Kathy Hobbs

Explorers Club Travel Adventure

Explorers Club Southern Caribbean Seacation (2436284)

Dec 27, 2025 to Jan 4, 2026
Port Canaveral ~ Grand Cayman ~ Aruba ~ Curacao
Explorer of the Seas | Cruise Ship | MEYER TURKU 
Explores of the Sea takes you to the Sothern Caribbean.  Arrive a day early and spend the day in Orlando and visit Disney World. You have time our ship doesn't set sail till late evening.  Then the adventure begins, hitting 3 islands over 9 days.  Take in the sun and dip in the clear turquoise water. Relax in your beach chair, have a snack and sip on some Ting with a Sting, Coconut Cloud, Guaveberry Colada, or Bushwacker.  It all depends on which island you are visiting at the time.   Book an excursion and visits some of the islands highlights and historic locations.  Don't forget  your ship will be awaiting your return for some good food and entertainment.  Cruising done right. 

            100+ Free Orlando & Florida Images - Pixabay    
 
Orlando, FL
 
      Full Grand Cayman Island Tour 2025       
Grand Cayman Island
 
        Aruba is the hidden gem of the Caribbean — Audaz Mag          
 
Aruba
 
 Explore Top 10 Places To Visit In Curaçao         
 
Curacao
 
 
Dinning and more.....
  Explorer of the Seas Cruise Ship - Planet Cruise IE        Voyager Of The Seas Dining | Royal Caribbean Incentives 
         
 
 
Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Dining: Restaurants & Food on Cruise  Critic        Royal Caribbean food: The ultimate cruise guide to restaurants and dining  on board - The Points Guy 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The ship
                                               Explorer of the Seas vs Freedom of the Seas - Ship Comparison 
 
 
 
Cruise Ship Activities | Royal Caribbean Blog                             Royal Promenade offered art, shops and entertainment onboard Royal  Caribbean Explorer of the Seas 
 
Rooms
 
Explorer of the Seas Cabin 1888 - Category 6D - Ocean View Stateroom with  Balcony 1888 on iCruise.com               Explorer of the Seas Cabin 2348 
 
 
What's included in this trip:
  • Govt. Taxes/ Port Fees
  • Embarkation/Disembarkation in Port Canaveral, FL
  • Ports of Call: Caribbean Islands (Grand Cayman, Aruba, Curacao)
  • Onboard Entertainment
 

 

What's not included:

  1. Airfare
  2. Travel insurance (please accept or decline below)
  3. Gratuity fees
  4. Transfers to /from Embarkation/Disembarkation (can be purchase thru Royal Caribbean)
  5. Excursions
  6. Soda and Alcoholic beverages 
 

 

Itinerary:

    • Date Ports of Call Arrive Depart Activity
      SAT27DEC2025 Port Canaveral, Florida - 4:00 PM Boarding
      SUN28DEC2025 Cruising - - Cruising
      MON29DEC2025 George Town, Grand Cayman 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Tendered
      TUE30DEC2025 Cruising - - Cruising
      WED31DEC2025 Oranjestad, Aruba 11:59 AM - Docked
      THU01JAN2026 Oranjestad, Aruba - 11:00 PM Docked
      FRI02JAN2026 Willemstad, Curacao 7:00 AM 2:00 PM Docked
      SAT03JAN2026 Cruising - - Cruising
      SUN04JAN2026 Cruising - - Cruising
      MON05JAN2026 Port Canaveral, Florida 7:00 AM - Departure

Cancellation policy:

  • All passengers require a US passport (all info to be as on issued passport)
  • All guests should be at the pier no later than two hours prior to sailing.
  • If ship sails at 4pm or later, boarding starts at 12:00pm
  • In all ports of call, it is also the guest's responsibility to be back onboard the ship no later than one (1) hour prior to the ship's scheduled departure time. Please be aware that shipboard time may differ from the port of call and it is the guest's responsibility to follow the shipboard time. In the event a guest misses the ship, it will be the guest's responsibility to pay all expenses incurred to rejoin the ship.
  • One name change/correction allowed
  • Cancellation of cruise after 89 days to sailing will incur reduced refund of all deposits/payments

Available Packages

Ocean View Balcony
Available until January 31, 2025

$2,920.07
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Stateroom Features

All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone.

