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A Journey of Rich Culture & Full-bodied Flavours/Explora III
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Explora III

A Journey of Rich Culture & Full-bodied Flavours - 7 night cruise



Cruise only from €6,025

Price based on lowest available cruise only fare for double occupancy. Subject to change at any time.


Description

Highlights

Gratuities

Dates and Prices

Cabins

Designed to evoke the feeling of being onboard a private yacht, EXPLORA III – the newest addition in our modern fleet of luxury ships, sailing in Summer 2026 – offers a haven at sea. A floating home-away-from-home, where thoughtful design and an abundance of space create an atmosphere of effortless elegance.

At the heart of the experience are our spacious Homes at Sea. Each of our Ocean Suites, Penthouses, and Residences is a truly serene retreat, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows bathing the space in light, opening onto generous private terraces, complete with daybeds and a dining area, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. Inside, every detail has been considered, including a walk-in wardrobe with seated vanity area, luxurious bathrooms with custom toiletries, fine linens, and the effortless, impeccable service of our Perfect Hosts.

Elsewhere, the ship's sprawling outdoor decks and wealth of beautifully designed public spaces ensure discerning travellers are able to unwind, connect, or take in ocean views at every opportunity.

Explora Journeys' signature culinary concepts, beloved onboard EXPLORA I and II – such as Anthology, Sakura, Fil Rouge, Med Yacht Club, Marble & Co. Grill – return to elevate the dining experience, complemented by unexpected new offerings.

Throughout the journey, guests benefit from a vast array of signature inclusive experiences, carefully curated to elevate every moment. From award-winning culinary offerings and vibrant bars and lounges to ocean-inspired wellness and meticulously curated entertainment, every aspect is tailored to inspire and delight.

Ocean Wellness, our bespoke ocean-inspired wellness concept, has been thoughtfully reimagined, now encompassing a single, harmonious space designed to soothe and rejuvenate. The new wellness area includes Ocean Wellness – The Spa, a tranquil sanctuary offering experiences inspired by the power of the sea, as well as a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre and Fitness Studio, created in partnership with Technogym and featuring the most advanced training equipment. Completing the fitness experience is the one-of-a-kind Open Air Fitness space on Deck 14, where guests can train outdoors while taking in the views across the water.

The Nautilus Club on EXPLORA III has been enhanced with dedicated spaces and thoughtfully curated experiences for teens and children, where a team of expert hosts will make sure to create unforgettable moments for younger guests.

Crafted with sustainability in mind, EXPLORA III is the first LNG-powered ship in our fleet, reflecting our conscious approach to modern ship design, embodying the harmony of innovation, and our deep care for the oceans and the unique destinations that we explore.

Cruise ID: 40473

EXPLORA III is the first LNG-powered ship in our fleet, underscoring our commitment to decarbonising marine operations. This innovation has the potential to reduce well-to-wake greenhouse gas emission by over 80%, significantly lowering our environmental impact.

Gratuities are included in your journey fare.

Date Time Price * Booking
10 August 2026 18:00 €6,025 Call us to book

* Price based on lowest available cruise only fare for double occupancy. Subject to change at any time.

Cabins on Explora III

Ocean Terrace Suite
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Our Ocean Terrace Suites are amongst the largest entry-level suites in the industry. Each one has floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private sun terrace featuring a dining table and a daybed, allowing guests to feel closer to the ocean as it carries them on their journey.

All Ocean Terrace Suites include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.

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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
  • Comfortable daybeds for relaxation

Bedroom

  • Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system - size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
  • Some suites feature 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • Some suites feature bathtubs

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 35-39 sqm (377-420 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 28 sqm (301 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 7-11 sqm (75-118 sq. ft)
  • Maximum capacity: 2 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.

Facilities

  • Double or Twin Configuration
  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Coffee Machine
  • Pillow Menu Available

Cove Residence
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For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the effortlessly elegant spaces of the Cove Residences featuring a stylishly decorated living area, a calm work space, a comfortable dining area for four, as well as a separate bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. Sofas and chairs are by Molteni & C and the sophisticated lighting solutions are designed by Astep. The private sun terrace allows guests to unwind and savour the ocean featuring a dining table and sun loungers.

Each Cove Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.

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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious oceanfront terrace with 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)
  • Some suites feature twin beds – size: 2 x 90 x 200 cm (35 x 79 in)
  • 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 walk-in shower and heated floors

  • Plush bathrobes and bath linens
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 70-149 sqm (753-1604 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 56-74 sqm (603-797 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 14-75 sqm (151 807 sq. ft)

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Sofa Bed
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Butler Service
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Serenity Residence
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Abundant in space and light, the elegant Serenity Residences feature oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto the expansive panoramic terrace on the ship's aft, including magnificent ocean views, a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, relaxing sun beds and a comfortable outdoor lounge designed by Molteni & C.

