Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 55
- From
- $406
Ship comparison
Adventure of the Seas vs Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Explorer of the Seas
- Cruises
- 62
- From
- $308
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Adventure of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001. Explorer of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2000.
Choose Explorer of the Seas if you want more culture, a more active cruise or a more romantic trip: it outscores Adventure of the Seas for cultural (7.5 vs 3.0), active (7.0 vs 4.0) and romantic (6.5 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Adventure of the Seas does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Adventure of the Seas | Explorer of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 2000 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 142,000 | 137,308 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,185 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.6 (better) | 44.1 |
| Decks | 15 | 15 |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 161 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 27 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 55 | 62 |
| Upcoming sailings | 95 | 84 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–9 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $406 | $308 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Adventure of the Seas leads on 1 of the ten, Explorer of the Seas on 6, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is one of the largest cruise ships that call on some of the most desirable islands in the Southern Caribbean.
Highlights
- The Royal Promenade is the internal hub of the ship with different shopping venues, four themed bars and 24-hour snacks at the Café Promenade.
- The ship has one of the largest arcades at sea, a plus for families with active kids.
- Make sure to see the ice show in Studio B; it is definitely a must-do.
- Climb the rock wall 200 feet above the ocean.
Sailing now
55 cruises on sale, from $406.
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Royal Caribbean
Explorer of the Seas
Is it adventure you seek or a restful retreat from life on land? Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas is home to an array of innovations that give you whatever type of vacation you desire. Climb a rock wall that overlooks the sea, or find your adventure on the basketball court, ice-skating rink or mini-golf course.
Highlights
- In-line skating tracks at the onboard ice skating rink
- Visiting Royal Caribbean's private beach resort, Labadee, in Haiti
- Playing basketball on the basketball court
- Adults-only swimming at Solarium
Sailing now
62 cruises on sale, from $308.
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Questions
Adventure of the Seas or Explorer of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Adventure of the Seas or Explorer of the Seas?
Adventure of the Seas is bigger at 142,000 gross tons, against 137,308 gross tons for Explorer of the Seas. Adventure of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and Explorer of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Adventure of the Seas or Explorer of the Seas?
Adventure of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 2000 for Explorer of the Seas.
Which has more space per passenger?
Adventure of the Seas, with 45.6 gross tons per passenger against 44.1 on Explorer of the Seas. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10.
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