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Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas is a Voyager Class ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet that entered service in 2000. According to Royal Caribbean, it measures 137,308 gross tons, carries 3,286 guests (double occupancy) and has 1,185 crew. #21 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data.
Explorer of the Seas key facts
- Cruise line
- Royal Caribbean
- Ship class
- Voyager Class
- Status
- In service
- Entered service
- Oct 28, 2000 (maiden voyage)
- Last refurbishment
- Not published
- Gross tonnage
- 137,308
- Guests
- 3,286 (double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,185
- Guests per crew member
- 2.77 (calculated from the two official figures above)
- Decks
- 15 total, 14 guest decks
- Staterooms
- 1,643
- Length
- 1,020 ft (310 m)
- Beam (width)
- 157 ft
- Shipyard
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku Finland
Source: Explorer of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center (document dated 12.22.25), accessed Oct 26, 2026. 7 of 8 core figures are published by Royal Caribbean; the rest show "Not published".
Features listed on the official fact sheet
From the same Royal Caribbean fact sheet. A feature missing here is not listed on the sheet; it may still exist.
Voyager Class sister ships
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Where Explorer of the Seas ranks
- 21 #21 in Biggest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 26 #26 in Newest Royal Caribbean ships · ranked by public data
- 17 #17 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for families · ranked by public data
- 22 #22 in Best Royal Caribbean ships for thrill seekers · ranked by public data
- 21 #21 in Royal Caribbean ships with a FlowRider · ranked by public data
- 13 #13 in Royal Caribbean ships with an ice rink · ranked by public data
- 15 #15 in Royal Caribbean ships with waterslides · ranked by public data
- 20 #20 in Royal Caribbean ships with mini golf · ranked by public data
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FAQ
How big is Explorer of the Seas?
Explorer of the Seas measures 137,308 gross tons and is 1,020 ft (310 m) long, according to Royal Caribbean (checked Oct 26, 2026).
How many passengers does Explorer of the Seas hold?
Royal Caribbean lists 3,286 guests (double occupancy). It sails with 1,185 crew.
How old is Explorer of the Seas?
Explorer of the Seas's maiden voyage was on Oct 28, 2000, according to Royal Caribbean.
How many decks does Explorer of the Seas have?
15 decks in total, of which 14 are guest decks, per Royal Caribbean's fact sheet.
What are Explorer of the Seas's sister ships?
Other Voyager Class ships: Adventure of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Navigator of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas.
How many crew does Explorer of the Seas have?
Royal Caribbean lists 1,185 crew alongside 3,286 guests (double occupancy), or 2.77 guests per crew member.
Where was Explorer of the Seas built?
Explorer of the Seas was built at Kvaerner Masa-Yards, Turku Finland, according to Royal Caribbean.
Sources
- Explorer of the Seas fact sheet (PDF), Royal Caribbean Press Center, Royal Caribbean Group. Accessed Oct 26, 2026. Used for: ship class, maiden voyage, gross tonnage, guests, crew, decks total, guest decks, staterooms, length ft, length m, beam ft, shipyard.
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