Explorer of the Seas: 7-Night from Ravenna - September 26, 2026

You'll have 10 hours hours to explore Santorini (Thira), Greece, from 1:30 PM to 11:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. The island offers a mix of cultural exploration and leisure, from ancient ruins to boutique shopping and local tavernas.

The Explorer of the Seas will be offloading over 2,000 passengers into Mykonos, Greece. A ship-arranged shore excursion is the smoothest way to bypass terminal congestion - these groups often get priority disembarkation. Mykonos Town is the island's heart, with narrow cobblestone streets, whitewashed buildings, and colorful doors and shutters.

Your ship arrives in Piraeus (Athens), Greece at 7:00 AM, one of the most common arrival windows. If you've booked a morning excursion, aim to be among the first off. If your plans are flexible, waiting 30-45 minutes lets the initial wave pass. The Acropolis stands above Athens as a powerful symbol of ancient Greece.

You'll have 8 hours hours to explore Argostoli, Kephalonia, from 11:59 AM to 8:00 PM - a solid full day ashore. That's enough for 2-3 attractions and a sit-down lunch without rushing. Tackle the most distant spot first, then work your way back toward the port. From the pier, the harbor walk, shops, and cafés are immediately accessible on foot.

Your cruise ends in Ravenna, Italy, where the Explorer of the Seas is scheduled to dock at 6:00 AM. With over 2,000 passengers, disembarkation groups are called over a one to two hour window - once your group is called, you'll be off in about 15 minutes. Self-assist lets you walk off first. Book your flight at least five hours after the ship's scheduled arrival. Ravenna's mosaics are its crown jewel.