Picture this: it's January in Ocean City, the boardwalk is a ghost town, the wind off the Atlantic could cut glass, and you're scraping ice off your windshield instead of garnishing a margarita. Meanwhile, the Ocean City Day Drinkers Club could be soaking up sun on the pool deck of Explorer of the Seas, drink in hand, watching the horizon instead of a weather forecast.
Billy & Holly are rolling out the red carpet for this one, and Explorer of the Seas brings everything a crew built for daytime fun could ask for: a massive pool deck and solarium for prime drink-the-day-away real estate, an onboard ice rink and rock climbing wall when you need to "work off" the festivities, a casino and entertainment lineup for the nights, and enough bars scattered across the ship that nobody ever has to wait long for a refill. Add in stops at sunny ports of Costa Maya and Cozumel where the only ice you'll see is in your glass, and you've got the perfect excuse to trade frostbite for flip-flops. So bundle up Maryland, because come January, the Day Drinkers are setting sail — and the only things getting cold are the cocktails.
To take care of all your cruising plans, we have been working closely with Lauren at Avora Destinations, a travel agency that specializes in group travel.
We ask that you book your stay directly from this site as we have locked in 50 staterooms (a mix of Interior and Ocean View) at discounted rates for 2 adults in a room. Every reservation will receive a $50 onboard credit. Flights are not included.
A $200.00 refundable deposit is due upon booking. Reservations must be submitted by September 14, 2026 in order to get our discounted rates. Once a reservation is confirmed, payments can be made at your leisure up until the final payment due date of October 12, 2026.
For singles or those who wish to have 3+ in a room together, our travel agent Lauren can book your reservation and move you it to our block so that you get the $50 onboard credit.
If you have any questions, you can reach Lauren by email at info@avoradestinations.com or phone 754-800-1568 ext 5287.
Official Ocean City Day Drinker cruise apparel and merch will be available on ocdaydrinkers.com. Proceeds going to our scholarship fund for local high school seniors. $10,000 in scholarships awarded to the class of 2026!
Why the Explorer of the Seas?
Explorer of the Seas isn't just a cruise ship, it's basically a floating version of your favorite OCMD bar crawl, except this one has fifteen decks and never has to close early. Start at the Pool Bar for that first poolside cocktail, work your way to the Royal Promenade for live bands and street performers, and finish the night dancing at Dizzy's — and that's before you've even hit the other dozen-plus bars and lounges scattered across the ship. Need to "earn" the next round? There's a 40-foot FlowRider surf simulator, an ice-skating rink for some unexpected figure-eights, and twin racing waterslides called Typhoon and Cyclone as part of The Perfect Storm — sure beats a treadmill. And when it's time to just sit back and let the ocean do the entertaining, the adults-only Solarium offers laid-back lounging with a drink in hand. With 15 lounges and bars, 4 pools, and 7 hot tubs spread across the ship, there's truly no excuse for the OCMD Day Drinkers Club to ever go thirsty.