EXPLORA IV

Think of our Enchanting Explorations like traveling through the pages of a little black book of secrets that belongs to the fashionable and elite.

Meticulously designed to usher in next-level exclusivity for small, agile groups seeking peerless experiences, and to witness moments that are off limits to most.

You may find yourself in a silent Sistine Chapel after it closes to the public. Perhaps you will sail along the coastline of enchanting Mykonos on a relaxing and captivating catamaran cruise of the south coast, home to some of the island’s best beaches.

Or indulge in top-line dinner reservations to a restaurant with a 2-year wait list.

The Enchanting Explorations are the definition of distinction for bespoke groups seeking peerless experiences.

What to expect:

• Intimate and small groups
• Tailor-made boutique adventures
• Explorers with expertise in their field of study to enhance the experience
• 5-star accommodations if required
• High-end culinary experiences
• VIP access to landmark sites and special events
• Meticulously vetted hosts to coordinate all logistics
• Luxury transportation

Exclusive Access to the Royal Swedish Opera

Stockholm, Sweden

Since its first curtain call in 1773, the Royal Swedish Opera has taken centre stage in the world of arts. It was even immortalised in an opera by Giuseppe Verdi about the tragic assignation of King Gustav III whilst attending his masquerade ball 1782.

Your docent will guide you on an after-hours exploration through the classical building of red velvet, painted ceilings and a grand staircase that leads to the four-tiered auditorium that’s gloriously crowned with chandelier weighing two tonnes. Go behind-the-scenes into the royal apartments, the costume department, a blacksmith’s shop, and insights into props and the Prompter.

A mindful walk in the woods

The ultimate exploration is to experience a new destination in its purest and most natural form. So, with a nod to the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, or “forest bathing”, we have prepared a collection of experiences designed to enhance your health with intimate connections to the natural world.

From the most far-flung forests to misty mountains to peaceful flower-filled fields, our eco-therapy experiences promise to support every aspect of your well-being.

Normandy from behind the wheel of a Citroën 2CV

Honfleur, France

Fun-loving auto aficionados who seek something truly unique can hop behind the wheel of Citroën 2CVs to explore the charming back roads of Normandy. Prized by locals for its personality and vintage style, the 2CV is one of the most desirable cult cars and perfectly suits the setting on a planned route through a picturesque countryside.

From the port of Honfleur, visit off-the-beaten-path villages and seaside cafés. Crown your perfect day with cider tasting and a behind-the-scenes tour of a Pays d'Auge farm known for its delicious Pont-l'Évêque cheeses.

The travel equivalent of haute couture, our Tailored Experiences are tailor-made for those who seek truly customised arrangements that are both personal and without compromise.

We are pleased to curate your requests for singular, customised arrangements that can be as off-the-beaten-path or utterly indulgent as you wish. Whether yours is an intimate group of two or a larger gathering of family and friends, we can help you adapt a featured destination experience or totally tailor an arrangement that delivers exactly where and what you prefer.

We also extend our private car and driver programme for guests wishing to design their own itinerary. This programme provides the utmost in privacy and flexibility with an appropriately sized luxury vehicle to accommodate your group for either half- or full-day schedules.

Adrift on your dream of a private yacht

Let tropical tides carry you alongside breath-taking shores, anchor off deserted islands where yours are the only footprints, or dive into crystal clear lagoons known only to the most seasoned sailors.

When your dream of distant shores includes a private boat or yacht tour, Explora Journeys can connect you with a captain and crew able to deliver all your desires.

From plush towels and snorkel gear, chef-driven meals, and perfectly chilled champagne with corks popped precisely at sunset, we can help you navigate an adventure for just you or with only those you prefer onboard.

The sky is the limit

Our private helicopter experiences let you feel like James Bond on a secret mission to swoop low over vast sand dunes, hover over jagged mountain peaks, set down on glaciers, backcountry bike trails and ski slopes, or amid the most romantic vistas.

When only a helicopter can get you where you wish to go, we can help you take to the air for moments that are especially spectacular no matter how logistically remote. The only pre-requisite is having a dream that you wished to be fulfilled.

Plan your escape to the outdoors

Whether you wish to hike in the footsteps of Vikings, kayak through narrow river gorges in Southern France, or bike through verdant vineyards in Argentina, we can help you plan your great escape into the outdoors.

No matter the mode of your outdoor adventure, we can help you get out there where nature shows off how colossal forces created her magnificent beauty.

From delicate ecosystems to underground passages to the top of mighty precipices, our outdoor private excursions will let you touch the soul of Mother Nature.

Traversing beyond the bounds of the ocean, we take you deeper into the culture of the countries we visit with immersive all-inclusive excursions.

Our In-Country Immersions whisk you sunward via private jets or hot-air balloons, nimble ATVs or sure-footed horses to chase nearby marvels, events and wilderness treks both famously celebrated or deeply shrouded in mystery.

