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Luxury Cruising, Explained: Onboard Explora I with Patricia Di Benedetto and John Kirk

by John Kirk  January 12, 2026

We recently had the opportunity to speak with Patricia Di Benedetto, Canadian Director of National Accounts for Explora Journeys, on board Explora I during an abbreviated sailing due to time constraints on our end. In the interview below, she explains in clear and concise terms what defines “luxury” with Explora Journeys.

You can read our previously published article regarding this sailing here.

  
  
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