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9-Night Caribbean (Caribbean - Eastern)
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| Departure Port: |
Bayonne |
| Sailing Date: |
Thursday, 04/10/14 |
| Return Date: |
Saturday, 04/19/14 |
| Nights: |
9 |
| Ship: |
Explorer of the Seas |
| Cruise Line: |
Royal Caribbean International |
| Per Person: |
from $100 per night
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from $899.00
Per Person
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Inside Cabin
From $899.00 pp |
Ocean View
From $1,199.00 pp |
Balcony
From $1,379.00 pp |
Suite
From $1,699.00 pp |
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Additional Sailing Dates
| 2013 Departures: |
5/30, 6/13, 6/27, 7/11, 7/25, 8/8, 8/22 |
| 2014 Departures: |
4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/5, 6/19, 7/3, 7/17, 7/31, 8/14, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23 |
About The Cruise
There's never been a cruise ship like this. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice-skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall. There was only one way to accommodate all of these innovative ideas. We built a bigger cruise ship. The 138,000-ton, 3,114-guest Explorer of the Seas offers more space for every guest - plus enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities.
Ship Highlights:
- Ice-skating rink
- Rock-climbing wall
- In-line skating
- Royal Promenade (open 24 hours)
- Johnny Rockets '50s-style restaurant
- Portofino Italian Restaurant
- Themed bars and lounges
- Casino RoyaleSM
- Golf simulators
- 9-hole miniature golf course
- Adventure Ocean youth facilities
- ShipShape Day Spa and Fitness Center
- Full-size basketball court
Ship Facts:
- Maiden Voyage: October 28, 2000
- Passenger Capacity: 3,114
- Godmother: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
- Gross Tonnage: 138,000
- Length: 1020'
- Max Beam: 157.5'
- Draft: 29'
- Cruising Speed: 23.7 knots
Conference Facilities:
- Dedicated meeting space with breakout rooms and reception area to accommodate up to 400 people
- Executive boardroom
- High-tech presentation rooms
- Color touch screens, wireless remote controls, teleconferencing equipment and more
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Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
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Thursday, 4/10/14 |
About Bayonne
 Cape Liberty Cruise Port is located on the New York Harbor in Bayonne, New Jersey, and is just seven miles from New York City and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Its waterfront location and convenience to the Big Apple allows visitors easy access to everything New York City has to offer along with providing visitors access to the historic roots of Northern New Jersey. Convenient guest parking is located adjacent to the cruise terminal.
Bayonne Attractions
As a symbol of democracy and freedom, the Statue of Liberty is recognized around the world and is synonymous with the United States. You can reach Liberty Island by ferry, departing from Jersey City, New Jersey.
Bayonne Activities
- Take a tour of Ellis Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. From 1892 to 1954, the island was the gateway for more than 12-million immigrants to the United States.
- Explore the Liberty Science Center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey which features hundred of interactive exhibits, shows, demonstrations and the nation's largest IMAXTM Dome Theater.
- Visit the Bayonne Bridge in Bayonne, New Jersey, which is one of the longest steel arch bridges in the world. It's not only impressive in size, but also in looks. When it opened in 1931, the American Institute for Steel Construction named the bridge the 'Most Beautiful Steel Arch'.
- See more than a century's worth of fire-fighting history at the Chief John T. Brennan Fire Museum in Bayonne, New Jersey. First used in 1870, the firehouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Bayonne
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4:00pm |
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Friday, 4/11/14 |
About At Sea
 Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.
At Sea
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| 3 |
Saturday, 4/12/14 |
About King's Wharf
 King's Wharf has something for everyone. Sample typical island food and stroll through the shops and museums of the Royal Naval Dockyard. Sail the clear waters of Hamilton Sound. Find quaint gems at the Bermuda Arts Center and Craft Market. If that's not enough, a snorkel park and water-sport facility offer hours of activities to the adventuresome.
King's Wharf Attractions
Explore Bermuda after the sun sets. From calypso to starlight cruises, you'll discover enough diversions here to keep you partying all night.
