Explora Journeys is the luxury lifestyle travel brand by the MSC Group that is redefining the luxury cruise category.
Guests aboard an Explora Journeys ship can look forward to vibrant, cosmopolitan, and relaxed European luxury at sea. This is more than just a cruise, it's a journey of both mind and body, as you adventure across oceans to destinations on and off the beaten track.
Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line like no other. On board you will discover spaces that offer relaxed luxury, creating a home at sea, with journeys that combine discovery, well-being, and nature.
If you want to discover Explora Journeys for yourself, book today with The Sovereign Cruise Club. We are experts in luxury cruises with years of maritime experience. Browse the best offers and learn more about Explora below.
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The ocean and its influence sit at the heart of the Explora Journeys brand. The ocean connects you with yourself, people and the places around you.
It relaxes you and creates an energy that inspires inner and outer discovery, broadens horizons and triggers new connections.
All of this creates a powerful, transformative, yet universal emotional connection. This is what Explora call the ‘Ocean State of Mind’.
The Ocean State of Mind is reached only with Explora Journeys. It's why all that they do is designed to offer refined yet effortless luxury, with the opportunity for exploration and transformation of the inner and outer self, resulting in a uniquely rewarding state — physically, intellectually and spiritually.
Only Explora Journeys can offer such an experience, thanks to their fleet of state-of-the-art cruise ships that are designed to offer refined yet effortless luxury. Their journeys to enticing destinations provide the opportunity for exploration and transformation - physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
Activities
These are moments of play to be enjoyed once, twice, or time and time again. Organised by Explora's Entertainment Hosts and professionals respected for their technical command of the subject, they are fun and amazingly informative. These are just three examples:
Ombré Sunsets: Guests can hone their photography skills in the Explora Lounge. Learn how to capture a fiery sunset as it fades to rosy blush, how to take the perfect selfie for Instagram, or how to light a personal portrait or piece of art to best effect.
The Spirit of Whiskey: An entertaining tutorial from skilful mixologists in the Malt Whiskey Bar, where guests explore this time-honoured spirit as they try their hand at making signature drinks.
Melodic Master Class: Resident artists get to know the guests, sharing their talents and discussing songwriting, improvisation and composition.
Events
Specially designed to define each journey, these events are opportunities for interesting and enjoyable interaction between guests and hosts.
Captain‘s Log… Secrets of the Sail: Guests join the Captain or Bridge Officers on an engrossing walk around the deck. Learn how old seafaring methods have given way to today’s mind-boggling technology and get to know the team responsible for sailing them safely around the world.
Bal Mythos: At the stroke of midnight, guests can choose to don handcrafted masks of local gods and goddesses and enjoy the club vibe as they dance to the resident Bacchus Band and singers.
Midnight Wayfinder: With dreamy guitar music and storytelling under the stars or around the Conservatory Pool, guests learn how sailors have long relied on the sea, wind and stars 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 enjoy cocktails from the era and boogie the night away.
Experiences
Unique, curated, immersive and captivating, Explora Journeys experiences provide extravagant, unforgettable pleasure.
An Evening by Candlelight: An intimate and cosy part of every EXPLORA I journey. Guest musicians and vocalists perform in the main lounges softly lit by candlelight, creating a range of experiences from classical music to movie soundtracks.
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.
Le Jazz: On journeys to France, guests 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 essential to the Caribbean itinerary, with a French Creole menu, absinthe cocktails and dazzling musicianship.
Rituals
A central aspect of sailing with Explora Journeys is the daily, weekly, monthly or annual rituals that mark everything from sunrise to moonrise. These take place at the same time, on the same day, in the same place across Explora's growing fleet of ships. Guests find entertainment, serenity, solace and structure in beautiful practices that set a grounding framework for each journey.
Ocean State of Mind: Simple daily guided meditations against a backdrop of sky and ocean herald each morning, weaving local cultural practices into soothing stories about the day's destination.
Sundial Salutation: This twice-daily, movement-based wellness ritual invigorates guests as they begin each day, then calms them as sunset slides into nightfall.
Midday Melodies: Every day, marking the moment when the morning segues into the afternoon as another day onboard unfolds on EXPLORA I, sees the Atrium come alive with acoustic music.
Sunset Aperitivo: Signature drinks and canapés associated with the various ports of call are served in the bars and lounges, each with its unique sonic vibe.
Moonrise: Every 28 days, guests clad in shades of silver and ivory gather at a magical soirée to honour the full moon, sipping signature cocktails and dancing under a starlit sky to live music.
Enrichment
Cultural, destination-themed deep dives in the form of talks, courses and informal conversations bring guests together for stimulating learning opportunities led by invited experts in their respective fields.
The Book Club: Occasional journeys feature a particular book relating to the region in which the ship is sailing, culminating in a reading with the author.
Single Origin: Led by a world-class barista, guests get familiar with local coffee cultures through tastings relevant to the countries they visit.
Artisanal: Courses on destination-themed crafts representative of local heritage, from textiles and tapestries to baskets and chocolate making, are taught by a local expert.
Dance the Day Away: Guests can experience regional movement culture with local dance music and an LED backdrop, guided by experts, resident artists, and an International Host.
The Creative's Journey: Discover behind-the-scenes stories and iconic stage and cinema moments through engaging talks with writers, directors, producers, actors, musicians, and designers.
Finally, Club Soda supports and entertains guests who enjoy an alcohol-free lifestyle. Prism events are organised to celebrate the diversity of Explora Journeys' guests. The Solivagant Society brings together solo travellers through a variety of activities, events, and experiences throughout their journey.
The perfect hosts aboard Explora Journeys welcome guests to a refined and generous all-inclusive journey.
All Explora Journeys cruises include:
There are even more benefits for guests staying in Ocean Grand Terrace Suites, Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences.
There are multiple exquisite dining venues aboard Explora Journey's ships. Experiences include:
The Right Vibe for the Right Time
Explora Journey's offer the perfect blend of vibrancy and privacy across more than 10 indoor and outdoor bars and lounges.
Lounging and Entertainment Experiences
Leisure Experience
Look forward to generous outdoor decks - offering more than 2,500 sqm (26,909 sq ft) of spectacular sea views. Combine these with numerous indoor and outdoor whirlpools on the ship's promenade deck for an experience inspired by seas and oceans.
Explora Journeys is proud to announce that Dr. Sylvia Earle, the world-renowned oceanographer, explorer, and conservationist, will be the Godmother of its first ship, EXPLORA I.
Dr. Earle is a celebrated pioneer of deep-sea exploration and has dedicated her life to ocean conservation. She has been a vocal advocate for protecting the world‘s oceans and marine life, and her expertise and leadership have been recognised globally. Dr. Earle’s involvement with Explora Journeys underscores the brand's commitment to sustainable luxury travel at sea and ocean conservation.
If you want to experience luxury cruising at its most modern and sophisticated best, book an Explora Journeys cruise with The Sovereign Cruise Club.
We have access to the best fares and our expertise will ensure your luxury voyage goes perfectly.
Learn more about Explora Journeys’ ships like Explora I and Explora II, or contact us today to learn more.
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