Explorer of the Seas - December 15, 2024 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Explorer of the Seas
Miami, Florida
Puerto Limon, Cos
Colon, Panama

Explorer of the Seas - December 15, 2024

The December 15, 2024 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida. On this 11 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Sunday, Dec 15th and returns on Thursday, Dec 26th.

11nights

December 15, 2024

Dec 15th - Dec 26th

Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Explorer of the Seas - December 15, 2024

11 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday

from Miami, Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing December 15, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $N/A ($N/A per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $N/A ($N/A per night), this represents a recent decrease of NaN%.

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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 15, 2024 - 11 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 14thMiami, Florida
2Dec 15thAt Sea
3Dec 16thAt Sea
4Dec 18thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
5Dec 19thColon, Panama
6Dec 20thCartagena, Colombia
7Dec 21stOranjestad, Aruba
8Dec 14thOranjestad, Aruba
9Dec 23rdWillemstad, Curacao
10Dec 23rdAt Sea
11Dec 24thAt Sea
12Dec 26thMiami, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 15, 2024 for a 11 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Dec 26th at 6:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 152024
United States
D:3:00 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 162024
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 172024
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!

Day4
DEC 182024
A:9:00 AMD:5:00 PM

The second-largest city in Costa Rica, Puerto Limon will leave you with a lifetime of memories. Soak in the distinct Caribbean flavor of the city's world-famous Carnivale de Limon. See the wonder of the sea turtle nesting grounds in Tortugero. Delight in the dolphins at Manzanillo National Park. Or, if ultimate relaxation is your goal, sprawl luxuriously on any of the area's lavish sand beaches.

Day5
DEC 192024
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Colon is one of Latin America's busiest commercial centers. Since 1953, it has had a free trade zone, where merchants can import and export goods without paying duties. The main streets of Colon are often crowded with sailors, traders, and tourists. The city has many bars, nightclubs, and gambling establishments. Colon also has duty-free shops, which sell many products at low prices.

Day6
DEC 202024
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Once the port where the wealth of the New World flowed back to the Old, Cartagena also served as a notorious base for privateers and pirates. Today, you can stroll the tree-lined Spanish colonial artistry of old in the streets and see the works of the Gold Museum. The port is also a great place to find bargains on emeralds.

Day7
DEC 212024
Netherlands Antilles
A:3:30 PM

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Day8
DEC 222024
Netherlands Antilles
D:10:00 PM

Blessed with a non-stop breeze, neat little Oranjestad reflects the Dutch passion for cleanliness. Stroll the town's chic shops, venture out to see the wind-formed divi-divi trees, or visit an undersea garden of brilliant corals on a semi-submersible craft.

Day9
DEC 232024
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Hospitable and always sunny, Curacao bids you a warm welcome. The friendly inhabitants, first class hotels, wonderful climate, crystal clear seawater, fascinating architecture, floating market, pontoon bridge, secluded bays, rich fauna and flora, and the many possibilities for excursions and entertainment make Curacao the tourist's paradise.

Day10
DEC 242024
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!

Day11
DEC 252024
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!

Day12
DEC 262024
United States
A:6:00 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.