The Destination Your Clients Will Love the Most Is Not on the Itinerary

At Explora Journeys, we believe luxury ocean travel should emphasise space, design, beauty and connection with the sea. Our ships – EXPLORA I and the brand-new EXPLORA II – bring this to life as they visit stunning destinations in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Yet many guests tell us that it’s the time spent onboard that resonates most deeply. In other words, our ships themselves are the destination.

We encourage our guests to discover their ‘Ocean State of Mind’ – a sense of possibility and relaxation sensed whilst gazing out at the mysterious, endless sea.

Spaces are designed to maximise one’s feeling of proximity to the water. Every suite is oceanfront, with a private, comfortable terrace. Guests love the abundance of outdoor seating and lounging areas, around the ship’s three outdoor pools and tucked away in seemingly secret nooks.

But even with the sea a central focus, each of our journeys feel more like a stay at an exquisite boutique hotel, than a cruise.

Design, art, and aesthetic beauty are effortlessly sophisticated. Service feels natural yet exceptional, drawing its roots from Explora Journeys’ Swiss and European heritage.

Each guest suite offers calming colours in its luxurious furnishings to feel inherently relaxing – a home at sea. Starting at an ample 377 sq. ft. – similar to the size of a luxurious hotel room – they have spacious bathrooms with heated floors, a walk-in closet and vanity with seating, ample storage space, automatic nightlights, charging ports on the nightstands, a Dyson hairdryer and a complimentary minibar stocked daily add to a feeling of comfort.

Guests tell us they feel no need to dine on land whilst on their journey; our provenance-focused culinary offerings, led by Franck Garanger, present a tantalising range of distinctive, globally influenced experiences included for every guest, with no set dining times. Sakura’s Pan-Asian cuisine, Fil Rouge’s French-inspired international cuisine, and Marble & Co. Grill’s redefined European steakhouse concept, amongst others, consistently surprise guests by rivalling cuisine found in even the most sophisticated cities.

More than 12 indoor and outdoor bars and lounges – and all included dining venues – offer complimentary fine wines, spirits, beers, sodas, speciality coffees, teas and other non-alcoholic options – offering the ease of true luxury.

Complimentary high-speed, shipwide WiFi is seamless, with even guests on a working holiday telling us it’s the best they’ve experienced at sea.

Diverse, enriching, and engaging entertainment brought to life in smaller, cosy venues offers a sense of discovery and spontaneity.

Ocean Wellness, inspired by the sea’s healing properties, fosters well-being and rejuvenation through spa treatments, the thermal spa, and individual and group fitness opportunities.

Guests ages 6-17 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.

Our itineraries do visit beguiling destinations – well-loved and lesser-known ones alike. But it’s the opportunity to do so from a ship with such beauty and warmth, with guests at the centre of everything, and the underlying promise of joy from drawing closer to the sea, that makes our journeys so special.

Even for your clients who have travelled the Mediterranean or the Caribbean, being there in the haven of Explora Journeys’ ships – destinations unto themselves – is a decidedly richer way to visit and revisit new and beloved locales.

And the Ocean State of Mind is perhaps the most desirable destination of all.

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.