Spacious Ocean View Balcony Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, private balcony, sitting area with one double sofa bed, vanity area and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Stateroom: 179 sq. ft. Balcony: 42 sq. ft.

 

Price based on Double Occupancy

Ocean View
Available until January 31, 2025

$1,661.07
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Stateroom Features

All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone.

Ocean View Two twin beds that convert to Royal King and bathroom. Up to 4 guests. Room with bed, vanity and sitting area with sofa. Stateroom: 161 sq. ft.

Price based on Double Occupancy

Interior
Available until January 31, 2025

$1,510.07
Deposit: $250.00 per person

Stateroom Features

All staterooms and suites come complete with bathroom, vanity area, hair-dryer, TV and phone.

Ocean View Balcony Two twin beds that convert to Royal King, sitting area with sofa, private balcony and bathroom. One Pullman bed in staterooms.    Up to 3 guests.  Stateroom: 164 sq. ft. Balcony: 47 sq. ft.

 

Price based on Double Occupancy

Extra Options

Gratuity
Available until December 27, 2025

$166.50
Deposit: $166.50

Guests who choose not to prepay gratuities at the time of booking will have a service gratuity automatically applied to their respective SeaPass® account on a daily basis, in the amounts shown below:*

  • $21.00 per guest, per day will be applied to guests sailing on any suite; and
  • $18.50 per guest, per day will be applied to guests sailing on all other stateroom categories.

Gratuities collected are distributed to crew members, including dining, bar and culinary services staff, stateroom attendants, hotel services teams as well as others onboard who work to enhance the overall cruise experience.

Travel Protection (Balcony Rate)
Available until August 25, 2025

$0.00

Travel insurance benefits underwritten by Arch Insurance Company

  • Trip Interruption: up to 150% of total trip cost if you can’t start or finish your cruise vacation because you’re sick or hurt, there’s a death in the family or another covered reason
  • Trip Delay: up to $2,000 ($250/day) for catch-up expenses if you’re delayed for 3 or more hours
  • Missed Connection: up to $300 if you miss your trip departure for covered reasons by 3 or more hours
  • Emergency Accident Medical: up to $25,000 if you get hurt on your cruise vacation
  • Emergency Sickness Medical: up to $25,000 if you get sick on your cruise vacation
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: up to $50,000 if you need emergency medical transportation
  • Baggage Protection: up to $1,500 ($500/item) if your bags are lost, stolen, or damaged
  • Baggage Delay: up to $500 to buy necessary personal items if your bags are delayed for 24 hours or more

Travel Protection (Ocean View)
Available until August 25, 2025

$0.00

Travel insurance benefits underwritten by Arch Insurance Company

  • Trip Interruption: up to 150% of total trip cost if you can’t start or finish your cruise vacation because you’re sick or hurt, there’s a death in the family or another covered reason
  • Trip Delay: up to $2,000 ($250/day) for catch-up expenses if you’re delayed for 3 or more hours
  • Missed Connection: up to $300 if you miss your trip departure for covered reasons by 3 or more hours
  • Emergency Accident Medical: up to $25,000 if you get hurt on your cruise vacation
  • Emergency Sickness Medical: up to $25,000 if you get sick on your cruise vacation
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation: up to $50,000 if you need emergency medical transportation
  • Baggage Protection: up to $1,500 ($500/item) if your bags are lost, stolen, or damaged
  • Baggage Delay: up to $500 to buy necessary personal items if your bags are delayed for 24 hours or more

Cruise Only Transfers
Available until August 28, 2025

$0.00

TBA - Royal Caribbean Shuttle transfer  roundtrip  per person from San Juan International airport to Cruise Port and from Cruise Port