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8 Nights Mediterranean - Eastern

departing from Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Cruise Line Royal Caribbean International

Ship Explorer of the Seas

Departing Fri, Oct 11, 2024

Return Port Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Itinerary

Date Date Location Location Arrival Arrival Departure Departure
Fri, Oct 11, 2024 ATHENS (PIRAEUS), GREECE -- 5:00 pm

Sat, Oct 12, 2024 SANTORINI, GREECE 7:00 am 10:00 pm

Sun, Oct 13, 2024 CHANIA (SOUDA),CRETE, GREECE 8:00 am 5:00 pm

Mon, Oct 14, 2024 BODRUM, TURKEY 7:00 am 4:00 pm

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 LIMASSOL, CYPRUS 12:30 pm 9:30 pm

Wed, Oct 16, 2024 CRUISING -- --

Thu, Oct 17, 2024 CRUISING -- --

Fri, Oct 18, 2024 NAPLES, ITALY 7:00 am 6:00 pm

Sat, Oct 19, 2024 ROME (CIVITAVECCHIA), ITALY 5:00 am --

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Royal Caribbean International

General

Royal Caribbean International has been delivering innovation at sea since its launch in 1969. Each successive class of ships is a record-breaking architectural marvel that revolutionizes vacations with the latest technology. Today, the cruise line continues to dial up the guest experience for adventurous travelers, offering bold onboard thrills, spectacular dining options, breath-taking entertainment and world-class accommodations. All while sailing exciting itineraries to 270+ destinations in 60+ countries on six continents. Royal Caribbean has been voted Best Cruise Line Overall for 21 consecutive years by Travel Weekly readers. And Perfect Day at CocoCay, its private island in The Bahamas, has been recognized as the Private Island Destination by Travel Weekly readers for four years running.

Ship

Explorer of the Seas

Overview

Put thrilling adventures back on your radar onboard the wow-worthy Explorer of the Seas.

Discover endless ways to max out memories with fleet favorites like the FlowRider surf simulator, our award-winning Adventure Ocean Youth Program and the coolest ice skating rink at sea. Plus you’ll find jaw-dropping views and once in a lifetime adventures on unique itineraries to the Greek Isles, Mediterranean and Caribbean islands. Sail on your most legendary journey with the cruise line voted Best Overall for 19 years running by Travel Weekly readers.

Entertainment

Guest Entertainers

Royal Caribbean steps up the stage presence even more with specially invited guest performers who join our full-time roster of musicians, comedians, dancers, jugglers and magicians in awing audiences daily.

Pub Performances

Pop across the pond and partake in the age-old tradition of English pub life. Throw back a pint or two of imported brews and request your favorite jams, unplugged.

Live Bands

It’s a great way to start an evening- or a mellow way to wind down the night. Our live music venues feature world-class musicians performing across the fleet nightly. Follow your musical tastes or explore a new sound, from cover bands and acoustic to Latin and live jazz. Enjoy a different live concert every night.

Night Life

Every night onboard is an opportunity to party. Explore an array of venues- all without a cover charge- to suit your mood, tastes and moves. Try salsa dancing or heat up the floor at our night clubs, featuring DJ mixmasters, as well as celebrity scratch DJs on select sailings. Sit back and enjoy live acoustic tunes at the pub or bust out the show tunes at a Schooner Bar piano singalong. And don’t hold back at karaoke- just let it go.

Sip, Tour, Brunch

Catch a glimpse of the magic that happens in the kitchen on an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the galley with the Chef. Then take your taste buds on an exceptional brunch in a dining room, where you can indulge in spectacular eats paired with unlimited sparkling wine.

More Choices:

Guest Lectures
Library & Card Room
Captain’s Welcome Abroad Reception
Art Auction

Shows

Spirits Of The Season

Winter, spring, summer and fall come to life on ice in Spirits of the Seasons. Take a journey around the sun and experience the seasons personified before your eyes. It’s an ice journey you don’t want to miss.

Invitation to Dance

You're invited... to a world-class production where ballroom and Latin dance have been reinvented. Invitation To Dance brings guests on stage for a fusion of dancesport, theater, and couture, evoking the excitement and energy of the hit TV show Dancing with the Stars.

