Explorer of the Seas
The average price per night, per person, across every future Explorer of the Seas sailing Gangwaze tracks, by cabin type, with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line fleet and the whole market beside it.
Based on 105 upcoming sailings of Explorer of the Seas with live balcony fares. Updated November 7, 2026.
Explorer of the Seas vs the fleet
The last 24 months of the average balcony price per night on Explorer of the Seas, with the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line fleet and the whole market shown for comparison.
| Month | Price per night | Royal Caribbean avg | All lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOV '24 | $194 | $220 | $220 |
| DEC '24 | $188 | $223 | $222 |
| JAN '25 | $201 | $233 | $224 |
| FEB '25 | $192 | $233 | $225 |
| MAR '25 | $200 | $221 | $221 |
| APR '25 | $204 | $214 | $213 |
| MAY '25 | $204 | $214 | $211 |
| JUN '25 | $197 | $206 | $209 |
| JUL '25 | $189 | $202 | $208 |
| AUG '25 | $189 | $200 | $209 |
| SEP '25 | $184 | $204 | $212 |
| OCT '25 | $185 | $203 | $211 |
| NOV '25 | $196 | $201 | $209 |
| DEC '25 | $198 | $203 | $209 |
| JAN '26 | $210 | $208 | $211 |
| FEB '26 | $203 | $207 | $215 |
| MAR '26 | $188 | $199 | $211 |
| APR '26 | $193 | $206 | $213 |
| MAY '26 | $190 | $205 | $212 |
| JUN '26 | $191 | $195 | $203 |
| JUL '26 | $184 | $201 | $210 |
| AUG '26 | $177 | $192 | $209 |
| SEP '26 | $169 | $194 | $212 |
| OCT '26 | $169 | $194 | $211 |
| NOV '26 | $169 | $194 | $211 |
| Month | Price per night | Royal Caribbean avg | All lines |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOV '24 | $194 | $220 | $220 |
| DEC '24 | $188 | $223 | $222 |
| JAN '25 | $201 | $233 | $224 |
| FEB '25 | $192 | $233 | $225 |
| MAR '25 | $200 | $221 | $221 |
| APR '25 | $204 | $214 | $213 |
| MAY '25 | $204 | $214 | $211 |
| JUN '25 | $197 | $206 | $209 |
| JUL '25 | $189 | $202 | $208 |
| AUG '25 | $189 | $200 | $209 |
| SEP '25 | $184 | $204 | $212 |
| OCT '25 | $185 | $203 | $211 |
| NOV '25 | $196 | $201 | $209 |
| DEC '25 | $198 | $203 | $209 |
| JAN '26 | $210 | $208 | $211 |
| FEB '26 | $203 | $207 | $215 |
| MAR '26 | $188 | $199 | $211 |
| APR '26 | $193 | $206 | $213 |
| MAY '26 | $190 | $205 | $212 |
| JUN '26 | $191 | $195 | $203 |
| JUL '26 | $184 | $201 | $210 |
| AUG '26 | $177 | $192 | $209 |
| SEP '26 | $169 | $194 | $212 |
| OCT '26 | $169 | $194 | $211 |
| NOV '26 | $169 | $194 | $211 |
How Explorer of the Seas compares
Explorer of the Seas costs 13% less per night than the average Royal Caribbean ship and 20% less than the market.
The Royal Caribbean fleet by age and price
Do newer cruise ships cost more?
Across all lines, ships built 2000-04 average $201 a night for a balcony cabin, −20% less than ships built 1995-99. Explorer of the Seas costs 16% less than the average ship built 2000-04.
Explorer of the Seas price by sail month
Average balcony price per night for each of the next 18 sail months with a fare. Green months cost less than the ship's average of $169, red months cost more. Each month opens a search for Explorer of the Seas that month.
- November2026$130−23% vs avg3 sailings
- December2026$215+28% vs avg5 sailingsMost expensive
- January2027$135−20% vs avg5 sailings
- February2027$145−14% vs avg4 sailings
- March2027$132−22% vs avg6 sailings
- April2027$133−21% vs avg6 sailings
- May2027$181+7% vs avg4 sailings
- June2027$211+25% vs avg4 sailings
- July2027$214+27% vs avg4 sailings
- August2027$159−6% vs avg5 sailings
- September2027$182+8% vs avg4 sailings
- October2027$143−15% vs avg4 sailings
- November2027$127−24% vs avg4 sailingsCheapest
- December2027$171+2% vs avg4 sailings
- January2028$158−6% vs avg5 sailings
- February2028$172+2% vs avg4 sailings
- March2028$175+4% vs avg4 sailings
- April2028$171+1% vs avg4 sailings
Where and how long you sail changes the price
Average balcony price per night on Explorer of the Seas, split by itinerary, cruise length and departure port. Percentages compare each group with the ship average of $169.
By route
6 routes- Greek Isles & Croatia$18511 sailings+10% vs ship avg
- Western Caribbean$13010 sailings−23% vs ship avg
- Eastern Caribbean$14710 sailings−13% vs ship avg
- Perfect Day Cococay & Eastern Caribbean$15410 sailings−9% vs ship avg
- Greece & Croatia$1858 sailings+10% vs ship avg
- Italy Greece & Croatia$1836 sailings+9% vs ship avg
By length
Per nightBy departure port
6 homeports- Ravenna, Italy$18531 sailings+10% vs ship avg
- 29 sailings−12% vs ship avg
- 24 sailings−2% vs ship avg
- 9 sailings+11% vs ship avg
- Barcelona, Spain$1637 sailings−3% vs ship avg
- 5 sailings0% vs ship avg
What each cabin upgrade costs
multiple of inside cabin
Going from inside to suite on Explorer of the Seas adds $194 a night per person, 2.7× the inside fare.
