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

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Get ready for seven nights of leisurely sailing through on the Mediterranean when you book your balcony cabin on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Ravenna to Rome.

This cruise is noteworthy because you will exclusively visit more exotic cities such as Salerno, Dubrovnik, and Messina. This route is a rare one for the Explorer of the Seas, But this is the most popular month of the year to sail it.

We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in this, so that you can compare trips easily.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

Based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished only one year ago in 2025, more than 3,200 passengers can sail on this highly-rated Voyager class cruise ship.

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

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

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 days in port and one day at sea. High points include visits to more exotic stops like Dubrovnik and Messina in addition to long stops in Salerno and Kotor.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon28June 28thMonday
5:00pm
Tue29June 29thTuesday
10:00am – 8:00pm
10:00am – 8:00pm
Wed30June 30thWednesday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Thu1July 1stThursday
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
Fri2July 2ndFriday
At Sea
Sat3July 3rdSaturday
7:00am – 5:00pm
7:00am – 5:00pm
Sun4July 4thSunday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Mon5July 5thMonday
5:00am
Day 2Dubrovnik
Day 3Kotor
Day 4Corfu
Day 6Messina
Day 7Salerno
Day 8Rome

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a year or so ago, The price of this cruise has fluctuated between $1,482 and $2,772 for a balcony cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges.

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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