8 Night Italy, France & Croatia Cruise

8 nights - 13 Sep 2025
Mediterranean

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CRUISE ONLY £771 PP (Monthly payments from £104pp)
FLY CRUISE £1028 PP (Monthly payments from £147pp)

Spread the cost of your holiday! Interest Free Monthly payments are based on a deposit of £150pp, and 6 monthly installments in accordance with our balance due date.

Prices based on 2 people sharing. Cruise only price does not include flights. Fly-cruise price may vary by chosen UK airport.

Where solo or family pricing is not available please call for more details.

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CRUISE ONLY £1028 PP (Monthly payments from £147pp)
FLY CRUISE £1286 PP (Monthly payments from £190pp)

Spread the cost of your holiday! Interest Free Monthly payments are based on a deposit of £150pp, and 6 monthly installments in accordance with our balance due date.

Prices based on 2 people sharing. Cruise only price does not include flights. Fly-cruise price may vary by chosen UK airport.

Where solo or family pricing is not available please call for more details.

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CRUISE ONLY £1637 PP (Monthly payments from £248pp)
FLY CRUISE £1895 PP (Monthly payments from £291pp)

Spread the cost of your holiday! Interest Free Monthly payments are based on a deposit of £150pp, and 6 monthly installments in accordance with our balance due date.

Prices based on 2 people sharing. Cruise only price does not include flights. Fly-cruise price may vary by chosen UK airport.

Where solo or family pricing is not available please call for more details.

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CRUISE ONLY £2008 PP (Monthly payments from £310pp)
FLY CRUISE £2265 PP (Monthly payments from £353pp)

Spread the cost of your holiday! Interest Free Monthly payments are based on a deposit of £150pp, and 6 monthly installments in accordance with our balance due date.

Prices based on 2 people sharing. Cruise only price does not include flights. Fly-cruise price may vary by chosen UK airport.

Where solo or family pricing is not available please call for more details.

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Itinerary


Take a look at the shore excursions available for this itinerary.

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Ravenna

A small, quiet, well-heeled city, Ravenna has brick palaces, cobblestone streets, magnificent monuments, and spectacular Byzantine mosaics. The high point in its civic history occurred in the 5th century, when Pope Honorious moved his court here from Rome. Gothic kings Odoacer and Theodoric ruled the city until it was conquered by the Byzantines in AD 540. Ravenna later fell under the sway of Venice, and then, inevitably, the Papal States.Because Ravenna spent much of its past looking east, its greatest art treasures show that Byzantine influence. Churches and tombs with the most unassuming exteriors contain within them walls covered with sumptuous mosaics. These beautifully preserved Byzantine mosaics put great emphasis on nature, which you can see in the delicate rendering of sky, earth, and animals. Outside Ravenna, the town of Classe hides even more mosaic gems.

13 September 2025
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Zadar

Dalmatia's capital for more than 1,000 years, Zadar is all too often passed over by travelers on their way to Split or Dubrovnik. What they miss out on is a city of more than 73,000 that is remarkably lovely and lively despite—and, in some measure, because of—its tumultuous history. The Old Town, separated from the rest of the city on a peninsula some 4 km (2½ miles) long and just 1,640 feet wide, is bustling and beautiful: the marble pedestrian streets are replete with Roman ruins, medieval churches, palaces, museums, archives, and libraries. Parts of the new town are comparatively dreary, a testament to what a world war followed by decades of communism, not to mention a civil war, can do to the architecture of a city that is 3,000 years old. A settlement had already existed on the site of the present-day city for some 2,000 years when Rome finally conquered Zadar in the 1st century BC; the foundations of the forum can be seen today. Before the Romans came the Liburnians had made it a key center for trade with the Greeks and Romans for 800 years. In the 3rd century BC the Romans began to seriously pester the Liburnians, but required two centuries to bring the area under their control. During the Byzantine era, Zadar became the capital of Dalmatia, and this period saw the construction of its most famous church, the 9th-century St. Donat's Basilica. It remained the region's foremost city through the ensuing centuries. The city then experienced successive onslaughts and occupations—both long and short—by the Osogoths, the Croatian-Hungarian kings, the Venetians, the Turks, the Habsburgs, the French, the Habsburgs again, and finally the Italians before becoming part of Yugoslavia and, in 1991, the independent republic of Croatia. Zadar was for centuries an Italian-speaking city, and Italian is still spoken widely, especially by older people. Indeed, it was ceded to Italy in 1921 under the Treaty of Rapallo (and reverted to its Italian name of Zara). Its occupation by the Germans from 1943 led to intense bombing by the Allies during World War II, which left most of the city in ruins. Zadar became part of Tito's Yugoslavia in 1947, prompting many Italian residents to leave. Zadar's most recent ravages occurred during a three-month siege by Serb forces and months more of bombardment during the Croatian-Serbian war between 1991 and 1995. But you'd be hard-pressed to find outward signs of this today in what is a city to behold. There are helpful interpretive signs in English all around the Old Town, so you certainly won't feel lost when trying to make sense of the wide variety of architectural sites you might otherwise pass by with only a cursory look.

14 September 2025
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Zadar
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Dubrovnik

Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost

15 September 2025
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At Sea

16 September 2025
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Civitavecchia

Italy's vibrant capital lives in the present, but no other city on earth evokes its past so powerfully. For over 2,500 years, emperors, popes, artists, and common citizens have left their mark here. Archaeological remains from ancient Rome, art-stuffed churches, and the treasures of Vatican City vie for your attention, but Rome is also a wonderful place to practice the Italian-perfected il dolce far niente, the sweet art of idleness. Your most memorable experiences may include sitting at a caffè in the Campo de' Fiori or strolling in a beguiling piazza.

17 September 2025
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La Spezia

La Spezia is sometimes thought of as nothing but a large, industrialized naval port en route to the Cinque Terre and Portovenere, but it does possess some charm, and it gives you a look at a less tourist-focused part of the Riviera. Its palm-lined promenade, fertile citrus parks, renovated Liberty-style palazzos, and colorful balcony-lined streets make parts of La Spezia surprisingly beautiful. Monday through Saturday mornings, you can stroll through the fresh fish, produce, and local-cheese stalls at the outdoor market on Piazza Cavour, and on Friday take part in the busy flea market on Via Garibaldi. There's also Porto Mirabello, a newly built tourist port with a pool club, shops, and several restaurants that overlook the fleet of super-yachts.

18 September 2025
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Villefranche-sur-Mer

Villefranche-Sur-Mer is located on the Côte d’Azur in Provence – known for its fields of lavender and warm weather – and is highly appreciated for its 14th Century architecture.

19 September 2025
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At Sea

20 September 2025
9

Barcelona

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

21 September 2025
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Barcelona

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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What's Included with Royal Caribbean International


One of the main benefits of a cruise holiday is not having to worry about all the finer details - everything is taken care of in advance, so your only job is to relax and enjoy the experience!

Accommodation, food, soft drinks and refreshments are all included and  enjoy speciality restaurants at a supplementary cost. You can also sit back and relax by enjoying on-board entertainment, activities and facilities. Fancy a late night dip in the pool, a spin on the roulette wheel or an evening out at the ship’s theatre? You’ll be spoilt for choice!

There are plenty of family-friendly options on board many Royal Caribbean cruise ships, too. A host of enjoyable youth programmes ensure your whole family will have a fantastic time while sailing to your exciting destination.

Accommodation
Entertainment throughout the day and evening
Return flights included from a choice of UK airports (fly cruise bookings only)
Selected hot drinks, iced tea, lemonade, juices, and water in selected venues
Youth programmes for babies to 17-year-olds
Shuttle service to and from ports and airport where available
Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks in a choice of included dining venues
Use of swimming pools, hot tubs, fitness centre and leisure facilities where available
Port taxes
Porterage of luggage from port to cabin
Sailaway parties, themed nights and deck parties
Everything you need right at your fingertips! Includes accommodation, meals, entertainment and onboard activities. Plus, drinks such as water, squash, tea and coffee are also free of charge.

Explore Explorer of the Seas

Discover endless ways to max out memories on board the Explorer of the Seas. Your next cruise holiday is going to get a whole lot wilder, as the Explorer of the Seas cruise offers as many thrills and ways to chill as the destinations it takes you to. From the adults-only Solarium and mini golf to an ice skating rink and delicious dining options, your experiences are guaranteed to always be memorable.

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Explorer of the Seas Cabins & Suites


The cruising experience starts with your stateroom. The Explorer of the Seas suites and cabins are an alluring and relaxing escape from the non-stop action on board the cruise. From incredible views to luxury amenities, staying on the Explorer of the Seas is like nothing else you will experience at sea. 

Every detail has been thought through and your comfort is paramount, whether you are bringing a baby on board, want to enjoy spa-like comfort in your stateroom or need a suite equipped to accommodate you and your needs. Explorer of the Seas staterooms have everything you expect to enjoy during your holiday. 

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