Designed as three- or more- day overland experiences, our In-Country Immersions are all-inclusive and available to intimately sized groups starting before or after your sailing. All you have to do is let go-and let us immerse you in the extraordinary that lies further afield.

What to expect:

• Luxury transportation such as private jet, flights, vehicles, boats etc.
• 5-star accommodations
• Culinary experiences, including all meals, beverages, and selected spirits
• VIP access to landmark sites and special events
• Ultra-exclusive evening experiences
• Meticulously vetted hosts to coordinate all logistics
• Luxury transportation and luggage handling

Lochs, highlands, and epic history to match

Scotland, United Kingdom

Scotland is a destination of epic proportions. Green glens and rugged coastlines dotted with charming villages where a millennium of fascinating history and traditions are still relevant in a modern world. Helicopters whisk us to remote mountain ridges crowned with rarely seen lochs and staggering vertical drops.

Astronomers take us into the “darkest” dark sky park in the UK to study an infinite number of blazing stars. 900 years of tradition call us to a Highland “gathering and games”. And hikes into national parks lead us to picturesque reindeer herds. With accommodations in opulent castles and sumptuous dining experiences, this experience will introduce you to a side of Scotland that even the locals have never come across.

Polar Ice Cap, musk ox, and luxury camping

Greenland

No matter how well-travelled you are, it’s difficult to wrap your mind around the experience of camping on the world’s largest polar ice cap, where vibrant blue ice colours are surreal. Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of Greenland’s hinterland.

Two-thirds of Greenland lies above the Arctic Circle and for five glorious days you will too. Under 24 hours of sunlight, we ice climb on glaciers, hop in helicopters to view vast vistas of white at the edge of the ice cap, climb into snow trucks in search of herds of shaggy musk ox grazing on the tundra, and camp outside a remote radar station in off-grid, eco-luxury lodging tents that are environmentally light-on-the-ice yet wonderfully warm and welcoming. Immense landscapes experienced in the most intimate terms. 

Wonderful Warsaw and Michelin-star dining

Warsaw, Poland

Explore the energy that pulses in Warsaw, Poland’s capital of cool. Waltz into its historical UNESCO-protected Old Town for a two-night stay to experience its hottest highlights: reservations at a Michelin-starred restaurant; VIP vodka tasting; private piano concert honouring the city’s son, Chopin; and an after-hours tour of the imposing Royal Castle.

A wealth of culture and leisure awaits in a city where the winds of change now breeze through a festive party that never ends.

Moonscapes and mysteries of Cappadocia

Cappadocia, Turkey

Time has no measure in the Cappadocia region of Turkey. Moonscapes and byzantine mysteries, natural beauty and human ingenuity. Your three nights of Turkish delights begins in Istanbul’s top sites including the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. We follow the Silk Road to Cappadocia to enjoy whirling dervishes, optional sunrise balloon rides, and an underground city limestone landscape that seemingly melt like white cake icing.

Never have your eyes, mind or soul experienced such wonders.

Our Boundless Discoveries offer unbridled finesse and flourishes in expanding must-do experiences to include hidden wonders and VIP access.

Boutique in nature and bolder in adventure, our Boundless Discoveries expand must-do experiences with hidden wonders and VIP access that lets you see the world from a debonair perspective.

It’s not enough to just go to Cairo’s Great Pyramids or Rio’s Christ the Redeemer, you must stare face-to-face with our world’s marvels, intimately feel the power of their presence, find yourself tingling with goosebumps and experience it in a way that quenches your thirst to do more than anyone else can experience.

This is our definition of boundless, to go beyond limitations, in a manner that defines the pinnacle of discovery.

What to expect:

• Early entry and after hours access provided to ensure an exclusive experience
• Modern elegant transportation
• Licensed and reliable operators
• Comfort, limited group size for a more intimate and personalised experience
• Experienced and knowledgeable exploration team to assist you onboard and ashore

A beach club like no other

Our Ocean State of Mind is a state of mind unlike no other, and so too are our signature beach experiences. Within legendary locations, whether sleek and suave or remote and bohemian, we curate the perfect combination of sun, sand, and cocktails for impeccable morning-to-night gatherings.

The atmosphere is vibrant with all the right beach-club aesthetics including relaxing lounge chairs, impeccable service, DJs and bands plus a menu of cocktails and cuisine that promises a day at the beach with the highest comforts.

The Pillars of Seville: Flamenco and tapas

Seville, Spain

From the first strum of the guitar and dramatic step of a foot, you are captivated. The Andalusian flamenco dance is poetry in motion; a passionate choreography of music, dance and song that is immortalised in Spain’s cultural identity. The stage is set across the threshold of a graceful Andalusian hacienda that is lovingly converted into a multi-storied museum dedicated to flamenco and tapas. This distinctive experience lets you personally delve into how women combine graceful turns with dramatic steps. How guitarists perform with lightning-fast finger-rolls. How castanets are a complicated synchronisation of beats. And how much importance is placed on the wardrobe with a visit to the world’s premier designer of dresses that is considered the Christian Dior of Flamenco. The grand crescendo is a tantalising professional performance served with tapas, wine and passion. Salud!

