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A Peek Inside our Favorite Explora Journeys Cruises

THE HIGHLIGHTS

Spain and Portugal Cruise | Mediterranean | Explora Journeys | September 2024

Spain and Portugal Cruise | Mediterranean | Explora Journeys | September 2024

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Mediterranean Cruise | Explora Journeys | August 2024 | from Rome to Athens

Mediterranean Cruise | Explora Journeys | August 2024 | from Rome to Athens

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Africa Cruise from Cape Town to Mombasa | Explora Journeys | March 2025

Africa Cruise from Cape Town to Mombasa | Explora Journeys | March 2025

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Caribbean Cruise | December 2023 | Explora Journeys | 9 Nights

Caribbean Cruise | December 2023 | Explora Journeys | 9 Nights

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Saudi Arabia Cruise | A Journey to Age-Old Red Sea Kingdoms Cruise | 10 Days | November 2024 | Explora Journeys

Saudi Arabia Cruise | A Journey to Age-Old Red Sea Kingdoms Cruise | 10 Days | November 2024 | Explora Journeys

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Norwegian Fjords Cruise | Maiden Journey into Epic Fjords & the Arctic Circle | July 2023 | 15 Nights| Southampton to Copenhagen | Explora Journeys

Norwegian Fjords Cruise | Maiden Journey into Epic Fjords & the Arctic Circle | July 2023 | 15 Nights| Southampton to Copenhagen | Explora Journeys

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Canada & New England | New York City Rountrip | Explora Journeys | 19 Days | September 2023

Canada & New England | New York City Rountrip | Explora Journeys | 19 Days | September 2023

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Danish Designs & Hanseatic Style | August 2023 | Denmark, Sweden, Norway & Germany | Explora Journeys

Danish Designs & Hanseatic Style | August 2023 | Denmark, Sweden, Norway & Germany | Explora Journeys

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Holidays Cruise White-Sand Wonderlands | December 2023 | with Explora Journeys

Holidays Cruise White-Sand Wonderlands | December 2023 | with Explora Journeys

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Explora Journeys at a Glance

The Ocean State of Mind

The concept: Vibrant, cosmopolitan, relaxed European luxury at sea.

Instead of cruises, Explora Journeys creates journeys – of the mind, and across the world’s oceans. Visits to places on and off the beaten track.

On board: Spaces offering relaxed luxury, creating a home at sea. Restoring life’s essential balance with discovery and appreciation for well-being and nature.

Owner’s Residence at Explora I Explora Journeys
Owner’s Residence at Explora I Explora Journeys
Owner’s Residence at Explora I Explora Journeys
Owner’s Residence at Explora I Explora Journeys
Owner’s Residence at Explora I Explora Journeys
Owner’s Residence at Explora I Explora Journeys
The Owner’s Residence on Explora I ©Explora Journeys

 

The Journey Begins Summer of 2023

Impressive features of the EXPLORA I include:

  • Guests per hosts ratio: 1.25: 1
  • Three heated outdoor pools, including one adults-only, and one indoor pool with a retractable glass roof. 
  • 461 Oceanfront Suites. The suites start at 35 sqm (377 sq ft) with an average size of 42 sqm (453 sq ft), making them among the most spacious for the category. The homes at sea categories include the Ocean Terrace Suite, Ocean Grande Terrace Suite, Ocean Penthouse, Ocean Residences, and the Owner’s Residence. As well as multi-generation-friendly connecting suites.
  • Complimentary WiFi
  • 64 private cabanas
  • 18 Restaurants, Bars, and Lounges
  • Holistic wellness and fitness. Over 700 sqm (7,500 sq ft) of indoor and outdoor wellness facilities, and over 270 sqm (2,900 sq ft) of fitness facilities with the latest equipment
  • Culinary School
  • Curated Shopping Experiences
  • EXPLORA I is home to the first Rolex Boutique at sea. A bespoke shopping experience on board EXPLORA I features the first-ever Rolex boutique on board a ship. 
  • The Nautilus Club is a dedicated space for children and teens. With the latest video games, VR consoles, foosball, pool tables, board games, and a digital library, there’s plenty to keep them entertained. Certified hosts oversee their safety and offer sports sessions, art activities, and more.

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Explora I ©Explora Journeys

All Journeys include

  • In-suite welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival
  • A bottle of wine and a bottle of spirit of the guests’ choice upon arrival
  • Authentic, cultured, and intuitive service from a team of hospitality experts
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
  • Unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas, and soft drinks available anytime, including in-suite mini-bar *
  • Access to the Spa Thermal area
  • Well-being and fitness programs on board and at the destinations
  • All onboard gratuities
  • Unlimited, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
  • Shuttle services from port to city-center (where required/based upon availability)
 

Additional VIP inclusions apply to the Ocean Penthouse and Residence categories. 

*For fine wine and spirits connoisseurs or those wishing to elevate their experience or celebrate a special occasion, an ultra-exquisite selection of wines, spirits, and liqueurs, will also be available for an additional fee. Please note that the complimentary wine and spirits selection is not available at Anthology restaurant.

