Explorer of the Seas: 5-Night Western Caribbean
This 5-night Mexico & Central America cruise aboard the Explorer of the Seas by Royal Caribbean International departs Orlando (Port Canaveral) on December 16, 2026, calling at Cozumel, Costa Maya, and returns December 21, 2026. Cabin prices start from $501 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 5 dates
Explorer of the Seas sails round trip from Orlando (Port Canaveral) to these two ports on 5 dates between December 2026 and April 2027.
Highest of 5
At $501 for an interior cabin, this date is the highest of the 5 dates from December 2026 to April 2027 in the table below. The lowest is $387 on Jan 13, 2027.
2 other ships
Adventure of the Seas (8 dates) and Norwegian Getaway (1 date) also sail round trip from Orlando (Port Canaveral) to these two ports in 5 nights: 9 dates between February 2027 and April 2028.
- Feb 12, 2027 · Norwegian Getaway · interior $449
- Aug 25, 2027 · Adventure of the Seas · interior $634
- Oct 29, 2027 · Adventure of the Seas · interior $511
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 →Cozumel cruise port is one of the busiest in the Caribbean, with multiple ships docking on the island every day during peak season. Cozumel is a flat, laid-back island off the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, and it's been a cruise staple for decades.
Read more →Costa Maya cruise port sits on the southern tip of Mexico's Caribbean coast, about 150 miles south of Cancun and close to the border with Belize. The port is not a city.
Read more →Interior cabin
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Explorer of the Seas to these two ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs Dec 16 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2026 | Cozumel, Costa Maya | $501 | this sailing |
| Jan 13, 2027 | Costa Maya, Cozumel | $387 | −$114 |
| Mar 10, 2027 | Costa Maya, Cozumel | $396 | −$105 |
| Mar 24, 2027 | Costa Maya, Cozumel | $396 | −$105 |
| Apr 7, 2027 | Costa Maya, Cozumel | $445 | −$56 |
Explorer of the Seas, round trip from Orlando (Port Canaveral), 5 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Oct 21, 2026.
Other Mexico & Central America departures
Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Interior cabins start at $501 per person for the 5 nights, about $100 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $659, about $132 a night.
Is $501 a good price for this sailing?
It is $122 above the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($379 on October 17, 2026). Among the 5 dates from December 2026 to April 2027 on this route shown above, the lowest is $387 on Jan 13, 2027.
Which ports does it visit?
It sails round trip from Orlando (Port Canaveral) and calls at Cozumel and Costa Maya, with 2 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Explorer of the Seas sails this route on 5 dates between December 2026 and April 2027. 2 other ships also sail the same route.
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