King's Wharf Activities
- Get a multi-museum pass that allows you unlimited access to the eight museums of the Heritage Bermuda Group: the Bermuda Aquarium; the Bermuda National Gallery; the Bermuda National Trust Museum; the Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute; Fort St. Catherine; the Maritime Museum; Verdmont Historical Museum; and the Tucker House.
- Take a fascinating cruise on one of Bermuda's glass-bottom boats. Your excursion will take you to Bermuda's Sea Gardens, a rainbow-colored undersea world of fish and coral formations.
- Kayak through the beautiful Paradise Lakes. View nature in all its wonder as this area is home to a wide array of sea life and species of bird, including the great blue heron.
- Browse the shops and museums of the Royal Naval Dockyard.
- Party Bermuda-style on an Island Calypso Cruise.
- Join a carnival party complete with comedy, colorful costumes, driving island rhythms and outrageous dancing.
King's Wharf
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8:00am |
4:00pm |
| 4 |
Sunday, 4/13/14 |
About At Sea
Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.
At Sea
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| 5 |
Monday, 4/14/14 |
About Philipsburg
 An exquisite blend of Dutch and French cultures, St. Martin boasts stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, and incredible duty-free shopping. Whether you lunch at a charming French cafe or explore the lively Dutch capital of Philipsburg, you will find the dichotomy of St. Maarten perfectly charming.
Philipsburg Attractions
Compete in an actual race on an America's Cup shortened course. Grind a winch, trim a sail or just sit back and enjoy. Professional sailors will give you a quick lesson, then you're off to compete on Stars and Stripes, one of the most famous sailboats in the world.
Philipsburg Activities
- Rendezvous at one of the newest and trendiest restaurants in French St. Maarten. Explore Orient Bay, the French Riviera of the Caribbean, with over 1 1/2 miles of white-sand beaches.
- Admire the delicate nature and dazzling colors of hundreds of butterflies as you tour St. Maarten's popular Butterfly Farm.
Philipsburg
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1:00pm |
8:00pm |
| 6 |
Tuesday, 4/15/14 |
About San Juan
 One of the largest islands in the Eastern Caribbean, Puerto Rico's landscape encompasses mountains, underground caves, coral reefs, white-sand beaches and an incredibly massive rain forest that supplies fresh water to most of the island. At the same time San Juan, the capital of the commonwealth, is a big city with a bustling business district, glitzy resorts and casinos, as well as one of the most stunning examples of colonial life in the Western world.
San Juan Attractions
When you're in San Juan, don't miss the opportunity to witness the pinnacle of natural beauty by exploring Puerto Rico's El Yunque Rain Forest. It features more than 240 species of trees, hundreds of miniature orchids, and what was once believed to be the Fountain of Youth.
San Juan Activities
- See Baño Grande, a natural swimming pool. Then take a walk on Camitillo Trail and look for the artificial nest of the Puerto Rican parrot and the flora and fauna of the Palo Colorado forest
- Explore Old San Juan, the second-oldest European settlement in the New World. Ride to San Felipe El Morro, the most dramatic of all the city's military fortifications. Visit the Casa Blanca Museum & Gardens, the Ballaja Barracks, Quincentennial Square, San Jose Church, San Juan Cathedral, and Cristo Chapel
San Juan
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7:00am |
2:00pm |
| 7 |
Wednesday, 4/16/14 |
About Labadee
 A secluded spot on the north coast of Haiti, reserved soley for Royal Caribbean guests. Attractions: Floats, aquabikes, banana raft rides, snorkeling and other water sports. Also volleyball, beach barbecues, authentic Haitian art and local craftsmen.
Labadee Attractions
It's impossible to choose just one thing that's special about Labadee. The sandy beach and coral reefs provide a perfect place to relax and have fun. Whether you're interested in kayaking, snorkeling, parasailing or you just want to lie on the beach and relax, you won't want to miss Labadee.
Labadee Activities
- Paddle along the gorgeous coastline of Labadee on a relaxing kayaking tour. Your guide will lead you through beautiful coral reefs, where you'll witness an abundance of exotic marine life. You'll also pass various fishing villages that have been unchanged for decades.
- Soak up the sun while you float on the waves on a beach mat.
- Enjoy the fun-filled floating Aqua Park as you bounce on trampolines and climb and slide on inflatables.
