7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

The 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise is a 7-night Bahamas cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean. Departing Fort Lauderdale on January 2, 2028, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $987 per person.

Length: 7 nights
Departs: Jan 2, 2028
Returns: Jan 9, 2028
Ports of call: 5
Days at sea: 2

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Itinerary

Day 1 Jan 2, 2028 Fort Lauderdale Departs 17:00 With its heady mix of Creole culture and French sophistication, there is more than a pinch of je ne sais quoi in Fort de France. The capital of Martinique, and by far the biggest city in the whole of the French West Indies, if you are looking for Paris in the Caribbean, you’ll find it in Fort de France. The island has been under French govern since 1638 when the first governor of Martinique Jacques Dyel du Parquet commissioned a fort (from which the city takes its name) to keep out invaders. Not even an unsuccessful attack by the British in 1720, nor the French Revolution in 1789, has been able to shake the French govern of the island and today the city’s French and Creole heritage are impossible to untangle. The colonial past is everywhere, take a stroll down the narrow streets and enjoy the remarkable architecture of the Schœlcher Library, St. Louis Cathedral and the Old Town Hall. Among the many legacies Dyel du Parquet left on the island is sugarcane. A drive through the tropical forests will not only reward you with trees bending under the weight of papayas, mangoes and bananas, but will also afford superb vistas of the elegant plant swaying in the breeze. The arrival and subsequent export of sugar brought the French bourgeoisie in their droves and many of their mansions are still standing. Josephine de Beauharnais, the Napoleonic Empress of “not tonight” fame, hails from the island and those interested will find her childhood home, La Pagerie in nearby Trois Ilets. Fort Lauderdale port guide Search cruises visiting Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale photo — Day 1 Jan 2, 2028 Fort Lauderdale Departs 17:00 With its heady mix of Creole culture and French sophistication, there is more than a pinch of je ne sais quoi in Fort de France. The capital of Martinique, and by far the biggest city in the whole of the French West Indies, if you are looking for Paris in the Caribbean, you’ll find it in Fort de France. The island has been under French govern since 1638 when the first governor of Martinique Jacques Dyel du Parquet commissioned a fort (from which the city takes its name) to keep out invaders. Not even an unsuccessful attack by the British in 1720, nor the French Revolution in 1789, has been able to shake the French govern of the island and today the city’s French and Creole heritage are impossible to untangle. The colonial past is everywhere, take a stroll down the narrow streets and enjoy the remarkable architecture of the Schœlcher Library, St. Louis Cathedral and the Old Town Hall. Among the many legacies Dyel du Parquet left on the island is sugarcane. A drive through the tropical forests will not only reward you with trees bending under the weight of papayas, mangoes and bananas, but will also afford superb vistas of the elegant plant swaying in the breeze. The arrival and subsequent export of sugar brought the French bourgeoisie in their droves and many of their mansions are still standing. Josephine de Beauharnais, the Napoleonic Empress of “not tonight” fame, hails from the island and those interested will find her childhood home, La Pagerie in nearby Trois Ilets. Fort Lauderdale port guide Search cruises visiting Fort Lauderdale

