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A Grand Journey Into Sun-Kissed Oceanic Riches And Tropical Splendour

Ship: Explora I   
Departure: Monday, October 27, 2025
Nights: 24 nights
Departs: Barcelona
Returns: San Juan
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
24
Nights
Days at Sea
17
Sea Days
Ports
7
Ports
Countries Visted
6
Countries
  • Itinerary

    A Grand Journey Into Sun-Kissed Oceanic Riches And Tropical Splendour

    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 Monday, October 27, 2025 Barcelona, Spain Embark 20:00
    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 Tuesday, October 28, 2025 At Sea
    3 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Cadiz, Spain 08:00 20:00
    View of Cadiz, Spain

    Cadiz is a city and port in SW Spain. It is the capital of Cadiz Province, an autonomous community of Andalusia. Due to its small size one is never more than a few blocks from the sea, and this engenders a safe, relaxed, and easy-going atmosphere. Read more about Cadiz, Spain

    4 Thursday, October 30, 2025 At Sea
    5 Friday, October 31, 2025 Funchal, Portugal 08:00 18:00
    View of Funchal, Portugal

    Funchal is the capital of Portugal’s Autonomous Region of Madeira an archipelago 880 SW of Portugal and 600 km NW of Morocco, in the north Atlantic. Funchal’s harbour offers plazas lined with shops, colourful houses spilling down hillsides, due to its almost amphitheatre-like formation, and a profusion of flowers. For a fine view of the magnificent bay, take the unique downhill basket sledge ride. Read more about Funchal, Portugal

    6 Saturday, November 1, 2025 At Sea
    7 Sunday, November 2, 2025 At Sea
    8 Monday, November 3, 2025 At Sea
    9 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 At Sea
    10 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 At Sea
    11 Thursday, November 6, 2025 At Sea
    12 Friday, November 7, 2025 St. John's (Antigua)
    13 Saturday, November 8, 2025 Tortola/Road Town
    14 Sunday, November 9, 2025 San Juan, Puerto Rico 08:00 20:00
    View of San Juan, Puerto Rico

    San Juan, the capital and most populous city of Puerto Rico, is the oldest city on US territory. It is the Caribbean commercial hub, best known for its beautifully restored historic district of Old San Juan. It is situated on a rocky peninsula girded by thick walls jutting into the crashing Atlantic surf. Read more about San Juan, Puerto Rico

    15 Monday, November 10, 2025 At Sea
    16 Tuesday, November 11, 2025 At Sea
    17 Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Miami, USA 07:00 17:00
    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

    18 Thursday, November 13, 2025 At Sea
    19 Friday, November 14, 2025 At Sea
    20 Saturday, November 15, 2025 Saint John/Cruz Bay
    21 Sunday, November 16, 2025 Deshaies
    22 Monday, November 17, 2025 Bridgetown, Barbados 08:00 19:00
    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

    23 Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Roseau, Dominica 08:00 18:00
    View of Roseau, Dominica

    Roseau, a small, compact and most important urban settlement, is the capital and largest city of the island of Dominica, in the Caribbean. Dominica has been nicknamed the ‘Nature Isle of the Caribbean’ for its unspoiled natural beauty. Interestingly, it is built on the site of the ancient Kalinago Indian village of Sairi. Read more about Roseau, Dominica

    24 Wednesday, November 19, 2025 St. Maarten/Philipsburg
    25 Thursday, November 20, 2025 San Juan, Puerto Rico 08:00 Disembark
    View of San Juan, Puerto Rico

    San Juan, the capital and most populous city of Puerto Rico, is the oldest city on US territory. It is the Caribbean commercial hub, best known for its beautifully restored historic district of Old San Juan. It is situated on a rocky peninsula girded by thick walls jutting into the crashing Atlantic surf. Read more about San Juan, Puerto Rico

  • Ship

    Explora I Overview

    Explora I

    Immerse yourself in the electric pulse of city life paired with the opulence of European elegance on Explora I. Indulge in a culinary journey with five-star dining options, embrace serenity through ocean wellness offerings, and experience the pinnacle of modern convenience in elegantly designed suites, all while being captivated by the stunning vistas of the sea. As a proud member of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys is dedicated to pioneering a sustainable future. The Explora I is at the forefront of this vision, equipped with cutting-edge hybrid energy technologies, comprehensive waste management systems, and energy-efficient solutions. Explora Journeys uphold a steadfast commitment to the environment, ensuring that single-use plastics are never used onboard or ashore.

  • Cabins

    Explora I Cabins

    Suites

    Suites

    Suites on the Explora I Suites on the Explora I

    Cabin Types

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

    Average Cabin Size – 50.6 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 27.3 m2

    For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Enjoy perfect views of the oceans from your terrace dining area and private outdoor whirlpool, and make the most of the dedicated butler service, oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea, separate living, dining and sleeping areas, spacious lounge area, dining table for 4 guests, spacious work desk area, private refrigerated mini-bar replenished according to the guest's preferences, espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas and a laptop-size safe.

  • Deck Plans

    Explora I Deck Plans

    Legend

  • Promotions

    Current Cruise Deals for Explora I

    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)

    Ask your Clean Cruising consultant about flights and accommodation in conjunction with your cruise!

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    Explora Journeys Unique Oceans Offer

    Explora Journeys Unique Oceans Offer

    Book a select Explora Journeys sailing and recieve:
    • Value savings on select departures*
    • 10% reduced deposits
    • Up to EUR1,000 prepaid Destinations Experience credit per suite
    PLUS, always included with Explora Journeys:
    • Wi-Fi internet access
    • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
    • Gratuities and port charges

    Offer ends 28 February 2025. Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

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Suites at the Explora I

Suites

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  • A Grand Journey Into Sun-Kissed Oceanic Riches And Tropical Splendour

    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora I Departure: Monday, October 27, 2025 Nights: 24 nights Departs: Barcelona Returns: San Juan

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