Explorer of the Seas

Restaurants

Triple-deck-high formal dining rooms serve open-seating breakfast and lunch; dinner is served in two evening assigned seatings or open-seating My Timing Dining. For a more upscale dinner, each ship has a specialty restaurant, Portofino, serving Italian fare; Mariner and Navigator also feature Chops Grille, a steak house. Both specialty restaurants charge a supplement and require reservations. The casual Lido buffet offers service nearly around the clock for meals and snacks. The buffet offers dinner in a casual Island Grill; Mariner and Navigator also serve Asian fare in their Jade section. Johnny Rockets is a popular option for casual meals, though it also has a separate charge. In the promenade are a pizzeria, coffee bar, and Ben & Jerry's ice cream, which charges for frozen treats. Room service is available 24 hours; however there is a delivery charge after midnight.