Explora 2025 Savings - Book by 28Feb25
Enjoy these Unique Oceans Offers with Explora Journeys: Generous value savings on select journeys, a 10% deposit and up to EUR1,000 prepaid Destination Experiences Credits per suite, per reservation.
Uncover the secrets of the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, and the vibrant North American East Coast, with The Unique Oceans Offer
Feel like you are on your own private yacht as you sail in ultra-elegance. Enjoy spacious ocean-front suites, penthouses and residences, savour unforgettable culinary experiences, and rejuvenate with ocean-inspired wellness programmes, with an array of inclusive experiences.
Book before 28 February 2025
Enjoy generous value savings on select journeys, a 10% deposit, and up to EUR 1,000 prepaid Destination Experiences Credits per suite, per reservation**
Find Your Europe Journey – Cruise Highlights:
A Journey of Spanish Charms & Moroccan Wonders - From: EUR2,490.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: Barcelona, Spain, Duration: 6 Nights / 7 Days, Disembarkation: Santa Cruz De Tenerife, Spain, Ship: EXPLORA II, Dates: Thu, Apr 3, 2025
A Colourful Mediterranean Journey - From: €1,960.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: Lisbon, Portugal, Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days, Disembarkation: Barcelona, Spain, Ship: EXPLORA I, Dates: Mon, Apr 14, 2025
A Journey to Hidden Histories & Ancient Carthage - From: €4,385.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: Barcelona, Spain, Duration: 9 Nights / 10 Days, Disembarkation: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Ship: EXPLORA II, Dates: Mon, Apr 14, 2025
An Extended Journey into the Mediterranean’s Coveted Cultures - From: EUR9,110.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: Barcelona, Spain, Duration: 20 Nights / 21 Days, Disembarkation: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy, Ship: EXPLORA II, Dates: Thu, Apr 3, 2025
Find Your Americas Journey – Cruise Highlights:
A Journey from Chic French Beaches to Rain-forested Peaks - From: EUR5,320.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: Miami, United States, Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days, Disembarkation: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Ship: EXPLORA I, Dates: Tue, Jan 14, 2025
A Journey to New Orleans Jazz & Mexico’s Yucatan - From: EUR5,070.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: Miami, United States, Duration: 10 Nights / 11 Days, Disembarkation: Miami, United States, Ship: EXPLORA II, Dates: Tue, Jan 14, 2025
An Extended Journey from Miami’s Shores to Caribbean Serenades - From: EUR11,160.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: Miami, United States, Duration: 14 Nights / 15 Days, Disembarkation: Miami, United States, Ship: EXPLORA I, Dates: Tue, Jan 14, 2025
A Journey to Yacht-filled Harbours & Scenic Sail-ins - From: EUR3,780.00 Per Guest, Embarkation: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days, Disembarkation: Miami, United States, Ship: EXPLORA II, Dates: Fri, Mar 7, 2025
Enquire with our Shore Travel Cruise Experts to reserve one of these incredible journeys or one of many more options available as part of this special offer.
*Reserve your journey by 28 February 2025.
*Reserve your journey by 28 February 2025.
Discover Ocean-inspired Wellness
Inspired by the Calming Influence of the Ocean
Ocean Wellness is a unique wellbeing experience including state-of-the-art fitness and spa facilities that draw on the ocean’s calming and revitalising influence.
On EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, guests can let the pressures of daily life dissipate amidst a sensory journey to the Ocean State of Mind.
Restoring Balance and Wellbeing
Restore your Inner Balance
From holistic wellness therapies, calming body massages to mindful meditation and sound therapies, our Ocean Wellness experiences will transport you on to journey of inner discovery and rejuvenation where energy, relaxation and mindfulness enhance the oceans' calming and revitalising influence.
The Fitness Centre and Fitness Studio contain the latest high-performance Technogym equipment and Pilates Reformers. For those looking to harness the ocean’s energy, the Open Air Fitness allows guests to train whilst enjoying the sea breeze.
Savour the serene warmth of the Caribbean:
A Journey to Frangipani Breezes & Lyrical French Harbours
Miami to Miami
5 - 14 January 2025 | EXPLORA II
Sail from Anguilla’s sparkling shores to Guadeloupe’s crystalline rivers. Discover tranquillity on Saint Martin's beaches and step back in time on Old Town San Juan's colonial cobbles. This journey is nature's masterpiece
AT THE HEART OF THE FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025
In 2025, EXPLORA II is coming to the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. The latest ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet will be docked in the heart of Monaco’s famous Port Hercule, offering a prime position throughout race week. She will play host to a series of spectacular events, providing a fitting venue for the most anticipated race in Formula 1® and its star-studded crowd, as well as being an elegant Monegasque home-away-from-home for guests across the weekend.
