Explorer of the Seas: 9-Night Southern Caribbean & Perfect Day
This 9-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Explorer of the Seas by Royal Caribbean International departs Orlando (Port Canaveral) on January 4, 2027, calling at Bimini Islands, Curacao, Port of Oranjestad, and 2 more ports, and returns January 13, 2027. Cabin prices start from $960 per person.
Orlando's cruise port is Port Canaveral, located on Florida's Space Coast about 45 miles east of the city. It's one of the busiest cruise ports in the world, and almost entirely an embarkation port.
Read more →You've probably seen photos of Willemstad even if you don't realize it: that row of pastel-colored Dutch colonial buildings along the Handelskade is one of the most photographed waterfronts in the Caribbean. It's been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1997.
Read more →Aruba's capital sits just 15 miles off the Venezuelan coast, and it's one of the southern Caribbean's most popular cruise stops for good reason. Five berths across three air-conditioned terminals handle up to five ships at once, with water depths of 32 to 36 feet.
Read more →Coco Cay is Royal Caribbean's private destination in the Bahamas, branded as "Perfect Day at CocoCay." The island sits in the Berry Islands chain, about 55 miles north of Nassau, and is exclusively visited by Royal Caribbean ships.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Interior cabins start at $960 per person for the 9 nights, about $107 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $1,532, about $170 a night.
Is $960 a good price for this sailing?
It is $251 above the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($709 on July 11, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails round trip from Orlando (Port Canaveral) and calls at Bimini Islands, Curacao, Port of Oranjestad, Cabo Rojo-Pedernales and Coco Cay, with 3 days at sea.
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