Explorer of the Seas - March 9, 2025
The March 9, 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, Mar 9th and returns on Thursday, Mar 20th.
March 9, 2025
Mar 9th - Mar 20th
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
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 March 9, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,437 ($131 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,168 ($107 per night), this represents a recent increase of 23%.
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Explorer of the Seas
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 - March 9, 2025 - 11 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 8th | Miami, Florida |
| 2 | Mar 10th | At Sea |
| 3 | Mar 11th | At Sea |
| 4 | Mar 12th | Puerto Limon, Costa Rica |
| 5 | Mar 13th | Colon, Panama |
| 6 | Mar 14th | Cartagena, Colombia |
| 7 | Mar 15th | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 8 | Mar 8th | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 9 | Mar 17th | Willemstad, Curacao |
| 10 | Mar 18th | At Sea |
| 11 | Mar 19th | At Sea |
| 12 | Mar 20th | Miami, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on March 9, 2025 for a 11 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Miami, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Miami, Florida on Mar 20th at 7:00 AM. During the 12-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.