Wild, Cool & Swingin’

Take a whirlwind tour of the hippest cities in the USA, all without ever leaving the ship. Wild, Cool and Swingin' transports you to New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Miami and Las Vegas on a journey of the most iconic music and dance styles of these amazing cities.

Fast Forward

Bring on the big hair, we're about to go old school. Travel back to the '80s and relive the most popular movies and musicals of the decade, from Fame and Footloose to Flashdance and Saturday Night Fever, get ready to Fast Forward.

Parades

The costumes! The music! The can’t-miss excitement. Line up for the parade as dozens of performers dance, cheer and even fly through the air.

Included Dining

Windjammer

The Windjammer is your go-to restaurant for tantalizing global flavors served complimentary. Like just-pressed paninis packed with all your favorite meats and cheeses. Flaky pastries fresh from the oven and omelets any way you like them. And hearty mains that run the gamut from crispy buttermilk fried chicken to Vietnamese braised Ho Chi Minh pork.

Room Service

Want to savor a meal in the comfort of your stateroom? Order delicious in-room dining any time - day or night. Tuck into breakfast in bed with a fresh omelet or a steaming stack of pancakes. Or enjoy an intimate date night in after a long day of adventure onboard and ashore. Room service makes it easy to treat your taste buds without having to set foot outside your door.

Cafe Promenade

When it comes to quick and easy come-and-go eats, there’s no better place than Cafe Promenade. This casual, complimentary hotspot bustles 24 hours a day, so you can drop by any time - whether it’s for a steaming cup of coffee and a warm glazed cinnamon bun in the morning, or late-night bites like fried artichoke, spicy marinated cheese, and savory meatballs from behind the counter after working up an appetite on the dance floor.

Main Dining Room

In the Main Dining Room, you can experience flavors that take you from Jamaica to Jaipur, a rotating menu of delicious dishes always offering something unexpected. A multi-level restaurant that in the morning is the perfect spot to enjoy a hearty brunch paired with refreshing mimosas, at dinnertime transforms into a world class dining experience with a menu that invites you to taste your way around the world course by course.

Specialty Dining

Chef’s Table

Welcome to Chef’s Table, the most exclusive and elevated dining experience on our fleet. Join an intimate group of fellow foodies on a private epicurean journey led by the ship’s Chef de Cuisine. You’ll sit down to a white tablecloth dinner spotlighting five exquisite courses that range from scallop carpaccio with yuzu vinaigrette, to grilled filet mignon served with truffle potato puree - each expertly paired with the perfect wine to highlight every flavor on the menu.

Izumi

From delicious sushi rolls to fresh sashimi and nigiri, Izumi serves up an exotic Asian-inspired dining experience. Savor izakaya-style appetizers and rolls that range from classic to imaginative. No matter what you order, you’re in for a far out, Far East feast filled with incredible flavors from Tohoku to Tokyo.

Johnny Rockets

Johnny Rockets serves up burgers, shakes, fries and fun in a cool retro atmosphere. Since 1986, this diner’s focus is on all American fare including fresh, never frozen certified angus beef burgers, crispy fries, classic sandwiches and indulgent hand-spun shakes and malts. Join the fun onboard and relax into simply good times with good food to share.

Chops Grille

For more than a decade, the chefs of Chops Grille have proudly presented quality, hand cut steaks at this hallmark Royal Caribbean restaurant. Now, they give you a fresh twist on a favorite, with a revamped menu that brings contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings. Most intriguing: our exceptional prime meat. This prime beef is joined by Maine lobster, grilled branzino and other succulent dishes paired with addictive sides and irresistible desserts.

Giovanni’s Table

Every meal at Giovanni’s Table is a family-style celebration of rustic Italian flavor. You’ll find all your favorite Old-World classics on the menu here, like house focaccia served with marinated artichokes, olives and pesto, fluffy gnocchi tossed in a thyme-scented sauce of lamb and root vegetables, traditional risotto finished with porcini and truffle mushroom tapenade, and veal osso buco paired with creamy cheese polenta, ripe tomatoes and sautéed green beans.

Kids & Teens

Adventure Ocean Theater

Adventure Ocean Theater is where kids make their dreams of stardom a reality. They can play the lead in the Circus Show or Pirate Show. Show off their dance moves in the Talent Show. Join in countless theater games and act in plays with other stars their age.

