Set sail with the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas and settle in for six nights of refreshing sailing through the Caribbean from Ft. Lauderdale and back!
This cruise is particularly interesting because you will only tour through exotic stops such as Labadee, CocoCay, and Puerto Plata. This route is a rare one for the Explorer of the Seas.
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in this, so there are no surprises. At under $135 per day, this bargain is strong.
Based in Ravenna and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, more than 3,200 people can sail comfortably on this top-rated Voyager class vessel.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean is home to the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an exclusive of Royal Caribbean. In addition, experience an ice skating rink, a rare attraction.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a waterslide, a gym, a casino, an outdoor movie theater, a basketball court, seven jacuzzis, four pools, a spa, a solarium, and a ping pong table.
This cruise consists of two sea days and three port days. High points include visits to rare destinations like Labadee, CocoCay, and Puerto Plata.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 12 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | ||
| Mon, Dec 13 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 14 | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 15 | Labadee, Haiti | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 16 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 17 | CocoCay, Bahamas | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Dec 18 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | 9:00am |
The Explorer of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph indicates the cost over time for each type of cabin. Since it was first listed on December 18th of last year, The cost of a stateroom on this itinerary has ranged between $792 and $905 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. Right now this sailing is at its minimum price, so secure your stateroom now before it increases.
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Last Updated: Jun 9, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 9, 2026