The Serenity Residences feature a large stylishly decorated living area, a comfortable dining area for four, with sofas and chairs by Molteni & C and sophisticated lighting solutions designed by Astep, as well as a comfortable working space. The separate spacious bedroom with sea views includes a walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area and an en-suite luxurious marble bathroom sculpted of precious Calacatta marble, with a bathtub and separate shower.

Each Serenity Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.

Features

  • Private butler services by 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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • 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)
  • Some suites feature twin beds – size: 2 x 90 x 200 cm (35 x 79 in)
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down duvets and pillows
  • Fine bed linens
  • Extensive pillow selection
  • Spacious 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 70-149 sqm (753-1604 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 56-74 sqm (603-797 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 14-75 sqm (151 807 sq. ft)

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Sofa Bed
  • Vanity Area
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Butler Service
  • Coffee Machine
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cocoon Residence
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Our Cocoon Residences are amongst the most spacious of our Ocean Residences, featuring oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto the expansive panoramic terrace on the ship's coveted aft deck. Here, guests can drink in the spectacular views from their private whirlpool, relax in sun beds or the comfortable outdoor lounge designed by Molteni & C, or enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean.

The Cocoon Residences feature a large stylishly decorated living area, a comfortable dining area for four, with sofas and chairs by Molteni & C and sophisticated lighting solutions designed by Astep, as well as a comfortable working space. The separate spacious bedroom with sea views includes a walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area and an en-suite luxurious marble bathroom sculpted of precious Calacatta marble, with a bathtub and separate shower. The suite also features an additional guest powder room.

Each Cocoon Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.

Features

  • Private butler services by our Residence Hosts
  • Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
  • Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
  • Spacious work desk area
  • Dining table for 4 guests
  • In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
  • Private refrigerated minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers

Bedroom

  • Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system - size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down duvets and pillows
  • Fine bed linens
  • Extensive pillow selection
  • Spacious 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • Additional guest powder room

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 70-149 sqm (753-1604 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 56-74 sqm (603-797 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 14-75 sqm (151 807 sq. ft)

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Sofa Bed
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Butler Service
  • Coffee Machine
  • Pillow Menu Available

Premier Penthouse
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The 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 featuring a dining table area and a daybed overlooking the ocean.

All Premier Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, a separate bedroom with spacious walk-in wardrobe and a seated vanity area, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.

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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious oceanfront 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 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • Some suites feature a bathtub

*Some suites with bathtubs and accessible features

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 43-68 sqm (463-732 sq. ft) 
  • Suite: 34-47 sqm (366-506 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 9-21 sqm (97-226 q. ft)
*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.

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Sofa Bed
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Coffee Machine
  • Room Service Available
  • Pillow Menu Available

Grand Penthouse
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The most spacious of our Ocean Penthouses, the Grand Penthouses offer elegant spaces with a separate stylish living area, a comfortable work space, a dining area for four, as well as a separate bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. The private sun terrace allows guests to unwind and savour the ocean, in the company of friends or one another, featuring a dining table and a daybed.

All Grand Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.

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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious oceanfront 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 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • Some suites feature a walk-in shower

*Some suites with bathtubs and accessible features

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 43-68 sqm (463-732 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 34-47 sqm (366-506 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 9-21 sqm (97-226 q. ft)

*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.

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Sofa Bed
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Coffee Machine
  • Pillow Menu Available

Deluxe Penthouse
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Flooded with light from the floor-to-ceiling oversized windows, the Deluxe Penthouses offer elegant accommodation and a stylish living area, a separate dining area for four, as well as a work space. The private sun terrace with a dining table and a daybed allows guests to feel closer to the ocean as it carries them on their journey.

All Deluxe Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.

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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious oceanfront 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 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • Some suites feature bathtubs

*Some suites with bathtubs and accessible features

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 43-68 sqm (463-732 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 34-47 sqm (366-506 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 9-21 sqm (97-226 q. ft)

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Sofa Bed
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Coffee Machine
  • Room Service Available
  • Pillow Menu Available

Owner's Residence
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The iconic Owner's Residence creates the largest living space on-board, with multiple harmonious indoor and outdoor spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind, including dedicated private butler services by the Residence Manager.

