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Explorer Of The Seas Useful Information

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Special Dietary Requirements

  • We try to accommodate dietary requirements.
  • Accommodate Food allergies, Gluten-free, Kosher, Low-fat, Low-sodium.
  • Vegetarian meals are available daily in the Main Dining Room and Windjammer Cafe.
  • Lactose-free/soy milk, Ensure, and kosher meals available at no extra charge with 45 days' notice (90 days for European/South American itineraries).
  • Vegan menus are available upon request in the Main Dining Room.
  • Kosher for Passover meal requests must be received 90 days in advance.
  • Notify via travel advisor, Special Services team, or email (royalspecialservicesuk@rccl.com).
  • Special meal requests received less than 45 days (90 days for European/Asian itineraries) are subject to product availability.
  • Baby food is available via the Gifts and Gear page; infant formula is not provided on board.
  • Only baby food and dry, nonperishable snacks are allowed on board.

Disabled Facilities

  • Ships have accessible staterooms for mobility disabilities and other needs.
  • Contact the Special Services team for more info (UK: 0344 493 4005, Ireland: 1800 555 604).
  • More info helps better assistance.
  • Advance notice is required for some services (see Planning section).

Dress Code

  • Casual: Jeans, polos, sundresses, blouses (swimwear for Pool Deck, shorts for breakfast/lunch).
  • Smart Casual: Collared shirts, dresses, skirts, blouses, pantsuits, jackets, sports coats, blazers.
  • Formal: Suits, ties, tuxedos, cocktail dresses, evening gowns (1-3 formal nights per sailing).
  • 3/4/5 night cruises: Day 2
  • 6-night cruises: Days 2 and 5
  • 7-night cruises: Days 2 and 6
  • Oasis and Allure: Days 2 and 5 (Western itineraries), Days 2 and 6 (Eastern itineraries)
  • Bare feet are not allowed in any venue, and tank tops are not permitted in the Main Dining Room or Specialty Dining venues for dinner.

Age Restrictions

  • Alcohol Consumption:
  • North America: 21 years
  • Dubai: 21 years
  • South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand: 18 years
  • Private destinations: 21 years
  • We may raise the minimum age based on local laws.

Drinks Packages

  • Beverage packages offer value on drinks (Coca-Cola®, fine wine, cocktails, beer, fruit juices, Evian® water).
  • Buy onboard or pre-reserve.
  • Available at bars, lounges, Windjammer Café, Main Dining Room, and private destinations (not room service or minibar).
  • All-inclusive packages are available for the entire voyage (must be purchased for the duration of the cruise).
  • All guests in the same stateroom must purchase alcoholic beverage packages.
  • Other packages for individual guests only.
  • Water Package: 12 or 24 one-liter bottles.
  • Fountain Soda Package: Unlimited refills, free Coca-Cola® souvenir cup.
  • Average daily cost: $8 plus gratuity.
  • New souvenir cup: $9.95 if lost.
  • Coca-Cola Freestyle machines require souvenir cups.
  • Current onboard pricing (2019 sailings):
  • Deluxe: $63 - $70
  • Refreshment: $29
  • Classic Soda: $12.99
  • Pricing excludes 18% gratuity or 10% VAT (if applicable).

Alcohol Policy

  • No beer or hard liquor allowed onboard.
  • Alcohol taken on board on embarkation day will not be returned.
  • Containers may be searched and discarded if alcohol is found.
  • Violations will result in disembarkation or denied boarding at the guest's expense.
  • Guests under the drinking age will not have alcohol returned.
  • Onboarding: 2 (2) 750 ml bottles of wine/champagne per stateroom in carry-on luggage.
  • Additional bottles stored and delivered on the last day.
  • Consecutive cruises: 2 (2) 750 ml bottles per voyage.
  • Documentation required for consecutive sailings for security.

Smoking Policy

  • Designated smoking areas on ships.
  • Outdoor smoking areas with signs and ashtrays.
  • No smoking near restricted areas, food venues, kids' play areas, and pools.
  • Casino Royale has smoking and non-smoking areas (China and Hong Kong cruises exclude non-smoking areas).
  • No smoking in interior public spaces, dining venues, theaters, bars, lounges, hallways, elevators, or jogging tracks.
  • No smoking in staterooms or balconies (cleaning fee of USD 250 for violations).
  • Proper disposal of cigarettes, cigars, and pipe tobacco.
  • Cigar and pipe tobacco are only in designated outdoor areas and in Cigar Bars.
  • 18+ to purchase, possess, and use tobacco onboard.
  • E-cigarettes allowed in designated smoking areas.
  • Violations will be addressed.

Internet and Wifi

  • Two options: VOOM Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi) and wired (iCafes) Internet stations.
  • VOOM available fleetwide.
  • Prices apply.
  • Log on to the "royal-wifi" network, open the browser, and follow the prompts.
  • See the Health and Travel Alerts page for Onboard Credit information if the cruise is affected.

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