7 Night from Athens to Barcelona on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas
Set sail with the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas and settle in for seven nights of breathtaking cruising across the sea from Athens to Barcelona!
This trip is notable because you will only stop in more exotic ports like Santorini, Mykonos, and Kuşadası. This route is an uncommon one for the Explorer of the Seas. In fact, it sails it just once.
At under $140 a day, this value is good. Our price is the total price, including meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees.
The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in the Caribbean and Europe and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, is a highly-rated Voyager class cruise ship that can carry more than 3,200 people.
Want to learn to surf on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This activity is only offered by Royal Caribbean and is found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. In addition, experience an ice skating rink, a rare attraction.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a basketball court, a ping pong table, an outdoor movie theater, a solarium, a waterslide, a gym, seven jacuzzis, four pools, a spa, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This cruise consists of two days at sea and four port days. High points include long stops in Santorini and Mykonos plus visits to more exotic destinations like Kuşadası.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Oct 25 | Athens, Greece | 5:00pm | |
| Tue, Oct 26 | Mykonos, Greece | 7:00am | 6:00pm |
| Wed, Oct 27 | Kuşadası, Turkey (Ephesus) | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Thu, Oct 28 | Santorini, Greece | 7:00am | 10:00pm |
| Fri, Oct 29 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Oct 30 | Valletta, Malta | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Sun, Oct 31 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Nov 1 | Barcelona, Spain | 5:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Explorer of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for the various classes of cabin. Since it was first listed on November 16th of last year, The price of a cabin on this itinerary has varied between $1,058 and $1,209 including taxes and port charges. Now this cruise is at an all time low, so secure your stateroom now before it increases.
Last Updated: Jul 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 20, 2026