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Explorer of the Seas — Dec 29, 2026 sailing
Explorer of the Seas departs Freeport on Dec 29, 2026 for a 6-night cruise, visiting San Juan, Puerto Plata, Grand Turk, and ends in Port Canaveral on Jan 4, 2027.
The busiest port day on this sailing is Puerto Plata on Jan 1, 2027, rated Super Crowded with ~10,224 passengers in port.
| Day | Date | Port | Times | Crowds in port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Dec 29 | Freeport | 07:00–15:00 | Super Crowded Day view |
| Day 2 | Dec 30 | At sea | ||
| Day 3 | Dec 31 | San Juan | 10:00–17:00 | Crowded Day view |
| Day 4 | Jan 1 | Puerto Plata | 09:30–18:00 | Super Crowded Day view |
| Day 5 | Jan 2 | Grand Turk | 08:00–17:00 | A Little Crowded Day view |
| Day 6 | Jan 3 | At sea | ||
| Day 7 | Jan 4 | Port Canaveral | 07:00–16:00 | A Little Crowded Day view |
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Common questions
How long is the Explorer of the Seas cruise departing Dec 29, 2026?
This Explorer of the Seas sailing is 6 nights, departing Dec 29, 2026 and ending Jan 4, 2027.
Where does Explorer of the Seas go on this sailing?
Explorer of the Seas departs Freeport, calls at San Juan, Puerto Plata, Grand Turk, and ends in Port Canaveral.
What is the busiest port on this Explorer of the Seas sailing?
Puerto Plata on Jan 1, 2027 is the busiest stop, rated Super Crowded with ~10,224 passengers in port that day.
Built from published cruise-line itineraries (unofficial). Crowd ratings come from each port's schedule data.