How Explorer of the Seas fares move before sailing
Fares on Explorer of the Seas have tended to rise in the last 60 days before sailing, by about 22% compared with 3-6 months out.
Based on 102 past sailings of Explorer of the Seas that departed between July 2024 and October 2026. Each point is the average balcony fare per night quoted at that point before departure, measured against the same sailings' fares 3-6 months out.
All 42 Explorer of the Seas itineraries
Today's average balcony price per night for each itinerary Explorer of the Seas sails, across all of its upcoming departures, against the ship's average of $169. The trend line shows the average fare by departure month.
- Avg per night$130From$111vs avg−23%Departures4 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$145From$125vs avg−14%Departures2 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$160From$154vs avg−5%Departures3 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$148From$135vs avg−12%Departures4 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$118From$105vs avg−30%Departures5 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$236From$236vs avg+40%Departures1 dateAbove average
- Avg per night$412From$412vs avg+144%Departures1 dateAbove average
- Avg per night$118From$118vs avg−30%Departures1 dateBelow average
- Avg per night$141From$138vs avg−16%Departures2 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$144From$118vs avg−15%Departures4 datesBelow average
- Avg per night$112From$112vs avg−33%Departures1 dateBelow average
- Avg per night$104From$104vs avg−38%Departures1 dateBelow average
The lowest balcony fares on Explorer of the Seas
The 4 cheapest upcoming sailings at today's prices. Fares change daily, so check the deal before you book.
#1 cheapestMon, Nov 1, 202714 Night Spain & Morocco Transatlantic · from Barcelona, Spain$80/ night−53% vs ship averageView deal
#2 cheapestSat, Apr 22, 202814 Night Spain & Morocco Transatlantic · from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida$81/ night−52% vs ship averageView deal
#3 cheapestMon, Apr 26, 202714 Night Spain & Portugal Transatlantic · from Port Canaveral, Florida$104/ night−38% vs ship averageView deal
#4 cheapestWed, Mar 10, 20275 Night Western Caribbean · from Port Canaveral, Florida$105/ night−38% vs ship averageView deal
Fares that changed in the last week
Sailings on Explorer of the Seas whose balcony fare moved most in the past seven days: the biggest drops and the biggest rises, today's fare against the one we had a week ago.
Why Explorer of the Seas prices where it does
Newer ships, recent refits and bigger ships tend to cost more. These are the facts behind the price of Explorer of the Seas.
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More price indexes
The same balcony figures for Explorer of the Seas's line, the whole market and the ships most like it.
- Cruise line indexRoyal Caribbean Price IndexBalcony fleet average $194 a nightOpen index →
- Market indexCruise Price IndexBalcony average, all lines, $211 a nightOpen index →
- Sister ship · Voyager ClassAdventure of the Seas Price IndexBalcony $179 a nightOpen index →
- Sister ship · Voyager ClassVoyager of the Seas Price IndexBalcony $193 a nightOpen index →
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How much does Explorer of the Seas cost per night?+
As of November 7, 2026, Explorer of the Seas averages $115 for inside, $131 for ocean view, $169 for balcony, $308 for suite per person per night, across its upcoming sailings with a live fare.
What is the cheapest month to sail Explorer of the Seas?+
Among sailings on sale now, November 2027 is the cheapest month on Explorer of the Seas, at $127 per person per night for a balcony cabin. December 2026 is the most expensive, at $215.
Is a balcony on Explorer of the Seas worth it?+
A balcony on Explorer of the Seas averages $169 per person per night, $37 (28%) more than an oceanview cabin at $131. Over a 7-night cruise that is about $261 more per person for your own outdoor space.
How does Explorer of the Seas compare with other Royal Caribbean ships?+
Explorer of the Seas costs 13% less than the average Royal Caribbean ship for a balcony cabin ($169 against $194 a night), the 23rd most expensive of the 31 Royal Caribbean ships in the index.
When should I book Explorer of the Seas?+
Fares on Explorer of the Seas have tended to rise in the last 60 days before sailing, by about 22% compared with 3-6 months out, across 102 sailings that departed between July 2024 and October 2026.
How many sailings is the Explorer of the Seas index based on?+
105 upcoming sailings with live balcony fares, as of November 7, 2026. Each sailing's latest fare from the last 30 days counts once, divided by its nights, and fares outside $30 to $25,000 a night are left out as errors.
How the index is calculated
The Explorer of the Seas index is the average of each upcoming sailing's latest fare per night, per person, in each cabin type, across every future Explorer of the Seas sailing with a live published fare. Fares include taxes and fees and are divided by the number of nights. Every sailing counts once, and fares outside $30 to $25,000 a night are left out as errors. The price history is the same calculation as of each month's end. The Royal Caribbean Cruise Line and market figures use the same method across the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line fleet and every major line Gangwaze tracks. Booking-window figures use sailings that have already departed. Prices are in US dollars and are not adjusted for inflation.