Adventure Science Lab

Fossil digs. Junior chemistry. Space Mud making. At the Adventure Science Lab at Adventure Ocean there's no limit to the discoveries budding scientists and curious kids alike can make as they try their hand at all sorts of engaging experiments.

Adventure Ocean

When the kids are happy, parents are happy. And our award-winning Adventure Ocean Youth Program is designed with that in mind. Tiny travelers ages 3-5 will have an education blast in the Aquanauts group. The Explorers program keeps 6-8 year olds entertained with activities like themed parties and more. And learning is a thrillfest for 9-11 year olds in the Voyagers group.

Spa and Fitness

Spa & Fitness Center

Emerge renewed, relaxed and rejuvenated at the Vitality Spa. Professional spa products from acclaimed brands such as Elemis, bliss, La Therapie and Ionithermie bring the most advanced services to the sea. Massages, wraps, facials and acupuncture, or choose medi-spa treatments to smooth wrinkles, lift and tone. A more brilliant smile is just a tooth whitening away, while a salon completes the perfect look with hair and nail services.

Fitness Classes

Start a healthy new habit or keep your fitness routine on track. VitalitySM Fitness Center has an array of the most popular training classes including yoga, Pilates, spinning, sculpting and more. Trained instructors make it easy for everyone to have a great time and get fit. Fee applies for some classes.

Table Tennis

It’s a paddle battle. Get ready for a table tennis tourney unlike any other. Come solo or pair up for a back-and-forth battle at sea.

Solarium

Check your watch: It’s me time. Discover the Solarium, a relaxing indoor-outdoor retreat just for our adult guests. Perfectly positioned at the front of every Royal Caribbean ship, the crystal canopy area presents fantastic views and stays warm while you enjoy swimming pools, whirlpools and lounge area, as well as cascading lagoons on select ships.

More Choices:

Whirlpools
Sports Court
Mini Golf
Rock Climbing Wall

Bars

Schooner Bar

Wrap up your night at Schooner Bar, where perfectly mixed cocktails and live entertainment come together in a warm-lit nautical-themed lounge. Cozy up in a seat under the mast, by the portholes, or right by the gleaming grand piano. The sing-along's about to being.

Solarium Bar

Relaxation can be thirsty work. While you're soaking up the vibe at the adults-only Solarium, grab a refreshment from the Solarium Bar, where friendly bartenders serve wine, beer, cocktails and chilled tropical drinks perfect for sipping beneath your poolside umbrella.

English Pub

If you’re looking to grab a pint, this fleetwide favorite is the spot. Pop-up musical performances keep the vibe here is as lively as London, and the pub’s impressive drink menu offers a sweeping selection of beers that range from ales to lagers, with UK-themed cocktails and an inspired collection of spirits.

R Bar

Swanky, sophisticated, and suffused with retro style, R Bar serves up classic cocktails garnished with vintage vibes. Whether your drink of choice is a dry gin martini, an expertly mixed old fashioned, or the perfect gin and tonic, you’ll find plenty to savor here.

Pool Bar

You don’t have to stray too far from your comfy poolside lounger to enjoy a cool and creamy pin a colada, a tropical Mai Tai, a glass of bubbly, or your favorite ice cold brew - just pull up a chair at the Pool Bar.

Lounges

Diamond Club

Royal Caribbean created the exclusive Diamond Club lounge to thank our valued Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club Crown & Anchor Society members for their continued loyalty. From concierge access to complimentary continental breakfast, and even complimentary cocktails at happy hour, our most loyal guests enjoy special perks in a space reserved just for them.

Suite Lounge

Welcome to the most elevated spot for indulging in your favorite eats and libations. Reserved exclusively for guests of Grand Suite-level accommodations and above, the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks. From croissants to your favorite drink, we’ve got your cravings covered.

Viking Crown Lounges

Our fleet’s signature architectural wonder, the Viking Crown Lounge is the ultimate spot to soak up panoramic views while you sip your favorite cocktails. Catch the sunset through its floor-to-ceiling windows, then linger as the space comes alive with strobe lights, live music, and plenty of action on the dance floor.

Activities

Dance Classes

Salsa, hip-hop, swing or ballroom. Learn the latest moves from instructors and bring your newfound skills to your favorite Royal Caribbean dance floor.

