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A Journey of Ancient Arabian Wonders & Modern Marvels

Ship: Explora V   
Departure: Monday, March 6, 2028
Nights: 9 nights
Departs: Jeddah
Returns: Jeddah
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Duration
9
Nights
Days at Sea
2
Sea Days
Ports
5
Ports
Countries Visted
3
Countries
  • Itinerary

    A Journey of Ancient Arabian Wonders & Modern Marvels

    Ports of call

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    Day Date Port of Call Arrival Departure
    1 Monday, March 6, 2028 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Embark 8:00 PM
    View of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Jeddah is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. The city is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city. With a thousand years of trading behind it and home to some of the world most successful merchants, it is natural that Jeddah is the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. Read more about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    2 Tuesday, March 7, 2028 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 1:00 PM
    View of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Jeddah is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. The city is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city. With a thousand years of trading behind it and home to some of the world most successful merchants, it is natural that Jeddah is the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. Read more about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    3 Wednesday, March 8, 2028 Alula (Al Wajh)
    4 Thursday, March 9, 2028 Safaga, Egypt 7:00 AM
    View of Safaga, Egypt

    Port Safaga is a town in Egypt on the coast of the Red Sea, in what is now known as the Red Sea Riviera. With its unpolluted atmosphere, black sand-dunes and mineral springs, Safaga City is considered - by important medical researchers - an important therapeutic tourist centre, and has resulted in attracting international tourism. It also serves as an embarkation point for flights to Luxor and the Upper Nile, enabling visitors to explore the wonderful highlights of Egypt that include the Karnak Temple complex and Valley of the Kings at Luxor. Read more about Safaga, Egypt

    5 Friday, March 10, 2028 Safaga, Egypt 5:00 PM
    View of Safaga, Egypt

    Port Safaga is a town in Egypt on the coast of the Red Sea, in what is now known as the Red Sea Riviera. With its unpolluted atmosphere, black sand-dunes and mineral springs, Safaga City is considered - by important medical researchers - an important therapeutic tourist centre, and has resulted in attracting international tourism. It also serves as an embarkation point for flights to Luxor and the Upper Nile, enabling visitors to explore the wonderful highlights of Egypt that include the Karnak Temple complex and Valley of the Kings at Luxor. Read more about Safaga, Egypt

    6 Saturday, March 11, 2028 Sokhna, Egypt 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
    View of Sokhna, Egypt

    Sokhna is a resort town in Egypt on the Gulf of Suez. It is located about 45 km south of Suez and has some of the best resorts on the Red Sea. Its Arabic name translates as "hot spring", after the sulfur springs originating in a nearby Eastern Desert mountain. Read more about Sokhna, Egypt

    7 Sunday, March 12, 2028 Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt 9:00 AM 8:00 PM
    View of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

    Sharm el-Sheikh, or just Sharm, is a well-known port and resort town at the southern tip of the Sinai Peninsula in Egypt. It includes smaller coastal towns as well as the very well-known Saint Catherine’s Monastery and Mount Sinai which, for many, are essential places to be visited. With its dramatic landscape, mainly dry, temperate climate, crystal clear water, magnificent corals, exotic under water flora and rare tropical fish, it is not surprising that Sharm el-Sheikh's major industry is foreign and domestic tourism. Read more about Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt

    8 Monday, March 13, 2028 Aqaba, Jordan 7:00 AM 9:00 PM
    View of Aqaba, Jordan

    Aqaba, in the far south of Jordan, is the country’s only port city and, due to the rich coral reefs in the Gulf, is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the world. Cooled by a steady northerly breeze, and ringed by mountains that change in colour with the change of hours, many visitors simply just relax on the sandy beaches. Aqaba is the port for the 3800 year-old ‘hidden city’ of Petra, 100 km to the north. Read more about Aqaba, Jordan

    9 Tuesday, March 14, 2028 At Sea
    10 Wednesday, March 15, 2028 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia 8:00 AM Disembark
    View of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

    Jeddah is a Saudi Arabian city located on the coast of the Red Sea and is the major urban center of western Saudi Arabia. The city is the principal gateway to Mecca, Islam's holiest city. With a thousand years of trading behind it and home to some of the world most successful merchants, it is natural that Jeddah is the commercial capital of Saudi Arabia. Read more about Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

