Prepare for seven nights of refreshing travel through the sea when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Barcelona to Athens.
This cruise is special because you will only experience uncommon stops such as Santorini, Mykonos, and Kuşadası. This route is an uncommon one for the Explorer of the Seas, As it sails it only once.
The price is the total you pay, no sneaky extra fees.
Based in the Caribbean and Europe and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, over 3,200 travelers can sail comfortably on this highly-rated Voyager class vessel.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean offers the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an exclusive of Royal Caribbean. In addition, experience an ice skating rink, a rare activity.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers an outdoor movie theater, a casino, seven jacuzzis, a basketball court, four pools, a gym, a ping pong table, a waterslide, a solarium, and a spa.
This sailing consists of two days at sea and four days in port. Major features include visits to less common destinations like Santorini, Mykonos, and Kuşadası.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 23 | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Tue, Aug 24 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Aug 25 | Valletta, Malta | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Aug 26 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Aug 27 | Santorini, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Aug 28 | Kuşadası, Turkey (Ephesus) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Aug 29 | Mykonos, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Aug 30 | Athens, Greece | 9:00am |
The Explorer of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since being listed eight months ago, The price of this sailing has fluctuated between $1,162 and $1,302 for a stateroom, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for the different classes of cabin. At only $27 more expensive than the all time low of $1,162 today is a great time to secure your room
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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 28, 2026