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An Extended Journey of Sun-kissed Beauty and Sensual Delights on Explora II

Cruise, Ocean cruise
Sun-kissed Beauty and Sensual Delights
  • Sun-kissed Beauty and Sensual Delights
  • Explora II
  • Explora II

From Ibiza’s sunlit days to warm Riviera nights, we traverse Provence’s rich fields and Cannes’ seafront glamour. The Cinque Terre’s colourful villages, Monte Argentario’s dramatic scenery and Rome’s eternal flame are yours to unearth. The spirit of discovery ignites your thirst for adventure in Naples, Sicily, Tunis and Barcelona. Spend idle days relishing unparallelled luxury in Monaco, Saint Tropez and Corsica, then create memories on Sardinia’s soft sands.

Interests
  • Culinary and Cooking
  • LGBT Travel
  • Local Experiences
  • Luxury
  • Romance and Honeymoons
  • Spa and Fitness Focused
  • Wellness
About Explora II
About Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys logo

Explora Journeys represents the ambition and long-held dream of the MSC Group and the Aponte family to create a transformative luxury ocean travel experience and brand that redefines the luxury cruise category. 

Our story starts in Sorrento

This is a story that starts in Sorrento with a Neapolitan ferry captain, Gianluigi Aponte, who – together with the Swiss sweetheart he met when she was a passenger on one of his crossings – went on to create MSC, a global shipping operation and the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company. Now this Swiss-Italian seafaring family are fulfilling their life-long dream and launching Explora Journeys, an exquisite, modern luxury cruise experience like no other.

Inspired by the sea

The Aponte family records date back to the 17th century from which 300 years of sea-faring expertise, alongside an inherent passion and respect for the sea has developed. This has carried through generations of the Aponte family and will do so into the future. It is why the ocean will always remain at the forefront of the Explora Journeys experience, allowing curious, cosmopolitan travellers to harness its unique energy which in turn inspires inner and outer discovery.

Itineraries hand-picked by the Aponte Family

Fast forwarding to the twenty-twenties, the Aponte family embarked on a mission to create a unique and relaxed yacht experience that combines cosmopolitan energy with a sense of feeling at home. Explora Journeys, their venture, offers itineraries based on the family's own travel experiences and dream destinations. 

Their intimate knowledge ensures guests have access to the best places to visit, dine, and experience, with an unwavering commitment to authenticity in cuisine, experiences, village charm, and natural beauty.

Aug 25, 2025 through
Sep 15, 2025
Aug 21, 2025 7:00 PM
21 Nights from
$18,360.00 (USD)
Per Person
Cabin Cat: GT, Fare: Extended Journey Savings
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Itinerary

Day Destination
1 Barcelona 8:00 PM
2 Ibiza 11:30 AM
3 Ibiza 4:00 AM
4 Marseille 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
5 Cannes 10:00 AM 11:45 PM
6 Genoa 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
6 Portofino 6:00 PM 11:00 PM
7 Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario) 9:00 AM 11:00 PM
8 Rome (Civitavecchia) 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
9 Port of Naples 9:00 AM 8:00 PM
10 Trapani (Sicily) 9:00 AM 9:00 PM
11 Tunis/La Goulette 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
12 Carloforte 9:00 AM 10:00 PM
13 At Sea
14 Palma de Mallorca 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
15 Barcelona 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
16 At Sea
17 Montecarlo 10:00 AM 10:00 PM
18 Saint-Tropez 9:00 AM 8:00 PM
19 Livorno (Florence) 9:00 AM 10:00 PM
20 Ajaccio (Corsica) 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
21 Porto Cervo (Sardinia) 10:00 AM 10:00 PM
22 Rome (Civitavecchia) 7:00 AM
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.