The private world of the Pope’s summer retreat

Rome, Italy

Follow the Pope and retreat to the private papal escape, the Pontifical Palace of Castel Gandolfo. Step inside the tranquil Pontifical Villas. Behold the beauty of the Apostolic Palace. Enter the private domain of the Pope’s Apartment and enjoy exclusive access to ruins of a Roman Theatre and working Farmhouse, areas usually not available to the public but made possible with Explora Journeys. Lunch at a nearby restaurant continues to nourish the soul with spectacular views and a 1,000-plus bottle wine cellar.

An ode to olives, mamas & tapas

Málaga, Spain

Sip, savour and soak-up Andalusia, the best destination for olive oil, local wine, community and comfort. Flower-line rural roads lead us to the romantically white-washed villages with old stone churches, centuries old olive groves, and charming homes where you are invited to step inside and help grandmothers, abuelas, and mamas prepare tapas in the kitchen.

The conversation and laughter mix with the wine and a myriad of locally harvested almonds, pomegranates, and vegetables. Rustic and soulfully rewarding, a day in the Málaga countryside, surrounded by a crown of mountains, will make you feel whole again.

Soul-stirring experiences that touch the impossible, from the thrill of supersonic speed to the deepest fathoms of ocean trenches.

There is something within all of us that seeks to touch the impossible; to reach out and fulfil a transcendent need that resonates deep within our being.

Our Beyond Boundaries experiences answer that call where opportunities into the unchartered promise profound and personal enrichment.

Whether you seek the thrill of supersonic speed, the silence of polar mountain peaks, the deepest fathoms of ocean trenches, the sense of awe from meeting world-leading intellects and artisans, these experiences are more than one-off wonderments, they are soul-stirring achievements that will forever influence your perspective of the world and your role within it.

The only remaining question is how far do you dare to go to close the distance between your dreams and reality?

Dive into the wild side of Ibiza!

Ibiza, Spain

Jumping off cliffs from 1 meter and up to 10 meters high will be an extreme experience that forces you to face your fears.

Adrenaline pumping in profusion, propels that glorifying moment when your feet leave the earth, followed by the exhilaration of splashing into crystal blue waters.

The thrill of the moment matched only by the beautiful scenery: sun-kissed limestone cliffs, rugged parched coastline, the sounds of laughter and pure joy. So, what are you waiting for? This is an experience you can jump into, feet first!

Flying the ultimate jet warbird

Riga, Latvia

Strap yourself into one of most popular jet warbirds ever designed, the sleek and stealth L-39. Start the engine -- and some noise. Taxi. Throttle. Thrust. Your pilot pushes your jet to its limits. Pulling Gs. Piercing clouds. Now you take the stick and dip your wings with the altitude indicator. It’s a white-knuckle ride that will push your limits, both physically and mentally.

Photos and your personal certificate of accomplishment prove your daring to friends.

Private pampering on a remote rocky island

Gothenburg, Sweden

The sense of adventure washes over you with exclusive rental of Hamneskär Island, one of the most desirable places to visit in all of Scandinavia. A rugged paradise off the west coast of Sweden that’s reachable by private helicopter and RIB boats for your intimate party of two. Wild sea air, chilled champagne, just-shucked oysters, and dramatic stories of the island’s history fuel your sense of adventure. Enjoy back-to-nature pursuits, a gastronomic table of never-fresher seafood then unplug with a relaxing message in the lighthouse.

The ultimate escape for those who wish to experience the luxury of true isolation.

Indulge in the epitome of exclusivity and luxury with Explora Journeys by Pelorus.

These bespoke experiences, crafted solely for Explora Journeys’ discerning guests, will deepen the connection to each destination and offer unparalleled perspectives creating lifelong memories.

Enhance your journey with our one-of-a-kind, pre- or post-journey additions, designed to immerse you in the local culture and unveil hidden gems.

Introducing Pelorus

Pelorus designs life-changing, innovative travel and yachting experiences for travellers across the globe.

Once-in-a-lifetime experiences, driven by a unified ambition and mission to change the way we see the world and the impact we leave on it.

With impeccable attention to detail, creativity, and due diligence, Pelorus work exclusively with a network of industry leaders in designing unique, pioneering experiences in every corner of the world.

Explora Journeys has partnered with Pelorus to design these extraordinary adventures for discerning travellers, who will discover astounding beauty in wild landscapes and geological wonders through a selection of exciting experiences, complemented by unique state-of-the-art accommodation arrangements.

