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

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Get ready for eight nights of leisurely travel through the Caribbean when you embark on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Fort Lauderdale and back.

Stopping in very uncommon destinations such as Labadee and Falmouth, Jamaica makes this sailing particularly interesting. This route is an unusual one for the Explorer of the Seas, But January is the most popular month to sail it.

This is the total price for a balcony cabin, including all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees. With a cost of under $165 per day for a balcony cabin, this bargain is very strong.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, is a highly-rated Voyager class ship that can carry comfortably more than 3,200 cruisers.

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

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 consists of four days in port and three sea days. High points include visits to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Labadee and Falmouth, Jamaica.

Map of this cruise's route
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Sat29January 29thSaturday
5:00pm
Sun30January 30thSunday
7:30am – 5:30pm
7:30am – 5:30pm
Mon31January 31stMonday
At Sea
Tue1February 1stTuesday
7:00am – 4:00pm
7:00am – 4:00pm
Wed2February 2ndWednesday
9:30am – 5:00pm
9:30am – 5:00pm
Thu3February 3rdThursday
At Sea
Fri4February 4thFriday
8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat5February 5thSaturday
At Sea
Sun6February 6thSunday
7:00am
Day 2Nassau
Day 4Labadee
Day 7Costa Maya

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed seven months ago, The cost of a balcony cabin on this cruise has varied between $1,354 and $1,753 including taxes and port fees. Right now this cruise is priced $60 under the previous all time low of $1,354 so lock in your balcony cabin now before it rises.

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


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