Itinerary
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
Day itinerary:
Breathe in the cultural heart of Catalan; an elegant blend of high energy and undisturbed tradition. Muse over the origins of captivating Gaudi architecture within the enchanting labyrinth that is the Gothic Quarter. Savour the flavours of fresh tapas and crisp cava in breezy plazas, tranquil terraces and coveted cafés, or glide down to a shimmering beach club to unwind. Imagine a visit to peaceful Passeig de Gracia, where modernist buildings merge to showcase iconic global labels. And, as dusk falls, prepare for urban action and swing by the lively bohemian bars to fiesta on the leafy stretch of La Rambla. If you’re serious about style, this colourful city provides plenty to celebrate.
The provincial capital of the Valencian Community serves as a gateway to the huge influx of tourists that flock to the Costa Blanca resorts every year. Alicante is popular with holidaymakers who arrive for the warm, Mediterranean climate and seemingly endless golden beaches. However, there is much more to this city than sand and sun. With a picturesque waterfront, a hugely impressive castle, buzzing nightlife and a rich, complex history, Alicante is a fascinating destination all year round.
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city’s terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
Day itinerary:
Enjoy the rich buzz of Lisbon. Dip into the city’s strong architectural, cultural and historical connections. Wander charming-cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado and endless nature. Pilgrimage to Fatima, tour hilly villages, learn Portuguese cooking techniques and listen to the Lisbon blues. Slip to charming Cascais for quieter energy and golden beaches. And as you bathe in the captivating light, enjoy plates of petiscos which – like fado – you’ll soon discover is vibrant, warm and most appealing.
Set on seven hills on the banks of the River Tagus, Lisbon has been the capital of Portugal since the 13th century. It is a city famous for its majestic architecture, old wooden trams, Moorish features and more than twenty centuries of history. Following disastrous earthquakes in the 18th century, Lisbon was rebuilt by the Marques de Pombal who created an elegant city with wide boulevards and a great riverfront and square, Praça do Comércio. Today there are distinct modern and ancient sections, combining great shopping with culture and sightseeing in the Old Town, built on the city’s terraced hillsides. The distance between the ship and your tour vehicle may vary. This distance is not included in the excursion grades.
Day itinerary:
Enjoy the rich buzz of Lisbon. Dip into the city’s strong architectural, cultural and historical connections. Wander charming-cobbled streets, colourful buildings, the river Sado and endless nature. Pilgrimage to Fatima, tour hilly villages, learn Portuguese cooking techniques and listen to the Lisbon blues. Slip to charming Cascais for quieter energy and golden beaches. And as you bathe in the captivating light, enjoy plates of petiscos which – like fado – you’ll soon discover is vibrant, warm and most appealing.
The original settlement formed on the site of Casablanca by the Berbers became the kingdom of Anfa, and during the 15th century harboured pirates who raided the Portuguese coast. In retaliation for the attacks, the Portuguese destroyed Anfa and founded the town they called Casa Branca (white house). They remained here until an earthquake in 1755 and the town was subsequently rebuilt by Mohammed ben Abdallah, whose legacy of mosques and houses can still be seen in the old Medina. Casablanca acquired its present-day name when the Spanish obtained special port privileges in 1781. The French landed here in 1907, later establishing a protectorate and modelling the town on the port of Marseilles. Today Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city, its most significant port and the centre of commerce and industry. The city is a vibrant fusion of European, African and Arabian influences and its French colonial architecture and art deco buildings seamlessly blend in with the busy, colourful markets. Please note that vendors in the souks can be very persistent and eager to make a sale.
The original settlement formed on the site of Casablanca by the Berbers became the kingdom of Anfa, and during the 15th century harboured pirates who raided the Portuguese coast. In retaliation for the attacks, the Portuguese destroyed Anfa and founded the town they called Casa Branca (white house). They remained here until an earthquake in 1755 and the town was subsequently rebuilt by Mohammed ben Abdallah, whose legacy of mosques and houses can still be seen in the old Medina. Casablanca acquired its present-day name when the Spanish obtained special port privileges in 1781. The French landed here in 1907, later establishing a protectorate and modelling the town on the port of Marseilles. Today Casablanca is Morocco’s largest city, its most significant port and the centre of commerce and industry. The city is a vibrant fusion of European, African and Arabian influences and its French colonial architecture and art deco buildings seamlessly blend in with the busy, colourful markets. Please note that vendors in the souks can be very persistent and eager to make a sale.
