Explorer of the Seas - December 23, 2023 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Explorer of the Seas
Miami, Florida
Falmouth, Jamaica
Labadee

Explorer of the Seas - December 23, 2023

The December 23, 2023 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida. On this 5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Dec 23rd and returns on Thursday, Dec 28th.

5nights

December 23, 2023

Dec 23rd - Dec 28th

Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Explorer of the Seas - December 23, 2023

5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday

from Miami, Florida

Explorer of the Seas Size Infographic

Explorer of the Seas

138 k
tonnage
1,020 ft
length
2000
year built
1,643
cabins
3,286
passengers
1,185
crew

EXPLORER OF THE SEAS SIZE

The Explorer of the Seas has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 137,308 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length. Explorer of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class. At full capacity, the Explorer of the Seas holds 4,471 passengers. That includes 3,286 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. The Explorer of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,643.

Explorer of the Seas Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:137,308 GT
  • Length:1,020 ft (311 m)
  • Beam:127 ft (39 m)
  • Draft:29 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:27 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2000
  • Years Served:2000 - Present
  • Capacity:3,286
  • Crew Members:1,185
  • Total on Board:4,471
  • Total Staterooms:1,643
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:500 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Explorer of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Explorer of the Seas Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Explorer of the Seas - December 23, 2023 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 22ndMiami, Florida
2Dec 23rdAt Sea
3Dec 25thFalmouth, Jamaica
4Dec 26thLabadee (Cruise Line Private Island)
5Dec 26thAt Sea
6Dec 28thMiami, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 23, 2023 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 28th at 5:30 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 232023
United States
D:3:30 PM

Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.

Day2
DEC 242023
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 252023
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Falmouth is the chief town and capital of the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. It is situated on Jamaica's north coast 18 miles east of Montego Bay. It is noted for being one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns. The town was meticulously planned from the start, with wide streets in a regular grid, adequate water supply, and public buildings. It had piped water earlier than New York City.

Day4
DEC 262023
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Labadee boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Kick back in a lounge chair under a thatched canopy. Or go walking for shells along the beaches of white sand. This also a great place to purchase Haitian crafts and paintings from local merchants.

Day5
DEC 272023
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
DEC 282023
United States
A:5:30 AM

Explore all that Miami has to offer, from the magnificent Port of Miami, to the world famous Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, historic Coconut Grove, and trendy South Beach. Other attractions include the Miami Seaquarium , Miami MetroZoo, and sports teams the Dolphins, Heat and Marlins. No wonder so many celebrities, such as Gloria Estefan, Madonna and Ricky Martin, call Miami home.