This 8-night Royal Caribbean itinerary links Fort Lauderdale to Costa Maya, threading 4 ports of call through 4 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: 4 countries over 8 nights, starting in Fort Lauderdale and finishing in Costa Maya, with a new port waiting most mornings instead of airports and hotel check-ins.
The pacing runs to 4 port days and 3 days at sea — time to enjoy the ship between stops.
Good to know
- Best for
- Culture-led travellers
- Season
- Winter sailing
- Route
- Fort Lauderdale → Costa Maya
- Pace
- 4 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 one-way itinerary aboard Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. You board in Fort Lauderdale and disembark in Costa Maya, calling at 4 ports across 4 countries along the way.
In sequence the voyage takes in Florida (Fort Lauderdale), Bahamas (Nassau), Haiti (Labadee, Labadee) and Mexico (Costa Maya, Costa Maya).
As a one-way sailing you'll fly into Fort Lauderdale and home from Costa Maya, so it's worth checking the two gateways before you book. 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.