Tangier can trace its origins back to the Phoenicians and ancient Greeks. It was named after Tinge, the mother of Hercules’ son, and its beginnings are embedded in mythology. It was subsequently a Roman province, and after Vandal and Byzantine influences, was occupied by the Arabs with Spain, Portugal, France and England also playing a part in the city’s history. With such a diverse past it is perhaps not surprising that Tangier is such an individual city. Overlooking the Straits of Gibraltar, the city lies on a bay between two promontories. With its old Kasbah, panoramic views, elegant buildings, squares and places of interest, there is much to discover in both the new and old parts of the city.
As you sail into Malaga you will notice what an idyllic setting the city enjoys on the famous Costa del Sol. To the east of this provincial capital, the coast along the region of La Axarqua is scattered with villages, farmland and sleepy fishing hamlets – the epitome of traditional rural Spain. To the west stretches a continuous city where the razzmatazz and bustle creates a colourful contrast that is easily recognisable as the Costa del Sol. Surrounding the region, the Penibéetica Mountains provide an attractive backdrop overlooking the lower terraced slopes which yield olives and almonds. This spectacular mountain chain shelters the province from cold northerly winds, giving it a reputation as a therapeutic and exotic place in which to escape from cold northern climes. Malaga is also the gateway to many of Andalusia’s enchanting historic villages, towns and cities.
Day itinerary:
Enjoy the epitome of Spanish charm. Slowly discover Andalusian riches to reveal Picasso’s birthplace, the Alhambra in Granada, Mezquita in Cordoba and the Ronda valley. Explore ancient heritage sites, dance the flamenco, dare to hike the Caminito del Rey trail and delve into white villages sprinkled amongst mango groves and avocado orchards. Sip cocktails by day and sangria by night. And as you watch the sun slip down, reflect upon this gateway of delights.
Motril is located in the Spanish region of Andalucia on the Costa Tropical. It is the biggest town on the Costa with a thriving commercial, fishing and leisure port. An hour and a half’s drive east of Malaga and within easy reach of the magnificent Sierra Nevada mountain range, Motril makes an ideal base for exploring the many delights of the Andalucian coastline and its hinterland. Halfway between the resorts of Malaga to the west and Almeria to the east, nestling in the foothills of the Sierra Lujar mountains, Motril is at the heart of one of the most fertile and productive agricultural areas of Spain. The Costa Tropical takes its name from its sub-tropical climate which enables the cultivation of exotic fruits and crops such as sugar cane, oranges, lemons, apples, avocadoes, mangoes and bananas. One of the sights of Motril is the 17th-century church of Nuestra Señora de la Cabeza, dedicated to the town’s patron saint.
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
Day itinerary:
Breathe in the cultural heart of Catalan; an elegant blend of high energy and undisturbed tradition. Muse over the origins of captivating Gaudi architecture within the enchanting labyrinth that is the Gothic Quarter. Savour the flavours of fresh tapas and crisp cava in breezy plazas, tranquil terraces and coveted cafés, or glide down to a shimmering beach club to unwind. Imagine a visit to peaceful Passeig de Gracia, where modernist buildings merge to showcase iconic global labels. And, as dusk falls, prepare for urban action and swing by the lively bohemian bars to fiesta on the leafy stretch of La Rambla. If you’re serious about style, this colourful city provides plenty to celebrate.
The iconic Owner’s Residence creates the largest living space on-board, with multiple harmonious spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind.
Stand in awe of the panoramic ocean views from your private outdoor terrace – extending over the full ship’s width – with a spacious infinity whirlpool, and enjoy intuitive, intelligent, dedicated private butler services by the Residence Manager.
Every aspect of the design of our Owner’s Residence reflects the meticulous curation of all details, conscious at all times of our commitment to sustainability.
Features
- Dedicated private butler services by the Residence Manager
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
- Abundant lounge area
- Dining table for 8 guests
- Spacious work desk area
- In-suite welcome bottle of Dom Pérignon
- Private bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Bench and Technogym Case Kit for an efficient in-suite fitness experience
- Laptop-size safe
- Guest lavatory and powder room
- Butler pantry area
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 200 x 200 cm (79 x 79 in)
- Down duvets and pillows
- Fine bed linens
- Extensive pillow selection
- Oversized dressing room
Outdoors
- Panoramic ocean-front terrace covering the full ship’s width, with a private outdoor spacious whirlpool, day beds, a dining table, lounge area, shower and sun loungers
Bathroom
- Luxurious marble double vanity bathroom
- Large bathtub and a walk-in shower
- Private steam room
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
- Additional guest powder room
Butler Service
- Packing and unpacking to the guests’ preferences
- Pressing and laundering assistance
- Private in-suite dining
- Itinerary and transport planning
- Celebrations planning
- Onboard and ashore reservations assistance
Stats
- Total Suite area: 280 sqm (3,014 sq ft)
- Suite: 155 sqm (1,668 sq ft)
- Terrace: 125 sqm (1,345 sq ft)
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 1 child under 2 years old (in a baby cot) A connecting Ocean Terrace suite can be reserved additionally, allowing for a total maximum capacity of 4 adults or 3 adults and 1 child under 18 years old
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our luxurious Retreat Residences offer oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto a spacious sun terrace with a private whirlpool, whilst a Residence Host providing butler services is on hand for our guests’ every whim, as well as a dining area for up to four guests, a separate living area and calm workspace.
