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The Enchanting Explorations are the definition of distinction for bespoke groups seeking peerless experiences.

Meticulously designed to usher in next-level exclusivity for small, agile groups seeking peerless experiences, and to witness moments that are off limits to most. You may find yourself in a silent Sistine Chapel after it closes to the public. Perhaps you will sail along the coastline of enchanting Mykonos on a relaxing and captivating catamaran cruise of the south coast, home to some of the island’s best beaches. Or indulge in top-line dinner reservations to a restaurant with a 2-year wait list.

The travel equivalent of haute couture, our Tailored Experiences are tailor-made for those who seek truly customised arrangements that are both personal and without compromise.

We are pleased to curate your requests for singular, customised arrangements that can be as off-the-beaten-path or utterly indulgent as you wish. Whether yours is an intimate group of two or a larger gathering of family and friends, we can help you adapt a featured destination experience or totally tailor an arrangement that delivers exactly where and what you prefer.

Traversing beyond the bounds of the ocean, we take you deeper into the culture of the countries we visit with immersive all-inclusive excursions.

Designed as three- or more- day overland experiences, our In-Country Immersions are all-inclusive and available to intimately sized groups starting before or after your sailing. All you have to do is let go-and let us immerse you in the extraordinary that lies further afield. Our In-Country Immersions whisk you sunward via private jets or hot-air balloons, nimble ATVs or sure-footed horses to chase nearby marvels, events and wilderness treks both famously celebrated or deeply shrouded in mystery.

Soul-stirring experiences that touch the impossible, from the thrill of supersonic speed to the deepest fathoms of ocean trenches.

Whether you seek the thrill of supersonic speed, the silence of polar mountain peaks, the deepest fathoms of ocean trenches, the sense of awe from meeting world-leading intellects and artisans, these experiences are more than one-off wonderments, they are soul-stirring achievements that will forever influence your perspective of the world and your role within it.

Let our Explora Experience Ambassadors ease you into your travel experience by taking care of essential arrangements before and after your journey.

GUIDING EVERY STEP OF YOUR JOURNEY

Whether on ship or on shore, Explora Journeys guides every step of your journey so you enjoy the same level of personalised service from beginning to end.

SEAMLESS TRANSFERS

Travel with total peace-of-mind, with organised transfers. Float effortlessly through the stresses of travel with airports, hotels, vehicles, and luggage handling all looked after.

LUXURY HOTEL STAYS

Should you wish to explore a destination before or after your journey, our comprehensive hotel programme is the perfect option. 

Our Destination Essentials offer must-do experiences in unbridled finesse, hidden wonders and little surprises.

Boutique in nature and bolder in adventure, our Destination Essentials expand must-do experiences with hidden wonders that let you see the world from a debonair perspective. It’s not enough to just go to Cairo’s Great Pyramids or Rio’s Christ the Redeemer; intimately feel the power of their presence, find yourself tingling with goosebumps and experience it in a way that quenches your thirst to do more than anyone else can experience.

Spontaneous moments of joy for guests to enhance their journey – hosted by professionals in their field, creating memorable moments for everyone.

Ombré Sunsets

Hone photographic skills in the Explora Lounge. Master the art of capturing a fiery sunset, as it soaks into the ocean below. Discover the true skill required to capture an elegant selfie; or learn to correctly light a piece of art.

Melodic Master Class

Get to know our resident artists as they share their talents in song writing, improvisation and composition.

The Spirit of Whisky

Learn the art of mixology in the Malt Whisky Bar. Guests will unearth this time-honoured spirit as they try their hand at making four signature cocktails.

Designed to enrich the soul, a programme of destination-inspired talks, courses and informal conversations that inspire exploration and discovery.

Creative's Journey

Behind-the-scenes stories and iconic moments in theatre and cinema are discovered through exciting talks by our Luminaries, resident and guest artists and other prolific talents. Accomplished writers, directors, producers, actors, musicians, choreographers, costumiers, and set and lighting designers are among them.

The Book Club

Occasional journeys feature a particular book relating to the region in which the ship is journeying, culminating in a reading with the author.

Single Origin

Led by a world-class barista, get familiar with local coffee cultures through tastings relevant to the journey.

Dance the Day Away

Select journeys will offer an incredible afternoon of learning some of the region’s movement culture, accompanied by local dance music, against a LED backdrop that conjures a sense of the geographical context. Sessions are led by our local experts and resident Artistes.

Artisanal

Courses on destination-themed crafts representative of local heritage, from textiles and tapestries to baskets and chocolate making, all taught by local experts.

Solivagant Society

Solivagant Society activities are there to introduce our solo travellers to all our journeys have to offer.

Prism

Prism events are organised to celebrate the diversity of our guests onboard.

Club Soda

With Club Soda, we support and entertain those who enjoy an alcohol-free lifestyle.