 

Kids and Teens Club Nautilus at Explora Journeys Cruises
Kids and Teens Club Nautilus at Explora Journeys Cruises
Kids and Teens Club Nautilus at Explora Journeys Cruises
Kids and Teens Club Nautilus at Explora Journeys Cruises
The Nautilus Club ©Explora Journeys

Luxury Cruise Lines for the Most Luxurious Cruises

January 4, 2023 By Ilonka Molijn

Silverseas Silver Ray Ship
Silverseas Silver Ray Ship
Silverseas Silver Ray Ship
Silverseas Silver Ray Ship
Silverseas Silver Ray Ship
Silverseas Silver Ray Ship
Silver Ray ©Silversea Cruises

There is a divine feeling of serenity that overtakes when one is surrounded by water and isolated from the world at large.

Opting for a slower mode of travel, one can feel the distance covered over days or weeks by ship, which harkens back to a period of romantic discovery.

Nowadays, the luxury level of cruising continues to outshine itself year on year, offering spacious social areas, award-winning dining, a holistic approach that emphasises Wellness, incredible pools and sundecks, as well as unexpected land excursions to maximise your journey.

With a chance to see multiple places on a carefully curated itinerary, each port reveals the soul of the destination, sometimes exploring places that are only accessible by water.

Imagine quietly nestling in your lush suite with the seabreeze wafting in through the balcony, sundowner in hand.

Just like 4 and 5 star hotels and resorts, there are distinct differences between the level of luxury and personal service at the variety of cruise lines.

Evrima Yacht by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Evrima Yacht by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Evrima Yacht by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Evrima Yacht by The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
©The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

Do you want to enjoy the highest level of personal attention and staff to guest ratio? then Silversea, Regent Seven Seas, and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection should be on your soon-to-board cruise list.

The average staff to guest ratio on board a luxury cruise ship is 2.5. Even though this number varies per cruise ship, the above cruise liners, have the best guest ratio’s.

Both The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection and Silversea (on most ships) have between 1.1 and 1.45 staff to guest ratio. Some of their ships and itineraries come with butler service. 

Other high-end cruise lines to consider are Holland America Line, Seabourn, Azamara, and Explora Journeys. And also thrilling and fun-filled cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, Disney Cruise Line, and Norwegian.

Read more about The 9 Best Luxury Cruise Lines of 2023

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Through the Virtuoso Voyages program, you’ll receive added benefits when you book through a Virtuoso travel advisor.

Perks include:

  • Dedicated onboard hosts
  • Private welcome reception
  • Exclusive shore excursions, from VIP tours to outings with a private car and driver
  • Shipboard credits and specialty dining options

Cruiseteau, based in London and Amsterdam, curates luxury family cruises that enchant every member of your family.

As an independent affiliate of 360 Private Travel, a Virtuoso member, Cruiseteau has worldwide luxury travel industry connections. We are constantly working to grow and expand these relationships by meeting with luxury cruise and hotel partners, traveling, visiting cruise ships, and building relationships with destination management companies.

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Saudi Arabia Cruise | A Journey to Age-Old Red Sea Kingdoms Cruise | 10 Days | November 2024 | Explora Journeys

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Explora Journeys Cruises Explora II Ship Arabian Peninsula
Saudi Arabia Cruise ©Explora Journeys

Follow trade routes into the heart of the Egyptian and Nabataean empires on this journey through four UNESCO-listed marvels.

Discover the legacy of maritime merchants among the elaborately carved mashrabiya balconies of Jeddah’s historic Al-Balad neighborhood, then set sail into the past.

Aqaba (Petra) leads us to the Rose City of Petra, a warren of tombs and temples, hewn into pink sandstone mountains 2000 years ago: your reward for conquering the narrow gorge locals call Al-Siq.

Imagine the resplendence of Egyptian pharaohs as we amble awestruck around the mighty Nile-side temples of Luxor and Karnak, enchanted by tales of gods and treasures in the ancient city of Thebes.

The Red Sea carries us to the historical gem of Al Wajh where wonders await in the UNESCO sanctuary of Hegra that rises from an otherworldly desert landscape and cradles 111 monumental tombs etched into rocky outcrops by the forgotten hands of the Nabatean civilization.

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys is the new luxury lifestyle travel brand launched by the MSC Group in Geneva, Switzerland with the ambition to redefine the luxury cruise category.

With the first of four luxury ships scheduled to set sail in May 2023, remarkable itineraries will blend renowned destinations with lesser-traveled ports for a journey that celebrates discovery.

Homes at Sea – EXPLORA II

EXPLORA II, the second ship of the Explora Journeys fleet, sets sail in 2024, opening possibilities of new discoveries, and offering you the opportunity to immerse yourself in exciting, inspiring destinations on your journey to the Ocean State of Mind.

On board, you can expect vibrant, cosmopolitan relaxed European luxury at sea. EXPLORA II offers 461 ocean-front suites, penthouses, and residences designed to be ‘Homes at Sea’ with private terraces and sweeping ocean views; an unparalleled choice of 18 restaurants, bars, and lounges, each its own celebration of global talents and cultures; four swimming pools, extensive outdoor decks with private cabanas, and refined onboard entertainment and enrichment.

For a true sense of rejuvenation, Ocean Wellness offers the gift of physical and spiritual renewal, from a profoundly calming spa inspired by the ocean’s natural forces to a modern fitness space full of cutting-edge equipment.


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  • Exclusive shore excursions, from VIP tours to outings with a private car and driver
  • Shipboard credits and specialty dining options

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