Explorer of the Seas - December 27, 2025
The December 27, 2025 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 9 Night Southern Caribbean Holiday (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Saturday, Dec 27th and returns on Monday, Jan 5th.
December 27, 2025
Dec 27th - Jan 5th
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
9 Night Southern 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 27, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,702 ($190 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,415 ($158 per night), this represents a recent increase of 20%.
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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 27, 2025 - 9 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 26th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 27th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 29th | George Town, Grand Cayman |
| 4 | Dec 29th | At Sea |
| 5 | Dec 31st | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 6 | Dec 26th | Oranjestad, Aruba |
| 7 | Jan 2nd | Willemstad, Curacao |
| 8 | Jan 2nd | At Sea |
| 9 | Jan 3rd | At Sea |
| 10 | Jan 5th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 27, 2025 for a 9 Night Southern 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 Jan 5th at 6:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 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!
George Town is the capital of the Cayman Islands, and is situated directly on Grand Cayman. Once a center of turtle fishing, the area is now a popular tourist destination. Snorkeling and diving are especially popular, and the opportunity to swim with and feed the giant, graceful stingrays should not be missed. Don't worry--it is said that no one has ever been stung.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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!
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.