Embark on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas and prepare yourself for seven nights of cultural travel through the sea from Barcelona to Ravenna!
On this trip you will spend time in classic cities like Civitavecchia as well as once-in-a-lifetime cities like Nice, Toulon, and Salerno. This route is a rare one for the Explorer of the Seas. As a matter of fact, it sails it just once.
We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises. Offered at under $155 a day, this bargain is.
Based in Ravenna and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, over 3,200 passengers can travel on this top-rated Voyager class cruise ship.
Want to surf on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This feature is exclusive to Royal Caribbean and can be found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience an ice skating rink, a rare attraction.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a ping pong table, a spa, a basketball court, a solarium, seven jacuzzis, an outdoor movie theater, a waterslide, a casino, four pools, and a gym.
This itinerary spends one sea day and five days in port. Highlights include visits to extremely rare ports like Nice, Toulon, and Salerno.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 2 | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Tue, Aug 3 | Toulon, France | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Aug 4 | Nice, France | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Aug 5 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Aug 6 | Salerno, Italy | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Aug 7 | Messina, Sicily | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Aug 8 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Aug 9 | Ravenna, Italy | 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 cost of a room on this itinerary has varied between $1,077 and $1,189 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the cost over time for all types of cabin. Now this sailing is at its minimum price, so lock in your stateroom now before it increases.
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 4, 2026