7-Night Cruise on Explorer Of The SeasEastern Caribbean Holiday - Weather

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.

1. 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

2. 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Explorer Of The Seas, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — San Juan, Puerto Rico

   San Juan, Puerto Rico is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

   Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 8 is a day at sea aboard Explorer Of The Seas, cruising between ports on the Eastern Caribbean Holiday itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Port Canaveral, Florida

   Port Canaveral, Florida is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 7-night Eastern Caribbean Holiday cruise on Explorer Of The Seas. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.