    Location: Deck 13
    Miniature golf course
  • Sports Court
    multi_sport
    Location: Deck 13
    Multi-use court for basketball, pickleball and more
Thrill & Marquee Attractions
  • FlowRider
    flowrider
    Location: Deck 13, Aft
    Stationary-wave surf and bodyboard simulator
Entertainment Venues
  • Palace Theater
    main_theater
    Location: Decks 3-4
    26,286 SQ FT
    Multi-level main theater for Broadway-style productions
  • Studio B Ice Rink
    ice_skating
    Location: Deck 3
    16,404 SQ FT
    Ice-skating rink hosting ice shows and public skating
Casino
  • Casino Royale
    casino
    Location: Deck 4
    Full casino with table games and slots; includes a casino bar
Spa & Fitness
  • Vitality at Sea Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 12
    Full-service spa with treatment rooms
  • Vitality at Sea Fitness Center
    gym
    Location: Deck 11
    State-of-the-art fitness center
Youth & Teen
  • Adventure Ocean
    youth_program
    Location: Deck 12
    Age-grouped youth program and play spaces
  • Optix Teen Disco
    teen_lounge
    Location: Deck 12
    Teens-only disco and hangout
  • Arcade
    video_arcade
    Location: Deck 12
    Video game arcade
Retail & Shopping
  • Art Gallery
    gallery
    Location: Deck 4
    Onboard art gallery and auctions
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Solarium
    adults_only_pool
    Location: Deck 11, Forward
    Adults-only retreat with pool, whirlpools and retractable glass roof
  • Library
    library
    Location: Deck 7
    Quiet library overlooking the Royal Promenade

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-23