Explorer of the Seas - December 21, 2026
The December 21, 2026 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida. On this 7 Night Western Caribbean Holiday (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Monday, Dec 21st and returns on Monday, Dec 28th.
December 21, 2026
Dec 21st - Dec 28th
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
7 Night Western 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 21, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,335 ($191 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,341 ($192 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 - December 21, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
| 2 | Dec 21st | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 23rd | Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 4 | Dec 24th | Falmouth, Jamaica |
| 5 | Dec 25th | George Town, Grand Cayman |
| 6 | Dec 26th | Cozumel, Mexico |
| 7 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
| 8 | Dec 28th | Port Canaveral, Florida |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 21, 2026 for a 7 Night Western 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 28th at 6:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 4 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.
Falmouth is the chief town and capital of the parish of Trelawny in Jamaica. It is situated on Jamaica's north coast 18 miles east of Montego Bay. It is noted for being one of the Caribbean's best-preserved Georgian towns. The town was meticulously planned from the start, with wide streets in a regular grid, adequate water supply, and public buildings. It had piped water earlier than New York City.
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.
Sitting just off the gorgeous Yucatan coast, Cozumel revels in its mythic white-sand beaches and world-class coral reefs. Yet Cozumel is also the last stronghold of the Mayas, who settled the island in 300 A.D. Residents still speak Maya, and sometimes wear traditional Mayan clothing. Nearby stand the great pyramids and temples of their ancestors.
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.