Stand in awe of the panoramic ocean views from your expansive private terrace – extending over the full ship's aft width – with a spacious infinity whirlpool and elegant outdoor dining and lounging areas exquisitely designed by Manutti.

Every aspect of the ambiance of the Owner's Residence reflects the meticulous curation of all details, conscious at all times of our commitment to sustainability; curated and handpicked decorative elements, sofas and chairs are by Knoll and Molteni & C, and sophisticated lighting solutions designed by Astep.

The Owner's Residence features an expansive stylishly decorated living area, a comfortable dining area for eight guests, a separate spacious bedroom with sea views, including a comfortable working space, an en-suite luxurious marble bathroom sculpted of precious Calacatta marble, with a bathtub a separate shower, a private steam room, and a walk-in wardrobe. The suite also features an additional guest powder room.

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
  • Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
  • Butler pantry area

Outdoors

  • Panoramic ocean-front terrace covering the full ship's width, with a private spacious whirlpool, day beds, a dining table, a scenic lounge area, shower

Bedroom

  • Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system
  • Large double sofa bed
  • Down duvets and pillows
  • Extensive pillow selection
  • Oversized dressing room

Bathroom

  • Luxurious marble double vanity bathroom

  • Spacious bathtub and separate shower room
  • Private steam room
  • Plush bathrobes and bath linens
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • Additional guest powder room

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 280 sqm (3014 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 155 sqm (1668 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 125 sqm (1345 sq. ft)

*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.

Facilities

  • Double or Twin Configuration
  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Second Bedroom
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Suite Benefits
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Room Service Available
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Coffee Machine
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Retreat Residence
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Our luxurious Retreat Residences offer oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto a spacious sun terrace with a private whirlpool, as well as full spectacular views of the ship's forward part, featuring a privileged view of her navigation to celebrated and off-the-beaten path destinations.

For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the effortlessly elegant spaces of the Retreat Residences include a stylishly decorated living area, a calm work space, a comfortable dining area for four, as well as a separate spacious bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. Sofas and chairs are by Molteni & C and the sophisticated lighting solutions are designed by Astep.

Each Retreat Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.

Features

  • Private butler services by 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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool and a dining area

Bedroom

  • Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system - size: 200 x 200 cm (79 x 79 in)
  • Some suites feature twin beds – size: 2 x 90 x 200 cm (35 x 79 in)
  • Double sofa bed
  • Down duvets and pillows
  • Fine bed linens
  • Extensive pillow selection
  • Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area

Bathroom

  • Luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub or a separate walk-in
  • Shower (some suites feature both)
  • Plush bathrobes and slippers
  • Custom bath toiletries and amenities
  • Hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 70-149 sqm (753-1604 sq. ft) 
  • Suite: 56-74 sqm (603-797 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 14-75 sqm (151 807 sq. ft)

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Whirlpool Bath
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Sofa Bed
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Butler Service
  • Coffee Machine
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Free Wi-Fi

Cove Residence with Whirlpool
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For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the effortlessly elegant spaces of the Cove Residences featuring a stylishly decorated living area, a calm work space, a comfortable dining area for four, as well as a separate bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. Sofas and chairs are by Molteni & C and the sophisticated lighting solutions are designed by Astep. The private sun terrace allows guests to unwind and savour the ocean featuring a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers.

Each Cove Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.

Features

  • Private butler services by 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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

Spacious oceanfront 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)
  • Some suites feature twin beds – size: 2 x 90 x 200 cm (35 x 79 in)
  • 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 walk-in shower and heated floors
  • Plush bathrobes and bath linens
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror

*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.

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Butler Service
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Pillow Menu Available
  • Telephone
  • Desk

Penthouse
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Each of our Penthouses offers a spacious living area and a separate dining area for four, allowing guests to entertain others or retreat in style as they see fit. Floor-to ceiling doors lead onto an expansive private sun terrace with a dining table and a daybed for ultimate relaxation at sea.

All Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.

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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious oceanfront 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 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • *Some suites with bathtubs and accessible features

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 43-68 sqm (463-732 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 34-47 sqm (366-506 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 9-21 sqm (97-226 q. ft)

*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.

Facilities

  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Dining Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Bath
  • Sofa Bed
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Coffee Machine
  • Pillow Menu Available

Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
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Our Ocean Grand Terrace Suites are situated on decks 6 and 7, offering a more spacious private sun terrace featuring a dining table and a daybed, allowing guests to savour the ocean from the comfort of their daybed.

All Ocean Grand Terrace Suites include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests' preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.

