The Allure of Luxury Multi-Generational Travel

As a travel professional, you know that your clients long to create shared memories as a family. By matching them to a transformative experience like those we’ve curated at Explora Journeys,  you are playing an important part in encouraging deep connection—with one’s self, the sea, a destination, or beloved travel companions.

Multi-generational, mixed-generational, skip-generational, and one-on-one travel can be especially rewarding in an environment like that found on our ships. What a powerful combination it is to sell our journeys as a multi-generational experience and help clients and their loved ones to simply spend time together.

On EXPLORA I and, very soon, EXPLORA II, ship design features like a private terrace for every suite, three outdoor pools plus one indoor pool with a retractable roof, private cabanas and open sunbed and lounge chair areas, expansive windows in restaurants, bars and lounges (and outdoor options for some of those), bring the sea into nearly every perspective.

This proximity to the magical, mystical open horizon naturally invites introspection, tranquillity and wonder—all part of what Explora Journeys calls the Ocean State of Mind.

Experiencing an Explora Journeys holiday as an individual or a couple and finding one’s Ocean State of Mind is transcendental; experiencing it as a group of beloved family members across generations is downright powerful.

With suites that interconnect, families can stay close together whilst also enjoying ample space and privacy. EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II each offer 80 connected suites available as Ocean Suites, Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences. Becoming familiar with our range of suite combinations means you can seamlessly advise clients on how to make their group deeply comfortable.

Guests ages 6-17 will love the variety of activities offered by Explora Journeys’ Nautilus Club, where certified expert hosts lead fun, enriching activities like art, tech tournaments, sport sessions, and sustainability projects—as well as foosball and a multi-game table, a pool table crafted in Italy, a modern jukebox tablet connected to music streaming platforms, board games, and a digital library with books of different genres, in different languages.

Dining invites your clients to enjoy the freedom of dining on their own schedule, where they like—ideal for the individual preferences found across multi-generational groups. At Emporium Marketplace, an exceptional array of offerings at breakfast, lunch and dinner gives everyone the chance to select from an irresistible and varied lineup of fresh housemade dishes inspired by global tastes.

The experience and artistry of our culinary and beverage experts gives your clients immersive dining experiences such as Sakura’s Pan-Asian cuisine, Fil Rouge’s French-inspired international cuisine, Marble & Co. Grill’s redefined European steakhouse experience, and more. Private dining and culinary classes at Chef’s Kitchen can be especially fun for families.

Entertainment and enrichment are reimagined on our ships, with an emphasis on finding the right vibe for the right time. A diverse programme of enriching events designed to connect guests, hosts and luminaries offers your clients a sense of discovery and spontaneous moments of joy.

The adults-only Helios Pool & Bar offers a serene respite in the sunniest spot onboard. ‘Helios’ means sun in Greek, and this panoramic venue invites adults to enjoy a serene, direct view of the sea, and the ease of an adjoining bar.

Ocean Wellness offers adult guests numerous ways to focus on their well-being, through spa treatments and the hydrothermal circuit to self-guided, privately guided or group experiences at the Fitness Centre. Relieving stress and restoring balance not only expands one’s openness to finding their Ocean State of Mind, it can also help family members be more present during their time spent together.  

On land, a series of Destination Experiences will immerse your clients in fun and discovery through activities such as a day at a farm, an archaeological exploration or a whale-watching adventure.

Explora Journeys offers a number of booking options and programmes to make it easy for you to encourage family travel, from group programmes like Journey Together and Journey Together Gatherings to generous third- and fourth-guest supplement fares and a welcoming Solo Traveller programme. (Fares for solos start at 125% on select journeys—significantly lower than the 200% solo fares typically found throughout the industry.)

At the heart of every Explora Journeys holiday is the truest luxury: feeling free. As the everyday falls away, serenity descends, making way for the excitement of exploration and uniting families in the present moment. As their trusted advisor, you’re helping to nurture powerful bonds that will last forever.

From The Sponsor

Explora Journeys is set apart through five central elements: space, choice, design, destination experiences – and an unwavering commitment to the travel advisor community.

To join us, register in the Explora Travel Advisor Centre. There, you’ll find our industry-leading policies for advisors and exclusive benefits for your clients, including a “Flexible Journeys” programme that promotes peace of mind when booking travel. You can access robust learning modules in our bespoke Knowledge Suite, to help you tell the Explora Journeys story and generate your own go-to-market strategy. You will gain access to a dazzling library of digital and print assets to help you market Explora Journeys; a booking portal that makes it easy to match clients to their perfect transformative holidays; the latest Explora Journeys news; and a personalised reporting dashboard – all designed to bring you and your clients closer to an Ocean State of Mind.

We invite you to enjoy a seamless booking experience, whether online, with your By Appointment + Service, or by calling an Ambassador at 1.833.697.8348.

We delight in welcoming you into the Explora Journeys travel advisor community.