Explora Journeys Opens 2027/28 Journeys Collection, Marking Debut in Asia

Explora Journeys has unveiled the 2027/28 Journeys Collection, featuring itineraries that span five continents including, for the first time, Asia. The itineraries also include the first ones for EXPLORA V, which debuts in the Mediterranean, before moving to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula.

Sailing from September 2027 to May 2028, the Collection includes close to 100 Journeys visiting 59 countries and nearly 200 destinations.

“The introduction of Asia is a landmark moment for our brand and for our guests,” said Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys. “It reflects not only our ambition to continually expand our horizons but also our deep respect for the cultural richness and natural beauty of this remarkable region.”

Asia Debut

Explora Journeys will enter Asia with EXPLORA III sailing 28 departures visiting 47 destinations across Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.

Overnight stays will be offered in eight ports, including Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, Naha (Japan), Ha Long Bay (Vietnam), and Bali, among others.

Some itineraries also coincide with major cultural events including Chinese Golden Week in Shanghai. Chinese New Year will also be celebrated onboard in January 2028, complete with themed entertainment and traditional festivities.

EXPLORA V

EXPLORA V will launch in December 2027, beginning in the Mediterranean in the off-off season visiting 27 destinations across nine countries, including a maiden call to Salerno, Italy and a overnight stay in Istanbul.

A highlight of the season will be New Year’s Eve in Naples, where guests will enjoy a view of the city’s legendary fireworks display from the sea.

Following its Mediterranean voyages, EXPLORA V will journey east to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, to join EXPLORA I in offering a series of itineraries through Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Bahrain.

Caribbean, Central America, and the Amazon

Throughout the 2027/28 season, EXPLORA II and EXPLORA IV will operate across the Caribbean, Central America, and South America visiting 51 destinations in 30 countries and territories, including a maiden call to Port Antonio in Jamaica.

On the Amazon River, guests will visit remote communities such as Boca da Valeria and Santarém, with an overnight stay in Manaus, a city carved into the heart of the rainforest.

Both EXPLORA II and EXPLORA IV will celebrate New Year’s Eve off the coast of San Juan, offering a front-row seat to the island’s fireworks.