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An Extended Journey From Cinematic Shores And The Panama Canal

Ship: Explora I   
Departure: Sunday, May 12, 2024
Nights: 19 nights
Departs: Los Angeles
Returns: Miami
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
19
Nights
Days at Sea
8
Sea Days
Ports
12
Ports
Countries Visted
6
Countries
  • Itinerary

    An Extended Journey From Cinematic Shores And The Panama Canal

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Sunday, May 12, 2024 Los Angeles, USA Embark 19:00
    View of Los Angeles, USA

    Los Angeles, also called LA, or the City of Angels, is situated in southern California, and as the home base of Hollywood is the Entertainment Capital of the world. There is so much to do in this famous city, such as visit LA's most popular beach Santa Monica that offers ocean activities, shopping, street performers and more, or simply investigate the fantastic shopping venues. Helicopter tours are now becoming extremely popular, as one gets to see beaches, movie star homes, the Hollywood sign, downtown, and all of the attractions through the eyes of an expert. Read more about Los Angeles, USA

    2 Monday, May 13, 2024 San Diego, USA 07:00 15:00
    View of San Diego, USA

    San Diego is a coastal Southern Californian city located in the SW corner of the United States. Founded in 1769, it is the oldest town in California and has an enchanting natural beauty and a pleasant, mild, climate with plenty of sunshine, which defines the city. Though it’s big, and growing fast, San Diego manages to ‘hang on to’ a resort feel, even amid the skyscrapers and brick facades of its revamped downtown. Read more about San Diego, USA

    3 Tuesday, May 14, 2024 At Sea
    4 Wednesday, May 15, 2024 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 12:00 20:00
    View of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    Cabo San Lucas, or just Cabo, is an interesting destination that captures the essence of the Baja Peninsula Mexico. Once a base for pirate vessels waiting to pounce on Spanish treasure ships, today with its many resorts, championship golf courses, world-class dining, and amazing outdoor activities, it is a great tourist attraction. Future plans include an artificial island to sit in the bay, complete with restaurants and bars. Read more about Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

    5 Thursday, May 16, 2024 Mazatlan, Mexico 09:00 17:00
    View of Mazatlan, Mexico

    Mazatlan in Mexico is situated across from the southernmost tip of the Baja California peninsula. Today’s Mazatlan is one of Mexico’s most alluring and inviting beach destinations. The Plazuela Machado, located in Centro Historico, serves as the cultural hub of the city featuring open air restaurants, pageants, public art exhibits, and a weekly craft fair. Read more about Mazatlan, Mexico

    6 Friday, May 17, 2024 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 08:00 19:00
    View of Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    Puerto Vallarta is located on the Western Pacific coast of Mexico, and renowned for its beaches and its vibrant centre of art. Surrounded by the impressive mountains of the Sierra Madre and the sparkling waters of Banderas Bay, it is always waiting to offer visitors the very best choices. Initially made popular by Movie stars such as Liz Taylor and others as a great place to have a holiday home, visitors soon followed. Read more about Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

    7 Saturday, May 18, 2024 At Sea
    8 Sunday, May 19, 2024 At Sea
    9 Monday, May 20, 2024 Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala 10:00 19:00
    View of Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    Puerto Quetzal is a city on the Pacific Ocean in the south of Guatemala in Central America. While the city offers family fun, upscale restaurants and markets, it mainly serves as a tourist's gateway to the inland attractions of the unique ecosystems and remains from the Maya civilisation. Many visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Antigua, about two hours away, and on the trip are amazed by the green tropical vegetation of the beautiful tropical lowlands, as well as the views of active volcanoes. Read more about Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

    10 Tuesday, May 21, 2024 At Sea
    11 Wednesday, May 22, 2024 Puntarenas, Costa Rica 07:00 22:00
    View of Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    Puntarenas is the capital and largest city in the province Puntarenas, on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica, and is one of the country’s most important tourist regions. Its coasts are decked with plenty of islands, inlets, beaches and beautiful natural treasures, many of which lie within protected zones, and it is also home to some of the country’s highest mountain peaks. Of great interest is a small ‘old town’ where the buildings are of both historical and architectural interest. Read more about Puntarenas, Costa Rica

    12 Thursday, May 23, 2024 At Sea
    13 Friday, May 24, 2024 Panama City (Amador)
    14 Saturday, May 25, 2024 Panama Canal, Panama 05:00 05:30
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    14 Saturday, May 25, 2024 Panama Canal, Panama 16:30 17:00
    View of Panama Canal, Panama

    Named one of the seven modern wonders of the world by the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Panama Canal is a 77 km ship canal in Panama that joins the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, and is a key conduit for international maritime trade. Built from 1903 to 1914, nearly 850,000 vessels have passed through the canal. Interestingly, the 8-10 hour journey from the Pacific Ocean in the west and the Atlantic Ocean in the east is one from SE to NW. Read more about Panama Canal, Panama

    15 Sunday, May 26, 2024 Punta Alegre, Panama 08:00 17:00

    Punta Alegre (‘Cheerful Point’) is situated at the entrance to Golfo de San Miguel in the Panamanian province of Darién. Darién is in the east of Panama, adjacent to Columbia. Punta Alegre is about 150 km to the ESE of the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Read more about Punta Alegre, Panama

    16 Monday, May 27, 2024 Cartagena, Colombia 09:00 21:00
    View of Cartagena, Colombia

    Cartagena is a large beach resort city on the northern coast of Colombia in the Caribbean Coast Region. While in recent years many new skyscrapers have been constructed, Cartagena's colonial walled city with its amazing architecture, such as The Vaults that were originally built as dungeons and from the top of which the Caribbean Sea is visible. There is also the Castillo de San Felipe, a fortress built in 1657 by the Spanish for protection against pirates. Read more about Cartagena, Colombia

    17 Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Santa Marta, Colombia 08:00 16:00
    View of Santa Marta, Colombia

    Santa Marta in Colombia is more than the average tropical paradise. It certainly has warm Caribbean surf and white sandy beaches, but it's also much loved for the stunning Sierra Nevada mountain range that towers above it. Being the oldest city in the country also has its advantages. Read more about Santa Marta, Colombia

    18 Wednesday, May 29, 2024 At Sea
    19 Thursday, May 30, 2024 At Sea
    20 Friday, May 31, 2024 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 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

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    Cabin Types

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

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

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    Size: 1,668 sq. ft. with 1,345 sq. ft. of terrace area.The iconic Ownerrsquo;s 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.bull; Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea Separate living, dining and sleeping areasbull; Abundant lounge area with fireplacebull; Dining table for 8 guestsbull; Spacious work desk area Private bar, replenished according to the guestsrsquo; preferencesbull; Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teasbull; Laptop-size safebull; Guest lavatory and powder roombull; Butler pantry area

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  • An Extended Journey From Cinematic Shores And The Panama Canal

    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora I Departure: Sunday, May 12, 2024 Nights: 19 nights Departs: Los Angeles Returns: Miami

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