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An Extended Journey of Natural Delights and Historic Wonders

Ship: Explora II   
Departure: Monday, August 18, 2025
Nights: 21 nights
Returns: Barcelona
+ Club Bonus
One Way Trip
One
way trip
Duration
21
Nights
Days at Sea
4
Sea Days
Ports
16
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    An Extended Journey of Natural Delights and Historic Wonders

    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, August 18, 2025 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy Embark 8:00 PM
    View of Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Rome, sometimes referred to as "The Eternal City," is the capital city of Italy. Cruises from Rome depart the Rome Cruise Terminal which is approximately 1.5 hours by train North-West of the city centre. Rome is renowned across the world for its rich past, impressive archaeological sites, delectable cuisine, gorgeous gardens, homes of local nobility, and significant structures including the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Read more about Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    2 Tuesday, August 19, 2025 Sorrento, Italy 8:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Sorrento, Italy

    Sorrento is a small, enchanting, Italian town, located over white steep cliffs that offers a fantastic view over the Bay of Naples, offering views of many famous neighbouring tourist attractions. Indeed, its location allows visitors to comfortably reach the delightful and enchanting towns of Naples, Pompeii, Herculaneum, Capri, Ischia and the Amalfi Coast. Renowned for its natural attractions of landscapes, including the impressive rocks of the limestone mountains, and breathtaking panoramic views, it is also filled with fascinating historical and religious architecture. Read more about Sorrento, Italy

    3 Wednesday, August 20, 2025 Palermo, Italy 9:00 AM 11:00 PM
    View of Palermo, Italy

    The capital of Sicily, Palermo is an historic city in southern Italy and is situated on the NW of the island right by the Gulf of Palermo in the Tyrrhenian Sea. The 2700 year-old city is noted for its rich history, culture and architecture. With Sicily's greatest concentration of sights, and the second biggest historic centre in Italy, Palermo is a complex, multilayered city that can be overwhelming if you try to see too much. Read more about Palermo, Italy

    4 Thursday, August 21, 2025 At Sea
    5 Friday, August 22, 2025 Cagliari, Italy 9:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Cagliari, Italy

    Cagliari is the capital of the island of Sardinia, a region in Italy. An ancient city, it has seen the rule of several civilisations and in the ‘old city’ that lies on the top of a hill with a wonderful view of the ocean, it’s amazing to see the walls still intact, together with its two 13th century limestone towers. Importantly, the city is also home to exceptional beaches, rocky cliffs and numerous underwater caves. Read more about Cagliari, Italy

    6 Saturday, August 23, 2025 Alghero, Italy 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
    View of Alghero, Italy

    Alghero is situated on the NW coast of the Italian island of Sardinia, and while it reflects a Spanish influence - it was colonised by Spain the 14th C - the thriving marina and its old walled town with its network of narrow lanes that are mostly free of vehicles, provides a truly fascinating Italian port of call. The area of today's Alghero has been settled since pre-historic times, while the Ozieri culture was present here in the 4th millennium BC. During WW II (1943) Alghero was bombed, and its historical centre suffered heavy damage. Read more about Alghero, Italy

    7 Sunday, August 24, 2025 Mahon, Spain 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Mahon, Spain

    Mahon is the capital city of the Balearic Island of Minorca. The Balearic Islands form an autonomous Spanish community. Mahon, located on the eastern part of the island has the second deepest natural harbor in the world. Read more about Mahon, Spain

    8 Monday, August 25, 2025 Barcelona, Spain 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
    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

    9 Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Ibiza Town, Spain 11:30 AM
    View of Ibiza Town, Spain

    Ibiza Town, or as the locals call it Vila d’Eivissa, is situated on the SE coast of the Spanish island of Ibiza, of which it is the capital. Most famous for its night life - indeed the island is regarded the undisputed Party Capital of the World - two of the island's most luxurious nightclubs, Pacha and El Divino, are located in Ibiza Town itself, while the nightclub Space is just south of the town. Ibiza Town is certainly the most fascinating part of the island, as it has a concentration of all the attractions and eccentricities which have made Ibiza world famous. Read more about Ibiza Town, Spain

