7 Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday
Royal Caribbean · Explorer of the Seas
Depart
Dec 28, 2026
Return
Jan 4, 2027
Port
Port Canaveral, Florida
Nights
7 nights
At a glance
- Launched
- 2000
- Tonnage
- 137308
- Cabins
- 1641
- Crew
- 1,185
There’s no such thing as too much adventure on the thrill-filled Explorer of the Seas. If you’ve ever longed for a sun-soaked adventure cruise to some of the world’s most picture-perfect shores, Explorer of the Seas is the best way to do it up in the tropics. Filled with unforgettable activities and features on every deck, this fleet favourite is one of the coolest island-hopping ships out there.
Ship features
- Ice Skating
- Entertainment Shows
- Spa
- Retail Shopping
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On board
Pool Party
Itinerary
- 1Orlando (Port Canaveral), FloridaDays 1, 8 · Departure & return
- 2Grand Bahama Island, BahamasDay 2
- 3San Juan, Puerto RicoDay 4
- 4Puerto Plata, Dominican RepDay 5
- 5Labadee, HaitiDay 6
Lines connect the ports in visiting order; the sailing path may vary.
Cruise from Port Canaveral, Florida and back
Day 1Orlando (Port Canaveral), FloridaDec 28, 2026 • Departs at: 4 pm
As the home of Kennedy Space Centre, Cape Canaveral is the launching point for all-out adventure in Central Florida. Its beaches offer a mix of family-friendly shores and secluded swathes of sand. And with Orlando’s theme park sprawl only an hour away, you can easily mingle with your favourite characters. Beyond the parks lie equally amusing gems packed with Old Florida character. Kayak past manatees in the Banana River Lagoon and zip line above alligators at Brevard Zoo. Discover notable art museums and Park Avenue’s ritzy charm. Orlando cruises give you access to trace the region’s roots at the Orange County Regional History Museum.
Day 2Grand Bahama Island, BahamasDec 29, 2026 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 3 pm
With famous white-sand beaches, fantastic shopping, two casinos and underwater adventures in the clearest water in the world, it's not surprising that Grand Bahama Island is the second most popular destination in the Bahamas. Add to that the unique Bahamian culture and all of the luxuries of a world-class destination, and you have yourself a truly amazing port of call.
Day 3At SeaDec 30, 2026
Day 4San Juan, Puerto RicoDec 31, 2026 • Arrives at: 10:30 am • Departs at: 5 pm
Day 5Puerto Plata, Dominican RepJan 1, 2027 • Arrives at: 9:30 am • Departs at: 6 pm
Puerto Plata is the Dominican Republic's oldest city in the north and a tourism pioneer. Nestled by the ocean with a mountainous backdrop, the city offers a lively pier, which is known as the Malecon, colourful shops and opulent homes from the 1800s. The city is famous for Parque Independencia (also known as Parque Central), a park fringed by royal palms and Victorian architecture. In Puerto Plata, you can hop on a cable car for sky-high views, take a tour of the local cacao farms and buy some of the clearest amber in the world.
Day 6Labadee, HaitiJan 2, 2027 • Arrives at: 7 am • Departs at: 5 pm
Labadee, Haiti
Day 7At SeaJan 3, 2027
Day 8Orlando (Port Canaveral), FloridaJan 4, 2027 • Arrives at: 7 am
As the home of Kennedy Space Centre, Cape Canaveral is the launching point for all-out adventure in Central Florida. Its beaches offer a mix of family-friendly shores and secluded swathes of sand. And with Orlando’s theme park sprawl only an hour away, you can easily mingle with your favourite characters. Beyond the parks lie equally amusing gems packed with Old Florida character. Kayak past manatees in the Banana River Lagoon and zip line above alligators at Brevard Zoo. Discover notable art museums and Park Avenue’s ritzy charm. Orlando cruises give you access to trace the region’s roots at the Orange County Regional History Museum.
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