Features
- Private butler services from our Residence Hosts
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
- Spacious lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- Spacious work desk area
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Cocktail making set
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear
- Laptop-size safe
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool and a dining table
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 200 x 200 cm (79 x 79 in)
- Featuring a double sofa bed
- Fine bed linens
- Down duvets and pillows
- Extensive pillow selection
- Oversized walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower room and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
- Additional guest powder room
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 77 sqm (829 sq ft) on decks 8, 9 / 81 sqm (872 sq ft) on deck 7 Suite: 63 sqm (678 sq ft)
- Terrace: 14 sqm (151 sq ft) on decks 8, 9 / 18 sqm (194 sq ft) on deck 7
- Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old (baby cot or double sofa bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Cove Residences.
Features
- Private butler services from our Residence Hosts
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
- Spacious lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- Spacious work desk area
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Cocktail making set
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear
- Laptop-size safe
- Smart echnology for light, heating, air conditioning and curtain control
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers or a daybed
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
- Featuring a double sofa bed
- Fine bed linens
- Down duvets and pillows
- Extensive pillow selection
- Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 70 sqm (753 sq ft) on decks 7, 8, 9, 10 / 80 sqm (861 sq ft) on deck 6
- Suite: 56 sqm (603 sq ft)
- Terrace: 14 sqm (151 sq ft) on decks 7, 8, 9, 10 / 24 sqm (258 sq ft) on deck 6 Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old (baby cot or double sofa bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Abundant in space and light, the elegant Serenity Residences offer a large living area, a dining area for six, an adept desk area, a luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower, and a Residence Host providing butler services.
Features
- Private butler services from our Residence Hosts
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
- Spacious lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- Spacious work desk area
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Cocktail making set
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Bench and Technogym Case Kit for an efficient in-suite fitness experience
- Laptop-size safe
Outdoor
- Panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, a daybed and sun loungers
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
- Featuring a double sofa bed
- Fine bed linens
- Down duvets and pillows
- Extensive pillow selection
- Oversized walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower room and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 113 sqm (1,216 sq ft) on deck 7 / 126 sqm (1,356 sq ft) on deck 9
- Suite: 60 sqm (646 sq ft)
- Terrace: 53 sqm (570 sq ft) on deck 7 / 66 sqm (710 sq ft) on deck 9
- Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old (baby cot or double sofa bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our Cocoon Residences are amongst the most spacious of our residences, with an expansive sun terrace on the ship’s coveted aft deck.
Features
- Private butler services from our Residence Hosts
- Oversized windows with views of the sea
- Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
- Abundant lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- Spacious work desk area
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Cocktail making set
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Bench and Technogym Case Kit for an efficient in-suite fitness experience
- Laptop-size safe
Outdoor
- Panoramic ocean-front terrace, with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, a scenic lounge area and sun loungers
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 200 x 200 cm (79 x 79 in)
- Featuring a double sofa bed
- Fine bed linens
- Down duvets and pillows
- Extensive pillow selection
- Oversized walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower room and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
- Additional guest powder room
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 149 sqm (1,604 sq ft)
- Suite: 74 sqm (797 sq ft)
- Terrace: 75 sqm (807 sq ft)
- Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old (baby cot or double sofa bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
The most spacious of our penthouses, the Grand Penthouses offer elegant spaces with a separate stylish living area, a neat work space and a separate dining area for four, whilst the private sun terraces allow guests to unwind and savour the ocean, in the company of friends or one another.
