Cancellation By Guest FOR 1 TO 4 NIGHTS CRUISES (including Holiday sailings) Days Prior to Cruise Departure Cancellation Charge 75 days or more prior to the first day of the Cruise No charge (except for Nonrefundable Deposit amounts) 74 to 61 days…

Automatic service gratuity of $18. 50 USD per person, per day for guests in non-suites staterooms and Junior Suite, or $21. 00 USD per person, per day for guests in Suites, will be applied to each guest’s SeaPass account on a daily basis.

Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will have entered their 24th week of pregnancy by the beginning of, or at any time during the cruise or cruisetour.

MinorAccompany policy

Royal Caribbean International's minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings originating in North America is twenty-one (21). The minimum age to sail unaccompanied on sailings from South America, Europe, Asia, Australia and New Zealand is eighteen (18).

For the comfort and enjoyment of their guests, the ships are designated as non-smoking; however, they recognize that some of the guests do smoke. Therefore, to provide an onboard environment that also satisfies smokers, they designated certain areas of the ship as smoking areas.

Explorer of the Seas

6-Night Perfect Day Cococay & East Carib Cruise from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Voyager Class · Explorer of the Seas

Roundtrip from Ft Lauderdale (Port Everglades)

Sails Sun, Dec 12, 20276 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Fort Lauderdale, Florida · 4 ports

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Today: $902Lowest tracked: $579

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7-day low

$579

7-day high

$1,015

7-day avg

$872

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Your 6-night itinerary

5 ports and 2 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Fort Lauderdale, Florida → Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep → Labadee, Haiti → Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas → Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Day 11
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaEmbark
Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 22
At seaSea day
Cruising
Day 33
Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 44
Labadee, Haiti
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 55
At seaSea day
Cruising
Day 66
Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas
Arrives 7:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
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Day 77
Fort Lauderdale, FloridaDisembark
Arrives 7:00 AM
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Cabins & suites

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Suite
$1,672$279 / night
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Inside
$902$150 / night
Balcony
$1,152$192 / night
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Ocean View
$992$165 / night

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

About this ship

Put thrilling adventure on your radar onboard the wow-worthy Explorer of the Seas®. Discover endless ways to max out memories with fleet favorites like the FlowRider®* surf simulator, Rock Climbing Wall and The Perfect Storm℠ — the boldest waterslide duo at sea. And sit down to jaw-dropping ice-skating spectaculars and dazzling world-class entertainment night after night. Sail on your most legendary journey with the cruise line voted Best Overall by Travel Weekly readers.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Days 1, 7
Port guide
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep
Day 3
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Puerto Plata, Dominican Rep
Labadee, Haiti
Day 4
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Labadee, Haiti
Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas
Day 6
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Perfect Day Cococay, Bahamas

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Dining
Onboard Activities

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Chops Grille — For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand-cut steaks at
Cafe Promenade — When it comes to quick and easy come-and-go eats, there's no better place than Cafe Promenade. This
Bars & Lounges — Relaxation can be thirsty work. While you're soaking up the vibe at the adults-only Solarium, grab a refreshment from th
Schooner Bar — Wrap up your night at Schooner Bar, where perfectly mixed cocktails and live entertainment come toge
Solarium Bar — Relaxation can be thirsty work. While you're soaking up the vibe of the adults-only Solarium, grab a
R Bar — Swanky, sophisticated, and suffused with retro style, R Bar serves up classic cocktails garnished wi
Viking Crown Lounge — A fixture on nearly every cruise ship in the Royal Caribbean fleet and a true architectural wonder,
Sip Tour Brunch — Catch a glimpse of the magic that happens in the kitchen on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of t

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 10
Beam: 158 ft (48 m)
Built In: Finland
Crew Nationality: International
Dining / Restaurants: 10
Elevator / Lift: 14
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 137,308
Kids Friendly: Yes
Last Refurbished: October, 2025
Maiden Voyage: October, 2000
Maximum Passenger Capacity: 4,290
Maximum Speed: 22 Knots
Mini Golf: Yes
Number of Crew: 1,185
Number of Decks: 14
Number of Pools: 9
Number of Staterooms: 1,643
Number of Suites: 121
Passenger Capacity (Double Occupancy): 3,286
Registry: Bahamas
Rock Climbing: Yes
Ship Class: Voyager Class
Ship Length: 1020 ft (310.9 m)
Spa: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.