Designed to enrich the soul, a programme of destination-inspired talks, courses and informal conversations that inspire exploration and discovery.

Creative's Journey

Behind-the-scenes stories and iconic moments in theatre and cinema are discovered through exciting talks by our Luminaries, resident and guest artists and other prolific talents. Accomplished writers, directors, producers, actors, musicians, choreographers, costumiers, and set and lighting designers are among them.

The Book Club

Occasional journeys feature a particular book relating to the region in which the ship is journeying, culminating in a reading with the author.

Single Origin

Led by a world-class barista, get familiar with local coffee cultures through tastings relevant to the journey.

Dance the Day Away

Select journeys will offer an incredible afternoon of learning some of the region’s movement culture, accompanied by local dance music, against a LED backdrop that conjures a sense of the geographical context. Sessions are led by our local experts and resident Artistes.

Artisanal

Courses on destination-themed crafts representative of local heritage, from textiles and tapestries to baskets and chocolate making, all taught by local experts.

Solivagant Society

Solivagant Society activities are there to introduce our solo travellers to all our journeys have to offer.

Prism

Prism events are organised to celebrate the diversity of our guests onboard.

Club Soda

With Club Soda, we support and entertain those who enjoy an alcohol-free lifestyle.

Spontaneous moments of joy for guests to enhance their journey – hosted by professionals in their field, creating memorable moments for everyone.

Ombré Sunsets

Hone photographic skills in the Explora Lounge. Master the art of capturing a fiery sunset, as it soaks into the ocean below. Discover the true skill required to capture an elegant selfie; or learn to correctly light a piece of art.

Melodic Master Class

Get to know our resident artists as they share their talents in song writing, improvisation and composition.

The Spirit of Whisky

Learn the art of mixology in the Malt Whisky Bar. Guests will unearth this time-honoured spirit as they try their hand at making four signature cocktails.

Explore the intimate, elegant space of The Casino and its diverse gaming offerings: from thrilling poker and blackjack tables to the excitement of American roulette, baccarat elegance, and the chance to hit it big with progressive slot machines.

Mixology, enrichment and entertainment continuously evolving throughout the day.

The most spacious onboard lounge features mixology specialists, enrichment activities and cabaret-style entertainment daily. This venue is designed to continuously evolve and transform throughout the day along with the ocean journey.

• Indoor seating: 210
• Located on Deck 4

A luminous lounge offering spectacular 270-degree views of the ocean, a spectacular backdrop to informal drinking and dining.

Explora Lounge is a central meeting place bathed in natural bright light, where guests can watch the world sail by as they enjoy light meals, snacks, and traditional afternoon tea. Perfect for a quiet moment to read, work or sip a coffee, or simply admire the beautiful sea-facing views which instantly ease the mind into a calming space.

Cool and soothing background music during the day is transformed into a jazz and piano bar at night. This is the perfect soundtrack to your journey paired with a sunset aperitivo in hand.

Guests can enjoy light meals, snacks, traditional afternoon tea, along with inventive modern cocktails barista-made coffees, loose leaf teas, smoothies, and fresh pressed juices.

• Indoor seating: 149
• Outdoor seating: 38
• Located on Deck 11

An all-day pool and outdoor lounge at the water's edge.

An all-day lounge next to the infinity pool, ideal for a waterfront escape offering chilled beach club vibes, with low background music by day and acoustic musicians and DJs as the sun sets, continuing throughout the evening.

Outdoor dining is available from nearby restaurant, Sakura in the form of nutritious bento boxes, conveniently served seated at a table, a lounger or a poolside sunbed.

• Outdoor seating: 122 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)
• Located on Deck 5

An all-day lounge and oceanfront escape opening onto the Astern Pool.

The Astern Lounge is the social hub of any journey, with a collection of daily events and happenings suited to every taste.

Effortlessly transitioning throughout the day, Astern Lounge hosts live music, DJ sessions and enrichment insights with a collection of handpicked tastemakers. Coming to life at sundown, the lounge perfects the aperitivo through a nightly ritual celebrating golden hour, complemented by live entertainment.

• Indoor seating: 70
• Located on Deck 5

An all-day poolside lounge protected from the elements.

The Conservatory is a weather-protected poolside lounge by day. By night, it turns into a cinema experience under the stars. A relaxed, calming venue to unwind and enjoy cocktails, with light, lively background music playing throughout the day.

• Indoor seating: 52
• Located on Deck 11

A centrally-located social bar and lounge.

A central gathering social bar and lounge, amongst high-end boutiques, provides the ideal spot to enjoy refreshments throughout the day and night.

• Indoor seating: 40
• Located on Deck 4

An intimate pool with a chilled vibe throughout the day.

Here, guests can enjoy the sun, sea and serenity along with sunny, sparkling and colourful drinks.

