The ship
About Explorer of the Seas
Tracked port calls since Jul 1, 2026
Where she sails
On sale now are 105 sailings for Explorer of the Seas, leaving between Oct 31, 2026 and Oct 21, 2028. The busiest departure ports on her schedule are Ravenna, Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades). Each sailing lasts 4 to 14 nights. On offer are itineraries in regions including Mediterranean, Caribbean and Bahamas.
The ship
Records show she was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards in 2000. Her 137,308 gross tons hold 3,114 guests and 1,181 crew. Explorer of the Seas is part of the Voyager class.
Where she has been
Since Jul 1, 2026, Explorer of the Seas has made 15 tracked port calls. Tracked calls were spread over 5 ports. The tracked calls break down as 5 calls at Port of Piraeus, 5 calls at Port of Split and 3 calls at Port of Mykonos, the top ports by count. On Oct 27, 2026, she was tracked at Port of Naples.
The company
Explorer of the Seas is operated by Royal Caribbean International (part of Royal Caribbean Group). The cruise line was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Miami, United States.
- Builder
- Kvaerner Masa-Yards
- Flag
Bahamas- Beam
- 48 m
- Draft
- 9.1 m
- IMO Number
- 9161728
- MMSI
- 311316000
Class comparison
How Explorer of the Seas Compares
Against the other ships in the Voyager Class.
| Metric | This Ship | Class Average | Best in Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 3,114 | 2,943 | Mariner of the Seas (3,807) |
| Gross Tonnage | 137,308 GT | 122,348 GT | Navigator of the Seas (139,999 GT) |
| Year Built | 2000 | 2001 | Mariner of the Seas (2003) |
| Length | 311.0 m | 293.7 m | Explorer of the Seas (311.0 m) |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Explorer of the Seas
When is Explorer of the Seas's next sailing?
The next bookable sailing we list is a 13-night cruise from Barcelona, Spain departing October 31, 2026.
Where does Explorer of the Seas sail from?
Of the 12 upcoming sailings we list through January 18, 2027, Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida and Barcelona, Spain.
Which ports has Explorer of the Seas visited recently?
Our AIS records show 9 port calls at 5 ports in the last 90 days. The most frequent: Port of Split (3 calls), Port of Piraeus (3 calls) and Port of Naples (1 call).
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