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A Grand Journey Through Moorish Marvels And The Lavish Spectacle Of The Caribbean

Ship: Explora II   
Departure: Sunday, November 2, 2025
Nights: 26 nights
Departs: Barcelona
Returns: Miami
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
26
Nights
Days at Sea
13
Sea Days
Ports
11
Ports
Countries Visted
8
Countries
  • Itinerary

    A Grand Journey Through Moorish Marvels And The Lavish Spectacle Of The Caribbean

    Ports of call

    To find out more about the itinerary for this cruise, select the itinerary items below.

    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, November 2, 2025 Barcelona, Spain Embark 19:00
    View of Barcelona, Spain

    Barcelona, located in Catalonia Spain, is Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast, and one of the world’s major global cities. Today, Barcelona balances itself on the cutting edge of architecture, intellectual life, and style. Indeed Barcelona won the 1999 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture, the first time that the winner has been a city, and not an individual architect. Read more about Barcelona, Spain

    2 Monday, November 3, 2025 At Sea
    3 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Tangier, Morocco 08:00 17:00
    View of Tangier, Morocco

    More than any other city, the likeable, lively and cosmopolitan city of Tangier has become Morocco’s face to the world. With a long history dating back to the Phoenicians, and a rich culture - an interesting mix of African and European influences - to explore, Tangier is a fascinating port of call. Of historical interest is the Medina, the old walled city that is home to alleyways filled with tea houses and shops selling trinkets. Read more about Tangier, Morocco

    4 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Lisbon, Portugal 15:00
    View of Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, lies in the western Iberian Peninsula aside the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. As one of the oldest cities in the world, it is rich in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares. Read more about Lisbon, Portugal

    5 Thursday, November 6, 2025 Lisbon, Portugal 08:00 23:00
    View of Lisbon, Portugal

    Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, lies in the western Iberian Peninsula aside the Atlantic Ocean and the Tagus River. As one of the oldest cities in the world, it is rich in Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Modern and Post-Modern constructions. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares. Read more about Lisbon, Portugal

    6 Friday, November 7, 2025 At Sea
    7 Saturday, November 8, 2025 Malaga, Spain 08:00 22:00
    View of Malaga, Spain

    Malaga is a lively, prosperous city on Spain's fabled Costa del Sol aside the Mediterranean Sea, just 100 km east of the Strait of Gibraltar. The city’s warm winter temperatures (average daytime of 17 C) make it an ideal place to visit any time of year. The archaeological remains and monuments from the Phoenician, Roman, Arabian and Christian eras convert the historic centre into an ‘Open Museum’ displaying its rich history of more than 3,000 years. Read more about Malaga, Spain

    8 Sunday, November 9, 2025 At Sea
    9 Monday, November 10, 2025 Valencia, Spain 09:00 17:00
    View of Valencia, Spain

    Valencia city, the administrative capital of the Valencian community and the centre of the region of L’Horta, is situated in the centre of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline. The Old City of Valencia, with its monuments, museums, and gardens, is a major tourist attraction. Here one finds the Gothic building of La Lonja that has been declared by UNESCO as a universal heritage monument. Read more about Valencia, Spain

    10 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 Barcelona, Spain 07:00 19:00
    View of Barcelona, Spain

    Barcelona, located in Catalonia Spain, is Europe's largest metropolis on the Mediterranean coast, and one of the world’s major global cities. Today, Barcelona balances itself on the cutting edge of architecture, intellectual life, and style. Indeed Barcelona won the 1999 RIBA Royal Gold Medal for its architecture, the first time that the winner has been a city, and not an individual architect. Read more about Barcelona, Spain

    11 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 At Sea
    12 Thursday, November 13, 2025 Tangier, Morocco 08:00 18:00
    View of Tangier, Morocco

    More than any other city, the likeable, lively and cosmopolitan city of Tangier has become Morocco’s face to the world. With a long history dating back to the Phoenicians, and a rich culture - an interesting mix of African and European influences - to explore, Tangier is a fascinating port of call. Of historical interest is the Medina, the old walled city that is home to alleyways filled with tea houses and shops selling trinkets. Read more about Tangier, Morocco

    13 Friday, November 14, 2025 At Sea
    14 Saturday, November 15, 2025 Las Palmas, Spain 10:00 18:00
    View of Las Palmas, Spain

    Las Palmas, the ninth largest city of Spain, is situated on one of the smaller islands of the Canary Islands that are located just off the NW coast of mainland Africa. About twenty percent of all inhabitants of the entire group of islands live in this city. It is set in magnificent scenery of two bays and their beautiful beaches. Read more about Las Palmas, Spain

    15 Sunday, November 16, 2025 At Sea
    16 Monday, November 17, 2025 At Sea
    17 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 At Sea
    18 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 At Sea
    19 Thursday, November 20, 2025 At Sea
    20 Friday, November 21, 2025 At Sea
    21 Saturday, November 22, 2025 Bridgetown, Barbados 09:00 18:00
    View of Bridgetown, Barbados

