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EXPLORA II at the Heart of FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025: Ultra-Elegant Suite-Only Experience

with Explora Journeys
May. 23, 2025 - May. 26, 2025
4 days1 ports

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  • british isles
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  • Cambodia
  • Chef
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  • Colombia
  • Cruise
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  • denmark
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  • French Riviera
  • Hawaii
  • iceland
  • ireland
  • Italian Riviera
  • Italy
  • Japan
  • LA
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  • scotland
  • Seabourn
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  • Spring
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  • The Collection
  • The Mekong
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  • Vancouver
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  • wine

Itinerary

Day 1: Monte-Carlo
Day 2: Monte-Carlo
Day 3: Monte-Carlo
Day 4: Monte-Carlo
Day 1: Monte-Carlo

On one of the best stretches of the Mediterranean, this classic luxury destination is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world. With all the high-rise towers you have to look hard to find the Belle Époque grace of yesteryear. But if you head to the town’s great 1864 landmark Hôtel de Paris—still a veritable crossroads of the buffed and befurred Euro-gentry—or enjoy a grand bouffe at its famous Louis XV restaurant, or attend the opera, or visit the ballrooms of the casino, you may still be able to conjure up Monaco’s elegant past. Prince Albert II, a political science graduate from Amherst College, traces his ancestry to Otto Canella, who was born in 1070. The Grimaldi dynasty began with Otto’s great-great-great-grandson, Francesco Grimaldi, also known as Frank the Rogue. Expelled from Genoa, Frank and his cronies disguised themselves as monks and in 1297 seized the fortified medieval town known today as Le Rocher (the Rock). Except for a short break under Napoléon, the Grimaldis have been here ever since, which makes them the oldest reigning family in Europe. In the 1850s a Grimaldi named Charles III made a decision that turned the Rock into a giant blue chip. Needing revenue but not wanting to impose additional taxes on his subjects, he contracted with a company to open a gambling facility. The first spin of the roulette wheel was on December 14, 1856. There was no easy way to reach Monaco then—no carriage roads or railroads—so no one came. Between March 15 and March 20, 1857, one person entered the casino—and won two francs. In 1868, however, the railroad reached Monaco, and it was filled with Englishmen who came to escape the London fog. The effects were immediate. Profits were so great that Charles eventually abolished all direct taxes. Almost overnight, a threadbare principality became an elegant watering hole for European society. Dukes (and their mistresses) and duchesses (and their gigolos) danced and dined their way through a world of spinning roulette wheels and bubbling champagne—preening themselves for nights at the opera, where such artists as Vaslav Nijinsky, Sarah Bernhardt, and Enrico Caruso came to perform. Along with the tax system, its sensational position on a broad, steep peninsula that bulges into the Mediterranean—its harbor sparkling with luxury cruisers, its posh mansions angling awnings toward the nearly perpetual sun—continues to draw the rich and famous. One of the latest French celebrities to declare himself “Monégasque,” thus giving up his French passport, is superchef Alain Ducasse, who said that he made the choice out of affection for Monaco rather than tax reasons. Pleasure boats vie with luxury cruisers in their brash beauty and Titanic scale, and teams of handsome young men—themselves dyed blond and tanned to match—scour and polish every gleaming surface. As you might expect, all this glitz doesn’t come cheap. Eating is expensive, and even the most modest hotels cost more here than in nearby Nice or Menton. As for taxis, they don’t even have meters so you are completely at the driver’s mercy (with prices skyrocketing during events such as the Grand Prix). For the frugal, Monaco is the ultimate day-trip, although parking is as coveted as a room with a view. At the very least you can afford a coffee at Starbucks. The harbor district, known as La Condamine, connects the new quarter, officially known as Monte Carlo with Monaco-Ville (or Le Rocher), a medieval town on the Rock, topped by the palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanography Museum. Have no fear that you’ll need to climb countless steps to get to Monaco-Ville, as there are plenty of elevators and escalators climbing the steep cliffs. But shuttling between the lovely casino grounds of Monte Carlo and Old Monaco, separated by a vast port, is a daunting proposition for ordinary mortals without wings, so hop on the No. 1 bus from Saint Roman, or No. 2 from the Jardin Exotique – Both stop at Place du Casino and come up to Monaco Ville.