Labadee
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9:00am |
4:00pm |
| 8 |
Thursday, 4/17/14 |
About At Sea
Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.
At Sea
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| 9 |
Friday, 4/18/14 |
About At Sea
Relax and enjoy your vacation onboard your ship. You can do as much or as little as you want.
At Sea
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| 10 |
Saturday, 4/19/14 |
About Bayonne
Cape Liberty Cruise Port is located on the New York Harbor in Bayonne, New Jersey, and is just seven miles from New York City and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Its waterfront location and convenience to the Big Apple allows visitors easy access to everything New York City has to offer along with providing visitors access to the historic roots of Northern New Jersey. Convenient guest parking is located adjacent to the cruise terminal.
Bayonne Attractions
As a symbol of democracy and freedom, the Statue of Liberty is recognized around the world and is synonymous with the United States. You can reach Liberty Island by ferry, departing from Jersey City, New Jersey.
Bayonne Activities
- Take a tour of Ellis Island and the Ellis Island Immigration Museum. From 1892 to 1954, the island was the gateway for more than 12-million immigrants to the United States.
- Explore the Liberty Science Center located in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey which features hundred of interactive exhibits, shows, demonstrations and the nation's largest IMAXTM Dome Theater.
- Visit the Bayonne Bridge in Bayonne, New Jersey, which is one of the longest steel arch bridges in the world. It's not only impressive in size, but also in looks. When it opened in 1931, the American Institute for Steel Construction named the bridge the 'Most Beautiful Steel Arch'.
- See more than a century's worth of fire-fighting history at the Chief John T. Brennan Fire Museum in Bayonne, New Jersey. First used in 1870, the firehouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Buildings.
Bayonne
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8:00am |
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| Number of Nights: 9 |
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Explorer of the Seas |
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Ship: Explorer of the Seas
There's never been a cruise ship like this. Enjoy one-of-a-kind features like an ice-skating rink, the Royal Promenade and a rock-climbing wall. There was only one way to accommodate all of these innovative ideas. We built a bigger cruise ship. The 138,000-ton, 3,114-guest Explorer of the Seas offers more space for every guest - plus enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and exceptional recreational facilities.
Ship Highlights:
- Ice-skating rink
- Rock-climbing wall
- In-line skating
- Royal Promenade (open 24 hours)
- Johnny Rockets '50s-style restaurant
- Portofino Italian Restaurant
- Themed bars and lounges
- Casino RoyaleSM
- Golf simulators
- 9-hole miniature golf course
- Adventure Ocean youth facilities
- ShipShape Day Spa and Fitness Center
- Full-size basketball court
Ship Facts:
- Maiden Voyage: October 28, 2000
- Passenger Capacity: 3,114
- Godmother: Jackie Joyner-Kersee
- Gross Tonnage: 138,000
- Length: 1020'
- Max Beam: 157.5'
- Draft: 29'
- Cruising Speed: 23.7 knots
Conference Facilities:
- Dedicated meeting space with breakout rooms and reception area to accommodate up to 400 people
- Executive boardroom
- High-tech presentation rooms
- Color touch screens, wireless remote controls, teleconferencing equipment and more
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Inside Cabin
From $899.00 pp |
Ocean View
From $1,199.00 pp |
Balcony
From $1,379.00 pp |
Suite
From $1,699.00 pp |
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| Year Built |
2000 |
Capacity |
3,114 |
Meeting Rooms |
Yes |
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| Year Refurbished |
N/A |
Elevators |
N/A |
Casino |
Yes |
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| Registry |
Bahamas |
Restaurants |
10 |
Disco |
Yes |
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| Tonnage |
138,000 |
Bars |
8 |
Fitness Center |
Yes |
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| Cabins |
1,557 |
Pools |
2 |
Children's Program |
Yes |
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| Handicap Cabins |
18 |
Theaters |
1 |
Internet Cafe |
Yes |
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| Shops |
Yes |
Library |
Yes |
Spa |
Yes |
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Cabin Categories | Decks
- Accessible Balcony Stateroom
- Accessible Inside Stateroom
- Accessible Outside Stateroom
- Accessible Promenade Stateroom
- Accessible Suite
- Balcony
- Deluxe Balcony
- Family Oceanview
- Grand Suite
- Inside
- Interior
- Junior Suite
- Large Oceanview
- Ocean View
- Oceanview
- Owners Suite
- Promenade
- Royal Family Suite
- Royal Suite
- Suite
- Superior Balcony
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Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size) with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, private balcony, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink. (275 sq. ft., balcony 42 sq. ft.) 
