New luxury cruise line Explora Journeys is ready to deliver a bold, new direction for luxury ocean travel – eager to expand boundaries and set new standards.
With a distinct vision to transform ocean travel in myriad ways, the family-founded Explora is poised to introduce immersive, enriching itineraries perfectly suited to the cosmopolitan traveler. The goal? To create meaningful connections between the passenger and their favorite destinations with a synergy that resonates, lasting well beyond the luxury cruise itself.
When we say cosmopolitan, we can also include “chic” as an apt descriptor, without hesitation – the new ship designs mirror the Explora philosophy of striving to generate an “Ocean State of Mind.” It’s a distinctive mindset, molded by the ship lighting, the natural color palettes, the grand spaces themselves, the camaraderie they encourage, and the privacy they secure, all creating a more profound link to the sea, everything working together.
Designed by superyacht experts and harnessing cutting-edge marine technology, EXPLORA I sets sail in 2023 with EXPLORA II following in August 2024. Four more ships are expected by 2028.
Relax at home at sea.
European elegance permeates EXPLORA I’s 461 suites, penthouses, and residences – panoramic ocean vistas, room to really move, private sun terraces – nothing has been overlooked. These spacious “Homes at Sea” range from 377 square feet in the Ocean Terrace category to the 3,014-square-foot Owner’s Residence. Where will you fit in? There are lots to choose from.
The suites really do feel like home, each with a walk-in wardrobe with seated vanity, a Dyson hairdryer, heated bathroom floors, personal binoculars, wireless bedside charging, a personal mini-bar, and an expresso machine with biodegradable pods. The residences are even more special: incredible spaces with separate living, dining, and sleeping areas, panoramic oceanfront terraces with a private outdoor hot tub, a dining table, and sun loungers. Twenty-four-hour butler service sums up the experience, the thread that runs through the stellar service.
Experience an ocean of tranquility.
Explora Journeys’ Ocean Wellness philosophy has been curated to help guests reach the Ocean State of Mind as smoothly as possible. At the 9,700-square-foot spa, guests find restorative treatments encapsulating relaxation and mindfulness, with energy and immunity-boosting addressed holistically, culminating in a sense of physical renewal, body, and soul. The 27,000 square feet of outdoor wellness space includes three swimming pools and more than 60 private cabanas, plus an indoor pool with a retractable glass roof.
Settle into culinarily innovation.
The menu is a long one, but you can handle it. Imagine late breakfasts, long lunches, and afternoons filled with daytime treats. Prepare yourself for elegant dinners and late suppers, even midnight snacks. Sophisticated and varied culinary delights across six restaurants and in five of the 12 bars deliver a variety of gastronomic discoveries, Explora’s global culinary talents fusing cultures to significant effect.
Mediterranean, French, Pan-Asian, and an American steakhouse – the variety is easy to enjoy. Live cooking stations make marketplace sampling fun.
Premium beverages are part of the program, of course, with a step-up available for those who want to choose from an elevated wine list. Selections reflect the destinations, a marvel of boutique wine labels sourced to suit the menus. Cap that with wine tastings, spirit-nosings, and mixology classes, and you’ve got a taste sensation across the board.
Make a new kind of discovery.
With every sailing, at every destination, Explora Journeys will provide inspiring opportunities for you to get in touch with the real you. Contact your Tully Luxury Travel Designer today to book a passage on your new Explora Journeys “Home at Sea” today. Welcome home!