• Outdoor seating: 138 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)
• Located on Deck 10

A refined tour across the globe’s most celebrated whiskey regions.

Set within the Explora Lounge, Malt offers a refined tour of the global whisky regions, including some of the rarest whiskies, complete with a walk-in humidor, cigar expert and a dedicated outdoor cigar-smoking terrace.

Alongside its drinks menu with an emphasis on dark brown spirits the bar also features an outdoor smoking area for guests to enjoy their hand-rolled cigars*, selected with the guidance of our cigar expert. A range of signature whiskey-based cocktails are also available, curated exclusively for Explora Journeys and served accompanied by the smooth sounds of jazz.

• Indoor seating: 20
• Located on Deck 11

Bustling European all-day café culture on the world’s oceans.

A luxurious layer of crema nods to the freshness of an espresso and aptly lends authenticity and sophistication to a café at the centre of life on board.

Inspired by modern European café culture, Crema Café has softy stylish interiors with comfortable lounge seating, with access to a choice of reading materials and all set against uninterrupted views of the sea. A place to meet, discuss, unwind, taste and indulge, where like-minded guests gather to mingle and converse.

Coffee is chosen by selected connoisseurs who have travelled the world exploring fair-trade coffee origin, character, and strength. Discover the refined methods of brewing coffee from skilled baristas, taste high-quality loose-leaf teas with an on-hand tea expert, or enjoy refreshing cold-pressed juices. A glass display showcases pastries, cakes, desserts and sweets including madeleines, cannelés, biscotti, navette sandwiches as well as gelato throughout the day.

• Indoor seating: 62
• Outdoor seating: 16
• Located on Deck 5

Refreshing cocktails and infinite views in a sophisticated outdoor setting.

Set on the ship’s highest point, on deck 14, this panoramic outdoor lounge setting is ideal for soothing cocktails and infinite views.

• Located on Deck 14

A panoramic adults-only pool and lounge experience.

Inspired by the Ancient Greek god of the sun, and also literally meaning “sun” in Greek, this adults-only area is indeed the sunniest venue onboard, panoramically facing forward on deck 12. Enjoy lying by the pool or lounging throughout the day as you watch the ship sail through the sea.

• Outdoor seating: 100 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)
• Located on Deck 12

Explora Journeys offers a diverse programme of enriching and delectable events. Designed to connect guests, hosts and luminaries.

Captain’s Log Secrets of the Sail

Guests will walk the Ship alongside the Captain or Bridge Officers. Discover how ancient seafaring methods have paved the way to the mind-boggling technology of today. Get to know the team who sail us safely around the globe.

Bal Mythos

At the stroke of midnight, guests will don handcrafted masks of local gods and goddesses. Now is the time to revel in a fully immersive club vibe as they dance to resident artists and singers.

Midnight Wayfinder

With dreamy guitar music and storytelling under the stars, guests learn how sailors have long relied on the sea, wind and sky to bring them safely to shore.

Inferno

An unforgettable nod to the glamour of Manhattan’s Studio 54, Soul Train, and Europe’s 1970s discos, where guests can let their hair down, enjoy cocktails from the era, and dance the night away.

Unique, curated, immersive and captivating, experiences provide unforgettable moments to be savoured.

Decadence

The themes of this fabulously indulgent experience switch from lounge to lounge, with live music, immersive performances and an air of lavishness that make The Great Gatsby look second-rate.

An Evening by Candlelight

An intimate and cosy part of every Journey, guest artists, musicians and vocalists perform in the main lounges softly lit by candlelight. Experiences range from classical to movie soundtracks.

Le Jazz

Guests enjoying journeys that take in France can let go in a Parisian jazz club experience, accompanied by French martinis and canapés.

Let the Good Times Roll

Jiving to New Orleans jazz cabaret is an essential part of a Caribbean journey, with a Creole menu, absinthe cocktails and dazzling musicianship

Inspired by the Ocean State of Mind and influenced by the destinations we visit, The Journey is more than just a place to browse.

Shop fragrance, skincare, apparel, homeware, accessories and fine foods.

Our Inspiration

Every item available is a celebration of creativity, passion, and the power of discovery, each with its own magical story to tell.

Discovery

We champion small, luxury, locally-influenced brands with unique stories to tell, inviting our guests on a journey of discovery into the diverse cultures, flavours, and skills of the visionaries in the destinations we visit.

Consciousness

We are dedicated to partnering with brands that prioritise sustainability, using regenerative, recycled, and natural materials at the heart of the production process; supporting slow fashion and waste reduction, and reducing our environmental impact.

Provenance and Craftmanship

Our products are a celebration of the artisan: skilled craftspeople, artists, smaller suppliers, and designers who pour their passion and creativity into every detail, with a focus on quality materials and finishing.

