Explorer of the Seas - May 7, 2026
The May 7, 2026 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 9 Night Italy France & Croatia (Barcelona To Ravenna) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 8 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Thursday, May 7th and returns on Saturday, May 16th.
May 7, 2026
May 7th - May 16th
Explorer of the Seas
Royal Caribbean Cruise Line
9 Night Italy France & Croatia
from Barcelona, Spain
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing May 7, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,086 ($121 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,210 ($135 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 10%.
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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 7, 2026 - 9 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | May 7th | Barcelona, Spain |
| 2 | May 8th | At Sea |
| 3 | May 9th | Nice, France |
| 4 | May 10th | La Spezia, Italy |
| 5 | May 11th | Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy |
| 6 | May 12th | At Sea |
| 7 | May 13th | Kotor, Montenegro |
| 8 | May 14th | Dubrovnik, Croatia |
| 9 | May 15th | Zadar, Croatia |
| 10 | May 16th | Ravenna, Italy |
Cruise Itinerary
The Explorer of the Seas sails on May 7, 2026 for a 9 Night Italy France & Croatia (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 16th at 6:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 7 additional ports and will spend 2 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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Nice, the pearl of the French Riviera, is a busy commercial city and the capital of the Alpes Maritimes department. Nonetheless, beauty, a fine climate and affable citizens keep its charm and year around appeal intact. The cuisine, like the city, is cosmopolitan, Mediterranean and delightful.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
This natural harbor on the Adriatic coast of Montenegro was an important artistic and commercial center with famous masonry and iconography schools in the Middle Ages. A large number of its monuments, among which four Romanesque churches and the town walls, were heavily damaged by an earthquake in 1979 but the town is now completely restored.
Dubrovnik, a Croatian port, is considered the most beautiful city on the Dalmatian coast. Dubrovnik sits high on a cliff overlooking the sea, and is nestled in the shadow of Mount Srdj. The walls of the city are one of its landmarks, and many structures from the medieval era remain standing, despite the many battles fought in Dubrovnik throughout history.
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.