All Access Tour

Go behind-the-scenes for a look at ship operations, and see how we bring the Royal Caribbean experience to life. Learn how dishes are prepared and where ingredients are stored. Explore the Engine Control Room and the crew corridor and get an exclusive tour of the Bridge.

FlowRider

The surf’s always up on the 40-foot-long FlowRider surf simulator. Grab your board and get ready, 30,000 gallons of rushing awesome are headed your way. Carve like a pro - or just try to stay upright - while friends cheer you on from the stadium seating.

Pool Parties

When the stars come out, the party heats up on the Pool Deck. The DJ will be spinning club anthems and dance classics and the drinks will be pouring to keep you fueled up, so you’ll be able to dance all night.

70s Disco Party

We hope you brought your taste for nostalgia, because tonight we’re turning back the clock to an era of polyester, platform shoes, and non-stop partying. Hustle back in time and show us how you get down once that funky music starts to play.

Mystery Dinner Theater

Our professional cast hosts an evening of theater packed with mystery, intrigue and lots of laughs. Solve the crime in one of our specialty restaurants over an exquisite multi-course dinner paired with fine wine. An exclusive event onboard select ships; sailings vary. Limited space, reserve early.

More Choices:

Shopping
Scrapbooking
Game Shows
Outdoor Movie Night
Arcade
Theme Nights
Casino
Folding Artistry
Pools
Learn A Language
Art Collection
Wine Tasting
Ice Skating
Jewelry Making
Salsa Dancing
Sushi Making Classes

Ship Facts

Maiden Voyage: Oct 2000
Refurbished: 2017
Guest Capacity: 3,114 (double occupancy)
Crew Capacity: 1,185
Tonnage: 138,000
Length: 1,025 ft.
Width: 157.5 ft.
Draft: 29 ft.
Cruising Speed: 23.7 knots
Registry: Bahamas

Deck Fifteen

Destination

Mediterranean - Eastern

There are two very distinct regions of the Mediterranean - the eastern and the western. The eastern region incorporates a range of exciting and slightly less frequented cruising destinations including Greece, Turkey, Egypt and the Adriatic coastline. Within this region you will find enchanting cultures, welcoming people and delicious cuising as well as a myriad of ancient artefacts and landmarks which offer a window in time to a civilisation long lost.

Ports of Call

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

City Piraeus

Piraeus is the seaport for Athens, the capital of western civilization, which boasts a fantastic mix of classical ruins and vivacious modern life. In a single day, you can climb the hill of the Acropolis to wonder at the Parthenon, join the lively Athenians in Constitution Square, and then find a welcoming taverna for some spirited bizouki music, plenty of ouzo to drink, and with luck, energetic Greek dancing.

Santorini (Thira), Greece

City Santorini

With its steep volcanic flanks looming straight up from the sea, and the tiny white village of Thira clinging high atop the cliffs, Santorini is perhaps the most breathtaking and legendary of all the Greek Isles. To the south is Akrotiri, where recent Minoan excavations support the theories that Santorini might be the fabled lost continent of Atlantis.

Chania, Greece

City Chania

Bodrum, Turkey

City Bodrum

Built upon the remains of the city of Halicarnassus, Bodrum is now a beautiful resort village on the Aegean Coast with intriguing sights. Visit the ruins of the Mausoleum, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, or the Crusader Castle that guards the harbor.

Limassol, Cyprus

City Limassol

The birthplace of Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty, is nearby on this island - the third largest in Europe. Explore what is now called the Medieval Museum, a restored castle where Richard the Lionheart married in 1191. Visit a mosque, browse the local artisan shops and take in the natural and architectural delights of Cyprus.

Naples, Italy

City Naples

One of the most spectacular bays in the world lies in the shadow of Mt. Vesuvius. Visit the San Carlo Opera House and the cathedral of San Janarious, or tour the ancient ruins in the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum.

Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

City Civitavecchia

The port of Civitavecchia is the gateway to The Eternal City, where all roads lead. Mad traffic careens past monuments of the great civilizations of the past. You will want to see it all: the soaring inspiration of St. Peter's, the Vatican and the Sistine Chapel; the flow of life along the Spanish Steps, the Coliseum, the Via Veneto and Trevi Fountain. Be sure to leave time for la dolce vita in one of the piazzas.

Sailings

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