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

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Prepare for five nights of relaxing cruising around the Caribbean when you set sail with the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Port Canaveral and back again.

This sailing is noteworthy because you'll exclusively spend time at exotic stops like Puerto Plata. This route is a special one for the Explorer of the Seas, But this is the most popular month of the year to sail it.

We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so that you can compare cruises easily.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, over 3,200 people can sail comfortably on this highly-rated Voyager class cruise ship.

Want to learn to surf on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This feature is offered exclusively by Royal Caribbean and is found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. In addition, experience an ice skating rink, a rare attraction.

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

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 itinerary is made up of two port days and two sea days. High points include visits to very uncommon destinations like Puerto Plata.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Fri22January 22ndFriday
4:00pm
Sat23January 23rdSaturday
At Sea
Sun24January 24thSunday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mon25January 25thMonday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Tue26January 26thTuesday
At Sea
Wed27January 27thWednesday
7:00am

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on March 5th of last year, The price of a balcony room on this itinerary has ranged between $528 and $1,956 inclusive of taxes and port charges.

  • Inside

    $612

    $122/day

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  • Outside

    Sold out

    Not available on this sailing

  • Balcony

    $1,215

    $243/day

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  • Junior Suite

    Suite

    $2,112

    $422/day

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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 plus once next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Adventure of the Seas.

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Data as of Oct 17, 2026

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