Day 2: Monte-Carlo

On one of the best stretches of the Mediterranean, this classic luxury destination is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world. With all the high-rise towers you have to look hard to find the Belle Époque grace of yesteryear. But if you head to the town’s great 1864 landmark Hôtel de Paris—still a veritable crossroads of the buffed and befurred Euro-gentry—or enjoy a grand bouffe at its famous Louis XV restaurant, or attend the opera, or visit the ballrooms of the casino, you may still be able to conjure up Monaco’s elegant past. Prince Albert II, a political science graduate from Amherst College, traces his ancestry to Otto Canella, who was born in 1070. The Grimaldi dynasty began with Otto’s great-great-great-grandson, Francesco Grimaldi, also known as Frank the Rogue. Expelled from Genoa, Frank and his cronies disguised themselves as monks and in 1297 seized the fortified medieval town known today as Le Rocher (the Rock). Except for a short break under Napoléon, the Grimaldis have been here ever since, which makes them the oldest reigning family in Europe. In the 1850s a Grimaldi named Charles III made a decision that turned the Rock into a giant blue chip. Needing revenue but not wanting to impose additional taxes on his subjects, he contracted with a company to open a gambling facility. The first spin of the roulette wheel was on December 14, 1856. There was no easy way to reach Monaco then—no carriage roads or railroads—so no one came. Between March 15 and March 20, 1857, one person entered the casino—and won two francs. In 1868, however, the railroad reached Monaco, and it was filled with Englishmen who came to escape the London fog. The effects were immediate. Profits were so great that Charles eventually abolished all direct taxes. Almost overnight, a threadbare principality became an elegant watering hole for European society. Dukes (and their mistresses) and duchesses (and their gigolos) danced and dined their way through a world of spinning roulette wheels and bubbling champagne—preening themselves for nights at the opera, where such artists as Vaslav Nijinsky, Sarah Bernhardt, and Enrico Caruso came to perform. Along with the tax system, its sensational position on a broad, steep peninsula that bulges into the Mediterranean—its harbor sparkling with luxury cruisers, its posh mansions angling awnings toward the nearly perpetual sun—continues to draw the rich and famous. One of the latest French celebrities to declare himself “Monégasque,” thus giving up his French passport, is superchef Alain Ducasse, who said that he made the choice out of affection for Monaco rather than tax reasons. Pleasure boats vie with luxury cruisers in their brash beauty and Titanic scale, and teams of handsome young men—themselves dyed blond and tanned to match—scour and polish every gleaming surface. As you might expect, all this glitz doesn’t come cheap. Eating is expensive, and even the most modest hotels cost more here than in nearby Nice or Menton. As for taxis, they don’t even have meters so you are completely at the driver’s mercy (with prices skyrocketing during events such as the Grand Prix). For the frugal, Monaco is the ultimate day-trip, although parking is as coveted as a room with a view. At the very least you can afford a coffee at Starbucks. The harbor district, known as La Condamine, connects the new quarter, officially known as Monte Carlo with Monaco-Ville (or Le Rocher), a medieval town on the Rock, topped by the palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanography Museum. Have no fear that you’ll need to climb countless steps to get to Monaco-Ville, as there are plenty of elevators and escalators climbing the steep cliffs. But shuttling between the lovely casino grounds of Monte Carlo and Old Monaco, separated by a vast port, is a daunting proposition for ordinary mortals without wings, so hop on the No. 1 bus from Saint Roman, or No. 2 from the Jardin Exotique – Both stop at Place du Casino and come up to Monaco Ville.

