Explorer Of The Seas — Upcoming Port Calls & Shore Excursions

Explorer of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, sails a network of Caribbean and Dominican Republic itineraries with 79 recorded port calls and 516 active tours across its ports of call. This guide focuses strictly on what travelers can experience at each destination.

Ports of Call and Shore Experiences

At Basseterre, St. Kitts, visitors can explore Brimstone Hill Fortress or take a catamaran cruise along the coastline. In Bridgetown, Barbados, options include Harrison’s Cave or a submarine tour. Cabo Rojo, Dominican Republic offers beach access and lagoon tours near the town of Pedernales. Cozumel, Mexico is known for snorkeling at Palancar Reef and Mayan ruins like San Gervasio. Falmouth, Jamaica provides river tubing on the Martha Brae River or a visit to Dunn’s River Falls. George Town, Grand Cayman features Stingray City and Seven Mile Beach. Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos offers snorkeling at Gibbs Cay and visits to the historic lighthouse. Labadee, Haiti is a private peninsula with a zip-line and beach areas. Nassau, Bahamas includes Atlantis Resort tours and Blue Lagoon excursions. Ocho Rios, Jamaica has Dunn’s River Falls and Mystic Mountain attractions. Oranjestad, Aruba offers Eagle Beach and the California Lighthouse. Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic features the Teleférico cable car and 27 Waterfalls of Damajagua. Roatan, Honduras provides snorkeling at West Bay Beach and ziplining in the jungle. Samana, Dominican Republic focuses on whale watching (seasonal) and Cayo Levantado beach. San Juan, Puerto Rico includes El Morro fortress and Old Town walking tours. St. John’s, Antigua offers Nelson’s Dockyard and Half Moon Bay. Willemstad, Curaçao features the Queen Emma Bridge and Hato Caves. All excursions are bookable through the cruise line.