The Explora Journeys Gallery d'Arte transcends traditional boundaries, serving as both a captivating visual experience and a sanctuary for honing artistic skills.​

Mixology, enrichment and entertainment continuously evolving throughout the day.

The most spacious onboard lounge features mixology specialists, enrichment activities and cabaret-style entertainment daily. This venue is designed to continuously evolve and transform throughout the day along with the ocean journey.

• Indoor seating: 210
• Located on Deck 4

A luminous lounge offering spectacular 270-degree views of the ocean, a spectacular backdrop to informal drinking and dining.

Explora Lounge is a central meeting place bathed in natural bright light, where guests can watch the world sail by as they enjoy light meals, snacks, and traditional afternoon tea. Perfect for a quiet moment to read, work or sip a coffee, or simply admire the beautiful sea-facing views which instantly ease the mind into a calming space.

Cool and soothing background music during the day is transformed into a jazz and piano bar at night. This is the perfect soundtrack to your journey paired with a sunset aperitivo in hand.

Guests can enjoy light meals, snacks, traditional afternoon tea, along with inventive modern cocktails barista-made coffees, loose leaf teas, smoothies, and fresh pressed juices.

• Indoor seating: 149
• Outdoor seating: 38
• Located on Deck 11

An all-day pool and lounge setting for a seaside escape.

An all-day lounge next to the infinity pool, ideal for a seaside escape offering chilled beach club vibes, with low background music by day and acoustic musicians and DJs as the sun sets, continuing throughout the evening.

Outdoor dining is available from nearby Sakura restaurant in bento boxes, conveniently served seated at a table, a lounger or a poolside sunbed.

• Outdoor seating: 122 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)
• Located on Deck 5

All-day lounge for a seaside escape opening up to the Astern Pool.

Astern Lounge is the social hub of the journey, with a collection of events and rituals suited to every taste.

Effortlessly transitioning throughout the day, Astern Lounge hosts live music, DJ sessions and enrichment insights. Coming to life from sundown, the lounge perfects the aperitivo through a ritual of celebrating the golden hour, complemented by live entertainment.

• Indoor seating: 70
• Located on Deck 5

A weather-protected all-day poolside lounge

The Conservatory is a weather-protected poolside lounge by day. By night, it turns into a cinema experience under the stars. A relaxed, calming venue to unwind and enjoy cocktails, with light, lively background music playing throughout the day.

• Indoor seating: 52
• Located on Deck 11

A centrally-located social bar and lounge.

A central gathering social bar and lounge, amongst high-end boutiques, provides the ideal spot to enjoy refreshments throughout the day and night.

• Indoor seating: 40
• Located on Deck 4

A refined tour of the global whisky regions.

Set within the Explora Lounge, Malt offers a refined tour of the global whisky regions, including some of the rarest whiskies. Complete with a walk-in humidor, cigar expert and a dedicated outdoor cigar-smoking terrace.

A menu with an emphasis on dark brown spirits

Features an outdoor smoking area for guests to enjoy their hand-rolled cigars*, selected with the guidance of our cigar expert

Signature whiskey-based cocktails curated exclusively for Explora Journeys

Low jazz background music

• Indoor seating: 20
• Located on Deck 11

Bustling European all-day café culture brought to the oceans of the world.

A thick luxurious layer of crema nods to the freshness of an espresso and aptly lends authenticity and sophistication to a café at the centre of life on board.

Inspired by modern European café culture, Crema Café has unpretentiously stylish interiors with comfortable lounge seating, featuring sophisticated reading material and art set against uninterrupted views of the sea. A place designed to meet, discuss, unwind, taste and indulge, where like-minded guests gather to mingle and converse.

Coffee is chosen by selected connoisseurs who have travelled the world exploring fair-trade coffee origin, character, and strength. Discover the refined methods of brewing coffee from skilled baristas, taste high-quality loose-leaf teas with an on-hand tea expert, or enjoy refreshing cold-pressed juices. A jewellery-shop-like display showcases pastries, cakes, desserts and dry sweets including madeleine, cannelés, biscotti, navette sandwiches as well as gelato flavours that evolve throughout the day.

• Indoor seating: 62
• Outdoor seating: 16
• Located on Deck 5

An intimate pool with a chilled vibe throughout the day.

Here, guests can enjoy the sun, sea and serenity along with sunny, sparkling and colourful drinks.

• Outdoor seating: 138 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)
• Located on Deck 10

A panoramic adults-only pool and lounge experience.

Inspired by the Ancient Greek god of the sun, and also literally meaning “sun” in Greek, this adults-only area is indeed the sunniest venue onboard, panoramically facing forward on deck 12. Enjoy lying by the pool or lounging throughout the day as you watch the ship sail through the sea.

