Explorer of the Seas - January 5, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Explorer of the Seas
Miami, Florida
Puerto Limon, Cos
Colon, Panama

Explorer of the Seas - January 5, 2025

The January 5, 2025 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Miami, Florida. On this 11 Night Southern Caribbean (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, Jan 5th and returns on Thursday, Jan 16th.

11nights

January 5, 2025

Jan 5th - Jan 16th

Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Explorer of the Seas - January 5, 2025

11 Night Southern Caribbean

from Miami, Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing January 5, 2025. 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 - January 5, 2025 - 11 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 4thMiami, Florida
2Jan 5thAt Sea
3Jan 6thAt Sea
4Jan 8thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
5Jan 9thColon, Panama
6Jan 10thCartagena, Colombia
7Jan 11thOranjestad, Aruba
8Jan 4thOranjestad, Aruba
9Jan 12thAt Sea
10Jan 13thAt Sea
11Jan 15thPerfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
12Jan 16thMiami, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Explorer of the Seas sails on January 5, 2025 for a 11 Night Southern Caribbean (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 Jan 16th 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
JAN 52025
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
JAN 62025
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
JAN 72025
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
JAN 82025
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
JAN 92025
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
JAN 102025
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
JAN 112025
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
JAN 122025
Netherlands Antilles
D:5:00 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
JAN 132025
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!

Day10
JAN 142025
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
JAN 152025
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day12
JAN 162025
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.