Explora Journeys has scheduled a series of seven, 14 and 21 night itineraries for Explora I and Explora II between summer 2024 and April 2026.
The Explora II will debut in August 2024 with an inaugural voyage from Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy), with stops in Port-Vendres (France), Portofino and Port Santo Stefano (Italy), Monte Carlo (Monaco) and the Spanish island of Ibiza.
Following this maiden voyage, Explora II will sail the Western Mediterranean until November 2024, before repositioning to the Caribbean for the winter months. The ship will spend the summer of 2025 sailing the Mediterranean and the winter of 2025-2026 cruising the Eastern Caribbean.
Meanwhile, Explora I's voyages from October 2024 to April 2025 have been revised to allow the ship to support the brand's growth in North America by spending the winter months in the Caribbean.
The ship will depart from Barcelona for the Caribbean on a “Grand Journey” itinerary that will visit Bridgetown in Barbados, Pointe-à-Pitre on the island of Grande-Terre, St John's in Antigua and San Juan in Puerto Rico.
Next, Explora I will sail the Mediterranean between April and November 2025 before offering trips to the Red Sea and the Arabian Peninsula in the winter of 2025-2026.
“We have received incredibly high levels of satisfaction from guests who have sailed with us so far,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of the cruise division of MSC Group, owner of the Explora Journeys brand.
“As the brand continues to grow and expand, it's important that we listen to and respond to feedback. That's why we've decided to refine our voyage planning. We now offer shorter, seven-night regular voyages that are convenient for those with limited time, and we've ensured we offer easily accessible departure ports, such as Barcelona, Civitavecchia, Miami, and Bridgetown. We know that time is precious and that true luxury lies in creating meaningful memories and connections: this is the Oceanic state of mind“.
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