Explorer of the Seas - May 12, 2025
The May 12, 2025 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 5 Night France & Italy (Barcelona To Ravenna) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 5 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Monday, May 12th and returns on Saturday, May 17th.
May 12, 2025
May 12th - May 17th
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
5 Night France & Italy
from Barcelona, Spain
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing May 12, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $565 ($113 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $597 ($120 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 5%.
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Explorer of the Seas
EXPLORER OF THE SEAS SIZE
The Explorer of the Seas has a construction date of 2000 and a total size of 137,308 gross tons. The ship measures 1,020 feet (311 meters) in length. Explorer of the Seas is included in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager Class. At full capacity, the Explorer of the Seas holds 4,471 passengers. That includes 3,286 cruise vacationers and 1,185 staff members. The Explorer of the Seas total number of staterooms is 1,643.
Explorer of the Seas Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:137,308 GT
- Length:1,020 ft (311 m)
- Beam:127 ft (39 m)
- Draft:29 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:27 mph (23 kn)
- Year Built:2000
- Years Served:2000-Present
- Capacity:3,286
- Crew Members:1,185
- Total on Board:4,471
- Total Staterooms:1,643
- Flagged Country:Bahamas
- Ship Cost:500 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see Explorer of the Seas age and stats vs all Royal Caribbean ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Explorer of the Seas Deck Plans.
Itinerary
Explorer of the Seas - May 12, 2025 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 12th | Barcelona, Spain |
| 2 | May 13th | Ajaccio, Corsica |
| 3 | May 14th | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| 4 | May 15th | Messina, Sicily |
| 5 | May 16th | At Sea |
| 6 | May 17th | Ravenna, Italy |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on May 12, 2025 for a 5 Night France & Italy (Barcelona To Ravenna). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Ravenna, Italy on May 17th at 6:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Barcelona is the cultural heartland of Spain, yet its first language is Catalan, the native tongue of the proudly independent Catalonia region. Stroll down the shady, tree-lined Ramblas between street musicians and elegant bistros. Then perhaps visit the venerable Gothic cathedral, Picasso Museum or enjoy the architectural genius of Antonio Gaudi's Church of the Holy Family.
Renowned as the birthplace of Napolean Bonaparte, Ajaccio is bursting with history and cultural diversity. The Greeks were the first to discover the unique beauty of the island early in the 6th century BC, calling it "Kalliste", or "the beautiful". Climbing through the foothills and the mountains, you'll be surrounded by the greenery covering the mountainside. The local term for this lush plant life is "maquis."
Civitavecchia is just moments from Rome, Italy's Eternal City. One of the most geographically perfect ports in the world, Civitavecchia boasts a number of compelling area attractions. Stroll through the streets of the medieval town of Tarquinia. View the resplendent Madonnina at the Resort of Pantano.
The setting for Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Messina has much to offer in the way of history. Its dramatic, boulder-filled harbor has challenged navigators since the days of Ulysses. Try to visit the city's Bell Tower at the stroke of noon--the hour when one of the world's largest and most fanciful mechanical clocks springs into action. Messina's museum is also noteworthy for its Renaissance masterworks.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Ravenna served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire in the Fifth Century AD, as a result of the barbarian invasions that plagued Rome. Ravenna is popular for its fifth to eight century Christian monuments, including the mausoleums of Galla Placidia and King Theodoric and the Church of San Vitale, a masterpiece of Byzantine art. The National Museum of Antiquities holds an important collection of classical and early Christian antiquities.