Day 3: Monte-Carlo

On one of the best stretches of the Mediterranean, this classic luxury destination is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world. With all the high-rise towers you have to look hard to find the Belle Époque grace of yesteryear. But if you head to the town’s great 1864 landmark Hôtel de Paris—still a veritable crossroads of the buffed and befurred Euro-gentry—or enjoy a grand bouffe at its famous Louis XV restaurant, or attend the opera, or visit the ballrooms of the casino, you may still be able to conjure up Monaco’s elegant past. Prince Albert II, a political science graduate from Amherst College, traces his ancestry to Otto Canella, who was born in 1070. The Grimaldi dynasty began with Otto’s great-great-great-grandson, Francesco Grimaldi, also known as Frank the Rogue. Expelled from Genoa, Frank and his cronies disguised themselves as monks and in 1297 seized the fortified medieval town known today as Le Rocher (the Rock). Except for a short break under Napoléon, the Grimaldis have been here ever since, which makes them the oldest reigning family in Europe. In the 1850s a Grimaldi named Charles III made a decision that turned the Rock into a giant blue chip. Needing revenue but not wanting to impose additional taxes on his subjects, he contracted with a company to open a gambling facility. The first spin of the roulette wheel was on December 14, 1856. There was no easy way to reach Monaco then—no carriage roads or railroads—so no one came. Between March 15 and March 20, 1857, one person entered the casino—and won two francs. In 1868, however, the railroad reached Monaco, and it was filled with Englishmen who came to escape the London fog. The effects were immediate. Profits were so great that Charles eventually abolished all direct taxes. Almost overnight, a threadbare principality became an elegant watering hole for European society. Dukes (and their mistresses) and duchesses (and their gigolos) danced and dined their way through a world of spinning roulette wheels and bubbling champagne—preening themselves for nights at the opera, where such artists as Vaslav Nijinsky, Sarah Bernhardt, and Enrico Caruso came to perform. Along with the tax system, its sensational position on a broad, steep peninsula that bulges into the Mediterranean—its harbor sparkling with luxury cruisers, its posh mansions angling awnings toward the nearly perpetual sun—continues to draw the rich and famous. One of the latest French celebrities to declare himself “Monégasque,” thus giving up his French passport, is superchef Alain Ducasse, who said that he made the choice out of affection for Monaco rather than tax reasons. Pleasure boats vie with luxury cruisers in their brash beauty and Titanic scale, and teams of handsome young men—themselves dyed blond and tanned to match—scour and polish every gleaming surface. As you might expect, all this glitz doesn’t come cheap. Eating is expensive, and even the most modest hotels cost more here than in nearby Nice or Menton. As for taxis, they don’t even have meters so you are completely at the driver’s mercy (with prices skyrocketing during events such as the Grand Prix). For the frugal, Monaco is the ultimate day-trip, although parking is as coveted as a room with a view. At the very least you can afford a coffee at Starbucks. The harbor district, known as La Condamine, connects the new quarter, officially known as Monte Carlo with Monaco-Ville (or Le Rocher), a medieval town on the Rock, topped by the palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanography Museum. Have no fear that you’ll need to climb countless steps to get to Monaco-Ville, as there are plenty of elevators and escalators climbing the steep cliffs. But shuttling between the lovely casino grounds of Monte Carlo and Old Monaco, separated by a vast port, is a daunting proposition for ordinary mortals without wings, so hop on the No. 1 bus from Saint Roman, or No. 2 from the Jardin Exotique – Both stop at Place du Casino and come up to Monaco Ville.