    10 Wednesday, August 27, 2025 Ibiza Town, Spain 4:00 AM
    View of Ibiza Town, Spain

    Ibiza Town, or as the locals call it Vila d’Eivissa, is situated on the SE coast of the Spanish island of Ibiza, of which it is the capital. Most famous for its night life - indeed the island is regarded the undisputed Party Capital of the World - two of the island's most luxurious nightclubs, Pacha and El Divino, are located in Ibiza Town itself, while the nightclub Space is just south of the town. Ibiza Town is certainly the most fascinating part of the island, as it has a concentration of all the attractions and eccentricities which have made Ibiza world famous. Read more about Ibiza Town, Spain

    11 Thursday, August 28, 2025 Marseille, France 9:00 AM 7:00 PM
    View of Marseille, France

    Located on the SE coast of France on the Mediterranean Sea, Marseille is France's largest commercial port, and is also the largest French city on the Mediterranean coast. It serves as a gateway to the lush fertile region of Provence and all its cultural contributions to gastronomic excellence, impressionistic art, and ancient architecture. This cosmopolitan city with 300 days of sunshine a year, clear blue skies and the down-to-earth warmth of its residents, boasts a trading history that goes back more than 2,500 years. Read more about Marseille, France

    12 Friday, August 29, 2025 Cannes, France 10:00 AM 11:45 PM
    View of Cannes, France

    The picturesque and elegant French city of Cannes, situated on the French Riviera, is possibly best known for its famous annual Film Festival, though it is also known for some beautiful beaches, glamorous yachts, a variety of luxury shops, and restaurants. Cannes is a most cosmopolitan town, and visitors are hard pressed to find a genuine native, as many attracted to the Côte d'Azur have chosen to make it their home. Not surprisingly, restaurants have international cuisines, including the traditional gastronomic delights. Read more about Cannes, France

    13 Saturday, August 30, 2025 Genoa, Italy 8:00 AM 3:00 PM
    View of Genoa, Italy

    Genoa is an important seaport in northern Italy. It is also known as 'the Superb One' due to its illustrious past. Today it rises from the sea, with two massive towers providing striking landmarks. Read more about Genoa, Italy

    13 Saturday, August 30, 2025 Portofino, Italy 6:00 PM 11:00 PM
    View of Portofino, Italy

    Portofino, part of the Italian Riviera, sits on a peninsula in the Tigullio Gulf east of Genoa. It is a picturesque half-moon shaped seaside village, with shops, restaurants - with their famous sea food - and cafes, lining the shore. The crystalline green waters invite visitors to enjoy diving as there are 20 dive sites, as well as boating, in specified areas. Read more about Portofino, Italy

    14 Sunday, August 31, 2025 Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario)
    15 Monday, September 1, 2025 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 7:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    Rome, sometimes referred to as "The Eternal City," is the capital city of Italy. Cruises from Rome depart the Rome Cruise Terminal which is approximately 1.5 hours by train North-West of the city centre. Rome is renowned across the world for its rich past, impressive archaeological sites, delectable cuisine, gorgeous gardens, homes of local nobility, and significant structures including the Spanish Steps, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Trevi Fountain, and Piazza Navona. Read more about Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

    16 Tuesday, September 2, 2025 Naples, Italy 9:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Naples, Italy

    Naples is an historic city over 2,500 years old, sitting on the west coast of southern Italy by the Gulf of Naples. Located halfway between two volcanic areas, Mount Vesuvius and Camp Flegrei and with numerous tours and cruise excursions available at the port, one may be inclined to miss out on what Naples itself has to offer. It has some of the world's best opera houses and theatres, and is often called an open-air museum because of its many historic statues and monuments. Read more about Naples, Italy

    17 Wednesday, September 3, 2025 Trapani, Italy 9:00 AM 9:00 PM
    View of Trapani, Italy

    Trapani is a city and commune on the west coast of Sicily in Italy. It is a fishing and ferry port with a long history. Nowadays it is renowned for fine seafood and Sicilian culture. Read more about Trapani, Italy

