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

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Get ready for five nights of tropical cruising around the Caribbean when you join the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Port Canaveral and back again.

This cruise is particularly interesting because you will exclusively call on very uncommon cities like Puerto Plata. This route is an interesting one for the Explorer of the Seas, But November is the most popular month of the year to sail it.

The price includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees! With a cost of under $135 a day, this is a strong value.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Based in Port Canaveral and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, more than 3,200 guests can sail on this highly-rated Voyager class vessel.

Want to boogey board down the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This attraction can only be found on Royal Caribbean and can be found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience an ice skating rink, a rare activity.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a ping pong table, a casino, a basketball court, a solarium, seven jacuzzis, a spa, an outdoor movie theater, four pools, a gym, 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 sailing includes two days at sea and two port days. High points include visits to very uncommon destinations like Puerto Plata.

Map of this cruise's route
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Fri27November 27thFriday
4:00pm
Sat28November 28thSaturday
At Sea
Sun29November 29thSunday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Mon30November 30thMonday
7:00am – 4:00pm
Tue1December 1stTuesday
At Sea
Wed2December 2ndWednesday
7:00am

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on March 5th of last year, The cost of a cabin on this cruise has fluctuated between $645 and $824 including taxes and port charges. At only $18 more than the all time low of $645 today is a great time to secure your room

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 in addition to once next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Adventure of the Seas.

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Data as of Oct 10, 2026

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