5 Night Western Caribbean Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

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Prepare yourself for five nights of breathtaking sailing across the sea when you book your cabin on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Port Canaveral and back.

This cruise is notable because you will exclusively stop at more exotic destinations like Costa Maya and Cozumel. This route is an unusual one for the Explorer of the Seas. Actually, this is the only time it's scheduled to sail it!

We include all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in our price, so there are no sneaky extra fees. Offered at less than $85 a day, this deal is incredible.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, over 3,200 cruisers can cruise on this top-rated Voyager class ship.

Want to boogey board down the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This amenity is offered exclusively by Royal Caribbean and is found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Plus, experience an ice skating rink, a rare feature.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a spa, a solarium, seven jacuzzis, a casino, four pools, a waterslide, an outdoor movie theater, a ping pong table, a gym, and a basketball court.

Ship class
Voyager
Built
2000
Refurbished
2025
Guests
3,282
Crew
1,180
Length
1,020 ft
Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas
Ice Skating Rink

Your Itinerary

This sailing is made up of two sea days and two days in port. Major features include visits to less common ports like Costa Maya and Cozumel.

Map of this cruise's route
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Wed16December 16thWednesday
4:00pm
Thu17December 17thThursday
At Sea
Fri18December 18thFriday
7:00am – 5:00pm
7:00am – 5:00pm
Sat19December 19thSaturday
7:00am – 2:30pm
Sun20December 20thSunday
At Sea
Mon21December 21stMonday
7:00am
Day 3Cozumel
Day 4Costa Maya

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on March 5th of last year, The price of this itinerary has varied between $557 and $765 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port fees. At $156 below the previous all time low of $557 today is a great time to reserve your cabin.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Alternate Sailings

The Explorer of the Seas sails this route once this year. The Getaway and Adventure of the Seas also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules.

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Data as of Oct 17, 2026

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