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

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Settle in for seven nights of relaxing sailing around the Mediterranean when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Barcelona to Ravenna.

On this cruise you'll stop in classic destinations like Civitavecchia in addition to rare destinations like Calvi, Catania, and Toulon. This route is an unusual one for the Explorer of the Seas, But this is the best deal on it.

Coming in at under $145 per day for an outside cabin, this deal is solid. We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

More than 3,200 travelers can sail on this top-rated Voyager class cruise ship, based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished just one year ago in 2025.

Want to do tricks on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This attraction is offered exclusively by Royal Caribbean and can be found on 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 solarium, a basketball court, seven jacuzzis, a waterslide, a ping pong table, an outdoor movie theater, a casino, four pools, a gym, and a spa.

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 one day at sea and five port days. Highlights include long stops in Civitavecchia and Salerno as well as visits to very uncommon cities like Calvi, Catania, and Toulon.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon13September 13thMonday
5:00pm
Tue14September 14thTuesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Wed15September 15thWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu16September 16thThursday
7:00am – 7:00pm
Fri17September 17thFriday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Sat18September 18thSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun19September 19thSunday
At Sea
Mon20September 20thMonday
5:30am
5:30am
Day 3Calvi
Day 4Rome
Day 5Salerno
Day 6Catania
Day 8Ravenna

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a year ago, The cost of this cruise has fluctuated between $981 and $1,633 for an outside room, including taxes and port charges. Now this cruise is at its lowest price, so reserve your outside stateroom now before it rises.

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. This is the only ship that sails this exact route.

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