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.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in the Caribbean and Europe and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Voyager class vessel that can house comfortably more than 3,200 people.
Want to surf on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This attraction is only offered by Royal Caribbean and can be found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. In addition, experience an ice skating rink, a rare amenity.
The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a gym, a waterslide, a casino, four pools, a solarium, an outdoor movie theater, a ping pong table, seven jacuzzis, a spa, and a basketball court.
This itinerary consists of five days in port and one day at sea. Highlights include visits to rare destinations 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. 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.
This graph displays the price over time for each class of cabin. Since being listed nine months ago, The cost of a room on this cruise has ranged between $1,077 and $1,189 including $0 in taxes and port fees. Right now this itinerary is at its lowest price, so reserve your stateroom now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 28, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 28, 2026