Day 2 Jan 3, 2028 Nassau 07:30 – 17:30 10.0 hrs ashore Proclaimed a pirate republic by the early 1700s, Nassau once sheltered more than 1,000 pirates, outnumbering the hundred inhabitants of the town. While its pirate history runs deep, today Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, is the capital and commercial centre of the Bahamas and the archipelago’s largest city. AS you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, take in Nassau’s charming colonial-style buildings and pastel-coloured wooden shops that alternate with Georgian-style structures. Founded by the British in 1670, Nassau stretches from the harbour to Bay Street, the main drag through town that is replete with shops, souvenirs, restaurants and entertainment. At Straw Market, where typical Bahamian souvenirs are sold, be prepared to bargain – it’s a tradition that is almost a duty. A popular tourist area is Cable Beach, a 4-mile stretch of beach and resorts on the north central coast of New Providence, 3 miles from Nassau. Paradise Beach, on Paradise Island, is one of the best beaches in the area. For a nearly private beach experience, take an MSC excursion to Blue Lagoon Island, a private island with one of the most secluded beaches in the Bahamas, or opt for a VIP beach cabana experience at the offshore picture-perfect oasis of Balmoral Island. Book an MSC excursion to Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, where you can enjoy a diverse choice of attractions. These range from Aquaventure, an exhilarating 141-acre waterpark where you can ride swells of rapids and fly down 7-story slides, to the Dig, a faux archaeological site that recreates the ruins of ancient Atlantis, or Predator Lagoon, home to sharks, rays, barracudas and sawfish. For something special, take a bush medicine gardens and tea tour, an exclusive Martha Stewart & MSC Cruises excursion, to learn about local traditions and botany. Then sip afternoon tea and dine on scones and dainty finger sandwiches at the lavish Graycliff Hotel, a landmark property that since 1740 has housed pirates, privateers and prisoners alike. Don’t miss the magnificent views of Nassau, Paradise Island and a good portion of the Bahamas from the top of Queen’s Staircase at Fort Fincastle. Watch as water cascades alongside the his-torical staircase, comprising 65 steps hand-carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794. Nassau port guide Search cruises visiting Nassau

Nassau photo — Day 2 Jan 3, 2028 Nassau 07:30 – 17:30 10.0 hrs ashore Proclaimed a pirate republic by the early 1700s, Nassau once sheltered more than 1,000 pirates, outnumbering the hundred inhabitants of the town. While its pirate history runs deep, today Nassau, located on the island of New Providence, is the capital and commercial centre of the Bahamas and the archipelago’s largest city. AS you arrive on an MSC Caribbean and Antilles cruise, take in Nassau’s charming colonial-style buildings and pastel-coloured wooden shops that alternate with Georgian-style structures. Founded by the British in 1670, Nassau stretches from the harbour to Bay Street, the main drag through town that is replete with shops, souvenirs, restaurants and entertainment. At Straw Market, where typical Bahamian souvenirs are sold, be prepared to bargain – it’s a tradition that is almost a duty. A popular tourist area is Cable Beach, a 4-mile stretch of beach and resorts on the north central coast of New Providence, 3 miles from Nassau. Paradise Beach, on Paradise Island, is one of the best beaches in the area. For a nearly private beach experience, take an MSC excursion to Blue Lagoon Island, a private island with one of the most secluded beaches in the Bahamas, or opt for a VIP beach cabana experience at the offshore picture-perfect oasis of Balmoral Island. Book an MSC excursion to Atlantis Resort on Paradise Island, where you can enjoy a diverse choice of attractions. These range from Aquaventure, an exhilarating 141-acre waterpark where you can ride swells of rapids and fly down 7-story slides, to the Dig, a faux archaeological site that recreates the ruins of ancient Atlantis, or Predator Lagoon, home to sharks, rays, barracudas and sawfish. For something special, take a bush medicine gardens and tea tour, an exclusive Martha Stewart & MSC Cruises excursion, to learn about local traditions and botany. Then sip afternoon tea and dine on scones and dainty finger sandwiches at the lavish Graycliff Hotel, a landmark property that since 1740 has housed pirates, privateers and prisoners alike. Don’t miss the magnificent views of Nassau, Paradise Island and a good portion of the Bahamas from the top of Queen’s Staircase at Fort Fincastle. Watch as water cascades alongside the his-torical staircase, comprising 65 steps hand-carved out of solid limestone rock by 600 slaves between 1793 and 1794. Nassau port guide Search cruises visiting Nassau

