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Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise

Departure: Thursday, December 26, 2024
Nights: 10 nights
Departs: Miami
Returns: Miami
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Duration
10
Nights
Days at Sea
3
Sea Days
Ports
7
Ports
Countries Visted
7
Countries
  • Itinerary

    Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Thursday, December 26, 2024 Miami, USA Embark 4:00 PM
    View of Miami, USA

    Miami, located on the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, where outdoor sports are open all seasons and dress is casual, is a melting pot of cultures. Miami and Miami Beach are in effect two distinctly different cities, as Miami Beach is almost exclusively tourist orientated, while Miami is a cosmopolitan city with a distinctly Latin American flavour. Don’t miss the South Beach section where fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died that is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the world. Read more about Miami, USA

    2 Friday, December 27, 2024 Cruising
    3 Saturday, December 28, 2024 Labadee, Haiti 7:00 AM 4:00 PM
    View of Labadee, Haiti

    Labadee is a port on a peninsula in the north of Hispaniola or Haiti Island. It is a private resort leased by Royal Caribbean International. The resort is completely tourist-oriented and safe, as there is a personal security force. Read more about Labadee, Haiti

    4 Sunday, December 29, 2024 San Juan, Puerto Rico 2:00 PM 9:00 PM
    View of San Juan, Puerto Rico

    San Juan, the capital and most populous city of Puerto Rico, is the oldest city on US territory. It is the Caribbean commercial hub, best known for its beautifully restored historic district of Old San Juan. It is situated on a rocky peninsula girded by thick walls jutting into the crashing Atlantic surf. Read more about San Juan, Puerto Rico

    5 Monday, December 30, 2024 St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part) 9:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

    The island is shared in two parts as: the northern part Saint-Martin (a French overseas collectivity) and southern part Sint Maarten (of the Kingdom of the Netherlands): hence its name St-Martin / St Maarten. It lies in the NE Caribbean, located 300 km E of Puerto Rico. This tiny island is an extremely popular holiday and duty-free shopping destination famous for its variety of 37 palm-treed beaches that include salt-water ponds. Read more about St Martin (Philipsburg), Sint Maarten (Dutch part)

    6 Tuesday, December 31, 2024 Castries, Saint Lucia 9:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Castries, Saint Lucia

    Castries is the capital of the volcanic island country of Saint Lucia, part of the Lesser Antilles in the eastern Caribbean Sea. Its popularity stems from the tropical weather (the dry season runs from December through May), scenery, and numerous beaches. Saint Lucia's population is predominantly of African and mixed African-European descent, and while the official language is English, French-Creole is spoken by 95% of the population. Read more about Castries, Saint Lucia

    7 Wednesday, January 1, 2025 St John's, Antigua and Barbuda 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    St John’s, the capital of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda (two islands) in the Caribbean, sits on the NW coast of the tropical island of Antigua that is home to magnificent beaches. St John's was hit significantly by Hurricane Irma (Sep 2017) but tourist infrastructure remained intact. St John’s reflects its British heritage with such edifices as Fort Barrington overlooking the shoreline, and 17th C Fort James. Read more about St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    8 Thursday, January 2, 2025 Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
    View of Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

    Basseterre is located on the SW coast of St Kitts Island in the Leeward Islands group, and is one of the oldest towns in the Eastern Caribbean. Subsequently, it is very well known for its variety of architectural styles and fascinating buildings, set against dense tropical forests and a huge dormant volcano. The domed colonial Treasury Building, or customs house, is a reminder of the value of these islands as sugar colonies. Read more about Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

    9 Friday, January 3, 2025 Cruising
    10 Saturday, January 4, 2025 Cruising
    11 Sunday, January 5, 2025 Miami, USA 7:00 AM Disembark
    View of Miami, USA

    Miami, located on the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, where outdoor sports are open all seasons and dress is casual, is a melting pot of cultures. Miami and Miami Beach are in effect two distinctly different cities, as Miami Beach is almost exclusively tourist orientated, while Miami is a cosmopolitan city with a distinctly Latin American flavour. Don’t miss the South Beach section where fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died that is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the world. Read more about Miami, USA

