Explorer Of The Seas cabins and suites

Explorer Of The Seas staterooms (1641 total) include 115 Suites, 652 Balcony, 232 OceanView, 138 Promenade View, 504 Inside (including Virtual Balcony). Most cabins are sized 150-160 ft2 (14-15 m2). Most cabin balconies are sized 50 ft2 (5 m2). The largest is Royal Suite (1090 ft2 / 101 m2 plus 215 ft2 / 20 m2 terrace with Jacuzzi).

The cruise ship has a total of 27 handicap staterooms (ADA-certified, wheelchair-accessible cabins) in the types/categories Junior Suite (2), Balcony (8), OceanView (7), Promenade View (1), Inside (9). The total number of cabin categories is 38, including the "Guaranteed" categories (W-Suite, X-Balcony, Y-Oceanview, Z-Inside).

During the ship's Royal Amplified 2020 drydock were added new staterooms (Interior and Balcony) and new "family cabin" categories were introduced - CB (Connecting Balcony), CO (Connecting Oceanview), CP (Connecting Promenade View Interior), CI (Connecting Interior).

Follows the review of RCI Explorer of the Seas staterooms as amenities, furniture and services.

All Suites have a king bed, large-size bathroom (whirlpool bathtub, separate shower), vanity area, walk-in closet, large living area (queen-size sofabed, dining area/pantry, wet bar, kitchen, dining table), private balcony (sliding floor-ceiling doors, whirlpool bathtub, sun loungers). Guests in all Suites (excluding Junior Suites only) enjoy the following bonus amenities: Concierge Service (24-hour Concierge Lounge access /continental breakfast, hors d'oeuvres, CD/DVD library, private parties arrangements, priority services (Salon/Spa reservations, booking RCI cruise tours/excursions, dining reservations).

Royal Suites have 2 separate bedrooms (each has 2 twin beds /convertible to Queen), another room with bunk beds (for 3rd/4th person), extended balcony (whirlpool, deluxe lounge furniture). Additional amenities in Royal Suites are media center (surround sound, large HDTV, stereo, CD/DVD player), baby grand piano.

Owner Suites have queen beds, walk-in closet, large bathroom (separate bathtub/shower), large living room (double sofabed, dining area, bar, fridge), media center.

GT-Two-Bedroom Grand Suite (former Royal Family Suites) have 2 separate bedrooms (each with 2 twin beds /to Queen), guest bedroom (2 lower single beds /convertible, plus 2 bunk beds), living room (vanity, double sofabed, dining table, dresser, sofa), bathroom (shower). Grand and Junior Suites have 2 twin beds (convertible), walk-in closet, larger bathroom (bathtub, shower), large living room (desk, drawers, vanity, sofabed, chairs).

All balcony staterooms are with floor-ceiling sliding doors opening to a private veranda. On the Royal Caribbean Explorer ship, cabin balconies on decks 7 and above have plexiglass, while those on deck 6 are with steel railings. All portside and starboard balconies are with an in-hull design. Solid metal rises up to 3 ft / 1 m from the deck floor, while the other part of the railing is open. Aft-location verandas have larger metal structures. Aft-facing balconies are warmer compared to the other ones during cold-weather cruise itineraries. Side-location balconies offer better views since the ones closer to the middle are more enclosed. The ship's mid-aft part is humped (wider). Cabins on the aft hump's outer part are premium location staterooms.

You can save money by booking a forward/aft stateroom in the category you are interested in. Their sizes and features (amenities) are the same as of the more expensive mid-location staterooms.

Categories VP (Oceanview Suite), 1K (Ultra-Spacious Oceanview), and 1L (Panoramic Oceanview) are bow-facing, family-type cabins perfect for families with more kids. They accommodate up to 6 passengers making them a cheaper alternative to booking connecting cabins. Each stateroom has 2 large picture windows (round-shaped, non-opening), a separate bedroom (with Pullman beds / upper-lower bunk beds), large living area (1 double sofabed, 2 lower single beds (convertible to Queen-size double bed), larger bathroom (shower/bathtub). These staterooms offer amazing unobstructed views and can be booked cheaper than balcony cabins.

Oceanview Suites are with floor-ceiling windows (sized in inches 76 high x 100-320 wide / in meters 1,9 height x 2,5-8 width). These are premium family-type accommodations, each with 2 single beds (convertible to a double), large living area (desk, drawers, vanity, double sofabed), ample closet space, bathroom (WC/shower).

Standard Oceanview cabins are with a Porthole Window (round-shaped, size 24-inch / 61 cm) or with rounded Picture Windows. The fore-located Oceanviews have two round-shaped windows overlooking the ship's bow.

Atrium Promenade staterooms (category 2T-Promenade View/former PR) are a unique type of inside cabins with bowed windows overlooking the Atrium's Royal Promenade. The room's bowed window gives more interior space and is also a great vantage point to watch the Royal Promenade's "street" activities - including the parade each evening. Remember to keep the curtains closed at night as there are Promenade cabins across the "street" too.

A unique Royal Caribbean cabin type is the "Interior Virtual Balcony". The stateroom features a floor-ceiling LED screen (size 80-inch / 2 m). This is a 4K ultra-HD screen (no TV functions) that receives real-time/live video streaming from the cruise ship's outside cameras. This means you will enjoy "balcony views" without paying the higher-priced cabins with step-out balconies.

All Explorer OTS cabins as amenities have 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), ample closet/drawer space, private bathroom (shower, hairdryer, bath products), sitting area (desk, drawers, vanity, sofa), smart HDTV (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand-movies), individual air-conditioning, direct-dial phone, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), radio, minibar, Internet access, 24-hour room service (5-12 am /complimentary).

Some staterooms have either sofabed or upper/bunk beds (Pullman beds) for 3rd/4th person. The twin bed size is 36 x 82 inches (90 x 210 cm).

In-cabin babysitting is available at an hourly fee (US$19 per kid) for 4 kids per stateroom max. For in-cabin use can be borrowed movies, toys and games suitable for kids with autism.

RCI's new Wi-Fi costs US$15 per device per day (50% discount on a second device). The Wi-Fi is always on (shipwide coverage) and super fast (even for streaming movies).