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

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

Aboard this sailing you'll call on favorite destinations such as Naples as well as more exotic destinations such as Santorini, Mykonos, and Kuşadası. This route is an uncommon one for the Explorer of the Seas.

We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so there are 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 highly-rated Voyager class ship that can house comfortably over 3,200 cruisers.

Want to surf on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This amenity is offered exclusively by Royal Caribbean and is found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Plus, experience an ice skating rink, a rare attraction.

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean also offers a basketball court, an outdoor movie theater, four pools, a casino, a gym, seven jacuzzis, a solarium, a ping pong table, a spa, 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 sailing consists of five days in port and one day at sea. High points include long stops in Santorini, Mykonos, and Naples as well as visits to less common destinations like Kuşadası.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon5July 5thMonday
5:00pm
Tue6July 6thTuesday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Wed7July 7thWednesday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Thu8July 8thThursday
At Sea
Fri9July 9thFriday
7:00am – 10:00pm
7:00am – 10:00pm
Sat10July 10thSaturday
9:00am – 7:00pm
Sun11July 11thSunday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Mon12July 12thMonday
5:00am
Day 2Naples
Day 3Messina
Day 5Santorini
Day 7Mykonos
Day 8Athens

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed a year or so ago, The cost of this cruise has ranged between $1,644 and $2,490 for a balcony cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. Now this cruise is just 16% more expensive than the all time low of $1,644 so lock in your balcony 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. The Brilliance of the Seas also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule.

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Data as of Oct 17, 2026

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