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 luxurious travel through on the Mediterranean when you step aboard the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas from Rome to Barcelona.

Aboard this trip you'll spend time in usual destinations like Marseille as well as exotic destinations like Santa Margherita and Nice. This route is an uncommon one for the Explorer of the Seas. As a matter of fact, it sails it only once.

With a cost of under $180 per day for a balcony cabin, this bargain is solid. We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in our price, so that you can compare sailings easily.


The Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas

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

Want to cool off on the Flowrider artificial surf wave? This activity can only be found on Royal Caribbean and is found aboard the Explorer of the Seas Royal Caribbean. Want more? Experience an ice skating rink, a rare amenity.

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

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 includes five port days and one day at sea. Highlights 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 being listed a year ago, The cost of a balcony cabin on this cruise has fluctuated between $1,230 and $1,882 including taxes and port fees. Today this cruise is just $23 more than the all time low of $1,230 so lock in your balcony room 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. No other ship sails this exact same route.

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