7 Night Italy & Spain & French Riviera Cruise aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

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Prepare yourself for seven nights of exciting sailing on the Mediterranean when you set sail with the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Rome to Barcelona.

On this cruise you'll spend time at common cities like Marseille as well as exotic cities like Santa Margherita and Nice. This route is an uncommon one for the Explorer of the Seas. Actually, it sails it just once.

We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout. Coming in at under $130 per day, this represents a good deal.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

The Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean, based in Ravenna and Port Canaveral and refurbished less than one year ago in 2025, is a top-rated Voyager class vessel that can house comfortably over 3,200 guests.

Want to do tricks on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This amenity can only be found on Royal Caribbean and is found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. On top of that, experience an ice skating rink, a rare activity.

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

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 cruise spends five days in port and one day at sea. Major features include long stops in Nice and Santa Margherita.

Map of this cruise's route
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Mon16August 16thMonday
5:00pm
Tue17August 17thTuesday
7:00am – 5:00pm
Wed18August 18thWednesday
7:00am – 6:00pm
7:00am – 6:00pm
Thu19August 19thThursday
7:00am – 6:00pm
Fri20August 20thFriday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Sat21August 21stSaturday
At Sea
Sun22August 22ndSunday
7:00am – 5:00pm
Mon23August 23rdMonday
5:00am
5:00am
Day 2Florence
Day 3Nice
Day 5Marseille
Day 7Palma de Mallorca
Day 8Barcelona

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on November 7th of last year, The cost of a cabin on this sailing has ranged between $870 and $1,211 including taxes and port charges. Today this cruise is only $29 more expensive than the all time low of $870 so reserve your 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 once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route.

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