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The Explorer of the Seas departs on December 28th, 2026 and returns 7 nights later.

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Royal CaribbeanExplorer of the Seas

Explorer of the Seas
December 28, 2026

7-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday aboard Explorer of the Seas · Departing December 28, 2026 from the Port of Port Canaveral, Florida.

Interior from$1,024/ guest

// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Explorer of the Seas departs from Port Canaveral, Florida on Monday, December 28, 2026 and returns on Monday, Jan 4th. December weather across this route averages 83°/56°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports. Suite cabins rose $781 on Jul 26.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 70% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Mon

Port Canaveral

departure port

Florida

port stops

Holiday

sea days

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 Price & Tracking

EXPLORER OF THE SEAS·DECEMBER 28, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing December 28, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,024 ($147 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,332 ($191 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 23%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $1,247

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Explorer of the Seas · December 28, 2026

$1,024

$147 per night · 7 nights

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18% below average

Avg $1,247 · You save $223

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Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jul 26, 2026

$1,024

$1,140

$2,003

$3,434

Jul 25, 2026

$1,024

$1,103

$1,504

$2,653

Jul 23, 2026

$1,125

$1,103

$1,503

$2,438

Jul 22, 2026

$979

$1,103

$1,327

$2,864

Jul 20, 2026

$882

$1,087

$1,204

$2,203

Jul 19, 2026

$841

$1,051

$1,160

$2,615

Jul 18, 2026

$826

$1,051

$1,144

$2,228

Jul 16, 2026

$862

$1,087

$1,318

$2,227

Jul 15, 2026

$844

$1,125

$1,184

$2,203

Jul 13, 2026

$844

$1,125

$1,184

$2,202

// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 28, 2026

The Explorer of the Seas sails on December 28, 2026 for a 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) (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 4th 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.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Explorer of the Seas

DECEMBER 28, 2026

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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7 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · PORT CANAVERAL

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Port List

Explorer of the Seas·December 28, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·DEC 28

Port Canaveral

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Port Canaveral, Florida, offers docking at Port Canaveral. Travelers explore Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach. Excursions include airboat rides in Merritt Island. Local markets sell key lime pie. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures space shuttles and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes grouper, a Floridian favorite. Souvenirs, like space-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover NASA history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance space center walks. Port Canaveral’s modern charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of space exploration and scenic coasts, making Port Canaveral an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

59°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island — Day 2 of Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

TUESDAY·DEC 29

Freeport

Grand Bahama Island

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

2:00 PM

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas, offers docking at Freeport Harbour. Travelers explore Lucaya Marketplace and Garden of the Groves. Excursions include snorkeling at Peterson Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures tropical gardens and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cracked conch, a Bahamian favorite. Souvenirs, like straw crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lucayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Freeport’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Bahamian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of lush gardens and marine adventures, making Freeport an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

67°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

San Juan, Puerto Rico — Day 4 of Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

THURSDAY·DEC 31

San Juan

Puerto Rico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:30 AM

4:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

80°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic — Day 5 of Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

FRIDAY·JAN 1

Puerto Plata

Dominican Republic

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:30 AM

5:00 PM

Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, provides docking at Puerto Plata Port. Travelers explore Amber Museum and Mount Isabel de Torres. Excursions include snorkeling at Sosúa Beach. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber jewelry, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Puerto Plata’s vibrant charm offers a dynamic Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites, scenic beaches, and Caribbean culture, making Puerto Plata an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

77°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Grand Turk Island — Day 6 of Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

SATURDAY·JAN 2

Grand Turk Island

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

4:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Port Canaveral, Florida — Day 8 of Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

MONDAY·JAN 4

Port Canaveral

Florida

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

6:00 AM

—

Returning to Port Canaveral — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

60°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Port Canaveral Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Explorer of the Seas·December 28, 2026

DEC FORECAST · PORT CANAVERAL

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

59°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

82°

AVG LOW

37°

AVG RAINFALL

2.6"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT PORT CANAVERAL

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Explorer of the Seas December 28, 2026 Excursions

Explorer of the Seas·December 28, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 70% of all cruises

7.0/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN05 PORTS

01

Port Canaveral 🇺🇸

Florida · United StatesSAFE

Port Canaveral is a safe cruise destination with low crime, but travelers should remain vigilant and follow standard safety precautions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Freeport 🇧🇸

Grand Bahama Island · BahamasCAUTION

Freeport is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should remain vigilant, stay in populated areas, and secure their belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

San Juan 🇵🇷

Puerto Rico · Puerto RicoCAUTION

Travelers in San Juan should stay in well-populated areas and remain aware of their surroundings to minimize risks of petty theft.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Puerto Plata 🇩🇴

Dominican Republic · Dominican RepublicCAUTION

Travelers to Puerto Plata should remain vigilant against petty theft and consider organized tours to enhance safety while exploring.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Grand Turk Island 🌍

Turks And Caicos Islands · Turks And Caicos IslandsSAFE

Grand Turk Island is a safe destination for cruise travelers, featuring a low crime rate and a strong local police presence.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Explorer of the Seas Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsROYAL CARIBBEAN

ROYAL CARIBBEAN · VOYAGER

CHRISTENED

2000

STATEROOMS

1,643

TONNAGE

137,308GT

15.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 162,993 GT

YEAR BUILT

2000

10 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2010

LENGTH

1,020ft

6.0% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,085 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,286cruisers

21.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,184 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

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 in length. Explorer of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean's Voyager class. At full capacity, the Explorer of the Seas holds 3,286 passengers. That includes 2,101 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. The Explorer of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,643.

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// 09 · FAQ

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