Royal Caribbean's ship the Explorer of the Seas offers ten day sailings a few times per year during the winter months. This 4.5 star-rated ship sails round trip from Bayonette, New Jersey and includes port stops in Bermuda, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico. The Explorer was built in 2000 and refurbished in 2003, and has a passenger capacity of over 3,800. Through the center of the ship, the Royal Promenade features a neighborhood full of specialty shops and restaurants. This ship is very child-friendly, and includes the private pool area Adventure Beach, just for families.
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The Jewel also offers ten day sailings a few times per year during the winter and spring months. This 4.5 star-rated ship sails round trip from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida with five ports of call including the controversial ports in Haiti and Columbia. The Jewel was built in 2004 and has a passenger capacity of over 2,500. This ship is stocked with athletic amenities, such as a putting, green, fitness center and spa, rock climbing wall, a basketball court and jogging track.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
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The Serenade offers an annual ten day sailing round trip from San Juan, Puerto Rico. This ship generally offers seven day sailings, but extends the itinerary once a year to include seven individual ports. This unique trip visits St.Kitts and Dominica. The Serenade was built in 2003 and refurbished in 2007 and has a passenger capacity of over 2,500. Visit the solarium or cafe bookstore for relaxing sea days, or any of the five on board restaurants.
Royal Caribbean International
1050 Caribbean Way
Miami, FL 33132
800-256-6649
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