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Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size) with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, private balcony, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink. (275 sq. ft., balcony 42 sq. ft.) Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size) with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink. (256 sq. ft.) Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size) with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink. (276 sq. ft.) Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size) with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, a lowered sink, and bowed windows with a view of the promenade.(256 sq. ft.) Following inside staterooms have a Promenade view: 7297. Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size) with open bed frames, wider entry door, turning spaces, private balcony, sitting area with lowered vanity, closet rods, and safe, and a private bathroom with a wider door, roll-in shower, grab bars, fold-down shower bench, hand-held shower head, raised toilet, and a lowered sink. (276 sq. ft., balcony 69 sq. ft.) Balcony
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony, mini bar, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV and phone. Rates vary from deck to deck. (173 sq. ft., balcony 47 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony, mini bar, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV and phone. Rates vary from deck to deck. (173 sq. ft., balcony 47 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sofa and/or Pullman beds, sitting area, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. Accommodates six. (265 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed), mini bar, private bathroom, bathtub, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, phone and concierge service. Also referred to as Grand Ocean View Suite. (381 sq. ft., balcony 95 sq. ft.)
Inside
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. (160 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. (160 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. (160 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. (160 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. (160 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private balcony, sitting area (some with sofa bed), mini bar, private bathroom, bathtub, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV and phone. Also referred to as Superior Ocean View Suite. (277 sq. ft., balcony 69 sq. ft.)
These staterooms will be available starting with the May 1, 2004 sailing.
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area with sofa, vanity area and a private bathroom. (211 sq. ft.)
Ocean View
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. Also referred to as Larger Stateroom. (211 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. Also referred to as Larger Stateroom. (211 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. Also referred to as Larger Stateroom. (211 sq. ft.)
Queen-size bed, private balcony, separate living area with queen-size sofa bed, wet bar, mini bar, walk-in closet, private bathroom, bathtub, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, phone and concierge service. (506 sq. ft., balcony 64 sq. ft.)
A view of the Royal Promenade with bowed windows, two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, mini bar, closed-circuit TV and phone. Also referred to as Atrium Stateroom. (167 sq. ft.)
Two bedrooms with twin beds that convert to queen-size beds (one room with third and fourth Pullman beds), two bathrooms (one with shower, one with bathtub), living area with double sofa bed, mini bar, private balcony, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, phone and concierge service. Suite can accommodate eight persons. (610 sq. ft., balcony 234 sq. ft.)
Separate bedroom with king-size bed, private balcony with hot tub, whirlpool bathtub, living room with queen-size sofa bed, baby grand piano, wet bar, mini bar, dining table, entertainment center, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV, phone and concierge service. (1,188 sq. ft., balcony 170 sq. ft.)
Suite
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony, mini bar, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV and phone. Rates vary from deck to deck. (188 sq. ft., balcony 50 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony, mini bar, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV and phone. Rates vary from deck to deck. (188 sq. ft., balcony 50 sq. ft.)
Two twin beds (can convert into queen-size), sitting area (some with sofa bed), private balcony, mini bar, private bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, closed-circuit TV and phone. Rates vary from deck to deck. (188 sq. ft., balcony 50 sq. ft.)
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| Departure Port: |
Bayonne |
| Sailing Date: |
Thursday, 04/10/14 |
| Return Date: |
Saturday, 04/19/14 |
| Nights: |
9 |
| Ship: |
Explorer of the Seas |
| Cruise Line: |
Royal Caribbean International |
| Per Person: |
from $100 per night
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from $899.00
Per Person
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Inside Cabin
From $899.00 pp |
Ocean View
From $1,199.00 pp |
Balcony
From $1,379.00 pp |
Suite
From $1,699.00 pp |
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