  • Ship

    Explorer of the Seas Overview

    Explorer of the Seas

    4.3
    (from 531 verified customers)

    Explorer of the Seas entered service in 2001, and at 137,308 GT she carries 3228 passengers. Other recent additions include a Flow-Rider surf simulator and virtual balconies in some Interior cabins (80 inch vertical flat screens displaying live exterior landscapes). Explorer of the Seas is a large floating island resort that berths at the larger ports. It has all the signature features of Royal Caribbean International – including huge Solarium, ice-skating rink, rock-climbing wall, huge Showlounge, Royal Promenade shopping mall, and street entertainers.

  • Inclusions

    Explorer of the Seas Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Anytime or fixed sittings, & multi-venue dining
    • Bridge director on select cruises
    • Coffee, tea, iced water, lemonade 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • In-cabin dining at no charge
    • Infant crèche, kids clubs & teen programs
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Special needs requests & service animals allowed
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
  • Cabins

    Explorer of the Seas Cabins

    Suite

    Suite

    Suite on the Explorer of the Seas Suite on the Explorer of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    J4, VP, WS, RS, OS, GS, GT, J3, JT

    Average Cabin Size – 26.7 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 7.4 m2

    Size approx: 277 sq. ft. Balcony: 50 sq. ft. An incredible intimate suite with a great view. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests. One Pullman bed in staterooms with up to 3 guests. One bathroom with tub. Some staterooms have obstructed view, please check for square shape key legend on cabin number.

    Balcony

    Balcony

    Balcony on the Explorer of the Seas Balcony on the Explorer of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    XB, XQ, CB, 4B, 3B, 2B, 1B, 5D, 4D, 2D, XS, SG, SB

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

    Oceanview

    Oceanview

    Oceanview on the Explorer of the Seas Oceanview on the Explorer of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    1K, 1L, 4M, YO, YQ, 3M, 4N, 3N, 2N, 1N

    Average Cabin Size – 25.2 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Size approx: 328 sq. ft. Have a spectacular view in an immense space with family. Up to 6 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One double sofa bed. Two Pullman beds.

    Inside

    Inside

    Inside on the Explorer of the Seas Inside on the Explorer of the Seas

    Cabin Types

    2T, ZI, ZQ, CP, 4U, 2U, 4V, 3V, 1V, 5V

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    Size approx: 167 sq. ft. Delight in bowed windows overlooking the Royal Promenade. Up to 2 guests. Two twin beds that convert to a Royal King bed. One bathroom. Accessible Stateroom Size approx: 256 sq. ft.

  • Deck Plans

    Deck Plans for Explorer of the Seas

    Legend

    • Stateroom with Sofa Bed
    • Stateroom has 3rd Pullman bed
    • Stateroom has 3rd & 4th Pullman bed
    • Connecting Staterooms
    • Stateroom with Sofa Bed & 3rd Pullman bed
    • Stateroom has 4 additional Pullman beds
    • Sofa Bed Eligible
    • Stateroom opens only on the starboard side
    • Wheelchair accessible stateroom
    • Stateroom has an obstructed view
  • Other Dates

  • Promotions

    Current promotions for Explorer of the Seas

    Royal Caribbean Up to 60% off the second guest

    Royal Caribbean Up to 60% off the second guest

    • Buy One Guest, Get up to 60% off the second guest on International departures*
    • Save up to 30% off guests 3 and 4 in a cabin*
    • Cruise only - including all main meals including Family-time dining for children aged 3 to 11 years*

    Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

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Inside

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Oceanview at the Explorer of the Seas

Oceanview

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Balcony at the Explorer of the Seas

Balcony

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Suite at the Explorer of the Seas

Suite

From $6442

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  • Southern Caribbean Holiday Cruise

    Cruiseline: Royal Caribbean Cruises Ship: Explorer of the Seas Departure: Thursday, December 26, 2024 Nights: 10 nights Departs: Miami Returns: Miami

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