Explorer of the Seas - January 5, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
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Puerto Plata, Dom
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Explorer of the Seas - January 5, 2026

The January 5, 2026 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 5 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (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, Jan 5th and returns on Saturday, Jan 10th.

5nights

January 5, 2026

Jan 5th - Jan 10th

Explorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas

Royal Caribbean Cruise Line

Explorer of the Seas - January 5, 2026

5 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day

from Port Canaveral, Florida

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing January 5, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $580 ($116 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $565 ($114 per night), this represents a recent increase of 3%.

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inside
$580
($116 / night)
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oceanview
$640
($128 / night)
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balcony
$803
($160 / night)
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suite
$1,267
($253 / night)
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Explorer of the Seas Size Infographic

Explorer of the Seas

138 k
tonnage
1,020 ft
length
2000
year built
1,643
cabins
3,286
passengers
1,185
crew

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 - January 5, 2026 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 4thPort Canaveral, Florida
2Jan 5thAt Sea
3Jan 7thPuerto Plata, Dominican Republic
4Jan 7thAt Sea
5Jan 9thPerfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas
6Jan 10thPort Canaveral, Florida

Cruise Itinerary

The Explorer of the Seas sails on January 5, 2026 for a 5 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (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 10th 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.

Day1
JAN 52026
D:3:00 PM

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.

Day2
JAN 62026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JAN 72026
A:9:00 AMD:6:00 PM

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.

Day4
JAN 82026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
JAN 92026
A:7:30 AMD:4:00 PM

Day6
JAN 102026
A:6:00 AM

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.