Features
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
- Spacious lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- Spacious work desk area
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear
- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
- Comfortable daybed for relaxation
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
- Featuring a double sofa bed
- Fine bed linens
- Down duvets and pillows
- Extensive pillow selection
- Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 60 sqm (646 sq ft) on decks 7, 8, 9, 10 / 68 sqm (732 sq ft) on deck 6
- Suite: 47 sqm (506 sq ft)
- Terrace: 13 sqm (140 sq ft) on decks 7, 8, 9, 10 / 21 sqm (226 sq ft) on deck 6 Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old (baby cot or double sofa bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Some suites feature bathtubs and accessible facilities:
Grand Penthouse Accessibility Features
- Roll-in shower with grab-bar and fold-down seat (height of seat from the floor is 450 mm / 17.7 in)
- Grab-bar next to the toilet seat
- Portable toilet seat risers available onboard
- Hand-held shower wand
- Lowered towel racks
- Accessibility equipment for hearing impaired (Assistive Listening System (ALS) and/or TTY devices)
- Lowered wardrobe bars and shelving
- Lowered safe
- Double peephole on entrance door
- All doorways are wheelchair accessible
- Entrance door width 900 mm (31.5 in)
- Bathroom door width 900 mm (31.5 in)
Accessible Grand Penthouse Stats
- Deck: 9 – Middle, close to lifts
- Number of Suites: 1 Total
- Suite Area: 60 sqm – 646 sq ft
- Suite: 47 sqm – 506 sq ft
- Terrace: 13 sqm – 140 sq ft
*Features may vary by suite.
Please inform your Travel Advisor or the Explora Experience Centre Ambassador of your requirements when reserving your journey.
These light-filled, luxurious Premier Penthouses are designed for withdrawing in style or entertaining other guests – at a dining table laid for four, in the stylish living area and on the private sun terrace with a second seating area and daybeds or sunbeds overlooking the ocean.
Features
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
- Spacious lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear
- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
- Comfortable daybed for relaxation
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
- Some suites feature a double sofa bed
- Down duvets and pillows
- Fine bed linens
- Extensive pillow selection
- Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 52 sqm (560 sq ft)
- Suite: 42 sqm (452 sq ft)
- Terrace: 10 sqm (108 sq ft)
- Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years old (baby cot, double sofa bed or rollaway bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Flooded with light from the floor-to-ceiling oversized windows, the Deluxe Penthouses offer elegant accommodation and a stylish living area, a neat work space and a separate dining area for four.
Features
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Spacious lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- Some suites feature a spacious work desk area
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear
- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
- Comfortable daybed or lounge chairs for relaxation
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
- Down duvets and pillows
- Fine bed linens
- Extensive pillow selection
- Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
* Some suites feature bathtubs
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 48 sqm (517 sq ft) on decks 9, 10 / 53 sqm (570 sq ft) on deck 6 / 61 sqm (657 sq ft) on deck 7
- Suite: 38 sqm (409 sq ft) on decks 9, 10 / 43 sqm (463 sq ft) on decks 6, 7
- Terrace: 10 sqm (108 sq ft) on decks 6, 9, 10 / 18 sqm (194 sq ft) on deck 7 Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years old (baby cot, double sofa bed or rollaway bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Each of our Penthouses offers a spacious living area, a neat work space and a separate dining area for four, allowing guests to entertain others or retreat in style as they see fit.
Features
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Spacious lounge area
- Dining table for 4 guests
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear
- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
- Comfortable daybed for relaxation
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
- Down duvets and pillows
- Fine bed linens
- Extensive pillow selection
- Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Stats
- Total Suite Area: 43 sqm (463 sq ft) on decks 7, 8, 9 / 48 sqm (517 sq ft) on deck 6
- Suite: 34 sqm (366 sq ft)
- Terrace: 9 sqm (97 sq ft) on decks 7, 8, 9 / 14 sqm (151 sq ft) on deck 6
- Maximum capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years old (baby cot, double sofa bed or rollaway bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our Ocean Grand Terrace Suites offer a more spacious private sun terrace, allowing guests to savour the ocean from the comfort of their daybed.
Features
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Lounge area with coffee/dining table
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
- Comfortable daybed for relaxation
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in). Some suites with twin beds – size: 2 x 90 x 200 cm (35 x 79 in)
- Down duvets and pillows
- Fine bed linens
- Extensive pillow selection
- Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Stats
- Total Suite area: 39 sqm (420 sq ft)
- Suite: 28 sqm (301 sq ft)
- Bathroom: 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Terrace: 11 sqm (118 sq ft)
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years old (baby cot or rollaway bed) Decks: 6, 7 – Aft, Middle and Forward Number of suites: 70
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our Ocean Terrace Suites elegantly combine space and light.
