What is a tip for sailing with Royal Caribbean Cruises?

Book Royal Caribbean shows (Aqua Theater, ice show, Broadway) as soon as your reservation opens — top performances sell out weeks before sailing.

What is a tip for sailing with Royal Caribbean Cruises?

CocoCay (their private island) is included on most Bahamas/Caribbean itineraries — it is genuinely worth a full day even if you skip the upcharge water park.

What is a tip for sailing with Royal Caribbean Cruises?

The Royal Caribbean app handles dining reservations, show bookings, and chat with your travel party — download it before boarding to skip the on-ship Wi-Fi setup.

What is a tip for sailing with Royal Caribbean Cruises?

On Oasis- and Icon-class ships, request a Central Park or Boardwalk balcony if you want quieter views and a different feel than the standard ocean balcony.

What should first-time cruisers know about Royal Caribbean Cruises?

The biggest ships have 7+ neighborhoods — pick up a deck plan on day one and walk the ship before settling in.

Explorer Of The Seas — 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday Cruise Weather

7-Night Cruise on Explorer Of The Seas

Eastern Caribbean Holiday

Royal Caribbean Cruises

Port Canaveral, Florida > +5 more stop(s)

Dec 28, 2026-Jan 4, 2027

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Explorer Of The Seas — 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Holiday Cruise Weather

7-Night Cruise on Explorer Of The Seas

Eastern Caribbean Holiday

Royal Caribbean Cruises

Port Canaveral, Florida > +5 more stop(s)

Dec 28, 2026-Jan 4, 2027

Silly bot, you don't need weather

Excursions & Things To Do

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

7-Night Sailing · 6 Ports

The Explorer Of The Seas sails a 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday itinerary with Royal Caribbean Cruises, departing Port Canaveral, Florida on December 28, 2026. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Port Canaveral, Florida, Freeport, Bahamas, San Juan, Puerto Rico, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

Day 1 — Monday, Dec 28, 2026 — Port Canaveral, Florida
Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas.
Day 2 — Tuesday, Dec 29, 2026 — Freeport, Bahamas
Freeport, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas.
Day 3 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas.
Day 4 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas.
Day 5 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Labadee, Haiti
Labadee, Haiti is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas.
Day 6 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Port Canaveral, Florida
Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas.