Watch This BEFORE You Book a Mediterranean Cruise! (Explorer of the Seas Review)
October 25, 2025
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Come aboard for a full Mediterranean cruise vlog on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas! We are sailing a bucket-list itinerary from Venice (Ravenna) to Barcelona, exploring the best ports in Italy, Croatia, and Monaco.
In this comprehensive cruise review, we cover everything you need to know before you book. From a detailed Explorer of the Seas ship tour and stateroom review to honest dining impressions and essential shore excursion tips.
📺 IN THIS VIDEO:
Port Guides: Best things to do in Zadar, Dubrovnik, Rome (Civitavecchia), La Spezia (Cinque Terre), and Monte Carlo.
Onboard Experience: Main Dining Room food, buffet, pool deck, and entertainment.
Practical Cruise Tips: Embarkation advice, how to avoid crowds in Dubrovnik, and packing tips for the Med.
🚢 CRUISE ITINERARY: Venice (Ravenna) → Zadar → Dubrovnik → Rome (Civitavecchia) → La Spezia (Cinque Terre) → Monaco/Monte Carlo → Barcelona.
📅 Cruise Line: Royal Caribbean International
🚢 Ship: Explorer of the Seas
Explorer of the Seas: https://youtu.be/qrRQbpkZgwk?si=tsMTrmLhvrXBbNdW
24 Hours in Venice : https://youtu.be/N_IDHVeCK6s?si=5z_EgREbvr1XG43A
Barcelona Cruise Port for Beginners: https://youtu.be/uosjiO4E6kg?si=kWRz9hl5P-RH8bES
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⏱️⏱️VIDEO CHAPTERS⏱️⏱️
00:00 Intro & boarding in Venice
00:42 Venice
02:40 Ravenna
05:20 Zadar — must-do (sea organ, old town)
08:14 Dubrovnik — walk the walls (tips to avoid crowds)
12:07 Sea Day
14:05 Rome (Civitavecchia) — best day trips to Rome
15:10 La Spezia — Cinque Terre & Tuscany options
17:57 Porto Venere
20:40 Villefranche Sur Mer
23:04 Mote Carlo Casino
24:38 Monaco — Monte Carlo highlights
29:25 Barcelona — top sights & disembarkation tips
30:20 Final thoughts, tips for first-time cruisers & sign-off