Explorer of the Seas - December 22, 2025
The December 22, 2025 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 5 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (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 Monday, Dec 22nd and returns on Saturday, Dec 27th.
December 22, 2025
Dec 22nd - Dec 27th
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
5 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday
from Port Canaveral, Florida
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing December 22, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $833 ($167 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $836 ($168 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.
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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 22, 2025 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 21st | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 22nd | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 24th | Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic |
| 4 | Dec 25th | Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 5 | Dec 25th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 27th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 22, 2025 for a 5 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (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 27th 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!
Puerto Plata is located on the northern coast of the Dominican Republic. It is known as the Amber Coast because of its rich deposits of the fossil resin. The province sprawls out over 70 miles of coast, white sand beaches, protected coral reefs, coconut groves, coastal lagoons, and crystalline waters. In the city, you can visit Mt. Isabel de Torres, a national park and botanical garden.
Labadee boasts some of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Kick back in a lounge chair under a thatched canopy. Or go walking for shells along the beaches of white sand. This also a great place to purchase Haitian crafts and paintings from local merchants.
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.