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

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Embark on the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas and prepare for seven nights of luxurious sailing through on the Mediterranean from Ravenna to Rome!

Spending time in unusual cities such as Salerno, Dubrovnik, and Messina makes this sailing special. This route is an interesting one for the Explorer of the Seas, But this is the least expensive sailing.

At less than $195 per day for a balcony cabin, this is a solid bargain. The price is the total you pay for a balcony cabin, no surprises.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished just one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Voyager class cruise ship that can carry comfortably over 3,200 travelers.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean boasts the Flowrider artificial surf wave, an exclusive of Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience an ice skating rink, a rare amenity.

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

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 itinerary consists of one sea day and five port days. Major features include visits to uncommon ports like Dubrovnik and Messina plus long stops in Salerno and Kotor.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon11October 11thMonday
5:00pm
Tue12October 12thTuesday
10:00am – 8:00pm
10:00am – 8:00pm
Wed13October 13thWednesday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Thu14October 14thThursday
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
Fri15October 15thFriday
At Sea
Sat16October 16thSaturday
7:00am – 5:00pm
7:00am – 5:00pm
Sun17October 17thSunday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Mon18October 18thMonday
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 $1,738 and $1,939 for a balcony cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. At $397 below the previous all time low of $1,738 right now is a great time to secure your balcony cabin.

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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