Features
- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
- Lounge area with coffee/dining table
- In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
- Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences from a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
- Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
- Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Outdoor
- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
- Comfortable daybed for relaxation
Bedroom
- Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in). Some suites with twin beds – size: 2 x 90 x 200 cm (35 x 79 in)
- Down duvets and pillows
- Fine bed linens
- Extensive pillow selection
- Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
- Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
- Plush bathrobes and bath linens
- Custom bath toiletries and amenities
- Dyson Supersonic TM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Stats
- Total Suite area: 35 sqm (377 sq ft)
- Suite: 28 sqm (301 sq ft)
- Bathroom: 4 sqm (43 sq ft)
- Terrace: 7 sqm (75 sq ft)
- Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years old (baby cot or rollaway bed)
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Some suites feature bathtubs and accessible facilities:
Ocean Terrace Suite Accessibility Features
- Roll-in shower with grab-bar and fold-down seat (height of seat from the floor is 450 mm / 17.7 in)
- Grab-bar next to the toilet seat
- Portable toilet seat risers available onboard
- Hand-held shower wand
- Lowered towel racks
- Accessibility equipment for hearing impaired (Assistive Listening System (ALS) and/or TTY devices)
- Lowered wardrobe bars and shelving
- Lowered safe
- Double peephole on entrance door
- All doorways are wheelchair accessible
- Entrance door width 900 mm (31.5 in)
- Bathroom door width 900 mm (31.5 in)
Stats
- Deck 8, 9, 10 – Forward, close to lifts
- Number of Suites OT2 – 4, OT3 – 4, OT4 – 1
- Total Suite Area: 49 sqm – 526 sq ft
- Suite: 39 sqm – 419 sq ft
- Terrace: 10 sqm – 107 sq ft
*Features may vary by suite.
Please inform your Travel Advisor or the Explora Experience Centre Ambassador of your requirements when reserving your journey.
A Gastronomic Adventure
As our signature fine-dining experience, Anthology elevates Italian cuisine, offering an unparalleled gastronomic adventure.
On the menu, created by our esteemed Head of Culinary, Franck Garanger, each dish is a celebration of Italy’s finest regional ingredients and flavours.
From the renowned flavours of Piedmont’s truffle-rich countryside in the North, to the famed specialities of Italy’s South, each plate celebrates the local produce and time-honoured techniques of every region in Italy.
The menu is an ingenious display of creativity – a vibrant tapestry of regional flavours and authentic ingredients which invites guests to immerse themselves in the different styles and tastes of Italy’s universally loved cuisine.
Contemporary, Refined Elegance
With the opportunity to dine outdoors, Anthology offers an intimate yet elevated dining atmosphere with flawless, attentive service.
- Indoor seating: 48
- Outdoor seating: 22
- Open for dinner
- Reservations recommended
- An Exclusive Experience Fee Applies
- Located on Deck 5
An immersive, authentic dining experience offering the finest Pan-Asian cuisine.
Named after the cherry blossom – the national flower of Japan – and symbolic of renewal and optimism, Sakura offers Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, and Malaysian flavours for a taste of Pan-Asian cuisine that is both authentic and energising.
The space takes inspiration from Japan’s rich cultural heritage of tradition and rituals blended with distinct Japanese design cues, to create an intimate and welcoming space. The ancient tea rooms of Kyoto provide the inspiration for Sakura, where dark wood frames lead your eye to traditional Japanese ceiling details, adorned with a cherry blossom tree canopy which shrouds diners with a warm atmosphere of festoon lights.
Authenticity extends to the kitchen, where chefs follow traditional techniques – using only the very best carefully sourced ingredients – to ensure a truly pan-Asian experience.
Expansive ocean views, a Sake sommelier, Asian-influenced beverages – including a curated selection of sakes and shōchū – combined with seamless service and modern Asian music create a dynamic dining experience.
Signature Dishes at Sakura
Wagyu beef tataki, wakame salad, smoked Madagascan pepper
Never cooked or grilled, our sustainably sourced prime grade 5 Japanese wagyu beef is delicately torched by our chefs: this authentic method of cooking ensures that the best qualities of the beef are preserved for the guests’ mouth-watering enjoyment.
Makrut lime pavlova, mango brunoise, passion fruit, mango sorbet
A fusion of east and west, this unique interpretation of pavlova is a perfect representation of the passionate, creative expertise and multicultural diversity of our talented pastry team .
Kale salad
Another example of our chefs’ ingenuity, a humble kale salad is transformed into culinary art for our guests to enjoy. This superfood salad is not simply dressed, but cured with the finest quality of sesame dressing for a rounded flavour – it represents a fusion of clean living with the flavours of Asia.
- Indoor seating: 92
- Outdoor seating: 26
- Open for lunch and dinner
- Reservations recommended
- The Sushi Bar is open-seating on a first come first served basis.
