Explorer of the Seas - December 13, 2025
The December 13, 2025 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 5 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Dec 13th and returns on Thursday, Dec 18th.
December 13, 2025
Dec 13th - Dec 18th
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
5 Night Western Caribbean
from Port Canaveral, Florida
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing December 13, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $492 ($99 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $511 ($103 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 4%.
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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 - December 13, 2025 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 12th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 13th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 15th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 4 | Dec 16th | Costa Maya (Mahahual), Mexico |
| 5 | Dec 16th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 18th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 13, 2025 for a 5 Night Western Caribbean (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 18th at 6:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.
Costa Maya is located on the Mayan Riviera, so named because was the home of the Mayans. Lush jungle vegetation is juxtaposed with beautiful beaches that have recently become the destination for scuba divers and snorkelers wishing to explore the untouched coral reef. or take a drive through the jungle and see an amazing combination of birds and mammals, like the wild deer and jaguars, spider monkeys, monkeys, and even alligators.
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.