    The city of Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the island country of Barbados, a major tourist destination in the West Indies. The city has numerous attractions, landmarks, monuments, museums, and art galleries of an international standard. It is also a starting point for visiting many other popular cities on the island. Read more about Bridgetown, Barbados

    22 Sunday, November 23, 2025 Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe 09:00 19:00
    View of Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe

    Pointe-a-Pitre (“Headland of Peter”; population 172,000) is the largest city of Guadeloupe, an overseas region of France, located in the Lesser Antilles of the Caribbean. (The capital is Basse-Terre.) The inhabitants are called "Pointois". The port is on the island of Grande-Terre, facing west to nearby Basse-Terre Island. Read more about Pointe-a-Pitre, Guadeloupe

    23 Monday, November 24, 2025 St John's, Antigua and Barbuda 08:00 16:00
    View of St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    St John’s, the capital of the nation of Antigua and Barbuda (two islands) in the Caribbean, sits on the NW coast of the tropical island of Antigua that is home to magnificent beaches. St John's was hit significantly by Hurricane Irma (Sep 2017) but tourist infrastructure remained intact. St John’s reflects its British heritage with such edifices as Fort Barrington overlooking the shoreline, and 17th C Fort James. Read more about St John's, Antigua and Barbuda

    24 Tuesday, November 25, 2025 Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.) 09:00 20:00
    View of Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    Charlotte Amalie is the capital and largest city of the US Virgin Islands, located on the island of Saint Thomas. It is famous as a deep-water harbor that was once a haven for pirates. Indeed, Blackbeard's Castle, named after the notorious pirate of the same name, is one of five National Historic Landmarks in the U.S. Read more about Charlotte Amalie, Virgin Islands (U.S.)

    25 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 At Sea
    26 Thursday, November 27, 2025 At Sea
    27 Friday, November 28, 2025 Miami, USA 07:00 Disembark
    View of Miami, USA

    Miami, located on the Atlantic coast at the southern tip of Florida, where outdoor sports are open all seasons and dress is casual, is a melting pot of cultures. Miami and Miami Beach are in effect two distinctly different cities, as Miami Beach is almost exclusively tourist orientated, while Miami is a cosmopolitan city with a distinctly Latin American flavour. Don’t miss the South Beach section where fashion designer Gianni Versace lived and died that is one of the trendiest neighbourhoods in the world. Read more about Miami, USA

  • Ship

    Explora II Overview

    Explora II

    Dive into the vibrant heartbeat of urban life melded with the luxurious touch of European sophistication aboard Explora II. Embark on a gastronomic voyage with five-star dining experiences, find peace with ocean wellness programs, and revel in the ultimate comfort of beautifully appointed suites, all while being mesmerized by the breathtaking ocean views. As an esteemed part of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys leads the charge towards a greener future. Explora II champions this mission with its advanced hybrid energy technologies, thorough waste management practices, and eco-friendly initiatives. Explora's unwavering dedication to the planet ensures the absence of single-use plastics, both onboard and on land, solidifying our commitment to sustainability.

  • Cabins

    Explora II Cabins

    Suites

    Suites

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    Cabin Types

    OR, CR, SR, RR, CO, GP, PP, DP, PH, GT, OT4, OT3, OT2, OT1

    Size: 1,668 sq. ft. with 1,345 sq. ft. of terrace area. The iconic Owners suite Residence creates the largest accommodation on-board, with multiple harmonious spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind. Stand in awe of the panoramic ocean views from your private outdoor terrace - featuring a spacious whirlpool - and enjoy intuitive, intelligent service with a dedicated private butler. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea Separate living, dining and sleeping areas. Abundant lounge area with fireplace. Dining table for 8 guests. Spacious work desk area Private bar, replenished according to the guests preferences. Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas; Laptop-size safe. Guest lavatory and powder room. Butler pantry area

  • Deck Plans

    Explora II Deck Plans

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    Explora Journey Luxury Inclusions

    Explora Journey Luxury Inclusions

    Take advantage of Explora Journeys extraordinary benefits:
    • Welcome bottle of champagne and sweet treats
    • A bottle of wine and a bottle of spirit of your choice upon arrival
    • 9 Culinary Experiences, including in-suite dining
    • Thermal Spa Access and well-being and fitness programmes
    • Unlimited fine wines, premium spirits, coffees, teas and soft drink available anytime - inc. in-suite mini-bar
    • All on board gratuities & high-speed complimentary Wi-Fi
    • Shuttle services from the port to city center (where required/available)

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    Book a select Explora Journeys sailing and recieve:
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    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora II Departure: Sunday, November 2, 2025 Nights: 26 nights Departs: Barcelona Returns: Miami

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