- Located on Deck 5
Inspired by the marbling found in only the finest beef, Marble & Co. Grill serves exceptional cuts, personally sourced and sustainably farmed.
The menu has been designed to take guests on a journey of discovery, with sumptuous, rare meats sourced for their flavour and distinctive provenance. More than a steakhouse, Marble & Co is the realisation of a vision where careful attention to ingredients and passion for cooking come together to create a truly special dining experience.
This redefined European steakhouse experience is reflected through the modern, understated yet sophisticated design with soft lighting and relaxed, attentive service. The experience is augmented by an in-house dry ager and a cellar boasting a superb selection of fine wines.
Signature Dishes at Marble & Co. Grill
Grilled prime rib, aged 30-days, cherry tomatoes, Hollandaise sauce
Provenance and quality take centre stage, to create the finest version of a steakhouse classic. From a local producer in Deux Sévres region of the lush Loire Valleé, it’s clear why the famous Jersiaise breed, renowned for its sensational flavour and intense marbling, is one of the most sought-after cuts or prime rib. To truly appreciate this beautiful cut, it is topped simply with cherry tomatoes and a sumptuous Hollandaise sauce.
Crushed fingerling potatoes, Le Beurre Bordier butter from Normandy, Calvisius Oscietra caviar, crème fraîche, chives
A simple dish executed with the finest ingredients. The crushed fingerling potatoes are made with Bordier butter, arguably, the finest butter in the world, served only in the finest establishments. Potatoes are topped with Calvisius Oscietra caviar, known the world over for being some of the best quality caviar available; the caviar is sustainably produced in Italy, in an area rich with fresh spring water, contributing to its high quality and low-salt flavour.
- Indoor seating: 80
- Outdoor seating: 10
- Open for dinner
- Reservations recommended
- Located on Deck 5
A relaxed celebration of the flavours, ambience and la dolce vita of the Mediterranean.
Inspired by sailings across crystal clear waters, the Med Yacht Club is influenced by sophisticated, beachside Mediterranean restaurants, embracing the varied cuisines of the region.
Effortlessly refined in its design, Med Yacht Club creates a relaxed, convivial atmosphere, where bright sunshine streaming through large portholes and Med-influenced music transport guests on a culinary journey inspired by sea travel.
Inspired by authentic Mediterranean dining, and infusing tastes and textures of Italy, Spain, Greece, France, and North Africa – while incorporating plant-based, vegetarian and wholesome ingredients – the menu of Med Yacht Club serves sharing plates, created with passion, for guests to enjoy with friends and family alike. Each dish is inspired by the most authentic of Mediterranean ingredients and flavours.
Wines will showcase the rich vineyards of the Mediterranean, with fresh juices and cocktails honouring regional ingredients.
Signature Dishes at Med Yacht Club
Grilled octopus, San Marzano tomato sauce, Taggiasca olives, green beans, parsley
If ever there were a singular dish to represent the importance province plays in the ingredients used onboard Explora Journeys, then this is surely it. Sharp sundried Taggiasca olives compliment the sweet San Marzano tomatoes, creating a perfectly balanced bed for the expertly grilled, sustainably sourced octopus.
Sweet caprese with cherry tomatoes, strawberries, burrata, pesto
A true representation of the creativity and skill of our chefs, this sweet interpretation of an Italian classic will surprise and delight in equal measure. The finest cherry tomatoes and strawberries create an intriguing base, upon which our burrata sits – made with emulsified burrata cream, and adorned with even more sweet tomatoes and strawberries with a drizzle of pesto from Sicilian Bronte pistachios.
- Indoor seating: 136 (34 at the bar)
- Open for lunch and dinner
- Located on Deck 4
An Emporium is defined as a place offering many different things, a place for merchants to showcase their best produce (coming from the Greek word emporion – ἐμπόριον).
Emporium Marketplace is an effortless all-day dining restaurant, bringing the global culinary talent and produce to the fore to offer diverse cuisines with a focus on quality produce, inspired by local destinations, and allowing guests total flexibility in what they choose to eat, and when.
Bathed in natural bright light, several separate cooking stations evolve throughout the day. White marble and minimalist design take centre stage, allowing the freshest ingredients to make the food the true hero of this elegant relaxed space.
Features include sushi, fresh seafood and a daily rotisserie offering grilled, roasted, and slow-cooked meats. Pasta is cooked to order, and freshly baked pizzas and bread are on offer as are home-made sandwiches. The charcuterie, fromagerie, boulangerie and patisserie stations enhance the experience. Fresh juices, smoothies and acai bowls are provided during breakfast.
A selection of wines, champagne and beverages are available to complement meals throughout the day.
