European Explorer

29 April 2025
9 nights
Departing from Civitavecchia (Rome)
Emerald Princess

Inside price from

£929*/pp

Outside price from

£1,169*/pp

Balcony price from

£1,399*/pp

Suite price from

£1,669*/pp

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Your itinerary

Civitavecchia (Rome) - La Spezia - Toulon - Barcelona - Gibraltar - Lisbon - Southampton

Day 1
29 Apr ‘25

Civitavecchia (for Rome), Italy

Your gateway to the Eternal City, Civitavecchia has served as Rome's seaport since the 13th century. The port has a long and venerable history. The emperor Trajan built a pleasure villa near the modern city, while Bernini and Michelangelo designed the harbor fortifications.Yet the Eternal City eternally beckons. The ancient capital of the Western World and the center of Christianity for nearly 2,000 years, Rome provides an inexhaustible feast. Visit the ruins of the Forum, view the splendors of the Sistine Chapel, or climb the Spanish Steps, once the heart of Rome's Bohemian Quarter.Rome has been a magnet luring the world's greatest artists, architects, and philosophers since the days of the Caesars.More

Arrive
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Depart
18:00

Day 2
30 Apr ‘25

La Spezia(Florence/Pisa )

Arrive
07:00

Depart
19:00

Day 3
1 May ‘25

Toulon (for Provence)

Toulon has been the great bastion of the French navy since 1494, when Charles VIII chose its superb harbor as the site for a naval shipyard. Today, Toulon is homeport for the French navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier "Charles de Gaulle." The city is also the capital of the Var and provides an excellent gateway to the riches of Provence and the Cote d'Azur. To the north and west are medieval Provencal hilltop villages and superb vineyards. To the east lie the fabled coves and beaches of the Cote d'Azur, the setting for the legendary resort of St. Tropez. And everywhere there is the miraculous fusion of sky and sea that forms the essence of Southern France.Toulon's Upper Town bears more than a strong resemblance to Paris - in the 1840s, the prefect of the Var was that same Baron Haussmann who gave the City of Light its elegant boulevards and architecture. Haussmann first tried his hand at urban renewal here in ToulonMore

Arrive
08:00

Depart
18:00

Day 4
2 May ‘25

Barcelona

The 1992 Summer Olympics revealed to the world what Europeans and seasoned travelers already knew - Barcelona is one of the world's greatest treasures. Vibrant and earthy, commercial and cultural, this city of two million residents is the capital of Spain's autonomous region of Catalonia. Stroll along the wide, tree-lined promenades of Las Ramblas and marvel at the spires of Gaudi's Basilica La Sagrada Familia. Or visit the former Olympic Ring on the hill of Montjuic - also home to world-class parks, fountains and museums. Barcelona, which nurtured such artistic giants as Picasso, Dali, Miro and Casals, is definitely a traveler's paradise.More

Arrive
08:00

Depart
22:00

Day 5
3 May ‘25

At Sea

Arrive
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Depart
-

Day 6
4 May ‘25

Gibraltar

The Rock crouches over the sea like an ancient stone beast, looking Sphinx-like to Africa. Beneath the white cliffs of this natural fortress grows a profusion of palm, pine, and cypress. No fewer than 600 varieties of flowers thrive here, some not found anywhere else on Earth. Gibraltar's stunning setting is matched by its history - five countries have battled for 13 centuries to control the passage between the Atlantic and the Mediterranean. The result made for a cultural melting pot. Veiled Moroccan women in caftans and vacationing Englishmen and Spaniards stroll along the narrow, steep lanes. The locals revert to a liquid Spanish when talking among themselves. And visitors to a 15th-century cathedral pass through a blue-tiled courtyard, once part of a 13th-century mosque.More

Arrive
08:00

Depart
17:00

Day 7
5 May ‘25

Lisbon

Draped across seven hills, Lisbon was once the center of a vast maritime empire that stretched from the west coast of Africa to the Spice Islands of the East Indies. Then, on November 1, 1755, a violent earthquake destroyed two-thirds of the city in the space of 10 minutes. Only the Alfama, the old Moorish quarter, survived. Today, Lisbon is a stately city of Neoclassical buildings and wide plazas. Eternally linked to the sea, Lisbon's magnificent harbor is spanned by the longest suspension bridge in Europe.More

Arrive
12:00

Depart
22:00

Day 8
6 May ‘25

At Sea

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-

Depart
-

Day 9
7 May ‘25

At Sea

Arrive
-

Depart
-

Day 10
8 May ‘25

Southampton (London)