• Outdoor seating: 100 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)
• Located on Deck 12

A panoramic outdoor lounge setting, ideal for soothing cocktails and infinite views.

Set on the ship’s highest point, on deck 14, this panoramic outdoor lounge setting is ideal for soothing cocktails and infinite views.

• Located on Deck 14

Explora Journeys offers a diverse programme of enriching and delectable events. Designed to connect guests, hosts and luminaries.

Captain’s Log Secrets of the Sail

Guests will walk the Ship alongside the Captain or Bridge Officers. Discover how ancient seafaring methods have paved the way to the mind-boggling technology of today. Get to know the team who sail us safely around the globe.

Bal Mythos

At the stroke of midnight, guests will don handcrafted masks of local gods and goddesses. Now is the time to revel in a fully immersive club vibe as they dance to resident artists and singers.

Midnight Wayfinder

With dreamy guitar music and storytelling under the stars, guests learn how sailors have long relied on the sea, wind and sky to bring them safely to shore.

Inferno

An unforgettable nod to the glamour of Manhattan’s Studio 54, Soul Train, and Europe’s 1970s discos, where guests can let their hair down, enjoy cocktails from the era, and dance the night away.

Unique, curated, immersive and captivating, experiences provide unforgettable moments to be savoured.

Decadence

The themes of this fabulously indulgent experience switch from lounge to lounge, with live music, immersive performances and an air of lavishness that make The Great Gatsby look second-rate.

An Evening by Candlelight

An intimate and cosy part of every Journey, guest artists, musicians and vocalists perform in the main lounges softly lit by candlelight. Experiences range from classical to movie soundtracks.

Le Jazz

Guests enjoying journeys that take in France can let go in a Parisian jazz club experience, accompanied by French martinis and canapés.

Let the Good Times Roll

Jiving to New Orleans jazz cabaret is an essential part of a Caribbean journey, with a Creole menu, absinthe cocktails and dazzling musicianship

Explore the intimate, elegant space of The Casino and its diverse gaming offerings: from thrilling poker and blackjack tables to the excitement of American roulette, baccarat elegance, and the chance to hit it big with progressive slot machines.

Inspired by the Ocean State of Mind and influenced by the destinations we visit, The Journey redefines the shopping experience at sea.

Our Inspiration

Every item available is a celebration of creativity, passion, and the power of discovery, each with its own magical story to tell.

Discovery

We celebrate a passion for small, luxury brands with unique stories and local influences, inviting our guests on a journey of discovery to explore diverse regional cultures, techniques, flavours, and artisanal skills.

Consciousness

We are dedicated to partnering with brands that prioritize sustainability, using regenerative, recycled, and natural materials at the heart of the production process; supporting slow fashion, waste reduction and environmental impact.

Provenance and Craftmanship

Our products are a celebration of the artisan: skilled craftspeople, artists, smaller suppliers, and designers who pour their passion and creativity into every detail, with a focus on quality of materials and finishing.

Our Bespoke Fragrance

Introducing Mandala Blue by Explora Journeys, the scent of the ship, curated with master perfumer Alberto Morillas.

A fragrance that relaxes, connects, awakens your senses and ultimately transforms you.

Cue notes that express the sea and enhancing freshness, as well as more dominant woody and spicy signatures.

Available to purchase from The Journey.

Brand selection criteria

We’re committed to partnering with brands who reflect our own commitment to sustainable practices and environmental consciousness. It is why we are the first retail offer at sea which actively looks for partners with relevant certifications, ensuring a positive approach to their production practices.

B-Corp certified partners

Ensuring that they meet the highest standards in social and environmental performance

Positive Luxury – Brands to trust

The Butterfly Mark certification is an independent, globally respected trust mark awarded to luxury brands, retailers and suppliers that meet the highest standards of verified ESG+ performance

A calming space designed to reconnect guests to themselves – influenced at every level by the calming presence of the ocean.

The spa is where the pressures of daily life dissipate to insignificance amidst a sensory journey to the Ocean State of Mind.

Facilities

• Steam Room
• Steam shower (in private spa suites)
• Hydrotherapy pool
• Finnish sauna
• Salt cave
• Experience shower
• Ice fall
• Heated marble loungers
• Relaxation room

* Spa treatments, including massages and facials, require a minimum age of 12 years old, with parental supervision. Access to our Wellness Area and thermal facilities is reserved for our guests aged 16 years old and above.

11 Treatment Rooms in total of which

• 2 Private Spa Suites with a dedicated outdoor relaxation area
• 1 Double treatment room
• 7 single treatment rooms
• 1 single treatment room for specialised skin treatments - the Medi Luxe Treatments by Dr Levy Switzerland
• Outdoor relaxation area

* Spa treatments cannot be booked until 60 days prior to the journey.