Collections

More than just a place to buy, our retail experience is a journey of discovery, consciousness, and craftsmanship with provenance. Explore our unique collection of over 30 of the finest artisanal brands that share a commitment to caring for people and planet.

Sensorial Fragrances & Skincare

Regionally inspired, our carefully selected collection of niche fragrance brands showcases the rarest and most precious natural ingredients, for a memorable sensory experience.

Effortless Ready-to-Wear

Unparalleled comfort and style, a curated collectionfor men and women, designed to envelop the wearer in effortless confidence and ease.

Homeware & Gifting

Distinct pieces, beautifully designed for aesthetics and ergonomics. The perfect tokens to take home with you or gift to a loved one following your journey.

Timeless Accessories

Crafted to perfection and designed to last a lifetime, our timeless collection spans scarves, lather goods, eyewear and lifestyle accessories.

Fine Food & Drink

Savour the essence of your travels through the finest food and beverages, carefully selected to showcase small producers, unforgettable flavours and unique stories.

ENCORE

By Explora Journeys

Pre-loved luxury, sustainably yours. Timeless icons, given new life.

Some treasures are too precious for just one story. ENCORE offers a curated collection of authenticated, pre-loved luxury bags and accessories, each with a past as unique as its future.

From rare finds to timeless icons, every piece has been lovingly restored and meticulously verified for quality and authenticity.

Our Bespoke Fragrance

Introducing Mandala Blue by Explora Journeys, the scent of the ship, curated with master perfumer Alberto Morillas.

A fragrance that relaxes, connects, awakens the senses and ultimately transforms.

Cue notes that echo the ocean with enchanting freshness, layered alongside dominant woody and spicy signatures.

Available to purchase from The Journey.

Brand Selection

We’re committed to partnering with brands who reflect our own commitment to sustainable practices and environmental consciousness. It is why we are the first retail experience on the water to seek out partners with relevant certifications, ensuring a positive approach to their production practices.

B-Corp Certified Partners

Ensuring the highest standards in social and environmental performance.

Positive Luxury – Brands to Trust

The Butterfly Mark certification is an independent, globally respected trust mark awarded to luxury brands, retailers and suppliers that meet the highest standards of verified ESG+ performance

A calming space designed to reconnect guests to themselves – influenced at every level by the calming presence of the ocean.

The spa is where the pressures of daily life dissipate to insignificance amidst a sensory journey to the Ocean State of Mind.

Features & Services

• Spa
• Wellness area with thermal facilities
• Signature Ocean Wellness rituals
• Facial treatments
• Body treatments
• Specialised Medi Luxe Treatments by Dr Levy Switzerland
• Ashore wellness Destination Experiences
• In-suite treatments

*Spa treatments, including massages and facials, require a minimum age of 12 years, with parental supervision. Access to our Wellness area and thermal facilities is reserved for guests aged 16 years and above.

Eleven Dedicated Treatment Rooms

• Two Private Spa Suites with a dedicated outdoor relaxation area
• One Double treatment room
• Seven single treatment rooms
• One single treatment room for specialised skin treatments
• Outdoor relaxation area

*Spa treatments cannot be booked until 90 days prior to embarkation.

The Spa Facilities:

• Steam Room - A regenerating oasis of psycho-physical wellbeing. Air, steam, and scented fragrances combine and gently rest on the skin, making natural exfoliation easier and increasing perspiration.
• Experience Shower - A multi-sensory journey, the warm shower is complete with fragrances and soft colour lights, offering moments of utmost pleasure – either at the beginning or at the end of the day.
• Hydrotherapy Pool - This warm therapeutic pool is designed to promote healing, relaxation and physical rehabilitation. Heated to a soothing temperature, gentle currents and jets work to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and support joint mobility.
• Finnish Sauna - A deeply purifying experience using dry heat, to help you unwind and reduce stress levels while also opening the airways, relaxing the muscles, and oxygenating tissues.
• Salt Cave - In an inviting cavern with walls covered in Himalayan salt bricks, the air is infused with microscopic salt particles and negative ions. As you inhale the mineral-rich air, respiratory health is enhanced and a sense of overall relaxation ensues.
• Steam Shower - A shower that combines the relaxing heat of the steam and the regenerating freshness of water. (* Available within private Spa suites)
• Ice Fall - The Ice Fall regenerates the body after intense heat exposure in the Finnish Sauna or Steam Room.
• Heated Marble Loungers - A restful place to relax, equipped with an infrared system that radiates the heat to ease muscle stiffness and create on overall feeling of comfort and warmth.
• Outdoor Relaxation Area - A tranquil open-air relaxation deck with infinite ocean views​, perfect for reflection before or after a treatment.

Each of the Ocean Wellness Fitness spaces is designed to motivate guests helping them to lower stress levels, improve sleep quality and enjoy elevated energy.

