Every cabin aboard Explora II is a suite, and much of what she serves comes with the fare, from an open-kitchen steakhouse to a pan-Asian restaurant and an all-day, French-influenced dining room. She sails for Explora Journeys, dividing her year between the Mediterranean, with departures from Barcelona, Rome, Athens and Venice, and a winter season of Caribbean voyages between Miami and San Juan.
Currency
USD
Decks
11
Language
English
Length
248
Launch Date
2024
Most of Explora II’s sailings are in the Mediterranean, split between its western and eastern shores, and the Caribbean takes over from December to March.
In the Western Mediterranean she runs 11- and 14-night round-trips from Barcelona from April to June and again in September and October. Stops change between departures, but Ibiza, Port Mahon on Menorca, Monte Carlo and Capri are typical. Through much of the year she also sails one-ways of five to seven nights. These run from Barcelona to Rome, Marseille or Valletta, and from Rome to Barcelona, Valletta or Málaga, and Palma de Mallorca, Cannes, Naples and Calvi are among the ports you might see.
The Eastern Mediterranean is built around Piraeus (Athens). Her 14-night round-trips from Piraeus run from May to October and pair the Greek islands with the Croatian coast. Itineraries vary, but Milos, Mykonos, Hvar and Dubrovnik are among the calls. She also sails between Piraeus and Venice (Fusina) in both directions, with Kotor, Rovinj and Corfu typical, and runs one-ways from Piraeus that end in Brindisi or Istanbul.
From December to March she sails seven-night one-ways between Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, in both directions. Our search of Caribbean cruises from Miami opens on the departures from her Florida end. Ports vary by sailing, though Saint Thomas, Gustavia on St. Barth, Road Town on Tortola and Puerto Plata in the Dominican Republic are among them. Wherever she sails from, we book the flights, the hotel either side and the transfers with the cruise as one holiday.
Explora II is one of a set of sister ships, including Explora I and Explora III. You will find the whole line on our Explora Journeys page.
Explora II’s public rooms centre on the Explora Lounge, a naturally lit space where light meals, snacks and afternoon tea are included in the fare, and quiet enough to read or work while the sea goes by. Tucked inside it, the Malt Whiskey Bar pours whiskies from around the world, rare finds among them, and adds a walk-in humidor and an outdoor terrace; entry is free and whisky is included in the fare, apart from rare bottles from an ultra-exquisite selection, though cigars carry a charge.
Out on deck, The Conservatory Pool Bar is a sheltered lounge with cocktails and gentle music by day, and after dark it becomes an open-air cinema under the stars. Drinks at her bars, from fine wines and champagne to premium spirits and cocktails, are included in the fare, apart from an ultra-exquisite selection sold separately.
Most of Explora II’s restaurants are included in the fare, and two of them set her apart. Marble & Co. Grill is a steakhouse where chefs prepare premium cuts in an open kitchen, and Sakura brings Japanese, Chinese, Thai and Korean cooking together in one room.
For everyday meals, Fil Rouge serves French-influenced international cooking from breakfast through dinner, Emporium Marketplace runs live cooking stations all day, and the Med Yacht Club is an informal Mediterranean restaurant with sea views, all at no extra charge.
Anthology is the one to plan an evening around: a fine-dining restaurant where rotating guest chefs bring evolving menus to each voyage. It is priced à la carte and carries a cover charge.
Every cabin on Explora II is a suite; her cabins and deck plans show each one.
Cruise1st is one of the UK’s leading cruise specialists, and we know how Explora Journeys builds its Mediterranean and Caribbean seasons. Before you choose a date, read guest reviews of Explora II, then browse our luxury cruise holidays.
Come aboard the EXPLORA II and discover one of 38 cabin categories on a total of 11 decks that can accommodate passengers. Choose your dream cabin and feel at home on board the EXPLORA II!
Customer reviews for EXPLORA II
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1 Customer reviews for EXPLORA II
Kalamity60
Couple
3.7
9 Days
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19.07.2026
Beautiful ship, lovely cabins, loved being able to have breakfast every morning on the balcony and afternoon tea in the lounge.
Food on the whole was very good but on occasion food was not very hot.
Issue with fridge and a wiring panel lock broke and had to be repaired.
