A Journey through the Artistic and Historic spirit of Mediterranean Coastal Beauty
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A Journey through the Artistic and Historic spirit of Mediterranean Coastal Beauty

Departure 12 Oct 2026
Duration 9 Nights
Cruise Line Explora Journeys
Ship EXPLORA I

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Barcelona, Spain

Date of arrival 12 Oct 2026
Depart 20:00

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

Barcelona, Spain

Marseille, France

Date of arrival 13 Oct 2026
Arrive 09:00
Depart 19:00

Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe’s most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today’s Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain’s daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks’ handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d’Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.

Marseille, France

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Date of arrival 14 Oct 2026
Arrive 09:00
Depart 19:00

Villefranche-Sur-Mer is located on the Côte d’Azur in Provence – known for its fields of lavender and warm weather – and is highly appreciated for its 14th Century architecture.

Villefranche-sur-Mer, France

Porto Santo Stefano, Italy

Date of arrival 15 Oct 2026
Arrive 08:00
Depart 19:00
No further details for this day.
Porto Santo Stefano, Italy

Naples, Italy

Date of arrival 16 Oct 2026
Arrive 09:00
Depart 20:00

Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy’s third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world’s most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples’ surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city’s central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples’ National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii.

Naples, Italy

Palermo, Italy

Date of arrival 17 Oct 2026
Arrive 09:00
Depart 19:00

Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Favorably situated on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, it has attracted almost every culture touching the Mediterranean world. To Palermo’s credit, it has absorbed these diverse cultures into a unique personality that is at once Arab and Christian, Byzantine and Roman, Norman and Italian. The city’s heritage encompasses all of Sicily’s varied ages, but its distinctive aspect is its Arab-Norman identity, an improbable marriage that, mixed in with Byzantine and Jewish elements, created some resplendent works of art. No less noteworthy than the architecture is Palermo’s chaotic vitality, on display at some of Italy’s most vibrant outdoor markets, public squares, street bazaars, and food vendors, and above all in its grand climax of Italy’s most spectacular passeggiata (the leisurely social stroll along the principal thoroughfare).

Palermo, Italy

At Sea

Date of arrival 18 Oct 2026
At sea.

Ibiza, Spain

Date of arrival 19 Oct 2026
Arrive 12:00
Depart 23:55

Hedonistic and historic, Eivissa (Ibiza, in Castilian) is a city jam-packed with cafés, nightspots, and trendy shops; looming over it are the massive stone walls of Dalt Vila —the medieval city declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1999—and its Gothic cathedral. Squeezed between the north walls of the old city and the harbor is Sa Penya, a long labyrinth of stone-paved streets that offer some of the city’s best offbeat shopping, snacking, and exploring. The tourist information office on Vara de Rey has a useful map of walks through the old city.

Ibiza, Spain

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Date of arrival 20 Oct 2026
Arrive 09:00
Depart 20:00

If you look north of the cathedral (La Seu, or the seat of the bishopric, to Mallorcans) on a map of the city of Palma, you can see around the Plaça Santa Eulàlia a jumble of tiny streets that made up the earliest settlement. Farther out, a ring of wide boulevards traces the fortifications built by the Moors to defend the larger city that emerged by the 12th century. The zigzags mark the bastions that jutted out at regular intervals. By the end of the 19th century, most of the walls had been demolished; the only place where you can still see the massive defenses is at Ses Voltes, along the seafront west of the cathedral.A torrent (streambed) used to run through the middle of the old city, dry for most of the year but often a raging flood in the rainy season. In the 17th century it was diverted to the east, along the moat that ran outside the city walls. Two of Palma’s main arteries, La Rambla and the Passeig d’es Born, now follow the stream’s natural course. The traditional evening paseo (promenade) takes place on the Born.If you come to Palma by car, park in the garage beneath the Parc de la Mar (the ramp is just off the highway from the airport, as you reach the cathedral) and stroll along the park. Beside it run the huge bastions guarding the Almudaina Palace; the cathedral, golden and massive, rises beyond. Where you exit the garage, there’s a ceramic mural by the late Catalan artist and Mallorca resident Joan Miró, facing the cathedral across the pool that runs the length of the park.If you begin early enough, a walk along the ramparts at Ses Voltes from the mirador beside the cathedral is spectacular. The first rays of the sun turn the upper pinnacles of La Seu bright gold and then begin to work their way down the sandstone walls. From the Parc de la Mar, follow Avinguda Antoni Maura past the steps to the palace. Just below the Plaça de la Reina, where the Passeig d’es Born begins, turn left on Carrer de la Boteria into the Plaça de la Llotja (if the Llotja itself is open, don’t miss a chance to visit—it’s the Mediterranean’s finest Gothic-style civic building). From there stroll through the Plaça Drassana to the Museu d’Es Baluard, at the end of Carrer Sant Pere. Retrace your steps to Avinguda Antoni Maura. Walk up the Passeig d’es Born to Plaça Joan Carles I, then right on Avenida de La Unió.

Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Barcelona, Spain

Date of arrival 21 Oct 2026
Arrive 08:00

The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí’s majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain’s second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona’s vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.

Barcelona, Spain

Cabin Options

Explora Journeys, Explora I, Ocean & Grand Ocean Terrace Twin 2

Ocean Terrace Suite

Welcome to the Ocean Terrace Suite aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 420ft² (39m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Ocean & Grand Ocean Terrace 2

Ocean Grand Terrace Suite

Welcome to the Ocean Grand Terrace Suite aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 420ft² (39m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Penthouse 0

Penthouse

Welcome to the Penthouse aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 732ft² (68m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Deluxe Penthouse 5

Deluxe Penthouse

Welcome to the Deluxe Penthouse aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 732ft² (68m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Premier Penthouse 0

Premier Penthouse

Welcome to the Premier Penthouse aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 732ft² (68m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Grand Penthouse 5

Grand Penthouse

Welcome to the Grand Penthouse aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 732ft² (68m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Cove Residence 0

Cove Residence

Welcome to the Cove Residence aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 1604ft² (149m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Retreat Residence 0

Retreat Residence

Welcome to the Retreat Residence aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 1604ft² (149m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Serenity Residence 0

Serenity Residence

Welcome to the Serenity Residence aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 1601ft² (149m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Owner's Residence 8

Owner's Residence

Welcome to the Owner's Residence aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 3 persons
Size 3014ft² (280m²)
Explora Journeys, Explora I, Cocoon Residence 0

Cocoon Residence

Welcome to the Cocoon Residence aboard the EXPLORA I from Explora Journeys, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 4 persons
Size 1604ft² (149m²)

Ship Facilities

Dining
Enrichment
Entertainment
Health & Fitness
Younger Travellers

About the Ship

Designed to feel like your own private yacht, EXPLORA I embodies the pinnacle of modern luxury.

Explora i

Explora i Information

Launched 2023
Length 814 ft (248m)
Guest Capacity 1473
Cabins 461
Crew Members 640

Deck Plans

Deck 3

  • Medical Centre

Deck 4
  • Journeys Lounge
  • The Casino
  • Guest Services
  • Destination Experiences
  • Shops
  • Lobby & Lobby Bar
  • Med Yacht Club Restaurant
  • Fil Rouge Restaurant
  • Lift
Deck 5

  • Ocean Wellness The Spa
  • Future Journeys Ambassadors
  • Anthology Restaurant
  • Crema Café
  • Marble & Co. Grill Restaurant
  • Galleria D’Arte
  • MSC Foundation
  • Astern Lounge
  • Sakura Restaurant
  • Astern Pool & Bar
  • Lift

Deck 6

  • Cocoon Residence
  • Penthouse
  • Deluxe Penthouse
  • Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
  • Ocean Terrace Suite
  • Grand Penthouse
  • Cove Residence
  • Lift

Deck 7

  • Retreat Residence
  • Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
  • Ocean Terrace Suite
  • Grand Penthouse
  • Cove Residence
  • Deluxe Penthouse
  • Penthouse
  • Serenity Residence
  • Lift

Deck 8
  • Owner’s Residence
  • Retreat Residence
  • Ocean Terrace Suite
  • Penthouse
  • Premier Penthouse
  • Grand Penthouse
  • Cove Residence
  • Lift
Deck 9

  • Retreat Residence
  • Ocean Terrace Suite
  • Cove Residence
  • Grand Penthouse
  • Premier Penthouse
  • Deluxe Penthouse
  • Penthouse
  • Serenity Residence
  • Lift

Deck 10
  • Bridge
  • Ocean Wellness Fitness Centre
  • Atoll Pool & Bar
  • Grand Penthouse
  • Deluxe Penthouse 
  • Cove Residence
  • Premier Penthouse 
  • Ocean Terrace Suite
  • Lift
Deck 11
  • Explora Lounge
  • Explora Lounge Outdoor Area
  • Private Dining Room
  • Malt Whiskey Bar
  • Chef’s Kitchen
  • Nautilus Club
  • The Conservatory Pool & Bar
  • Indoor Whirlpool
  • Gelateria & Creperie
  • Emporium Marketplace Restaurant
  • Emporium Marketplace Restaurant Outdoor Seating
  • Lift
Deck 12
  • Helios Pool & Lounge (Adults Only)
  • Running Track
  • Whirlpools
  • Lift
Deck 14

  • Sports Court
  • Whirlpool
  • Ocean Wellness Open Air Fitness
  • Sky Bar On 14

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