9 nights · Orlando, Florida · Departs Port Canaveral (USA) · Visiting St Johns Antigua, Bridgetown, Roseau, Basseterre St Kitts · Aboard Royal Caribbean on the Explorer Of The Seas
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| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean |
|---|---|
| Ship | Explorer Of The Seas |
| Duration | 9 nights |
| Port calls | 5 |
| Departures | 5 sailings |
| From fare | $635 per person |
| Year built | 2000 |
| Guests | 3938 |
| Cabins | 1641 |
| Crew | 1180 |
| Length | 311 m |
| Beam | 49 m |
| Cruising speed | 24.0 kn |
Cape Canaveral pairs Florida’s Atlantic coast with the drama of American spaceflight. Visit Kennedy Space Center for rockets, launch pads and mission stories that bring exploration within reach. Closer to shore, Cocoa Beach offers miles of sand, surf shops and a relaxed Florida rhythm. Nature lovers can seek manatees, migratory birds and quiet beaches at nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Choose your day: a close encounter with the space age, or Atlantic air and open water.
Antigua rewards a day ashore with more than its celebrated beaches. St John’s, the compact capital, makes an easy starting point. Drive east to Nelson’s Dockyard, a remarkably preserved Georgian naval base and UNESCO World Heritage site. English Harbour’s sheltered waters and restored stone buildings reveal the island’s maritime past. Or trade history for a swim at one of the island’s many coves, from resort beaches to quieter shores.
Bridgetown rewards travelers who leave the ship and walk into Barbados’ compact capital. Its UNESCO-listed Historic Bridgetown and Garrison trace the island’s colonial history; Broad Street offers a lively glimpse of daily life. Pause beside the Careenage, where boats thread the old harbour, then browse shops for local rum and Bajan crafts. Carlisle Bay’s pale sand and clear water lie just beyond the city.
Roseau is Dominica’s compact, characterful capital, where Creole life meets a handsome Caribbean waterfront. Walk its streets to find the Old Market, local shops, and the island’s botanical gardens. For a wider view, climb to Morne Bruce, where the city, coast, and green interior unfold below. Beyond town, rainforest trails lead to waterfalls and hot springs, while volcanic reefs invite exploration. Bring comfortable shoes; Dominica rewards travelers who prefer wild landscapes to polished resort strips.
Begin in Basseterre, St Kitts’s compact capital, where Georgian buildings and busy market streets reveal the island’s layered past. At Independence Square, once a slave market, pause among mature trees before browsing nearby shops and cafés. Then leave town for Mount Liamuiga’s volcanic slopes, former sugar estates and beaches of dark volcanic sand. Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site, rewards the drive with stone ramparts and wide Caribbean views.
Cape Canaveral pairs Florida’s Atlantic coast with the drama of American spaceflight. Visit Kennedy Space Center for rockets, launch pads and mission stories that bring exploration within reach. Closer to shore, Cocoa Beach offers miles of sand, surf shops and a relaxed Florida rhythm. Nature lovers can seek manatees, migratory birds and quiet beaches at nearby Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge. Choose your day: a close encounter with the space age, or Atlantic air and open water.
Published September 14, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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