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title: "Tropical Paradise – Puerto Plata & Coco Cay"
url: https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-paradise-puerto-plata-coco-cay~RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5
description: "5-night Royal Caribbean cruise on Explorer Of The Seas"
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# Tropical Paradise – Puerto Plata & Coco Cay

![Route map: 5 nights round trip from Port Canaveral on Explorer Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/api/og/cruise/55e9bdcdfb9f198f.jpg)

A 5-night round trip from Port Canaveral, sailing on the afternoon of 30 March. After a day at sea it calls at Puerto Plata (Amber Cove). After another day at sea it calls at CocoCay. The stops are in the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas, and each call lasts 9 hours. Typical highs for the time of year run from 25°C in CocoCay to 28°C in Puerto Plata (Amber Cove) (77 to 82°F). You're back in Port Canaveral on the morning of 4 April. Explorer Of The Seas (2000) carries up to 3,114 guests on 15 decks and has 8 restaurants, 2 of them included in the fare.

## Overview

- **Cruise Line:** [Royal Caribbean](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean.md)
- **Ship:** [Explorer Of The Seas](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/royal-caribbean/explorer-of-the-seas.md)
- **Duration:** 5 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-03-30
- **Return:** 2026-04-04
- **From:** [Port Canaveral, United States](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md)
- **Status:** Departed: this sailing has already left

## Itinerary

| Day | Port | Country | Arrival | Departure | Weather |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| 1 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US |  | 16:00 | 18–24°C |
| 3 | [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md) | DO | 10:00 | 19:00 | 23–28°C |
| 5 | [CocoCay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/cococay.md) | BS | 08:30 | 17:00 | 23–25°C |
| 6 | [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md) | US | 07:00 |  | 18–24°C |

## Cabin Prices

Every fare includes your cabin, all your meals, and the ship's entertainment and facilities. 6 of this ship's 8 restaurants cost extra.

### EUR

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €1,232 | €1,232 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=d3d0a460-9495-493f-93ad-06473a8fffc2) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | €1,953 | €1,953 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=d69452c2-2a10-49cb-a95a-24e74b0aeeec) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | €1,288 | €644 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=6ffc7ddd-562e-4614-aef0-c287d9e27279) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | €2,039 | €1,020 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=515f9850-4e9b-4a33-ad24-afb82d312697) |
| Balcony | Balcony | €2,587 | €1,294 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=0b32f491-d77f-4a90-be52-dcb1680b9f06) |
| Suite | Suite | €5,465 | €2,733 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=4d6b373e-0972-4921-a3f7-541ea7cde299) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | €5,975 | €1,992 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=da631980-f6d9-4470-9390-812034448072) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | €7,081 | €1,770 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=4589894d-b07d-4076-acf3-0453b4d8f064) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

### USD

#### 1 Guest

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $1,275 | $1,275 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=2619f5d9-9ae0-43de-8ae4-3ce36440c270) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | $2,159 | $2,159 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=b4147370-52f4-4925-9baa-5a698027a9ab) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $2,790 | $2,790 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=9de1077f-b413-45e0-9d03-7466e6464f9c) |
| Suite | Suite | $5,685 | $5,685 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=3c8b839a-3b3c-4f39-9bbe-964da0aa9dcf) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 2 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Inside | Interior | $1,391 | $696 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=880ae113-0828-47b5-a4b5-d75f0a4dec5e) |
| Oceanview | Outside View | $2,275 | $1,138 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=267a0e2b-ca7a-4729-b7fe-e249d7439cd1) |
| Balcony | Balcony | $2,905 | $1,453 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=21cc8208-a0e4-46f9-ab03-f0e03293e1d1) |
| Suite | Suite | $6,146 | $3,073 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=5702ba65-ead7-4ce9-9751-0f260ff436db) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 3 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | $6,704 | $2,235 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=ed95df40-b304-41e7-8db1-fa2dad42f2a2) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

#### 4 Guests

| Cabin Type | Category | Total | Per Person | Included | Not included | Book |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Suite | Suite | $7,954 | $1,988 | Tap water | Tips | [Book →](https://cruisello.com/go/RCL-EXPLORER-20260330-5.md?pid=d3ae9efe-b6be-44b0-a4ce-a3bb54116630) |

Also available to buy on board: Alcohol, Soft drinks, Wi-Fi, Excursions.

