Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys
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Explora Journeys

Newly launched in 2023, Explora Journeys has arrived to usher in the next generation of luxury cruising. As the new exquisite cruising concept from the MSC Group, Explora Journeys bids farewell to early arrivals and structured dining schedules, swapping them out for a relaxed, easy-going approach that puts guest experience above everything else.

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What Makes an Explora Journeys Holiday Exceptional?

Explora Journeys is dedicated to elevating the concept of a luxury cruise and transforming it into an extraordinary ocean journey. Cruising to the best destinations in the world is no longer a matter of getting from A to B but an experience of indulgence, whether that be in the intricate island network of the Caribbean or the histories and architecture of Northern Europe.

Each and every staff member aboard an Explora Journeys ship goes above and beyond to ensure an impeccable standard across every detail. Attentive to the smallest details, its teams across entertainment, dining, and service provide luxury at every level so that couples and families can have the experience of a lifetime.

Explora Journeys Welcomes EXPLORA I

EXPLORA I set sail in August 2023 and is the first of six luxury best-in-class ships. Curated with the world’s foremost superyacht and luxury hospitality designers, guests can expect home-like comforts on board this innovative ship. There’s a perfect blend of intimate and vibrant spaces, with 461 ocean-front suites, penthouses and even residences that will leave guests feeling closer to the sea. With floor-to-ceiling windows and your personal, private terraces, there is no finer way to travel.

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Why Choose Explora Journeys Cruises?

Homes at Sea

Across its exquisite range of oceanfront suites, penthouses, and residences, Explora Journeys seeks to establish a firm connection between guests and the ocean. Its accommodation features spacious terraces and floor-to-ceiling windows to provide as much light as possible. Taking inspiration from European elegance, suites boast simple comforts and unrivalled privacy, guaranteeing a feeling of home away from home.

Restaurants

Curated by Explora Journey’s team of culinary and beverage experts, its dining offerings draw inspiration from the world’s best restaurants and bistros. Each ship combines unique blends of authentic and creative cooking, with the EXPLORA I ship featuring 11 culinary experiences across six unique restaurants. After a tiring day of fun, guests can also enjoy in-suite dining, with flavours from across the globe delivered to their door. 

Bars and Lounges

Explora Journeys boasts 12 bars and lounges on its ships, each equipped with the finest wines, premium spirits, and speciality coffees to sip either in their lush interiors or outside with a sea view. Throughout the year, its sommeliers source new wine labels that reflect the regions EXPLORA I visits, offering an intriguing and ever-evolving wine menu.

The Spa

When holiday fun gets the better of you, Explora Journeys provides the ideal space to relax and recharge. At The Spa, guests can pick from a selection of treatments and rituals designed to nourish and soothe. Facials and massages provide a physical relief, while wellness areas with features such as a sauna and steam room, hydrotherapy pool, and heated marble lounges couple this bodily relaxation with mental tranquillity.

Fitness

Keeping fit while on holiday can be a great way to manage stress, improve physical wellbeing, and have fun – and Explora Journeys understands this! Both of its ships are equipped with a fitness centre and studio, complete with a sports court and outdoor fitness deck. Partnered with Technogym, these facilities are furnished with the latest equipment, making exercise as smooth as possible for guests.

Beauty

Feel confident on your Explora Journeys cruise with The Beauty Studio. Whether you’re looking for a beautiful hair treatment or a bit of maintenance for your nails, the studio caters to all beauty needs. There’s also a barber’s corner, so everyone can get a trim and stay looking and feeling good.

Activities

Enrich every cruise with Explora Journeys itineraries, packed with a wide range of different activities. From developing your photography skills to trying your hand at capturing the sunset in an art class, or perhaps you prefer learning to play an instrument, there’s an activity for everyone to have a go at.

Entertainment

Whether you’re sailing alone or accompanied by others, Explora Journeys guarantees unforgettable moments for every passenger with its sensational entertainment programme. Complement your Caribbean escape with a jive to the New Orleans jazz cabaret, or sample martinis and canapés at a Parisian jazz club experience while sailing through France.

Excursions

Don’t just sail by your destinations – step ashore and experience them in depth with Explora Journeys’ variety of excursions. Delve into local cultures and traverse incredible landscapes – all led by experienced guides that offer knowledgeable insights into the history of each destination. These excursions can be customised to meet the needs and interests of each traveller, ensuring an excellent experience for everyone.

What's Included with Explora Journeys

In-suite Beverages

Upon arrival enjoy a bottle of welcome champagne, a bottle of wine and a spirit of choice in your suite.

Unlimited Beverages

You can enjoy unlimited beverages at any time with access to an endless selection including fine wines premium spirits, speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks. Best of all, you can savour these beverages in the mini-bar within your suite.

Dining

Indulge in nine inclusive culinary experiences including a trendy food court and a Pan-Asian, Mediterranean and steakhouse restaurant. You can also enjoy light meals, snacks and traditional afternoon tea throughout the ship, as well as in-suite dining.

Complimentary Wi-Fi

Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in suites and public areas throughout the ship.

Intuitive Service

World-class, intuitive service is delivered by a team of hospitality hosts.

Gratuities

All-onboard gratuities are included in your cruise fare.

Access to the spa thermal area

Relax in the spa thermal area that features amenities including whirlpools, a Finnish sauna, a salt and steam room, as well as a heated thalasso pool.

Fitness and Wellbeing

Keep fit in several fitness and sporting areas equipped with the latest equipment. Both fitness and wellbeing programmes are included on board and shore.

Explora Journeys Cruises Destinations

You don’t need to travel far to start your exceptional Explora Journeys cruise. Setting off from Southampton, its cruises sail to the most popular and exclusive destinations in the world, from holiday favourites to unique and spectacular gems. 

Meander around the Mediterranean, sipping wines on historic shores, or head across the Atlantic to navigate the coastlines of Alaska, gazing up at magnificent glaciers and the Northern Lights beyond them. Or why not try something unique and head to the Middle East, where you can experience the distinct landscapes and cityscapes of Dubai?

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Frequently Asked Questions

While Explora Journeys enforces no specific dress code, it advises guests to dress in an elegant resort casual style. Swimwear and bathrobes are not allowed in restaurants, indoor bars, and lounges. During dinner (6 pm onwards), guests are not permitted to wear shorts, sleeveless shirts, baseball caps, or sportswear in the restaurants.

Yes, Explora Journeys offers complimentary Wi-Fi in suites and public areas, providing unlimited access for web browsing, emails, social media, and more. Please note that the Wi-Fi connection on board can vary in quality depending on satellite positioning and weather conditions.

Explora Journeys guests can enjoy unlimited drinks, restaurant and in-suite dining, Wi-Fi, gratuities, spa access, and incredible service included in their cruise fare.

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