Explorer of the Seas - February 16, 2025 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Explorer of the Seas
Miami, Florida
Puerto Limon, Cos
Colon, Panama

Explorer of the Seas - February 16, 2025

The February 16, 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, Feb 16th and returns on Thursday, Feb 27th.

11nights

February 16, 2025

Feb 16th - Feb 27th

Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Explorer of the Seas - February 16, 2025

11 Night Southern Caribbean

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 - February 16, 2025 - 11 Nights

DayDatePort
1Feb 15thMiami, Florida
2Feb 16thAt Sea
3Feb 17thAt Sea
4Feb 19thPuerto Limon, Costa Rica
5Feb 20thColon, Panama
6Feb 21stCartagena, Colombia
7Feb 22ndOranjestad, Aruba
8Feb 15thOranjestad, Aruba
9Feb 23rdAt Sea
10Feb 25thFalmouth, Jamaica
11Feb 25thAt Sea
12Feb 27thMiami, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Explorer of the Seas sails on February 16, 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 Feb 27th 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
FEB 162025
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
FEB 172025
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
FEB 182025
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
FEB 192025
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
FEB 202025
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
FEB 212025
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
FEB 222025
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
FEB 232025
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
FEB 242025
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
FEB 252025
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 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.

Day11
FEB 262025
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
FEB 272025
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.