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

Share

Prepare for five nights of tropical travel around the Caribbean when you join the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Port Canaveral and back.

This cruise is notable because you will only experience very uncommon destinations like Puerto Plata. This route is an unusual one for the Explorer of the Seas, But January is the most popular time of year to sail it.

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


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, is a highly-rated Voyager class vessel that can house comfortably over 3,200 guests.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean is home to the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an exclusive of Royal Caribbean. Plus, experience an ice skating rink, a rare amenity.

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

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 cruise consists of two sea days and two days in port. High points include visits to exotic 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 being listed twenty months ago, The price of a balcony stateroom on this sailing has ranged between $528 and $1,956 including taxes and port charges.

  • Inside

    $612

    $122/day

    Book Inside
  • Outside

    Sold out

    Not available on this sailing

  • Balcony

    $1,215

    $243/day

    Book Balcony
  • Junior Suite

    Suite

    $2,112

    $422/day

    Book Suite

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


Resources

Add it to your calendar

Your departure and return dates in the calendar you already use.

Add every port stop to Google Calendar

Printable CruiseSheet

One page with the route, the day-by-day schedule, typical weather and a notes box for each day.


Alternate Sailings

The Explorer of the Seas sails this route once this year as well as once next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Adventure of the Seas.

More dates on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

The same route on other Royal Caribbean ships

Show alternate dates for this cruise → Show all cruises that sail this route →

Get Weekly Cruise Deals

Weekly emails with the best deals, fully customized for you. No spam ever.

Data as of Oct 17, 2026

Let’s book your cruise

Tell us who’s sailing to see available cabins and fares.

Guests in this cabin
Ages at the time of sailing

Special fares are dependent on eligibility

Continue Booking from $612 Continue Booking