Designed to feel like your own private yacht, guests will enjoy during their stay onboard unparalleled comfort and spaces that offer relaxed luxury, creating a genuine home at sea.
All our ocean-front suites, penthouses and residences are designed with a refined, European elegance to bring guests closer to the ocean itself. Each suite features floor-to-ceiling windows that fill the space with light, spacious private sun terraces with a dining area, walk-in wardrobes and a seated vanity area.
While reserving with us, your clients will have the opportunity to complement their stay with Grandstand Tickets (Tribune 2) or Paddock Club™, including VIP Hospitality.
Introducing Explora Journeys
Discover the Ocean State of Mind: Its influence sits at the heart of the Explora Journeys brand. It’s why all that we do is designed to offer refined yet effortless luxury, with the opportunity for exploration and transformation of the inner and outer self, resulting in a state that is uniquely rewarding — physically, intellectually and spiritually.
Their Story: Explora Journeys represents the ambition and long-held dream of the MSC Group and the Aponte family to create a transformative luxury ocean travel experience and brand that redefines the luxury cruise category.
Their Ambassador - Mike Horn: Mike’s dedication to adventure and the environment aligns perfectly with our values, and we are excited to work with him to create unforgettable and sustainable experiences for our discerning travellers.
Life Onboard Explora Journeys
Homes at Sea: Our distinct emphasis on style brings a new dimension to ocean journeys. Sublime panoramic ocean views triumph through floor-to-ceiling windows and private terraces, marble-lined bathrooms command attention, calming colours draw upon the exquisite natural surroundings, whilst the handpicked artwork and Italian linens serve as the finishing touch.
Dining: A diversity of culinary riches with cuisine covering all corners of the globe. Explora Journeys brings personality, sophistication and a dash of soul to dining at sea.
Lounging: An elegant, cosmopolitan atmosphere in which to discover, enjoy and appreciate diverse flavours and talents from around the world.
Ocean Wellness: A series of experiences where our guests can embark on personal journeys of inner discovery and rejuvenation.
Entertainment: Re-imagining entertainment and enrichment, with thoughtful, personalised experiences, diversions and performances to feed the soul.
Multi Generational Journeys: We welcome all generations and believe that few things are as satisfying as those special moments of togetherness.
All Inclusive Journeys
In-suite welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival
A bottle of wine and a bottle of spirit of the guests’ choice upon arrival
Authentic, cultured and intuitive service from our team of hospitality experts
Nine distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
Unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks available anytime, including in-suite mini-bar*
Access to the spa thermal area
Wellbeing and fitness programmes on board and at the destinations
All on-board gratuities
Unlimited, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Shuttle services from port to city centre (where required/available)
Maiden Journeys EXPLORA I
A Maiden Journey from Southampton to Bergen
17 July – 29 July 2023, EXPLORA I
12 nights/13 days from $15,200 per guest
Calling into: Bruges, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Trondheim, Molde, Leknes, Brønnøysund, Flåm
For travellers seeking soul-stirring moments. Unfold a tapestry of picturesque canals, glassy fjords, tumbling waterfalls, and spellbinding history.
A Maiden Journey from Southampton to Trondheim
17 July – 22 July 2023, EXPLORA I
5 nights/6 days from $6,350* per guest
Calling into: Bruges, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Trondheim
This journey delivers lungs full of fresh air and hearts full of love. Brussels thrills with canals, chocolate, mussels, and more before Hellesylt gives pure spine-tingling moments.
A Maiden Journey from Trondheim to Copenhagen
22 July 2023 – 1 August 2023 EXPLORA I
10 nights/11 days from $12,650 per guest
Calling into: Molde, Leknes (Lofoten), Brønnøysund, Flåm, Bergen, Stavanger, Skagen
Sail into a coast that curls around some of the world’s most scenic landscapes: from the hidden depths of cascading waterfalls to deep valleys, and mile-deep fjords.
A Maiden Journey from Bergen to Copenhagen
29 July – 1 August 2023, EXPLORA I
3 nights/4 days from $3,800 per guest
Calling into: Stavanger, Skagen, Copenhagen
Nature will take care of you on this journey. From the gasping beauty of Bergen, have a sensory delight exploring Stavanger’s million brush strokes of colour, Michelin-starred dining, and the Lysefjord.
* Price in NZD, based on twin share, lead in suite, as available 16 June 2023.
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