Day 5 Jan 6, 2028 Samana (Dominican Republic) 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 hrs ashore Tropical forests and aquamarine seas with kaleidoscopic diving opportunities abound at Samana. A place of salsa rhythms picturesque beaches and scenic layers of coconut palm trees the peninsula is a highlights reel of the Dominican Republic's best experiences. Choose to hike the mangrove forests of Los Haitises National Park or enter caves adorned with ancient art from the Taino Indians which plunge into the earth nearby. Pound through jungle trails on horseback seeking out towering waterfalls skim across the waves on powerful jet-skis or nurdle inland at your own pace in a sea kayak. Samana offers all of the snorkelling and diving that you would expect from a stunning Caribbean destination but it’s also renowned for the larger sea creatures that dwell in its waters - with mighty humpbacks visiting the bay during winter’s months. Set away from the lavish all-inclusive resorts Samana has an authentic feel. Stroll streets of shacks stacked with rosy fruits - sampling the freshest juices - and head to renowned beaches like Rincon. Just offshore the beautiful speck of an island Cayo Levantado waits. Here you'll find rich snorkelling with extraordinary visibility below the crisp clear waters. Get a closer view of the teeming reefs where tiny fish dart back and forth. Or simply lie back and let the sun gently bronze your skin in the embrace of the brilliant bright white sand. Samana (Dominican Republic) port guide Search cruises visiting Samana (Dominican Republic)

Samana (Dominican Republic) photo — Day 5 Jan 6, 2028 Samana (Dominican Republic) 09:00 – 17:00 8.0 hrs ashore Tropical forests and aquamarine seas with kaleidoscopic diving opportunities abound at Samana. A place of salsa rhythms picturesque beaches and scenic layers of coconut palm trees the peninsula is a highlights reel of the Dominican Republic's best experiences. Choose to hike the mangrove forests of Los Haitises National Park or enter caves adorned with ancient art from the Taino Indians which plunge into the earth nearby. Pound through jungle trails on horseback seeking out towering waterfalls skim across the waves on powerful jet-skis or nurdle inland at your own pace in a sea kayak. Samana offers all of the snorkelling and diving that you would expect from a stunning Caribbean destination but it’s also renowned for the larger sea creatures that dwell in its waters - with mighty humpbacks visiting the bay during winter’s months. Set away from the lavish all-inclusive resorts Samana has an authentic feel. Stroll streets of shacks stacked with rosy fruits - sampling the freshest juices - and head to renowned beaches like Rincon. Just offshore the beautiful speck of an island Cayo Levantado waits. Here you'll find rich snorkelling with extraordinary visibility below the crisp clear waters. Get a closer view of the teeming reefs where tiny fish dart back and forth. Or simply lie back and let the sun gently bronze your skin in the embrace of the brilliant bright white sand. Samana (Dominican Republic) port guide Search cruises visiting Samana (Dominican Republic)

Day 6 Jan 7, 2028 Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore Christopher Columbus dubbed the peak overlooking the town Monte de Plata due to the silvery hue of its cloud cover, but the region is actually best known for its abundant amber deposits. View ancient fossils and insects encased for millions of years in this translucent, hardened sap at the Amber Museum, stroll among vividly painted Victorian mansions and then take a cable car to the 2,600-foot summit of Pico Isabel de Torres for glorious views of the entire Amber Coast. At the superbly preserved 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, look out to sea and imagine an onslaught of pirates eager to plunder the town’s treasures. Fortunately, today you need not cannonade Puerto Plata from a frigate to access its myriad attractions. Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic port guide Search cruises visiting Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic photo — Day 6 Jan 7, 2028 Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic 08:00 – 17:00 9.0 hrs ashore Christopher Columbus dubbed the peak overlooking the town Monte de Plata due to the silvery hue of its cloud cover, but the region is actually best known for its abundant amber deposits. View ancient fossils and insects encased for millions of years in this translucent, hardened sap at the Amber Museum, stroll among vividly painted Victorian mansions and then take a cable car to the 2,600-foot summit of Pico Isabel de Torres for glorious views of the entire Amber Coast. At the superbly preserved 16th-century Fortaleza San Felipe, look out to sea and imagine an onslaught of pirates eager to plunder the town’s treasures. Fortunately, today you need not cannonade Puerto Plata from a frigate to access its myriad attractions. Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic port guide Search cruises visiting Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 91-day span: $874 · range $874–$1,017

