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Italy, France & Croatia from Barcelona, 7 May 2026

  • Departure: 07 May 2026

  • 9 nights

  • Cruise + Flight
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Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

  • Family Friendly
  • Transfers Included

Inside

ZI Guaranteed Cabin fare
€1,880 pp
Was €1,933 pp

Outside

€2,442 pp
Was €2,524 pp

Inside

€2,905 pp
Was €3,005 pp

Balcony

XB Guaranteed Cabin fare
€2,957 pp
Was €3,066 pp

Outside

€3,988 pp
Was €4,145 pp
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  • Itinerary
  • Ship facilities
  • Cabins & prices
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What's included?

Flowrider Surf Simulator, Laser Tag, Outdoor Cinema & Enhanced Staterooms

  • Ensuite Stateroom Accommodation
  • All meals and snacks onboard*
  • All entertainment
  • Fitness Centre
  • Perfect Storm Waterslides
  • Decadent speciality restaurants - including Chops Grille and Giovanni's Table
  • Sauna, Jacuzzi & Steam Room
  • Rock Climbing/ Ice Rink/ Golf Course
  • Kids activities from toddlers to teenagers
*Additional charges apply for specialty dining venues. Specialty beverages, beer, wine and soda are charged separately and are offered at current bar menu prices.
What's included?
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Itinerary

  • Day
    Port
  • 1
    Flight departs
  • 1
    Cruise departs from Barcelona departs at: 5 pm
  • 2
    At Sea
  • 3
    Nice (Villefranche) arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 7 pm
  • 4
    La Spezia (tours to Florence/Pisa) arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 7 pm
  • 5
    Rome (Civitavecchia) arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 7 pm
  • 6
    At Sea
  • 7
    Dubrovnik arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 7 pm
  • 8
    Kotor arrives at: 7 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 9
    Zadar arrives at: 10 am, departs at: 7 pm
  • 10
    Ravenna arrives at: 6 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 10
    Flight departs

Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.

Itinerary


Ship facilities



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Cabins & prices

Inside Price From: €1,880 pp
Plus
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Interior with Virtual Balcony


  • 24hr room service- fees may apply
  • Accessible option also available for this cabin
  • Floor to ceiling virtual balcony
  • Fold down shower bench
  • Grab bars
  • Hairdryer
  • Lowered sink
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Raised toilet
  • Roll-in shower
  • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
  • Sitting area
  • Sleeps 2 guests
  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Vanity
  • Virtual balcony
4U
Deck 9, Deck 10
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Promenade View Interior


  • 24hr room service- fees may apply
  • Accessible option also available for this cabin
  • Bowed windows
  • Hairdryer
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
  • Sleeps 2 guests
  • TV
  • Vanity
  • Window with view of promenade
2T
Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8
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Interior Cabin


  • Accessible option also available for this cabin
  • Hairdryer
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
  • Sitting area
  • Sleeps up to 4
  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Vanity
1V
Deck 3, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
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3V
Deck 3, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
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4V
Deck 3, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
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Inside Guarantee


  • Hairdryer
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Radio
  • Sitting area
  • Sofa
  • TV
  • Twin beds that convert to Royal King
  • Vanity

You are guaranteed at least an Inside stateroom. Your cabin number will be assigned at check in

ZI
Deck 2, Deck 3, Deck 4, Deck 5, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14, Deck 15
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Quad Interior Guarantee


    ZQ
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    Outside Price From: €2,475 pp
    Plus
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    Spacious Panoramic Ocean View


    • 24hr room service- fees may apply
    • Accessible option also available for this cabin
    • Bathroom with shower
    • Closet rods
    • Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows
    • Fold down shower bench
    • Grab bars
    • Hairdryer
    • Lowered sink
    • Phone
    • Radio
    • Raised toilet
    • Roll-in shower
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Safe
    • Sitting area
    • Sleeps up to 4
    • Sofa (convertible to double bed)
    • Turning spaces
    • TV
    • Vanity
    • Wide door entry
    1L
    Deck 12
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    Ultra Spacious Ocean View


    • Hairdryer
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Radio
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Sitting area
    • Sleeps up to 6
    • Sofa bed
    • TV
    • Two pullman beds
    • Vanity
    1K
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9
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    Spacious Ocean View


    • Hairdryer
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Radio
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Sitting area
    • Sleeps up to 4
    • Sofa
    • TV
    • Vanity
    • Window
    4M
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9
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    Ocean View


    • 24hr room service- fees may apply
    • Accessible option also available for this cabin
    • Hairdryer
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Radio
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Sitting area
    • Sleeps up to 4
    • Sofa
    • TV
    • Vanity
    1N
    Deck 2, Deck 3, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 9
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    2N
    Deck 2, Deck 3, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 9
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    3N
    Deck 2, Deck 3, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 9
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    Ocean View Guarantee


    • 24hr room service- fees may apply
    • Hairdryer
    • Phone
    • Private bathroom
    • Radio
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Sitting area (some with sofa bed)
    • TV
    • Vanity

    Some cabins may have partially or fully obstructed views

    You are guaranteed at least an Oceanview stateroom. Your cabin number will be assigned at check in.

