Step aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas and prepare yourself for seven nights of breathtaking cruising through the sea from Athens to Rome!
This trip is notable because you will only call on rare cities such as Chania and Santorini. This route is a special one for the Explorer of the Seas.
With a cost of under $160 per day, this deal is. We include all all taxes and fees in this price, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Based in Ravenna and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, more than 3,200 people can cruise on this highly-rated Voyager class cruise ship.
Want to do tricks on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This attraction is exclusive to Royal Caribbean and is found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience an ice skating rink, a rare amenity.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers an outdoor movie theater, a ping pong table, seven jacuzzis, a basketball court, a waterslide, a solarium, four pools, a casino, a spa, and a gym.
This sailing is made up of five days in port and one day at sea. Highlights include visits to very uncommon stops like Chania and Santorini.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 30 | Athens, Greece | ||
| Tue, Aug 31 | Mykonos, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 1 | Kuşadası, Turkey (Ephesus) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Sep 2 | Santorini, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Sep 3 | Chania, Crete | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Sep 4 | Katakolon, Greece (Olympia) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Sep 5 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Sep 6 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | 9:00am |
The Explorer of the Seas sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Brilliance of the Seas. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph shows the price over time for all types of cabin. Since it was first listed on November 8th of last year, The price of a room on this sailing has varied between $1,104 and $1,224 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. At only $7 higher than the all time low of $1,104 today is a great time to lock in your stateroom
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 4, 2026