Royal Caribbean · 5 nights
Explorer of the Seas weather: 5-night cruise from Port Canaveral, December 16, 2026
The Explorer of the Seas (Royal Caribbean) leaves Port Canaveral on December 16, 2026 for a 5-night cruise, with stops in Cozumel and Costa Maya. It returns to Port Canaveral on December 21, 2026. Typical afternoon highs along the route run from 69°F to 80°F (21°C to 27°C), and 2 days are at sea, where seas are typically slight (around 3 ft).
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Day-by-day itinerary and typical weather
| Day | Port | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Wed, Dec 16 | Port Canaveral Embark | 69 / 57°F21 / 14°C | 29% | 11 mph18 km/h | – |
| Day 2Thu, Dec 17 | At sea | 75 / 65°F24 / 18°C | 43% | 8 mph14 km/h | 2 ft (0.6 m)Slight; rougher days up to 3 ft |
| Day 3Fri, Dec 18 | Cozumel | 80 / 72°F27 / 22°C | 58% | 11 mph18 km/h | – |
| Day 4Sat, Dec 19 | Costa Maya | 80 / 72°F27 / 22°C | 56% | 11 mph18 km/h | – |
| Day 5Sun, Dec 20 | At sea | 75 / 65°F24 / 18°C | 43% | 8 mph14 km/h | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| Day 6Mon, Dec 21 | Port Canaveral Disembark | 69 / 57°F21 / 14°C | 29% | 11 mph18 km/h | – |
Seas are significant wave height, the average of the highest third of waves, on the Douglas sea state scale. What that means on board.
Ports on this cruise
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