Sun-Drenched Reefs – Cayman, Falmouth & Costa Maya

About this cruise

8 nights, 4 ports, all from Fort Lauderdale on March 25, 2028. The route visits Nassau, Grand Cayman Island, Falmouth Jamaica and Costa Maya and the whole thing just flows. Port days and sea days take turns, which is about as well-paced as a cruise itinerary gets. Crossing 4 borders through the Caribbean: Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Mexico. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Explorer Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 8 restaurants to choose from. 2 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Fort Lauderdale has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. A March departure catches that sweet window of warm-enough weather before the summer rush. You start in Fort Lauderdale and come back with stories from Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Jamaica and Mexico.