Explorer of the Seas: 8-Night Western Caribbean Holiday

Explorer of the Seas

This 8-night Caribbean cruise aboard the Explorer of the Seas by Royal Caribbean International departs Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) on December 18, 2027, calling at Falmouth, Grand Cayman (George Town), Costa Maya, Nassau, and returns December 26, 2027. Cabin prices start from $1,173 per person.

Days
8 nights
Departs
Dec 18, 2027
Ports
5
Returns
Dec 26, 2027
Sea days
3
Distance
1,908nm
About this sailing

How this date compares

This route

1 of 4 dates

Explorer of the Seas sails round trip from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) to these four ports on 4 dates between December 2027 and March 2028.

Vs other dates

Highest of 4

At $1,173 for an interior cabin, this date is the highest of the 4 dates from December 2027 to March 2028 in the table below. The lowest is $971 on Mar 11, 2028.

Itinerary
Embark Port Sea
Day 1
Dec 18
Embark
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida
dep 17:00

Fort Lauderdale cruise port, officially Port Everglades, is one of the busiest cruise ports in the world and the closest major competitor to PortMiami, just 25 miles to the south. It sits on the southeastern coast of Florida across the cities of Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, and Dania Beach.

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Day 2
Dec 19
At Sea
Day 3
Dec 20
Falmouth, Jamaica
arr 10:00 · dep 17:00

Falmouth's historic port was purpose-built for mega-ships and sits in a town known for its well-preserved Georgian colonial architecture. Popular excursions include Dunn's River Falls, bamboo rafting on the Martha Brae River, and Montego Bay beaches.

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Day 4
Dec 21
Grand Cayman (George Town), Cayman Islands
arr 08:00 · dep 17:00

Grand Cayman is the largest of the three Cayman Islands, a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean known for Seven Mile Beach, exceptional diving, and its role as a major offshore financial center. George Town serves as the cruise port, but there's no pier large enough for cruise ships.

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Day 5
Dec 22
At Sea
Day 6
Dec 23
Costa Maya, Mexico
arr 07:00 · dep 16:00

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.

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Day 7
Dec 24
At Sea
Day 8
Dec 25
Nassau, Bahamas
arr 09:30 · dep 17:30

Nassau cruise port is one of the most visited in the Caribbean, with up to six ships docking at Prince George Wharf on a busy day. The port sits directly on Bay Street in downtown Nassau, so you're essentially stepping off the ship and into the city.

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Day 9
Dec 26
Disembark
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1Embark/Debark3Port of CallRoute
Distance
≈ 1,908nm
At sea
3 of 8 nights
Type
Round-trip
Price history

Interior cabin

$1,173▼ $573 (32.8%) vs Mar 9
Low
$1,173
High
$1,858
Average
$1,501
Vs avg
−22%
$1,104$1,310$1,516$1,721$1,927Mar 9Jun 30Oct 21$1,746 · Mar 9$1,858 · Mar 11$1,746 · Mar 14$1,858 · Apr 1$1,746 · Apr 3$1,475 · Apr 16$1,588 · Apr 22$1,475 · Apr 25$1,588 · May 6$1,475 · May 9$1,588 · May 27$1,475 · May 30$1,453 · Jun 5$1,565 · Jun 10$1,453 · Jun 13$1,565 · Jul 1$1,453 · Jul 4$1,565 · Jul 9$1,453 · Jul 11$1,565 · Jul 30$1,453 · Aug 1$1,565 · Aug 12$1,453 · Aug 15$1,565 · Aug 26$1,453 · Aug 29$1,253 · Sep 2$1,365 · Oct 7$1,253 · Oct 9$1,365 · Oct 14$1,285 · Oct 15$1,173 · Oct 16$1,173 · Oct 21

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Same ship, same ports, other dates

Explorer of the Seas to these four ports on other dates

DepartsPort orderInterior fromvs Dec 18
Dec 18, 2027Falmouth, Grand Cayman (George Town), Costa Maya, Nassau$1,173this sailing
Jan 15, 2028Nassau, Grand Cayman (George Town), Falmouth, Costa Maya$988−$185
Mar 11, 2028Nassau, Grand Cayman (George Town), Falmouth, Costa Maya$971−$202
Mar 25, 2028Nassau, Grand Cayman (George Town), Falmouth, Costa Maya$1,101−$72

Explorer of the Seas, round trip from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), 8 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Oct 21, 2026.

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Questions

Questions about this sailing

How much does this cruise cost per night?

Interior cabins start at $1,173 per person for the 8 nights, about $147 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $1,565, about $196 a night.

Is $1,173 a good price for this sailing?

It is the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026. Among the 4 dates from December 2027 to March 2028 on this route shown above, the lowest is $971 on Mar 11, 2028.

Which ports does it visit?

It sails round trip from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) and calls at Falmouth, Grand Cayman (George Town), Costa Maya and Nassau, with 3 days at sea.

Are there other dates with the same ports?

Yes. Explorer of the Seas sails this route on 4 dates between December 2027 and March 2028.

Starting from
$1,173/person
Incl. taxes & port fees
Checked today · Oct 21
Last change Oct 16: $1,285 → $1,173 (−$112)
Interior
$147/night
$1,173
Ocean View
$165/night
$1,323
Balcony
$196/night
$1,565
Mini-Suite
$369/night
$2,950
Suite
$585/night
$4,681

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Explorer of the Seas
Your ship
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International · Voyager class · Built 2000
Passengers
3,286
Tonnage
137,308
Length
311m
Crew
1,180
Onboard
PoolHot TubWhirlpoolSurf SimulatorWater SlideRock Climbing WallIce Skating RinkMini GolfBasketball CourtJogging TrackCasinoTheater
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