A varied and personalised fitness experience

Fitness Centre

Includes a fitness assessment area, and the renowned Technogym Artis equipment, allowing any guest to get a comprehensive, well-rounded workout.

Seize the benefits of sleep, accompanied by the soothing soundtrack of the ocean.

The Fitness Centre features different areas for cardio, strength, and functional training. Guests can train with high-end cardio equipment from the Technogym Artis Line, a unique collection designed to the highest standards to maximise the efficiency of a workout and optimise results. Among the many options, guests can elevate their indoor running experience and enjoy engaging content and workouts with Run Artis, or train in a fun and effective way on the elliptical Artis Synchro.

In the strength training area guests can work on their lower body with high-quality solutions such as the Artis Leg Press and Artis Leg Curl, or train their upper body with innovative products such as the Artis Chest Press and the Artis Shoulder Press.

For strength workout sessions, Explora Journeys also offers guests the Technogym Bench, the innovative, functional and strength training station with sleek design and enclosed tools that enables guests to perform over 200 exercise options, and fitness tools such as Urethane Dumbbells, which allow guests to be precise in their workouts and recruit more muscles more efficiently. 

We believe true beauty begins within. When you feel well, it radiates, bringing confidence on the outside too.

Step inside The Beauty Studio - a serene, flowing space, designed to meet all your beauty needs. From indulgent hair rituals and precision, barber treatments to rejuvenating hand and foot care, every service is delivered with intention and care.

Services include:

• Hair Care Rituals
• Barber Services
• Manicures & Hand Treatments
• Pedicures & Foot Care
• In-Suite Beauty Services

Experiences, programmes and spaces designed to enhance the influence of the ocean on wellbeing

From sleep to nutrition, our collection of initiatives has been carefully curated to ensure each and every guests has the opportunity to enhance their sense of wellbeing, no matter their fitness levels or abilities.

Sleep Retreat

Sleep is the calm that lays the elemental foundations of life.

Our Sleep Retreat provides guests with a series of sleep-enhancing practices curated following an introductory one-to-one workshop and accompanied by a sleep-enhancing smoothie.

From the Aromatherapy Associates Relax and Sleep Ritual and restorative Yoga Nidra classes to in-suite bedtime meditations, our therapists ensure every guest benefits from a well-rested stay.

The Sleep Retreat also offers access to expert-led workshops that help uncover the importance of sleep, giving answers to an important - yet often overlooked - subject.

Mindful Nutrition

A celebration of talents, cultures and passions.

Yoga

ENERGY YOGA:

Energy flow power class with the addition of bamboo tapping to supercharge energy levels. Complete the yoga practice with a bespoke visualisation inspired by the ocean’s incessant vitality.

SLEEP YOGA:

A portal to peace, this combination of restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra and the addition of warm neck and eye pillows sends you on a path to a truly blissful night’s sleep.

RELAXATION YOGA:

Cradle your emotions with the crystal oceanic wisdom singing bowl whilst meditating to focus on love and kindness. All to foster greater feelings of self-love and appreciation.

MINDFULNESS YOGA:

A deeply therapeutic restorative yoga class anchoring the body and mind in the present moment through the use of essential oils and bespoke guided ocean-inspired meditation.

IMMUNE-BOOSTING YOGA:

Yoga flow with a focus on pranayama techniques, proven to enhance oxygen flow and reduce anxiety. The practice ends with an immune-fortifying juice shot.

Immune Boosting Retreat

This wholly restorative programme includes an introductory one-to-one workshop with a welcome immune-fortifying juice, as well as a one-to-one yoga flow with a focus on pranayama techniques and thymus tapping. The programme is complemented by a specially curated immune-fortifying lunch and an Aromatherapy Associates Immune Support Treatment.

The Retreat also includes access to expert-led workshops that uncover the importance of protecting your immune system. Learn about the core principles of immunity, and how to boost it.

The workshop is complemented with immune-fortifying foods, snacks and pranayama techniques to practice at home, taking the retreat beyond the parameters of your ocean journey.

Embark on a journey of awakening

A series of onboard experiences to help you begin your day with intention. Designed to enliven your senses and elevate your mood as you transition into the Ocean State of Mind.

Touch

• Sunrise yoga on deck accompanied by rejuvenating bamboo tapping
• Technogym Case with a wake up and energise routine for an active start
• Guided morning stretches streamed directly to your in-suite TV.

Hear

• Curated Awakening playlist to gently energise your morning featuring soothing ocean harmonies to welcome a new day.

See

• Journey of Awakening TV channel with mindful movement and breathing sessions
• Revive lifestyle cards with daily inspiration and wellbeing tips.

Smell

• Uplifting scented towels available at the Ocean Wellness - Fitness Centre and throughout wellness experiences.

Taste

• In-suite vitality shot to boost energy.
• Wellness-focussed breakfast selection and energising herbal teas.