The Spa Facilities:

• Steam Room - A regenerating oasis of psycho-physical wellbeing. Air, steam, and scented fragrances combine and gently rest on the skin, making natural exfoliation easier and increasing perspiration.
• Experience Shower - A multi-sensory journey, the warm shower is complete with fragrances and soft colour lights, offering moments of utmost pleasure – either at the beginning or at the end of the day.
• Hydrotherapy Pool - Designed to create moments of authentic psycho-physical regeneration.
• Finnish Sauna - The ideal space to unwind, reduce stress, strengthen airways, relax your muscles, and oxygenate your tissues.
• Salt Cave - Walls are covered in Himalayan salt bricks, allowing guests to inhale Himalayan salt-infused air, which releases negative ions into the air.
• Steam Shower - A shower that combines the relaxing heat of the steam and the regenerating freshness of water. (* Available within private Spa suites)
• Ice Fall - The Ice Fall regenerates the body after intense heat exposure in the Finnish Sauna or Steam Room.
• Heated Marble Loungers - Equipped with an infrared system that radiates the heat on the whole stone surface. 

We believe inner wellness should radiate in outer beauty and confidence. Our beauty spaces are dedicated to this philosophy, allowing you to feel at one with the natural beauty of your surroundings.

The Beauty Studio is a flowing space, to ensure all your beauty needs are catered for in one space, ranging from hair rituals, barber treatments to rejuvenating hand and foot treatments.

Seize the benefits of sleep, accompanied by the soothing soundtrack of the ocean.

The Fitness Centre features different areas for cardio, strength, and functional training. Guests can train with high-end cardio equipment from the Technogym Artis Line, a unique collection designed to the highest standards to maximise the efficiency of a workout and optimise results. Among the many options, guests can elevate their indoor running experience and enjoy engaging content and workouts with Run Artis, or train in a fun and effective way on the elliptical Artis Synchro.

In the strength training area guests can work on their lower body with high-quality solutions such as the Artis Leg Press and Artis Leg Curl, or train their upper body with innovative products such as the Artis Chest Press and the Artis Shoulder Press.

For strength workout sessions, Explora Journeys also offers guests the Technogym Bench, the innovative, functional and strength training station with sleek design and enclosed tools that enables guests to perform over 200 exercise options, and fitness tools such as Urethane Dumbbells, which allow guests to be precise in their workouts and recruit more muscles more efficiently. 

Located within the Fitness Centre, the Fitness Studio allows guests to take part in yoga classes with the Technogym training mats, which offer extra-large size and maximum comfort, or enjoy functional workouts with the Technogym Bench, Technogym Skill tools and the Technogym Case Kit, a practical and spacious bag with a QR code on the hangtag, that allows for direct access to a digital library of video exercises and guided routines focused on their needs.

Additionally, our Fitness Studio offers Pilates Reformers classes for improved balance through the strengthening of the core muscles.

On the outdoor deck, guests can train in the open air, with direct ocean views. The Open Air Fitness area provides guests with the latest fitness equipment such as:

• SKILLROW, the first outdoor rowing equipment designed to improve anaerobic power, aerobic capacity and neuromuscular abilities in one solution
• GROUP CYCLE BIKES, perfect to create an engaging cycling experience.
• TECHNOGYM CASE KIT

Guests can use Skillrow, Group Cycle bikes and also Technogym Case in the way they most prefer: they can choose to train individually, receive support from a qualified personal trainer, or participate in exciting and engaging fitness classes.

More exercise options in the open air include:

• RUNNING TRACK: Encircling the ship is a 360º track where runners can enjoy commanding ocean views while they do laps.
• SPORTS COURT: The ideal space for touch tennis, half basketball, or yoga ritual experiences.

Enjoy the all-inclusive functional training kit that empowers you to perform myriads of total body workouts, with the guidance of the Technogym virtual coach.

A dedicated space for various activities, such as touch tennis, half basketball and yoga ritual experiences.

The use of the space is complimentary for all guests and the equipment such as balls, rackets and other will be provided on board free of charge.

A series of consistent events for guests to find entertainment, serenity, solace and structure in beautiful practices that set a grounding framework for each journey.

Sundial Salutation

This twice-daily, movement-based wellness ritual invigorates guests as they begin each new day, then calms them as sunset slides into nightfall.

Ocean Meditation

Simple daily guided meditations against a backdrop of sky and ocean, a welcome to each new day. A blend of local cultural practices and soothing stories about the day’s destination.

Sunset Aperitivo

Signature drinks and appetizing bites inspired by the various destinations of call are offered in the bars and lounges, each with its own unique flavour.

Moonrise

Every 28 days, guests gather to honour the full moon at a magical soirée, sipping signature cocktails and dancing under a starlit sky to live music.

Midday Melodies

Each and every day the Lobby comes alive with acoustic music to mark the passing of the morning into the afternoon as another day onboard unfolds before guests.