Explorer of the Med (Athens to Barcelona)
Two nights hotel stay in Athens, Six nights full-board cruise, Two nights hotel stay in Barcelona
Two Nights' Pre And Post Hotel Stay, Six Nights Med Cruise On Explorer Of The Seas
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Royal Caribbean International
North American cruise line Royal Caribbean International has an impressive history and global reputation.
The cruise line is famed for its fleet of mega-ships, which consist of Utopia of the Seas, Wonder of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas and more.
Each ship is full to the brim of thrills and entertainment, with the cruise line continuing to innovate.
4290
Passengers
1185
Crew
2000
Launched
2020
Last refit
137308t
Tonnage
311m
Length
48m
Width
22kts
Speed
14
Decks
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Currency
Overview
Cruise Itinerary
Day 1
Fly UK to Athens, Greece
Fly from UK to Athens, overnight in hotel
Day 2
Athens, Greece
Athens received a make-over for the 2004 Olympics. There is a lot to see here such as the Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Poseidon and Athena, Odeon Herodus of Atticus and the Theatre of Dionysos.
Day 3
Athens, Greece
Embark ship
Day 4
Mykonos, Greece
Day 5
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 6
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Day 7
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Day 8
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Palma is a resort city and capital of the Spanish island of Mallorca (Majorca), in the western Mediterranean. The massive Santa MarÃa cathedral, a Gothic landmark begun in the 13th century, overlooks the Bay of Palma. The adjacent Almudaina is a Moorish-style Arab fortress converted to a royal residence. West of the city, hilltop Bellver Castle is a medieval fortress with a distinctive circular shape.
Day 9
Barcelona, Spain
Disembark ship for overnight stay
Day 10
Barcelona, Spain
The Christopher Columbus Statue marks the entrance to the port and the start of Las Ramblas pedestrian area – lined with shops, bars and restaurants where street entertainers keep you entertained. Perhaps visit the famous Sagrada Familia Cathedral which was started in 1882 and is still not complete. Universal’s Port Aventura theme Park is situated close by, there is also the Picasso Museum, Gaudi Architecture and the Barcelona FC museum.
Day 11
Fly Barcelona, Spain to UK
Fly from Barcelona to the UK
Day 1
Fly UK to Athens, Greece
Day 2
Athens, Greece
Day 3
Athens, Greece
Day 4
Mykonos, Greece
Day 5
At Sea
Day 6
Sicily (Messina), Italy
Day 7
At Sea
Day 8
Palma De Mallorca, Spain
Day 9
Barcelona, Spain
Day 10
Barcelona, Spain
Day 11
Fly Barcelona, Spain to UK
Ship Details
Royal Caribbean International
Explorer of the Seas
Put thrilling adventures back on your radar onboard the wow-worthy Explorer of the Seas®.
Your Hotel Stay
Brown Acropol
4 star hotel
H10 Marina Barcelona
4 star hotel
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