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

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Embark on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas and get ready for seven nights of breathtaking sailing around the Mediterranean from Barcelona to Ravenna!

On this cruise you'll visit classic destinations like Civitavecchia in addition to exotic destinations like Calvi, Catania, and Toulon. This route is an uncommon one for the Explorer of the Seas, But May is the most popular month of the year to sail it.

This includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees! Coming in at under $145 per day for an outside cabin, this represents a solid value.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, over 3,200 cruisers can cruise comfortably on this top-rated Voyager class vessel.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean boasts the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an exclusive of Royal Caribbean. On top of that, experience an ice skating rink, a rare attraction.

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

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 sailing includes five port days and one sea day. Major features include visits to very uncommon destinations like Calvi, Catania, and Toulon plus long stops in Civitavecchia and Salerno.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon10May 10thMonday
5:00pm
Tue11May 11thTuesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed12May 12thWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu13May 13thThursday
7:00am – 7:00pm
Fri14May 14thFriday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Sat15May 15thSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun16May 16thSunday
At Sea
Mon17May 17thMonday
5:30am
5:30am
Day 3Calvi
Day 4Rome
Day 5Salerno
Day 6Catania
Day 8Ravenna

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a year or so ago, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $1,011 and $1,563 for an outside cabin, including taxes and port charges. Right now this cruise is only $1 more expensive than the all time low of $1,011 so lock in your outside cabin 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 two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route.

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