7 Night Greek Isles & Italy Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

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Prepare yourself for seven nights of luxurious sailing through on the Mediterranean when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Barcelona to Athens.

This sailing is notable because you'll only stop at unusual cities like Palermo, Santorini, and Mykonos. This route is an uncommon one for the Explorer of the Seas, But this is the least expensive sailing.

The price is the total you pay for a balcony cabin, no surprises at checkout.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, over 3,200 people can travel comfortably on this highly-rated Voyager class cruise ship.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean wows guests with the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an exclusive of Royal Caribbean. Plus, experience an ice skating rink, a rare activity.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a basketball court, four pools, a casino, a spa, a ping pong table, a waterslide, an outdoor movie theater, a gym, seven jacuzzis, and a solarium.

Ship class
Voyager
Built
2000
Refurbished
2025
Guests
3,282
Crew
1,180
Length
1,020 ft
Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas
Ice Skating Rink

Your Itinerary

This itinerary is made up of four port days and two sea days. Major features include long stops in Santorini and Mykonos plus visits to less common destinations like Palermo.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon31May 31stMonday
5:00pm
Tue1June 1stTuesday
At Sea
Wed2June 2ndWednesday
7:00am – 5:00pm
7:00am – 5:00pm
Thu3June 3rdThursday
At Sea
Fri4June 4thFriday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Sat5June 5thSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun6June 6thSunday
7:00am – 8:00pm
7:00am – 8:00pm
Mon7June 7thMonday
5:00am
Day 3Palermo
Day 5Mykonos
Day 7Santorini
Day 8Athens

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on November 8th of last year, The price of a balcony cabin on this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,644 and $2,093 inclusive of taxes and port fees. Now this sailing is at its minimum price, so lock in your balcony stateroom now before it goes up.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Alternate Sailings

The Explorer of the Seas sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Liberty of the Seas.

The same route on other Royal Caribbean ships

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Data as of Oct 17, 2026

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