    18 Thursday, September 4, 2025 Tunis/La Goulette
    19 Friday, September 5, 2025 Carloforte, Italy 9:00 AM 10:00 PM
    20 Saturday, September 6, 2025 At Sea
    21 Sunday, September 7, 2025 Palma de Mallorca, Spain 10:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    Palma de Mallorca is the major city and port on the Mediterranean island of Majorca, and capital city of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situated on the south coast of the island on the Bay of Palma, and almost half of the total population of Majorca live there. Visitors are spellbound by its blue waters, white beaches, lush foliage (almost 40 percent of the island is protected countryside), and 300 days of sunshine each year. Read more about Palma de Mallorca, Spain

    22 Monday, September 8, 2025 Barcelona, Spain 7:00 AM Disembark
    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

  • Ship

    Explora II Overview

    Explora II

    Dive into the vibrant heartbeat of urban life melded with the luxurious touch of European sophistication aboard Explora II. Embark on a gastronomic voyage with five-star dining experiences, find peace with ocean wellness programmes, and revel in the ultimate comfort of beautifully appointed suites, all while being mesmerised by the breathtaking ocean views. As an esteemed part of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys leads the charge towards a greener future. Explora II champions this mission with its advanced hybrid energy technologies, thorough waste management practices, and eco-friendly initiatives. Explora's unwavering dedication to the planet ensures the absence of single-use plastics, both onboard and on land, solidifying their commitment to sustainability. 

  • Cabins

    Explora II Cabins

    Owner's Residences

    Owner's Residences

    Owner's Residences on the Explora II Owner's Residences on the Explora II

    Cabin Types

    OR

    Size: 1,668 sq. ft. with 1,345 sq. ft. of terrace area. The iconic Owners suite 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. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea Separate living, dining and sleeping areas. Abundant lounge area with fireplace. Dining table for 8 guests. Spacious work desk area Private bar, replenished according to the guests preferences. Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas; Laptop-size safe. Guest lavatory and powder room. Butler pantry area

    Residences

    Residences

    Residences on the Explora II Residences on the Explora II

    Cabin Types

    CR, SR, RR, CO

    Size: 797 sq. ft. with 807 sq. ft. of terrace area.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's dining area and private outdoor whirlpool, and make the most of the dedicated butler service.. Oversized windows with views of the sea. Separate living, dining and sleeping areas. Abundant lounge area. Dining table for 6 guests. Spacious work desk area. Private bar, replenished according to the guests' preferences. Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas. Laptop-size safe

    Penthouse

    Penthouse

    Penthouse on the Explora II Penthouse on the Explora II

    Cabin Types

    GP, PP, DP, PH

    Size: 506 sq. ft. with 140 to 226 sq. ft. of terrace area.The Ocean Penthouses offer a luxurious, spacious retreat with ocean-front floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive terraces to unwind and relax and with a characterful private dining area for four, and a calm, comfortable place to work, you can entertain with others or spend time to yourself as you see fit.. Spacious lounge area. Spacious work desk area. Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests' preferences. Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas. Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops. Spacious oceanfront terrace with a dining area, Comfortable daybeds or sun loungers for relaxation

    Ocean Terrace

    Ocean Terrace

    Ocean Terrace on the Explora II Ocean Terrace on the Explora II

    Cabin Types

    GT, OT4, OT3, OT2, OT1

    Size: 301 sq. ft. with 118 sq. ft. of terrace area.The Ocean Grand Terrace Suites features a larger oceanfront terrace, featuring an outdoor dining area and comfortable sunbeds for relaxation. All suites feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.. Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows helping you feel closer to the sea, Lounge area with flexible coffee/dining table. Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests' preferences. Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas. Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops. Comfortable sunbeds for relaxation

  • Deck Plans

    Explora II Deck Plans

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    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)

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    Explora Journeys Limited Time Club Offer

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    Bonus Journey Experience Credit of up to US$300 p/suite for Caribbean and the US*
    Bonus Journey Experience Credit of up to EUR300 p/suite for all other destinations*

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    • Suite accommodations onboard and Wi-Fi internet access
    • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, gratuities and port charges

    Offer ends 31 July 2025. Terms & Conditions apply.

Cabin Availability

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Ocean Terrace at the Explora II

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Penthouse at the Explora II

Penthouse

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Residences at the Explora II

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  • An Extended Journey of Natural Delights and Historic Wonders

    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora II Departure: Monday, August 18, 2025 Nights: 21 nights Departs: Rome (Civitavecchia) Returns: Barcelona

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