Embark on a journey of sleeping

Transition into rest with a series of onboard experiences designed to invoke a sense of calm and serenity, encouraging a deep, restorative sleep.

Touch

• Evening Yoga Nidra for deep relazation
• Soothing bath ritual to unwind
• Technogym Case: Good Night & De-Stress routine to relax the body

Hear

• Guided bedtime meditations via in-suite TV
• Tranquil nighttime playlist to ease into sleep

See

• Journey of Sleeping TV channel with calming visuals and sleep stories
• Restore lifestyle cards with evening wellness rituals and wind-down tips.

Smell

• Relaxing pillow mist made with essential oils

Taste

• Sleep-enhancing dining options
• Herbal teas crafted to promote restful sleep

A fourth pool, with a retractable glass roof, will allow swimming and poolside relaxation in any weather.

Combined with various indoor and outdoor whirlpool baths on the ship’s promenade deck, the ship has been designed with water as a real focal point of the onboard experience - helping our guests discover their ocean state of mind.

Located within the Fitness Centre, the Fitness Studio allows guests to take part in yoga classes with the Technogym training mats, which offer extra-large size and maximum comfort, or enjoy functional workouts with the Technogym Bench, Technogym Skill tools and the Technogym Case Kit, a practical and spacious bag with a QR code on the hangtag, that allows for direct access to a digital library of video exercises and guided routines focused on their needs.

Additionally, our Fitness Studio offers Pilates Reformers classes for improved balance through the strengthening of the core muscles.

Fitness deck overlooking the ocean - equipped with flexible solutions, such as Technogym Skillrow, Group Cycle and Technogym Case Kit, offering variety in an outdoor location.

On the outdoor deck, guests can train in the open air, with direct ocean views. The Open Air Fitness area provides guests with the latest fitness equipment such as:

- SKILLROW, the first outdoor rowing equipment designed to improve anaerobic power, aerobic capacity and neuromuscular abilities in one solution

- GROUP CYCLE BIKES, perfect to create an engaging cycling experience.

- TECHNOGYM CASE KIT

Guests can use Skillrow, Group Cycle bikes and also Technogym Case in the way they most prefer: they can choose to train individually, receive support from a qualified personal trainer, or participate in exciting and engaging fitness classes.

More exercise options in the open air include:

- RUNNING TRACK: Encircling the ship is a 360º track where runners can enjoy commanding ocean views while they do laps.

- SPORTS COURT: The ideal space for touch tennis, half basketball, or yoga ritual experiences.

Enjoy the all-inclusive functional training kit that empowers you to perform myriads of total body workouts, with the guidance of the Technogym virtual coach. To be enjoyed either in-suite or on the suite terrace, the Technogym Case and Technogym Bench are sleek, versatile and hold various tools for complete body workouts.

A dedicated space for various activities, such as touch tennis, half basketball and yoga ritual experiences. The use of the space is complimentary for all guests and the equipment such as balls, rackets and other will be provided on board free of charge.

This twice-daily, movement-based wellness ritual invigorates guests as they begin each new day, then calms them as sunset slides into nightfall.

Simple daily guided meditations against a backdrop of sky and ocean, a welcome to each new day. A blend of local cultural practices and soothing stories about the day’s destination.

A 360-degree track encircling EXPLORA I – ideal for morning runs with uninterrupted ocean views.

A space dedicated to our younger guests

Our team of expert hosts ensure the entertainment and enrichment of children aged six to 17 years old. Children aged three to five years are also welcome at specific intervals for age-appropriate activities, if accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Open every day from 9:00 until midnight, the Nautilus Club offers the latest generation of video games and VR consoles, such as PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iPads and Oculus Pro.

Children can also try their hand at foosbal, pool (at a table designed and crafted in Italy by MBM Biliardi), or listen to their favourite music at our jukebox tablet connected to streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple. We also offer a large collection of board games and a digital library with a wide range of books across a multitude of languages.

Nautilus Club on EXPLORA III and EXPLORA IV

The Nautilus Club on EXPLORA III & EXPLORA IV has been thoughtfully enhanced with dedicated spaces designed for children and teens, creating 2 distinct spaces:​

Nautilus Club - Juniors: Tailored for children aged 3 to 5 years old, this area will also include six hours per day baby care services. For children under 3 years old, parents can enjoy baby time together, or take advantage of supervised care without parents.

Nautilus Club - Teens: A reserved club for younger guests aged 6 to 17 years old, this space offers activities and experiences designed to inspire and entertain older children and teenagers.​

Other Nautilus Club Activities

The space also offers sports sessions, technology tournaments, painting, arts and crafts, and games throughout the ship. Our Nautilus Club hosts are certified according to CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association) policies and standards on youth activities, making sure that children and teens are looked after as and when needed. All younger guests can also enjoy reserved periods at the Sports Court, one of the heated pools, as well as other locations around the ship.