Explora Journeys will offer guests the opportunity to explore the landscapes of Hawaii and the US Pacific coast from March to May 2024 aboard EXPLORA I. Or the Mediterranean ports from June to November 2024 aboard EXPLORA I, and on EXPLORA II from August 2024.
Koray Savas, Vice President of Hotel Operations at Explora Journeys, stated: “Explora Journeys is proud to offer itineraries that include both off-the-beaten-path destinations and more well-known ports, providing a unique blend of relaxation and exploration, without forgetting accessibility.”
“Our European heritage in the art of hospitality is seamlessly integrated into every journey, allowing those who travel with us to experience the warmth and authentic charm of diverse destinations through understated luxury and comfort. With a 1:1.25 host-to-guest ratio, we offer a truly personalized experience for every guest on board.”.
The different itineraries are designed to allow a more leisurely travel experience with the intention that travelers can extend their time in each destination with overnight stays in port.
At each stop, Explora Journeys guarantees guests the opportunity to explore cultural, historical, and culinary treasures from an extraordinary perspective.
- Hawaii & the US Pacific Coast:
From the city of Vancouver to the volcanic islands of Hawaii, sailing the Pacific Ocean allows you to enjoy a journey in which you can reach the “Ocean State of Mind”.
Once on land, through the Destination Experiences, guests can participate in cardio walks in Volcanoes National Park, for example, or helicopter excursions over active volcanoes.
These experiences include a private tour of Pearl Harbor and Punchbowl Crater, home to the National Memorial Cemetery. On these itineraries, the EXPLORA I will spend more time in port, allowing guests to attend a traditional Hawaiian luau or venture out to the legendary surf spot of the North Shore.
The most popular itineraries include:
Hawaiian Journey – The Volcanoes of Hawaii & the Magic of Kai: Nine nights, from April 18 to 27, 2024, from Vancouver (Canada) to Honolulu Oahu (USA)
Hawaiian Journey – “No Ka 'Oi” of Hawaii: Nine nights, from April 27 to May 6, 2024, from Honolulu Oahu (USA) to Vancouver (Canada)
- The Mediterranean Sea:
In the summer of 2024, guests will be offered the opportunity to discover the Eastern and Western Mediterranean. Through Explora Journeys, guests can immerse themselves in the flavors and aromas of the Mediterranean while discovering a rich blend of cultural, historical, and culinary wonders.
The various 7, 14 and 21 night itineraries include ports such as Mykonos (Greece), Ibiza (Spain), Venice (Italy), Istanbul (Turkey) and Athens (Greece), along with unique off-the-beaten-path destinations and smaller ports such as Rovinj (Croatia), St. Tropez (France), Porto Cervo (Italy), Portofino (Italy), Syros (Greece), Calvi – Corsica (France) and Marmaris (Turkey).
Koray Savas added: “EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, which will join our fleet in August 2024, offer travelers the ultimate way to experience the Mediterranean this summer. From sunrise to sunset, guests can enjoy European luxury both onboard and at our carefully selected destinations. We spend more time in port, offer an overnight stay, and choose unconventional arrival and departure times to ensure a truly unique experience, away from the crowds.”
Among the diverse destination experiences offered by Explora Journeys, the brand will feature activities such as visiting the Meteora monasteries in Greece, or nighttime tours of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. Other highlights include truffle hunting in Rovinj, Croatia.
Among the highlights of EXPLORA II's itineraries through the Western Mediterranean are:
- A trip from Barcelona to Rome
-
- Nine nights, from August 11 to 19, 2024, from Barcelona (Spain) to Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy)
- Visiting Ibiza (Spain), Marseille (France), Genoa (Italy), Portofino (Italy), Monte Carlo (Monaco), Porto Santo Stefano Argentario (Italy)
- A trip from Rome to Tarragona
-
- Seven nights, from September 16 to 23, 2024, from Civitavecchia (Rome, Italy) to Tarragona (Spain)
- Visiting Sorrento (Italy), Aeolian Islands (Italy), Trapani in Sicily (Italy), Syracuse in Sicily (Italy), Valletta (Malta)
Among the highlights of EXPLORA I's Eastern Mediterranean itineraries are:
- A journey to the heroes and warriors of the Ionian Sea
-
- Seven nights, from August 9 to 16, 2024, from Fusina (Venice, Italy) to Piraeus (Athens, Greece)
- Visiting Hvar (Croatia), Kotor (Montenegro), Brindisi (Italy), Nidri Lefkada (Greece)
- A journey to the jewels of the Aegean Sea
-
- Seven nights, from August 23 to 30, 2024, from Istanbul (Türkiye) to Piraeus (Athens, Greece)
- Visiting Bozcaada (Turkey), Bodrum (Turkey), Rhodes (Greece), Katapola Amorgos (Greece), Paros (Greece), Piraeus (Athens, Greece)
- A trip to boho-chic beaches and lands of legend
-
- Seven nights, from August 30 to September 6, 2024, from Piraeus (Athens, Greece) to Marghera (Venice, Italy)
- Visiting Patmos (Greece), Corfu (Greece), Otranto (Italy), Zadar (Croatia)
Follow cruise news at Cruisesnews.es