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 minibar, 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

Outdoors

  • Spacious ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool and 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 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
  • Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
  • Dyson SupersonicTM hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
  • Some suites feature a bathtub

* Some suites with bathtubs and accessible features

Stats

  • Total Suite Area: 35-39 sqm (377-420 sq. ft)
  • Suite: 28 sqm (301 sq. ft)
  • Terrace: 7-11 sqm (75-118 sq. ft)
  • Maximum capacity: 2 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.

Facilities

  • Double or Twin Configuration
  • King or Twin Configuration
  • Lounge Area
  • Vanity Area
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Telephone
  • Desk
  • Suite Benefits
  • Free Mini Bar
  • Coffee Machine
  • Room Service Available
  • Pillow Menu Available

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Day 1 Lisbon, Portugal

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 2 Leixões, Portugal

Ever since the Romans constructed a fort here and began using it as a trading post, Oporto has been a prosperous commercial centre. In the 15th and 16th centuries the city benefited from the wealth generated by Portugal's maritime discoveries, and later, the establishment of a lucrative wine trade with Britain compensated for the loss of the spice trade. Today, Portugal's second-largest city is a thriving, cosmopolitan place and is famous for its production of the fortified, sweet 'port' wine. Its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the city was also awarded the status of European Capital of Culture in 2001. A large sandbar prevents ships from sailing into Oporto itself, so for over a century they have used nearby Leixões instead, a man-made seaport constructed nine miles from the city. Leixões is one of Portugal's major sea ports and is also home to one of the country's oldest football clubs, winners of the Taça de Portugal cup in 1961.

Day 3 La Coruña, Spain

La Coruña, the largest city in Spain's Galicia region, is among the country's busiest ports. The remote Galicia area is tucked into the northwest corner of the Iberian Peninsula, surprising visitors with its green and misty countryside that is so much unlike other parts of Spain. The name "Galicia" is Celtic in origin, for it was the Celts who occupied the region around the 6th-century BC and erected fortifications. La Coruña was already considered an important port under the Romans. They were followed by an invasion of Suevians, Visigoths and, much later in 730, the Moors. It was after Galicia was incorporated into the Kingdom of Asturias that the epic saga of the Pilgrimage to Santiago (St. James) began. From the 15th century, overseas trade developed rapidly; in 1720, La Coruña was granted the privilege of trading with America - a right previously only held by Cadiz and Seville. This was the great era when adventurous men voyaged to the colonies and returned with vast riches. Today, the city's significant expansion is evident in three distinct quarters: the town centre located along the isthmus; the business and commercial centre with wide avenues and shopping streets; and the "Ensanche" to the south, occupied by warehouses and factories. Many of the buildings in the old section feature the characteristic glazed façades that have earned La Coruña the name "City of Crystal." Plaza Maria Pita, the beautiful main square, is named after the local heroine who saved the town in 1589 when she seized the English standard from the beacon and gave the alarm, warning her fellow townsmen of the English attack.

Day 4  Cruising

Day 5 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828). The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer. The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St. Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration. To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady. To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer. A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.

Day 6 Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828). The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer. The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St. Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration. To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady. To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer. A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.

Day 7 Saint-Malo, France

Thrust out into the sea and bound to the mainland only by tenuous man-made causeways, romantic St-Malo has built a reputation as a breeding ground for phenomenal sailors. Many were fishermen, but others—most notably Jacques Cartier, who claimed Canada for Francis I in 1534—were New World explorers. Still others were corsairs, "sea dogs" paid by the French crown to harass the Limeys across the Channel: legendary ones like Robert Surcouf and Duguay-Trouin helped make St-Malo rich through their pillaging, in the process earning it the nickname "the pirates' city." The St-Malo you see today isn't quite the one they called home because a weeklong fire in 1944, kindled by retreating Nazis, wiped out nearly all of the old buildings. Restoration work was more painstaking than brilliant, but the narrow streets and granite houses of the Vieille Ville were satisfactorily recreated, enabling St-Malo to regain its role as a busy fishing port, seaside resort, and tourist destination. The ramparts that help define this city figuratively and literally are authentic, and the flames also spared houses along Rue de Pelicot in the Vieille Ville. Battalions of tourists invade this quaint part of town in summer, so arrive off-season if you want to avoid crowds.

Day 8 Southampton, England

Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain's largest cruise port. It has been one of England's major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool and hides from the hinterland and imported wine from Bordeaux. The city suffered heavy damage during World War Two and as a result the centre has been extensively rebuilt, but there are still some interesting medieval buildings including the Bargate, one of the finest city gatehouses in England.

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