The debut of Explora Journeys’ newest ship, Explora II, will be delayed until September, forcing the cruise line to cancel five voyages. The ship—which successfully completed sea trials earlier this ...

The second Explora Journeys ship, the EXPLORA II, arrived in PortMiami on Friday, November 22 ahead of its inaugural Caribbean season. The ship originally debuted in September 2024, and will offer a ...

Luxury is no longer enough. Maritime transportation regulations are getting harsher, and luxury travel customers seem to believe that environmental concerns should be addressed. The new Explora II is ...

In November 2024, I sailed a four-night voyage from Antigua to Miami on the new Explora II. With just one port day in San Juan, Puerto Rico, I had the opportunity to enjoy extra time aboard the ...

If you've always assumed cruises mean boisterous buffets, sunbed wars and long queues to leave the ship each day, then Explora Journeys is the line to change your mind. A luxury division of Europe's ...

I joined the tail end of one of the ship’s Grand Journeys, which began in Barcelona and made its way up the Portuguese coast before crossing the Atlantic, winding its way through the eastern Caribbean ...

Explora II has 82 interconnecting suites in three categories — Ocean Suites, Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences — where younger guests will find amenities like kid-sized bathrobes, slippers and ...