Discover a luxury boutique hotel on the sea
Discover refined elegance and captivating ports with Explora Journeys.
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Set course for relaxation on the open ocean as you unfurl the world in luxury with Explora Journeys.
Traversing oceans in refined elegance and gliding into captivating ports, journeying onboard EXPLORA I is an experience of unparalleled luxury. From the smallest yet most perfect in-suite details to the careful curation of each itinerary, as well as an honest commitment to responsible travel, Explora Journeys sets a new benchmark for considered escapes.
Designed to be a haven of wellness with the restorative beauty of the ocean as a constant companion, EXPLORA I is more of a floating boutique hotel than a vessel. Inspiring with graceful European architecture and precise design, matchless dining and an emphasis on travel that scouts for authentic cultural immersion, these are journeys that enrich the soul.
And, in August 2024, sister ship EXPLORA II will make her maiden journey, offering even more opportunities to set sail and discover an “Ocean State of Mind”.
Each voyage is marked by discerning style, culinary mastery and pursuits of wellness.
Who is Explora Journeys?
The distillation of a vision from the seafaring Swiss-Italian Aponte family, Explora Journeys draws on a vast legacy of nautical expertise spanning 300 years. Inviting travellers to discover the world in relaxed luxury, Explora Journeys places the ocean at the heart of each voyage, celebrating the blue beyond and its arresting beauty as it takes passengers to diverse and thrilling destinations.
Enjoy a floating boutique hotel experience, from world-class dining to wellness and relaxation.
Each journey is marked by discerning style, culinary mastery and pursuits of wellness to enable complete immersion. Unwind in the spa, pass the day by one of the four pools, indulge in a long meal of exquisitely prepared fare, and meet new friends for sundowners at one of the 12 bars. Through a thoughtful curation of activities and a collection of world-class restaurants, Explora Journeys ensures each ocean journey is as memorable as the discoveries you make onshore.
Enjoy a haven of wellness on the open ocean.
Explora Journeys suites, penthouses & residences
With 461 ocean-fronted suites, penthouses and residences, life aboard EXPLORA I has been meticulously styled with minimalist and soothing interiors to ensure an elegant home away from home. Simple and refined with an eye to the twinkling horizon, guests awake each morning to their serene surroundings enhanced by subtle touches of European luxury.
You’ll be welcomed with a bottle of Champagne and sweet treats, and will then be gifted a bottle of wine and a spirit of your choice to enjoy throughout your voyage. Each journey is all-inclusive and elevated by intuitive and warm hospitality, including a twice-daily housekeeping service, nightly turndown, 24-hour concierge, wi-fi and access to the thermal spa and fitness programs. Those occupying the Ocean Residences also enjoy access to their own exclusive butler service.
Relax in minimalist and soothing room interiors.
Explora Journeys dining
Impassioned by the cultures encountered on Explora Journeys, the culinary team brings elegantly finessed and authentic flavours to the six restaurants onboard. Each establishment plates up beautifully crafted menus and encapsulates a different dining style or cultural inspiration that is both respectful to provenance, but also highly innovative.
Not unlike choosing from a handful of diverse neighbourhood restaurants near a city-centred boutique hotel, guests may dine wherever suits their appetite that day. Take a seat at the indoor-outdoor Anthology, where the menu is curated (for an experience fee) by leading guest chefs from all corners of the globe; dine at Sakura for intricate Pan-Asian flavours; head to Marble & Co. Grill for a polished European steakhouse experience; enjoy lunch at the Med Yacht Club, where the mood and menu takes cues from the Mediterranean; settle into Emporium Marketplace with its relaxed, all-day dining; or dress for dinner at the sophisticated, French-inspired Fil Rouge. Each offers its own unique ambience and artful fare, with guests treated to exceptional culinary experiences throughout their journey.
Dine at Sakura for intricate Pan-Asian flavours.
Explora Journeys activities and entertainment
Energised by the vast ocean surrounds, guests can join a collection of onboard activities that allow for unabridged relaxation. Deep-dive into wellness at The Spa and Fitness Centre, participating in programs to invigorate and revive, such as yoga, a sleep retreat or an immune-boosting retreat. The Beauty Studio complements internal renewals with indulgent hairdressing and barbering services (and more), while four different pool areas cater to every type of sun-lover, from the solo book reader to groups of friends enjoying poolside cocktails. Recline on the deck as you bask in the pleasure of having nowhere in particular to be.
For social interludes, guests have the option of a drink at one of the 12 different bars and lounges onboard. There’s a place for every mood, from a morning coffee at Crema Cafe to sundowners at Sky Bar On 14, a pre-dinner tipple at Lobby Bar to a nightcap at Malt Whisky Bar. Head to Journeys Lounge for entertainment throughout the day, or drop into the Explora Lounge to absorb the 270-degree ocean views in quiet contemplation.
Revive and invigorate at the Spa and Fitness Centre.
Explora Journeys itineraries
From the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, the Pacific to the Panama Canal, Explora Journeys has an elegant itinerary edit that showcases the world in exceptional luxury and richly textured detail, with trips boarding and disembarking from several continents.
The ocean experiences are as short as five nights or as long as 28 nights, allowing you to revel in hidden gems, ancient cultures and vibrant cities. Whether travelling from Safaga to Athens, Miami to San Juan, or Sicily to Southern Greece, each itinerary has been collated to broaden horizons, inspire and seek authenticity.
See the world in style.
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