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Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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from $987

$141 / night

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Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed

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from $987

$141 / night

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Interior

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from $1,149

$164 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior With Virtual Balcony

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from $1,192

$170 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Interior with Virtual Balcony

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from $1,214

$173 / night

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Promenade View Interior

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from $1,259

$179 / night

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Interior

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from $1,282

$183 / night

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Oceanview

from $1,055

$150 / night

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Ocean View Stateroom - Guaranteed

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from $1,055

$150 / night

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Ocean View

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from $1,204

$172 / night

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Ocean View

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from $1,236

$176 / night

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Spacious Ocean View

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from $1,333

$190 / night

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Spacious Panoramic Ocean View

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from $1,515

$216 / night

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Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)

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from $3,044

$434 / night

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Balcony

from $1,324

$189 / night

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Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed

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from $1,324

$189 / night

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Ocean View Balcony

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from $1,599

$228 / night

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Ocean View Balcony

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from $1,646

$235 / night

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Oceanview Balcony

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from $1,668

$238 / night

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Spacious Ocean View Balcony

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from $1,759

$251 / night

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Spacious Ocean View Balcony

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from $1,804

$257 / night

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Sunset Balcony

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from $1,899

$271 / night

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Suite

from $2,154

$307 / night

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Suite - Guaranteed

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from $2,154

$307 / night

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Junior Suite

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from $2,234

$319 / night

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Junior Suite

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from $2,334

$333 / night

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Sunset Junior Suite

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from $2,714

$387 / night

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Grand Suite - 1 bedroom

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from $3,214

$459 / night

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Owner's Suite - 1 bedroom

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from $4,374

$624 / night

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Grand Suite - 2 bedroom

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from $4,874

$696 / night

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Royal Suite - 1 bedroom

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from $7,274

$1,039 / night

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Prices verified Jun 30, 2026

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
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Spacious Ocean View Balcony	1B	Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	2B	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	2D	Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	3B	Balcony
Spacious Ocean View Balcony	4B	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	4D	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony	5D	Balcony
Oceanview Balcony	CB	Balcony
Sunset Balcony	SB	Balcony
Spacious Sunset Balcony	SG	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom - Guaranteed	XB	Balcony
Ocean View Balcony Quad GTY	XQ	Balcony
Interior	1V	Inside
Promenade View Interior	2T	Inside
Interior with Virtual Balcony	2U	Inside
Interior	3V	Inside
Interior With Virtual Balcony	4U	Inside
Interior	4V	Inside
Interior	5V	Inside
Interior	CP	Inside
Interior Stateroom - Guaranteed	ZI	Inside
Interior Quad GTY	ZQ	Inside
Ultra Spacious Ocean View	1K	Oceanview
Spacious Panoramic Ocean View	1L	Oceanview
Ocean View	1N	Oceanview
Ocean View	2N	Oceanview
Spacious Ocean View	3M	Oceanview
Ocean View	3N	Oceanview
Spacious Ocean View	4M	Oceanview
Ocean View	4N	Oceanview
Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony)	VP	Oceanview
Ocean View Stateroom - Guaranteed	YO	Oceanview
Ocean View Quad GTY	YQ	Oceanview
Grand Suite - 1 bedroom	GS	Suite
Grand Suite - 2 bedroom	GT	Suite
Junior Suite	J3	Suite
Junior Suite	J4	Suite
Sunset Junior Suite	JT	Suite
Owner's Suite - 1 bedroom	OS	Suite
Royal Suite - 1 bedroom	RS	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	WS	Suite