Explorer of the Seas - March 16, 2026
The March 16, 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, Mar 16th and returns on Saturday, Mar 21st.
March 16, 2026
Mar 16th - Mar 21st
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
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 March 16, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $563 ($113 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $566 ($114 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 1%.
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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 - March 16, 2026 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mar 16th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Mar 17th | At Sea |
| 3 | Mar 18th | Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 4 | Mar 19th | At Sea |
| 5 | Mar 20th | Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas |
| 6 | Mar 21st | Port Canaveral, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on March 16, 2026 for a 5 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Port Canaveral, Florida at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Port Canaveral, Florida on Mar 21st at 7:00 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!
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.