7 Night Greek Isles & Italy (Barcelona To Athens)
Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas
May 31, 2027
7 Night Greek Isles & Italy

Explorer of the Seas - 5/31/2027

The May 31, 2027 cruise on the Explorer of the Seas departs from Barcelona, Spain. On this 7 Night Greek Isles & Italy (Barcelona To Athens) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Explorer of the Seas sets sail on Monday, May 31st and returns on Monday, Jun 7th.

Cruise Length
7
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Barcelona
Spain
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship departing May 31, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,080 ($155 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,038 ($149 per night), this represents a recent increase of 4%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Explorer of the Seas - May 31, 2027 - 7 Nights

DayDatePort
1May 31stBarcelona, Spain
2Jun 1stAt Sea
3Jun 2ndPalermo, Sicily
4Jun 3rdAt Sea
5Jun 4thMykonos, Greece
6Jun 5thKusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
7Jun 6thSantorini, Greece
8Jun 7thPiraeus (Athens), Greece

The Explorer of the Seas sails on May 31, 2027 for a 7 Night Greek Isles & Italy (Barcelona To Athens). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 5:00 PM and will return to the port of Piraeus (Athens), Greece on Jun 7th at 5:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Explorer of the Seas will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Explorer of the Seas Size Infographic

Explorer of the Seas

138 k
tonnage
1,020 ft
length
2000
year built
1,643
cabins
3,286
passengers
1,185
crew

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.

Cruise Ports

Day1
MAY 312027
D:5:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region. (126 words)

Day2
JUN 12027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JUN 22027
A:7:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital. (126 words)

Day4
JUN 32027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day5
JUN 42027
A:7:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Mykonos, Greece, offers docking at Mykonos Port. Travelers explore Little Venice and Mykonos Windmills. Excursions include Delos Island ruins. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures whitewashed streets and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance island walks. Mykonos’ picturesque charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ruins and scenic beaches, making Mykonos an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Cyclades. (126 words)

Day6
JUN 52027
Turkey
A:8:00 AMD:6:00 PM

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
JUN 62027
A:7:00 AMD:8:00 PM

Santorini, Greece, offers docking at Fira Port with tenders to shore. Travelers explore Oia’s blue-domed churches and Thera ruins. Excursions include sailing to Nea Kameni. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures caldera views and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance cliff walks. Santorini’s iconic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning views and ancient ruins, making Santorini an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
JUN 72027
Greece
A:5:00 AM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)