Signature Dishes at Emporium Marketplace
Handmade tortelloni, ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato-sage butter
It’s often the simplest dishes that take great skill – this classic is no exception. Tortelloni are ring-shaped, filled pasta ‘pockets’ that originate in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Made onboard from scratch every day in the authentic Italian way, it’s a process best described as art-meets-science. Carefully sourced flour is used to make dough that has the correct degree of elasticity; this is essential to giving the tortelloni their mouth-watering light and silky texture before being filled with ricotta and spinach, then gently coated in tomato-sage butter.
Plant based chia yoghurt
Our curated chia yoghurt is daily made from homemade cashew milk, creating a fusion of delicious creamy flavours for guests to enjoy each morning.
- Indoor seating: 271
- Outdoor seating: 70
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Located on Deck 11
A global tasting tour to French-inspired international cuisine.
A common red thread that unites international flavours with a French influence. Fil Rouge is a sophisticated and intimate restaurant, offering a global tasting tour of French-inspired international cuisine, where guests are encouraged to take their time to appreciate both the cuisine and the intimate ambience.
A universal, timeless dining experience, Fil Rouge is a visual articulation of the fundamentals of elegance. Intricate hexagons representing the simplest expression of perfection contrast with clean white walls adorned with inspiring works of art.
An elegant dessert cart tempts with the freshest creations served tableside, and a superb wine selection showcases the best of both the Old and New World vineyards.
Signature Dish at Fil Rouge
Tuna tataki, crispy tomato-olive tart, vegetables, vanilla white pepper
Sustainably raised and caught in the open Mediterranean Sea close to the Cartagena Bay, the Mediterranean bluefin tuna sourced by our chefs is some of the best grade to be found anywhere in the world for sashimi.
- Indoor seating: 222
- Open for breakfast and dinner
- Located on Deck 4
Private dining and culinary classes.
The Chef’s Kitchen is an immersive experience held in an ocean-front private kitchen setting for 12 guests. Our team of culinary experts guides our guests through a journey of discovering new ingredients, flavours, textures and cultures, regardless of their cooking skills level.
The experience continuously evolves around the regions visited by the ship, and will also extend ashore with visits to local markets and hand-picked producers. The adjacent private dining room is the perfect venue for guests to celebrate their new skills, savour the incredible dishes they created, paired with superb wines from our sommeliers.
- Indoor seating: 12
- An exclusive experience fee applies
Authentic French and Italian indulgences in a relaxed weather-protected poolside environment.
Set in the relaxed, weather-protected poolside Conservatory, this is the place to treat yourself to authentic French and Italian indulgencies.
- Open during the day
Our guests can enjoy an array of cuisines at any time, day or night, in the comfort of their suite or private terrace. Available 24 hours, the menu offers guests a taste of each of our unique dining destinations.
- Available 24 hours
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Galleria d’Arte
Starting 19 June 2024, Galleria d’Arte – an immersive art space on board EXPLORA I – will feature a privately-owned collection of limited-edition prints from two legendary pop art masters: Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein.
On board featured artists
The art selection on board features a blend of renowned and emerging artists, alongside master artisans, creating an immersive art experience for guests throughout the ship. From the suites to the restaurants, and from the passing areas to the lounges and lobby, the artworks enhance every space.
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.
We don’t have a dress code onboard but we suggest an elegant resort casual style.
Please consider the following in our restaurants, and indoor bars and lounges:
- Swim wear and bathrobes are not allowed throughout the day in any of the restaurants and indoor bars and lounges.
- Shorts and sleeveless t-shirts are not allowed during dinner time (18:00 – late) in Anthology, Fil Rouge
- Baseball caps and sportswear are not allowed during dinner time (18:00 – late) in Anthology, Fil Rouge, Sakura, Marble & Co. Grill, Med Yacht Club.
Explora Journeys respects the needs and desires of all guests and we have considered carefully the subject of those who smoke and those who do not. In compliance with global standards, smoking is permitted only in designated outdoor locations. Smoking is strictly prohibited in the suites and the suite terraces.
Smoking will be only allowed in the following outside areas onboard:
- Deck 5: Starboard Side on the outdoor Crema Café Promenade
- Deck 11: Forward, Port Side, Cigar Lounge (Cigars only)
- Deck 12: Forward, Port Side, Cigar section of Helios Bar
- Deck 14: Aft, Starboard Side, section of Sky Bar on 14
If you have a service animal to assist you, please let us know when placing your booking.
There are accessible suites onboard Explora Journeys.