**Tap water:** Free by the glass in the restaurants, at the buffet and at any bar. Only bottled water costs extra.

## Price History (2 guests)

### EUR

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-02-18 | €710 | €850 | €916 | €1,180 |
| 2026-02-19 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,360 |
| 2026-02-20 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,360 |
| 2026-02-21 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,449 |
| 2026-02-22 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,449 |
| 2026-02-23 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,449 |
| 2026-02-24 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,449 |
| 2026-02-25 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,449 |
| 2026-02-26 | €1,420 | €1,699 | €1,831 | €2,449 |
| 2026-02-27 | €1,322 | €1,699 | €1,728 | €2,449 |
| 2026-02-28 | €1,322 | €1,699 | €1,728 | €4,041 |
| 2026-03-01 | €1,322 | €1,699 | €1,728 | €4,041 |
| 2026-03-02 | €1,322 | €1,699 | €1,728 | €4,041 |
| 2026-03-03 | €1,272 | €1,457 | €1,593 | €2,449 |
| 2026-03-04 | €1,102 | €1,457 | €1,593 | €2,449 |
| 2026-03-05 | €1,102 | €1,457 | €1,593 | €2,449 |
| 2026-03-06 | €1,102 | €1,457 | €1,593 | €2,449 |
| 2026-03-07 | €1,230 | €1,457 | €1,593 | €4,041 |
| 2026-03-08 | €1,230 | €1,457 | €1,593 | €4,041 |
| 2026-03-09 | €1,311 | €1,457 | €1,593 | €4,041 |
| 2026-03-10 | €1,149 | €1,861 | €1,844 | €4,273 |
| 2026-03-11 | €1,149 | €1,861 | €1,739 | €4,273 |
| 2026-03-12 | €1,149 | €1,861 | €1,739 | €4,273 |
| 2026-03-13 | €1,149 | €1,861 | €2,587 | €5,167 |
| 2026-03-14 | €1,149 | €1,861 | €2,587 | €5,167 |
| 2026-03-15 | €1,149 | €1,861 | €2,587 | €5,167 |
| 2026-03-16 | €1,149 | €1,861 | €2,587 | €5,167 |
| 2026-03-17 | €1,149 | €2,246 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-18 | €1,288 | €2,246 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-19 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-20 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-21 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-22 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-23 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-24 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-25 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-26 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-27 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-28 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-29 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |
| 2026-03-30 | €1,288 | €2,039 | €2,587 | €5,465 |

### USD

| Date | Inside | Oceanview | Balcony | Suite |
|------|------|------|------|------|
| 2026-03-06 | $1,201 | $1,611 | $1,749 | $4,556 |
| 2026-03-07 | $1,247 | $1,611 | $1,749 | $4,556 |
| 2026-03-08 | $1,331 | $1,611 | $1,749 | $4,556 |
| 2026-03-09 | $1,429 | $1,611 | $1,749 | $4,556 |
| 2026-03-10 | $1,256 | $2,047 | $2,001 | $4,830 |
| 2026-03-11 | $1,256 | $2,047 | $1,897 | $4,830 |
| 2026-03-12 | $1,256 | $2,047 | $1,897 | $4,830 |
| 2026-03-13 | $1,256 | $2,047 | $2,905 | $5,800 |
| 2026-03-14 | $1,256 | $2,047 | $2,905 | $5,800 |
| 2026-03-15 | $1,256 | $2,047 | $2,905 | $5,800 |
| 2026-03-16 | $1,256 | $2,047 | $2,905 | $5,800 |
| 2026-03-17 | $1,256 | $2,503 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-18 | $1,391 | $2,503 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-19 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-20 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-21 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-22 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-23 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-24 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-25 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-26 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-27 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-28 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-29 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |
| 2026-03-30 | $1,391 | $2,275 | $2,905 | $6,146 |

## Ship Details

- **Year Built:** 2000
- **Passengers:** 3,114
- **Crew:** 1,185
- **Gross Tonnage:** 138,000 GT
- **Decks:** 15
- **Length:** 312.4m
- **Beam:** 47.9m
- **Dining (total):** 8
- **Dining (included):** 2
- **Dining (surcharge):** 6

## Port Details

### [Port Canaveral](https://cruisello.com/destinations/us-canada-east-coast/port-canaveral.md)

*United States*

> Rocket launches and sun-soaked shores

Avg dock time: 9.3h · Weather: 18–24°C

- Currency: US Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/New_York

### [Puerto Plata (Amber Cove)](https://cruisello.com/destinations/caribbean/puerto-plata-amber-cove.md)

*Dominican Republic*

> Dominican amber and Atlantic waves

Avg dock time: 8.4h · Weather: 23–28°C

- Currency: DOP
- Languages: es
- Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo

### [CocoCay](https://cruisello.com/destinations/bahamas/cococay.md)

*Bahamas*

> Royal Caribbean's private island playground

Avg dock time: 9.7h · Weather: 23–25°C

- Currency: Bahamian Dollar
- Languages: en
- Timezone: America/Nassau

## Before & After on This Ship

Prices are per person for 2 guests, in each fare's own currency.

|  | Cruise | Departure | Return | Nights | From |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| Previous (sailed) | [Salt & Sway – Nassau & CocoCay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/salt-sway-nassau-cococay~RCL-EXPLORER-20260326-4.md) | 2026-03-26 | 2026-03-30 | 4 | €619 / $693 |
| Next (sailed) | [Sun-Kissed Adventure – Cozumel & Riviera Maya](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-adventure-cozumel-riviera-maya~RCL-EXPLORER-20260404-5.md) | 2026-04-04 | 2026-04-09 | 5 | – |
| Next bookable | [Jewel of the Adriatic – Kotor, Santorini & Split](https://cruisello.com/cruises/jewel-of-the-adriatic-kotor-santorini-split~RCL-EXPLORER-20261010-7.md) | 2026-10-10 | 2026-10-17 | 7 | €1,186 / $1,323 |

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