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Explorer of the Seas — Dec 21, 2026 sailing
Explorer of the Seas departs Port Canaveral on Dec 21, 2026 for a 7-night cruise, visiting Freeport, Falmouth, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and returns to Port Canaveral on Dec 28, 2026.
The busiest port day on this sailing is Freeport on Dec 22, 2026, rated Super Crowded with ~5,618 passengers in port.
| Day | Date | Port | Times | Crowds in port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dec 21 | Port Canaveral | 07:00–16:00 | A Little Crowded Day view |
| Day 2 | Dec 22 | Freeport | 08:00–17:00 | Super Crowded Day view |
| Day 3 | Dec 23 | At sea | ||
| Day 4 | Dec 24 | Falmouth | 09:30–18:00 | A Little Crowded Day view |
| Day 5 | Dec 25 | Grand Cayman | Not Crowded Day view | |
| Day 6 | Dec 26 | Cozumel | 09:30–17:00 | Not Crowded Day view |
| Day 7 | Dec 27 | At sea | ||
| Day 8 | Dec 28 | Port Canaveral | 07:00–16:00 | Not Crowded Day view |
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Common questions
How long is the Explorer of the Seas cruise departing Dec 21, 2026?
This Explorer of the Seas sailing is 7 nights, departing Dec 21, 2026 and returning Dec 28, 2026.
Where does Explorer of the Seas go on this sailing?
Explorer of the Seas departs Port Canaveral, calls at Freeport, Falmouth, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and returns to Port Canaveral.
What is the busiest port on this Explorer of the Seas sailing?
Freeport on Dec 22, 2026 is the busiest stop, rated Super Crowded with ~5,618 passengers in port that day.
Built from published cruise-line itineraries (unofficial). Crowd ratings come from each port's schedule data.