Explorer of the Seas - 12/4/2025
The December 4, 2025 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 4 Night Perfect Day & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Thursday, Dec 4th and returns on Monday, Dec 8th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing December 4, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $434 ($109 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $472 ($119 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 8%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
Explorer of the Seas - December 4, 2025 - 4 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 3rd | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 5th | Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas |
| 3 | Dec 6th | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 4 | Dec 6th | At Sea |
| 5 | Dec 8th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 4, 2025 for a 4 Night Perfect Day & Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Dec 8th at 6:00 AM. During the 5-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Cruise Ship
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.
Cruise Ports
You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.
Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
You won't find many places where nature exists in harmony with technology, but it does in Cape Canaveral on Florida's Space Coast. Visit the world-famous Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, or, on the same land, check out the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. You'll also find pristine beaches, fabulous fishing and great golfing all within driving distance of Florida's biggest attractions.