7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

7 nights · 2 Jan 2028 – 9 Jan 2028 · aboard Explorer of the Seas

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7 nights · Explorer of the Seas

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7 nights 6 ports 4 countries ~1,487 nautical miles

Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States · 7 nights · round-trip · Caribbean

  1. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Sun 2 Jan · Day 1

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States

    Dep 17:00
    Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas…
    Port guide →
  2. Nassau
    Mon 3 Jan · Day 2

    Nassau Bahamas

    Arr 07:30 · Dep 17:30
    Nassau's sheltered harbor bustles with cruise-ship activity, while a block away Bay Street's sidewalks are crowded with shoppers who duck into air-conditioned boutiques and relax on benches in the shade of mahogany and lignum vitae trees.…
    Port guide →
  3. Tue 4 Jan Day 3
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  4. Labadee
    Wed 5 Jan · Day 4

    Labadee Haiti

    Arr 07:00 · Dep 17:00
    Labadee Beach is surrounded by clear water and white sandy beaches, a peninsula exclusive to Royal Caribbean guests in Haiti. Lounge on one of the many beaches, enjoy water toys and take a ride on the roller coaster. This English-speaking…
    Port guide →
  5. Samaná
    Thu 6 Jan · Day 5

    Samaná Dominican Republic

    Arr 09:00 · Dep 17:00
    Samaná (pronounced sah-mah-NAH) is a dramatically beautiful peninsula, like an island unto itself, of coconut trees stretching into the sea. It's something of a microcosm of the Dominican Republic: here you'll see poverty and fancy resorts,…
    Port guide →
  6. Puerto Plata
    Fri 7 Jan · Day 6

    Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

    Arr 08:00 · Dep 17:00
    San Felipe de Puerto Plata is the capital of the Puerto Plata province on the Dominican Republic’s Atlantic north coast. The city is best known for its beaches. Playa Dorada’s lengthy beachfront is backed by resorts and an 18-hole golf…
    Port guide →
  7. Sat 8 Jan Day 7
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  8. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
    Sun 9 Jan · Day 8

    Fort Lauderdale, Florida United States

    Arr 07:00
    Like many southeast Florida neighbors, Fort Lauderdale has long been revitalizing. In a state where gaudy tourist zones often stand aloof from workaday downtowns, Fort Lauderdale exhibits consistency at both ends of the 2-mile Las Olas…
    Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

Prices are per person and based on the lowest available cabin within each grade. Confirm the final price with the cruise line at booking.

Savings NRD IA641522

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Ocean View Balcony Guarantee (XB)
balcony
£754 available
Ocean View Balcony (4D)
balcony
£804 £1,697 available
Ocean View Balcony (2D)
balcony
£833 £1,755 available
Connecting Balcony (CB)
balcony
£847 £1,783 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (4B)
balcony
£904 £1,897 available
Spacious Ocean View Balcony (2B)
balcony
£932 £1,953 available
Spa Oceanview with Large Balcony (SB)
balcony
£990 £2,069 available

Taxes & fees: £135 per person (typical).

Savings NRD IA641521

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Interior Guarantee (ZI)
inside
£566 available
Interior (4V)
inside
£637 £1,303 available
Interior with Virtual Balcony (4U)
inside
£667 £1,363 available
Interior with Virtual Balcony (2U)
inside
£683 £1,395 available
Promenade View Interior (2T)
inside
£713 £1,455 available
Connecting Promenade (CP)
inside
£728 £1,485 available
Ocean View Guarantee (YO)
outside
£639 available
Oceanview (4N)
outside
£706 £1,441 available
Ocean View (2N)
outside
£728 £1,485 available
Spacious Ocean View (4M)
outside
£796 £1,621 available
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View (1L)
outside
£999 £2,027 available

Taxes & fees: £135 per person (typical).

Savings NRD IA641751

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Suite Guarantee (WS)
suite
£949 available
Junior Suite (J4)
suite
£1,008 £2,555 available
Junior Suite (J3)
suite
£1,081 £2,701 available
Sunset Junior Suite (JT)
suite
£1,324 available
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) (VP)
suite
£1,566 £3,671 available
Grand Suite (1 Bedroom) (GS)
suite
£1,691 £3,921 available
Owner's Suite (1 Bedroom) (OS)
suite
£2,542 £5,623 available
Grand Suite (2 Bedroom) (GT)
suite
£2,909 £6,357 available
Royal Suite (RS)
suite
£4,670 £9,879 available

Taxes & fees: £135 per person (typical).

Shore excursions on this cruise

A small selection of trusted tours at the ports this cruise visits. Browse the full list per port from the itinerary above, or visit all excursions.

About this cruise

This 7-night sailing departs Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States, on 2 January 2028, aboard Royal Caribbean International's Explorer of the Seas. This is a round-trip sailing, with the ship returning to its home port of Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The route takes in the Caribbean. The ship carries a Resort rating, which gives a broad indication of the onboard experience. Full route, daily ports of call, and cabin pricing are detailed throughout this page.

This summary is drawn from the operator's sailing data. We update these pages as more detail becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

What's included depends on the fare type you select. Accommodation and meals in the main dining room are standard on most sailings; speciality restaurants, drinks, and gratuities are typically paid extras. Check directly with Royal Caribbean International for the current fare breakdown.

Reservations for this sailing are made directly with Royal Caribbean International. CruiseCompass does not process bookings — visit Royal Caribbean International's website to check availability.

The cancellation policy for this sailing is determined by Royal Caribbean International and may vary depending on your chosen fare. Most operators apply a sliding scale of charges that increases closer to departure, with deposits often non-refundable once paid. Always check the full booking conditions with Royal Caribbean International before confirming.