Day 4: Monte-Carlo

On one of the best stretches of the Mediterranean, this classic luxury destination is one of the most sought-after addresses in the world. With all the high-rise towers you have to look hard to find the Belle Époque grace of yesteryear. But if you head to the town’s great 1864 landmark Hôtel de Paris—still a veritable crossroads of the buffed and befurred Euro-gentry—or enjoy a grand bouffe at its famous Louis XV restaurant, or attend the opera, or visit the ballrooms of the casino, you may still be able to conjure up Monaco’s elegant past. Prince Albert II, a political science graduate from Amherst College, traces his ancestry to Otto Canella, who was born in 1070. The Grimaldi dynasty began with Otto’s great-great-great-grandson, Francesco Grimaldi, also known as Frank the Rogue. Expelled from Genoa, Frank and his cronies disguised themselves as monks and in 1297 seized the fortified medieval town known today as Le Rocher (the Rock). Except for a short break under Napoléon, the Grimaldis have been here ever since, which makes them the oldest reigning family in Europe. In the 1850s a Grimaldi named Charles III made a decision that turned the Rock into a giant blue chip. Needing revenue but not wanting to impose additional taxes on his subjects, he contracted with a company to open a gambling facility. The first spin of the roulette wheel was on December 14, 1856. There was no easy way to reach Monaco then—no carriage roads or railroads—so no one came. Between March 15 and March 20, 1857, one person entered the casino—and won two francs. In 1868, however, the railroad reached Monaco, and it was filled with Englishmen who came to escape the London fog. The effects were immediate. Profits were so great that Charles eventually abolished all direct taxes. Almost overnight, a threadbare principality became an elegant watering hole for European society. Dukes (and their mistresses) and duchesses (and their gigolos) danced and dined their way through a world of spinning roulette wheels and bubbling champagne—preening themselves for nights at the opera, where such artists as Vaslav Nijinsky, Sarah Bernhardt, and Enrico Caruso came to perform. Along with the tax system, its sensational position on a broad, steep peninsula that bulges into the Mediterranean—its harbor sparkling with luxury cruisers, its posh mansions angling awnings toward the nearly perpetual sun—continues to draw the rich and famous. One of the latest French celebrities to declare himself “Monégasque,” thus giving up his French passport, is superchef Alain Ducasse, who said that he made the choice out of affection for Monaco rather than tax reasons. Pleasure boats vie with luxury cruisers in their brash beauty and Titanic scale, and teams of handsome young men—themselves dyed blond and tanned to match—scour and polish every gleaming surface. As you might expect, all this glitz doesn’t come cheap. Eating is expensive, and even the most modest hotels cost more here than in nearby Nice or Menton. As for taxis, they don’t even have meters so you are completely at the driver’s mercy (with prices skyrocketing during events such as the Grand Prix). For the frugal, Monaco is the ultimate day-trip, although parking is as coveted as a room with a view. At the very least you can afford a coffee at Starbucks. The harbor district, known as La Condamine, connects the new quarter, officially known as Monte Carlo with Monaco-Ville (or Le Rocher), a medieval town on the Rock, topped by the palace, the cathedral, and the Oceanography Museum. Have no fear that you’ll need to climb countless steps to get to Monaco-Ville, as there are plenty of elevators and escalators climbing the steep cliffs. But shuttling between the lovely casino grounds of Monte Carlo and Old Monaco, separated by a vast port, is a daunting proposition for ordinary mortals without wings, so hop on the No. 1 bus from Saint Roman, or No. 2 from the Jardin Exotique – Both stop at Place du Casino and come up to Monaco Ville.

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Ship features

Owner's Residence

Owner's Residence

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence

Retreat Residence

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence

Cove Residence

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence

Serenity Residence

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence
Cocoon Residence

Cocoon Residence

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence
Cocoon Residence
Grand Penthouse

Grand Penthouse

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence
Cocoon Residence
Grand Penthouse
Premier Penthouse

Premier Penthouse

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence
Cocoon Residence
Grand Penthouse
Premier Penthouse
Deluxe Penthouse

Deluxe Penthouse

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence
Cocoon Residence
Grand Penthouse
Premier Penthouse
Deluxe Penthouse
Penthouse

Penthouse

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence
Cocoon Residence
Grand Penthouse
Premier Penthouse
Deluxe Penthouse
Penthouse
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite

Ocean Grand Terrace Suite

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.

Owner's Residence
Retreat Residence
Cove Residence
Serenity Residence
Cocoon Residence
Grand Penthouse
Premier Penthouse
Deluxe Penthouse
Penthouse
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite

Ocean Terrace Suite

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.

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys represents the ambition and long-held dream of the MSC Group and the Aponte family to create a transformative luxury ocean travel experience and brand that redefines the luxury cruise category. Step aboard Explora's exquisite fleet of Finantieri-built luxury ships. Explore the architecture, safety and sustainability in 461 ocean front suites.
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