  • Ship

    Explora V Overview

    Explora V

    Explora V: Designed for unhurried days and wider horizons

    Setting sail in December 2027, Explora V will be the fifth ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, bringing the brand’s spacious, residential approach to a new generation of ocean travel. The LNG-powered ship will feature 457 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, seven restaurants and 12 bars and lounges, while next-generation fuel cell technology is being considered to further reduce emissions while in port. Her first journeys will explore the Mediterranean during its quieter winter season before continuing east towards the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, offering Australian travellers an appealing new way to discover these regions at a more relaxed pace.

  • Cabins

    Explora V Cabins

    OWNER'S RESIDENCES

    OWNER'S RESIDENCES

    OWNER'S RESIDENCES on the Explora V OWNER'S RESIDENCES on the Explora V

    Cabin Types

    OR2, OR1, OR

    Size: 155 sq. m. (1,668 sq. ft.) Terrace area: 125 sq. m. (1,345 sq. ft.) Capacity: 2 adults and 1 infant under 2 years old (in a baby cot).The Iconic Owner's residence suite creates the largest living space on board, with multiple harmonious spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind.- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea- Separate living dining and sleeping areas- Spacious lounge areas- Dining table for 8 guests- Spacious work desk area- Private bar- Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops- Panoramic ocean-front terrace covering the width of the full ship, with a private spacious outdoor whirlpool, day beds, a scenic lounge area, and a shower.

    RESIDENCES

    RESIDENCES

    RESIDENCES on the Explora V RESIDENCES on the Explora V

    Cabin Types

    CR, SR, RR, COJ, CO1

    Size: 70 sq. m. (753 sq. ft.) to 149 sq. m. (1,604 sq. ft.) Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old (baby cot or double sofa bed).For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Ocean Residences. Exquisitely appointed Ocean Residences are perfectly positioned at the aft or forward part of the ship, offering generous spaces.- Oversized windows with views of the sea- Separate living dining and sleeping areas- Spacious lounge areas- Dining table for 4 guests- Spacious work desk area- Private refrigerated mini-bar- Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops- Panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, a scenic lounge area and sun loungers

    PENTHOUSE

    PENTHOUSE

    PENTHOUSE on the Explora V PENTHOUSE on the Explora V

    Cabin Types

    GP, PP, DP, PH

    Size: 43 sq. m. (463 sq. ft.) to 69 sq. m. (743 sq. ft.) Capacity: 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years old (baby cot or double sofa bed).Grand Penthouses offer a luxurious, spacious retreat where curated materials and attention to detail have created an environment in which every element has been consciously designed to optimize the natural light and sea views.- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea- Spacious lounge area- Dining table for 4 guests- Some suites feature a spacious workspace area- Private refrigerated mini-bar- Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey- Technogym Case Kit with a smart range of fitness gear- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area- Comfortable daybed for relaxation

    OCEAN TERRACE

    OCEAN TERRACE

    OCEAN TERRACE on the Explora V OCEAN TERRACE on the Explora V

    Cabin Types

    GT, OT4, OT3, OT2, OT1

    Size: 35 sq. m. (377 sq. ft.) to 39 sq. m. (420 sq. ft.) Capacity: 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years old (baby cot or rollaway bed).Ocean Grand Terrace Suites feature a larger ocean-front terrace, with an outdoor dining area.- Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea- Lounge area with coffee/dining table- Private refrigerated mini-bar- Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey- Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops- Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area- Comfortable daybed for relaxation

  • Deck Plans

    Explora V Deck Plans

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Cabin Availability

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OCEAN TERRACE at the Explora V

OCEAN TERRACE

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PENTHOUSE at the Explora V

PENTHOUSE

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RESIDENCES at the Explora V

RESIDENCES

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OWNER'S RESIDENCES at the Explora V

OWNER'S RESIDENCES

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  • A Journey of Ancient Arabian Wonders & Modern Marvels

    Cruiseline: Explora Journeys Ship: Explora V Departure: Monday, March 6, 2028 Nights: 9 nights Departs: Jeddah Returns: Jeddah

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