The Pinnacle of Ocean-Bound Luxury
N.B. This offer was originally scheduled to run until December 4 2024. Explora Journeys have since extended the offer to apply to all bookings made until December 17, 2024.
Since 2023, Explora Journeys has been redefining the luxury cruise with its transformative luxury ocean travel experiences. As a passion project of the Aponte family, the founders of the MSC Group, the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company, Explora Journeys presents a modern luxury cruise experience like no other: designed to feel like your own private yacht, Explora sets a new standard for modern luxury ocean-bound voyages.
From today until December 17, 2024 Explora Journeys is offering what may be the best luxury travel deal of 2024: an unprecedented discount of 50% on selected journeys on their luxury cruise-liners, Explora I & Explora II. At present, this incredible offering is only available to guests booking through Explora’s accredited travel advisor partners.
This offer is applicable to all suite categories, from their entry level Ocean Suites all the way to their Owner’s Residences and stacks with all others, including the Virtuoso benefits that are available to those who book through The Luxury Traveller.
What to expect on board Explora Journeys cruises
Explora Journeys represent the pinnacle of luxury in ocean-bound voyages.
Each of their ships boasts 6 restaurants, 5 pools, 12 bars and lounges, a casino and an on-board art gallery. At full capacity, the ships feature an astonishing 1.25 : 1 guest-to-host ratio, ensuring attentive, intuitive service throughout your journey.
In the lobby you can find exclusive boutiques dedicated some of the world’s most coveted brands: Rolex, Buccellati, Cartier, Panerai and Piaget. To some, the opportunity to skip the lengthy waiting lists found on land will mean that the voyage pays for itself!
At The Luxury Traveller we are able to advise you on all aspects of an Explora journey based on our own personal experiences of the ship. Please click the link below to view all of the videos that we took during our own voyage aboard Explora I in August 2024:
What journeys are included in Explora Journey’s Exclusive Sale?
Explora’s Exclusive Sale is one of the most comprehensive offerings of the year, applicable to hundreds of different journeys across their itinerary. The largest discount of 50% is applicable to 16 different trans-Atlantic and Caribbean excursions. Check below to see a detailed look into a couple of our favourites or keep scrolling to see a full list of all of the journeys included in the deal.
Discounted Explora Voyage: An Ambrosial Arc of the Lesser Antilles
Departing from Miami, the iconic heart of Latin American culture in the US, after two days at sea, the Explora I arrives at San Juan, the oldest US city where you can explore age-old forts and glamorous boutiques. Experience world-class surfing culture or explore a tropical rainforest before setting sail again. Day 5 sees the ship arrive in Anguilla where jagged cliffs flank pristine sands and limestones caves. Then Dominica beckons with its beautiful waterfalls and volcanic mud baths. The penultimate day of the journey sees the Explora I make landfall on the romantic island of St. Lucia, home of the UNESCO-listed Pitons, before it departs for Bridgetown, the vibrant capital of Barbados.
| Dates | Mon, Dec 23, 2024 – Mon, Dec 30, 2024 |
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| Duration | 7 Nights / 8 days |
| Embarkation | Miami, United States |
| Disembarkation | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| Calling to | Miami, United States San Juan, Puerto Rico Road Bay, Anguilla Roseau, Dominica Castries, St. Lucia Bridgetown, Barbados |
Discounted Explora Voyage: A Grand Journey Bridging America, Azore Isles and Catalonia
Also departing from Miami, the second of the journeys included in this offer takes you on an unforgettable journey across the Atlantic. Stopping after two days at sea in Bermuda, you will be able to witness the pink-sand beaches, turquoise seas and beautiful coral atolls for which the island is rightly famed. Four days of tranquillity follow as you depart on the longest stretch of the journey to the beautiful Azores. There in Horta, beech trees drape hillsides dotted with terracotta roofs and majestic churches. Day 10 sees the ship arrive on the island of São Miguel, shrouded in Azorean cloud forest and misty waterfalls. Another two days at sea complete the trip across the ocean to arrive in Lisbon, Portugal’s vibrant capital before the ship makes its way through the Strait of Gibraltar en route to the hidden historical gem of Cartagena. The final two days of the cruise will take you to Valencia and Barcelona, two of Spain’s most famed destinations, rich with both cosmopolitan culture and undisturbed tradition.
| Dates | Wed, Apr 2, 2025 – Fri, Apr 18, 2025 |
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| Duration | 16 Nights / 17 Days |
| Embarkation | Miami, United States |
| Disembarkation | Barcelona, Spain |
| Calling to | Miami, United States Kings Wharf, Bermuda Horta, Azores Ponta Delgada, Azores Lisbon, Portugal Cartagena, Spain Valencia, Spain Barcelona, Spain |
Explora Journeys 50% Discount – Full List
But there are so many more! Check the table below to see the full set of offerings to which the 50% discount is applicable. Click on the name in the left-most column to read more about the journey on Explora’s website. Remember, this offer (plus on-board credit) is currently only available if you book through a Virtuoso-accredited agency like the The Luxury Traveller, so make sure you come back to us if you want to take full advantage of this offer.
In addition to the voyages listed here, there are 10 additional cruises with a 45% discount, 33 cruises with a 40% discount and hundreds of other incredible savings to be made on cruises throughout the coming year, incorporating journeys across the Mediterranean and Western Europe. Remember, to take advantage of this unprecedented offer, you must make your booking by December 4, 2024.
If you want to take a look through Explora’s full list of planned cruises then press the button below:
If a particular journey that is not listed in the table above takes your fancy, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via the button at the bottom of the page and one of our advisers will be able to let you know if the cruise in question is included in the deal and what discount you can expect to receive. Alternatively, we will be able to help you plan a similar journey for which a better discount is available.
How to book the Explora Journeys Black Friday offer with Virtuoso benefits?
If you want to take full advantage of this incredible offer, just drop us an email below.
By booking though The Luxury Traveller, you are also entitled to Virtuoso benefits, which include a $150 credit per person.
Practically everything on the cruise, from dining in 5 of the ships’ 6 restaurants to drinks and room service, is included in the price of the suite. However, you can use the Virtuoso credit to treat yourself to one of the many destinations’ on-shore experiences on offer, the exclusive tasting menu dinner at Anthology or a massage at the wellness centre.
