Explorer of the Seas Dining & venues
Every restaurant, bar and venue on Explorer of the Seas, grouped by type, with which ones are included in the cruise fare and which cost extra.
14 included 6 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Café Promenade
Included
A casual café serving sandwiches, snacks, desserts and drinks throughout much of the day.
Sapphire Dining Room
Included
The ship’s multi-level main dining room serving scheduled breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Windjammer Café
Included
A casual buffet restaurant serving a range of international dishes.
Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen
Extra cost
A specialty Italian restaurant serving pasta, entrées and Italian-style dishes.
Chops Grille
Extra cost
A specialty steakhouse serving steaks and other American-style entrées.
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi
Extra cost
A specialty Japanese venue offering sushi and hibachi-style dishes.
Johnny Rockets
Extra cost
A casual diner-style venue serving burgers, fries, shakes and related items.
Bars & lounges
Schooner Bar
Varies
A nautical-themed piano bar and lounge.
Casino Bar
Varies
A bar located within the Casino Royale gaming area.
The Tavern
Varies
A pub-style bar and gathering place.
Connoisseur Club
Varies
A cigar lounge with a dedicated smoking area.
Crown & Kettle Pub
Varies
An English-style pub serving beer, spirits and cocktails.
R Bar
Varies
A cocktail bar with a mid-century-inspired design.
Pool Bar
Varies
A poolside bar serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Solarium Bar
Varies
A bar serving drinks beside the adults-only Solarium.
Sky Bar
Varies
An outdoor bar overlooking the upper-deck activity areas.
Crown Lounge
Varies
A lounge reserved primarily for eligible Crown & Anchor Society members and suite guests.
Dizzy’s
Varies
A nightclub and lounge located near the top of the ship.
Viking Crown Lounge
Varies
A high-level lounge with panoramic views and evening entertainment.
Entertainment
Star Lounge
Included
A lounge used for live entertainment, activities and scheduled events.
Studio B
Included
An ice rink and entertainment venue hosting skating shows and activities.
The Palace Theater
Included
The main theater for production shows, performances and other scheduled entertainment.
Center Ice Rink
Included
An onboard ice-skating rink used for skating sessions and performances.
Pools & sun decks
Pools
Included
The main outdoor swimming-pool area on the upper pool deck.
Solarium
Included
An adults-only pool and relaxation area.
Whirlpools
Included
Hot tubs located around the pool and Solarium areas.
Spa & wellness
Vitality at Sea Spa
Extra cost
The ship’s spa offering treatments and salon services.
Fitness & sports
Vitality at Sea Fitness Center
Varies
A fitness facility with exercise equipment and fee-based classes or treatments.
Running Track
Included
An outdoor track for walking and running.
Kids & teens
Adventure Ocean
Included
Royal Caribbean’s supervised youth program area for children.
Arcade
Extra cost
An arcade with electronic games and other family entertainment.
Optix Teen Disco
Included
A teen-focused club and disco space.
Outdoor Youth Area
Included
An outdoor activity area associated with the youth facilities.
Other
Skylight Chapel
Varies
A small onboard chapel used for weddings and other ceremonies.
Sail on Explorer of the Seas
72 upcoming departures on 70 itineraries, from $325.
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