This 8-night Royal Caribbean itinerary loops out and back from Fort Lauderdale, threading 5 ports of call through 5 countries with 3 days at sea to unwind aboard Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas.
Why sail this route
You unpack once and let the ship do the travelling: 5 countries over 8 nights, beginning and ending in Fort Lauderdale, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 5 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Spring sailing
- Fly into
- Fort Lauderdale — round-trip
- Pace
- 5 port days · 3 sea days
Day-by-Day Itinerary
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The Ship
Your home for all 8 nights aboard Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas — so you unpack once and wake up somewhere new each morning.
About This Cruise
The 8 Night Western Caribbean Cruise is a 8-night round-trip itinerary aboard Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. You board and return in Fort Lauderdale, calling at 5 ports across 5 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Bahamas (Nassau), Grand Cayman (George Town), Jamaica (Falmouth), Mexico (Costa Maya) and Florida (Fort Lauderdale).
Because it's round-trip from Fort Lauderdale, you fly into and out of a single city and unpack just once. Longer hops are crossed on the 3 days at sea, keeping daylight hours for the ports. Sailing dates, cabin availability and fares vary by season — use Check Dates & Prices for live pricing, or call our team to talk through the options.