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5 nights · 2 ports
round-trip · Port Canaveral
Royal CaribbeanExplorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas Dec 2, 2026
5-Night Western Caribbean
Aboard Explorer of the Seas · Departing December 2, 2026 from the Port of Port Canaveral, Florida.
You'll depart Port Canaveral on Wednesday, December 2, 2026 for your 5-Night Western Caribbean round-trip cruise vacation aboard Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas.
Your itinerary includes a visit to Mexico, where you'll explore Costa Maya and Cozumel. Your trip has two sea days to enjoy everything the Explorer of the Seas has to offer.
Your ship ranks #21 among Royal Caribbean's 31 ships by size and is older than the fleet average, having launched in 2000.
Current pricing for this sailing starts at $103 per passenger, per night, down 12% vs. our tracked average.
// 01 · About the ship
Explorer of the Seas
Ship OverviewRoyal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean · Voyager class
CHRISTENED
2000
STATEROOMS
1,643
TONNAGE
137,308GT
▼ 15.7% BELOWvs avg 162,924
YEAR BUILT
2000
▼ 10 YRS OLDERvs avg 2010
LENGTH
1,020ft
▼ 6.0% BELOWvs avg 1,085 ft
PASSENGERS
3,286cruisers
▼ 21.5% BELOWvs avg 4,184
Explorer of the Seas is a Royal Caribbean Voyager-class ship built in 2000, the #21 ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet by size, with 14 passenger decks and a 2023 technical dry dock that brought hull painting, mechanical overhauls and cosmetic touch-ups. On deck 3, Studio B stages shows on a retractable floor that opens to reveal ice, alongside the Center Ice Rink, while The Palace Theater hosts the big productions. Up on deck 13 aft, the Flowrider surf simulator shares space with the Rock Climbing Wall and the Explorer Dunes mini-golf course. Deck 14 pairs Izumi Hibachi & Sushi with the panoramic Viking Crown Lounge and Dizzy's nightclub, and Chops Grille and Giovanni’s Italian Kitchen round out the specialty dining. Kids head to Adventure Ocean, teens to Optix Teen Disco, and grown-ups unwind in the Solarium.
With two sea days on this sailing, there's time for Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, The Palace Theater and Dizzy's.
// 02 · Port by Port
Your Itinerary
Explorer of the SeasDecember 2 to December 7, 2026Round-trip Port Canaveral
- DAY 2 · THU, DEC 3
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- 5:00 PM
- DAY 5 · SUN, DEC 6
At sea
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// 03 · Cruise price
Cruise Price & Tracking
Explorer of the SeasDecember 2, 2026
The most recent price for this sailing starts at $511 ($103 per night) for an Inside cabin. Compared to the average price of $579 ($116 per night), this represents a 12% decrease. That's $162 more than the lowest of the six dates on this route (Jan 13, 2027).
// Price history · inside
6 months to Dec 21, 2025, the newest fare we have · select a cabin below to compare
This cabinAvg $579
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// 04 · Cruise resources
Cruise Resources
To prepare for your Explorer of the Seas December 2, 2026 cruise, here are some helpful tools to get you prepared and excited for your vacation.
- 01 Ship Tracking Check the Explorer of the Seas' current location. Track where it's coming from and where the ship is headed.
- 02 Cruise Director See the Royal Caribbean cruise directors who host the Explorer of the Seas.
- 03 Roll Call See who else is sailing on the Explorer of the Seas on Dec 2, 2026, and join the roll call.
- 04 Deck Plans Explore every deck of the Explorer of the Seas, with the venues and cabins on each.
// 05 · Other sailings
This itinerary - other options
Same ports, more choices. Compare other Explorer of the Seas dates for the 5-Night Western Caribbean route, or see which other ships sail a similar trip.
More Explorer of the Seas options - 5-Night Western Caribbean
Below, you'll find any available dates for this same Western Caribbean itinerary on the Explorer of the Seas.
- Explorer of the SeasSee pricesNov 18,2026
- Explorer of the SeasDec 2,2026$511 $103/nThis sailing
- Explorer of the SeasDec 16,2026$400 $80/n$111 less
- Explorer of the SeasJan 13,2027$349 $70/n$162 less
- Explorer of the SeasSee pricesJan 27,2027
- Explorer of the SeasSee pricesFeb 24,2027
- Explorer of the SeasMar 10,2027$385 $77/n$126 less
- Explorer of the SeasMar 24,2027$381 $77/n$130 less
- Explorer of the SeasApr 7,2027$434 $87/n$77 less
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