The south of England boasts a dramatic coastline that encloses some of the most beautiful countryside in Britain. The landscape of hills and heaths, downs and forests, valleys and dales, is without rival. Southampton serves as your gateway to the countryside - and to a wide variety of historic sites, national landmarks and charming. And of course, London is a two-hour drive by modern highway.The United Kingdom's premier passenger ship port, Southampton was home for many years to the great transatlantic liners of yesteryear.More

Arrive
07:00

Depart
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Your ship - the Emerald Princess

Your culinary journey at sea reaches new heights with an abundance of fresh restaurant choices and dining options aboard Emerald Princess. From revitalized top deck venues like Salty Dog Grill, Slice Pizzeria and Coffee & Cones to brand new casual restaurants Steamers Seafood and Planks BBQ there’s something for every palate. Let the kids play, explore, huddle and create at the newly re-imagined Camp Discovery Youth & Teen Centers and unwind at the refreshed Sanctuary, a tranquil haven reserved for adults.

Art Gallery

Boutique

Chapel

Conference Facilities

Duty-free shop

Future Cruise Sales

Shore Excursion Office

Wedding Chapel

Children's Play Area

Club Fusion

Dance Floor

Explorers Lounge

Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater

Photo Gallery

Princess Theatre

Skywalkers Nightclub

Theatre

Lotus Spa

Sauna

Spa

Splash Pool

Swimming Pool

Terrace Pool

The Sanctuary(adults only)

24-hour Room Service

Adagio Bar

Bar

Botticelli Dining Room

Cafe Caribe

Crooners Bar

Crown Grill

Da Vinci Dining Room

Explorers' Lounge

Grill

Horizon Court

Ice Cream Bar

International Cafe

Lounge Bar

Michelangelo Dining Room

Pizzeria

Sabatini’s Italian restaurant

Speakeasy cigar lounge

Trident Grill

Vines Wine & Seafood Bar

Wheelhouse Bar

Golf Simulator

Library

Shuffle Board

Swim-against-the-current lap pool

Fitness Center

Gym

Jogging Track

Staterooms

Inside

These staterooms are the perfect place to recharge your batteries. Our most affordable option, featu…ring two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, closet and bathroom with shower. Approx. 158 to 162 sq ft. Comfortable queen or two twin beds Refrigerator. Flat-panel television Private bathroom with shower 100% cotton, high-thread count linens Complimentary 24-hour room service† Spacious closet Desk with chair Hair dryer & bathroom amenities Digital security safeMoreLess

Outside

Enjoy the added benefit of a view of the ocean from either a picture window or porthole that brings …in natural light. This stateroom includes all the amenities of an interior room. Approx. 146 to 206 sq. ft. A spacious picture window for memorable views Comfortable queen or two twin beds Refrigerator. Flat-panel television Private bathroom with shower 100% cotton, high-thread count linens Complimentary 24-hour room service† Spacious closet Desk with chair Hair dryer & bathroom amenities Digital security safeMoreLess

Balcony

This impressive stateroom offers the added indulgence of a balcony and gives you more space than a s…tandard stateroom. Enjoy your own private outdoor space with a table, two chairs, and a relaxing view of the inspiring scenery surrounding you, whether a beautiful sunset over the ocean or a new city to explore. It’s also perfect to enjoy cocktails before dinner or a leisurely breakfast. Approx. 271 sq. ft. Balcony with 2 chairs and table Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors Comfortable queen or two twin beds▲ Refrigerator. Flat-panel television Private bathroom with shower 100% cotton, high-thread count linens Complimentary 24-hour room service Spacious closet Desk with chair Hair dryer & bathroom amenities Digital security safeMoreLess

Suite

Choose a luxurious Mini-Suite with balcony which is substantially larger than a Balcony stateroom an…d receive a complimentary welcome glass of bubbly. Mini-Suites include a separate sitting area with sofa bed and two flat-panel televisions. For families or groups needing a little extra space, Mini-Suites offer an appealing and affordable option. Approximately 323 sq. ft., including balcony Balcony with 2-4 chairs, table and ottoman Bathroom tub and massage shower head Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors Separate sitting area with sofa bed & coffee table Complimentary welcome glass of bubbly on embarkation day Luxury mattress topper and pillows Two flat-panel televisions Comfortable queen or two twin beds Refrigerator 100% cotton, high-thread count linens Complimentary 24-hour room service† Spacious closet Desk with chair Hair dryer & bathroom amenities Digital security safeMoreLess