    YO
    Deck 2, Deck 3, Deck 4, Deck 5, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14, Deck 15
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    Balcony Price From: €2,957 pp
    Plus
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    Spacious Ocean View Balcony


    • 24hr room service- fees may apply
    • Accessible option also available for this cabin
    • Hairdryer
    • Phone
    • Private balcony
    • Private bathroom
    • Radio
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Sitting area
    • Sleeps up to 4
    • Sofa (convertible to double bed)
    • TV
    • Vanity

    Some cabins may have partially or fully obstructed views

    2B
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
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    3B
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
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    4B
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
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    1B
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10
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    Ocean View Balcony


    • Accessible option also available for this cabin
    • Hairdryer
    • One pullman bed
    • Phone
    • Private balcony
    • Private bathroom
    • Radio
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Sitting area
    • Sleeps up to 3
    • Sofa
    • TV
    • Vanity
    3D
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 12
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    4D
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 12
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    1D
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 12
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    2D
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 12
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    5D
    Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 12
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    Balcony Guarantee


    • Hairdryer
    • One pullman bed
    • Phone
    • Private balcony
    • Private bathroom
    • Radio
    • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
    • Sitting area (some with sofa bed)
    • TV
    • Vanity

    You are guaranteed at least a Balcony stateroom. Your cabin number will be assigned at check in.

    XB
    Deck 2, Deck 3, Deck 4, Deck 5, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14, Deck 15
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    Quad Balcony Guaranteed


      XQ
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      Suite Price From: €4,874 pp
      Plus
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      Junior Suite


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Accessible option also available for this cabin
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Hairdryer
      • Obstructed view
      • One pullman bed
      • Phone
      • Private balcony
      • Radio
      • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
      • Sitting area
      • Sleeps up to 4
      • Sofa
      • TV
      • Vanity

      Double sofa bed in staterooms with up to 4 guests

      Pullman bed in cabins with up to 3 guests

      Some cabins may have partially or fully obstructed views

      J3
      Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 9, Deck 10
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      J4
      Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 9, Deck 10
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      Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Hairdryer
      • Open living/dining room with sofa that converts to double bed
      • Phone
      • Private balcony
      • Radio
      • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
      • Sleeps up to 4
      • Sofa bed (queen size)
      • TV
      • Vanity
      OS
      Deck 10
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      Royal Suite with Balcony


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Baby grand piano
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Bidet
      • Dining table
      • Hairdryer
      • King size bed
      • Living room
      • Phone
      • Private balcony with whirlpool tub
      • Private outdoor dining area
      • Radio
      • Sleeps up to 4
      • TV
      • Two vanities
      RS
      Deck 10
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      Grand Suite - 2 Bedrooms


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Balcony with dining area
      • Hairdryer
      • Living room
      • Obstructed view
      • One master bathroom with bathtub
      • Phone
      • Radio
      • Second bathroom
      • Sleeps up to 8
      • Sofa (convertible to double bed)
      • TV
      • Two bedrooms
      • Two pullman beds
      • Two sets of two twin beds that convert to Royal King
      • Vanity

      Some cabins may have partially or fully obstructed views

      GT
      Deck 8, Deck 9
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      Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Hairdryer
      • Open living/dining room with sofa that converts to double bed
      • Phone
      • Private balcony
      • Radio
      • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
      • Sleeps up to 4
      • Sofa bed (queen size)
      • TV
      • Vanity
      OS
      Deck 10
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      Ocean View Panoramic Suite


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Accessible option also available for this cabin
      • Additional bunk beds
      • Floor to ceiling wrap around panoramic windows
      • Hairdryer
      • One and a half bathroom with shower
      • Open living/dining room with sofa that converts to double bed
      • Phone
      • Radio
      • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
      • Sitting area
      • Sleeps up to 6
      • TV
      • Vanity
      VP
      Deck 12
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      Owner's Suite - 1 Bedroom


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Hairdryer
      • Open living/dining room with sofa that converts to double bed
      • Phone
      • Private balcony
      • Radio
      • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
      • Sleeps up to 4
      • Sofa bed (queen size)
      • TV
      • Vanity
      OS
      Call us for latest availability
      Image related to Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom

      Grand Suite - 1 Bedroom


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Balcony
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Hairdryer
      • Ocean view
      • Phone
      • Radio
      • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
      • Sleeps up to 4
      • Sofa (convertible to double bed)
      • TV
      • Vanity
      GS
      Call us for latest availability
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      Royal Suite with Balcony


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Baby grand piano
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Bidet
      • Dining table
      • Hairdryer
      • King size bed
      • Living room
      • Phone
      • Private balcony with whirlpool tub
      • Private outdoor dining area
      • Radio
      • Sleeps up to 4
      • TV
      • Two vanities
      RS
      Call us for latest availability
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      Suite Guarantee


      • 24hr room service- fees may apply
      • Balcony
      • Bathroom with tub
      • Hairdryer
      • One pullman bed
      • Phone
      • Radio
      • Royal king bed (convertible to two twin)
      • Sitting area (some with sofa bed)
      • TV
      • Vanity

      Some cabins may have an obstructed view

      You are guaranteed a Suite category. Your cabin number will be assigned at check in

      WS
      Deck 2, Deck 3, Deck 4, Deck 5, Deck 6, Deck 7, Deck 8, Deck 9, Deck 10, Deck 11, Deck 12, Deck 13, Deck 14, Deck 15
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      Customer reviews for Explorer of the Seas

      4.3Out of 5
      Cabin 4
      Service 5
      Excursions 3
      Dining 4
      Activities 4
      Value for money 4
      Entertainment 4

      No Irish review yet. No Irish review yet. 38 reviews are available in different languages

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