Any guests in need of special services during their journey, or needing to travel with medical apparatus, including wheelchairs, motorised scooters or oxygen therapy are asked to please notify us in writing prior to final payment becoming due.
Certain Destination Experiences are wheelchair-accessible and there will be an icon to highlight these experiences. Depending on what the guest’s requirements are, experiences may be subject to availability as wheelchair-accessible transport has to be pre-requested. It is recommended that guests advise their preferred Travel Advisor or an Explora Journeys Ambassador of their requirements at time of booking.
We offer a self-service guest laundry as well as a laundry service (charges apply).
There is a medical centre onboard equipped for first aid and minor conditions only. The medical centre is not equipped as a land-based hospital and the doctor is not a specialist.
Medical consultations onboard are fee-based therefore we strongly recommend that you have comprehensive travel health insurance covering medical treatment, repatriation costs and expenses.
Our adults-only areas onboard are the Whiskey bar within the Observation Lounge (where smoking will be allowed), and the Forward Pool area on deck 12. The use of the Fitness Centre and the Spa Facilities are reserved for guests aged 16 years and older. Following Public Health Authorities requirements, children in diapers, swim diapers, pull-ups, or who are not completely toilet trained are not allowed in the swimming pools and whirlpools.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in suites and public areas for unlimited web browsing, emails, social media, messengers, and voice and video calls. Please note that the Wi-Fi connection on board depends on the satellite positioning and, at times, can be unstable or discontinued depending on the weather conditions, navigation area, or other technical restrictions beyond our control.
You will be asked during the booking process to add any allergies, dietary restrictions and special requests. Please make sure to inform us prior to your journey about special dietary restrictions
Explora Journeys does not have any single use plastic onboard its ships and ashore.
We ban single-use plastic from our ships, also packaging of deliveries will be reduced to a minimum. Offering fresh and locally-sourced food gives us the possibility to be more respectful with the planet and the destinations we visit.
Additionally, we offer environmentally conscious Destination Experiences as well as recycling and refillable bottles onboard.
We are working with tour operators that offer sustainable experiences with no single-use-plastic also ashore. Our Destination Experiences are planned to put a spotlight on local talents, craftsmanship, culture, gastronomy and traditions.
Our advanced wastewater treatment systems onboard process wastewater to near tap water quality. We discharge our ballast water exclusively on land while we are in the port. We have adopted strict treatment regimes to remove threats of species transportation through ballast water.
An in-suite welcome bottle of champagne 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:
- Emporium Marketplace
- Sakura Marble & Co. Grill
- Med Yacht Club
- Fil Rouge
- Crema Café Gelateria & Creperie at The Conservatory
- Explora Lounge In-Suite Dining
- Sports Court
- Whirlpool
- Panorama Lounge
- Sky Bar On 14
- Helios Pool & Lounge (Adults Only)
- Running Track
- Whirlpools
- Lift
- Explora Lounge
- Private Dining Room
- Malt Whiskey Bar
- Chef’s Kitchen
- Children & Teens Area
- The Conservatory Pool & Bar
- Indoor Whirlpool
- Gelateria & Creperie
- Emporium Marketplace Restaurant
- Emporium Marketplace Restaurant Outdoor Seating
- Lift
- Ocean Wellness Fitness Centre
- Atoll Pool & Bar
- Upper Aft Pool & Lounge
- Grand Penthouse
- Deluxe Penthouse
- Cove Residence
- Premier Penthouse
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Lift
- Retreat Residence
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Cove Residence
- Grand Penthouse
- Premier Penthouse
- Deluxe Penthouse
- Penthouse
- Serenity Residence
- Lift
- Owner’s Residence
- Retreat Residence
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Penthouse
- Premier Penthouse
- Grand Penthouse
- Cove Residence
- Lift
- Retreat Residence
- Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Grand Penthouse
- Cove Residence
- Deluxe Penthouse
- Penthouse
- Serenity Residence
- Lift
- Cocoon Residence
- Penthouse
- Deluxe Penthouse
- Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Grand Penthouse
- Cove Residence
- Lift
- Ocean Wellness The Spa
- Future Journeys Ambassadors
- Anthology Restaurant
- Crema Café
- Marble & Co. Grill Restaurant
- Galleria D’Arte
- MSC Foundation
- Astern Lounge
- Sakura Restaurant
- Astern Pool & Bar
- Lift
- Journeys Lounge
- The Casino
- Guest Services
- Destination Experiences
- Shops
- Lobby & Lobby Bar
- Med Yacht Club Restaurant
- Fil Rouge Restaurant
- Lift
- Medical Centre
- Marina Lounge
- Marina Deck
Get in touch with our team to start planning
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