Explora Journeys has revealed a new line-up of journeys for EXPLORA I, now open for booking.
The new itineraries comprise 23 journeys and 2 grand journeys and 73 destinations across 24 countries between September 2024 and April 2025.
Eight itineraries will be a first for Explora Journeys, including Macapá, Alter-do-Chaõ and Manaus in the Amazon, and the Devil’s Island in French Guiana.
Guests will depart at the far north of America’s East Coast, then sail to the Caribbean and South America, before crossing the Atlantic to Europe.
Highlights include an 8-night Journey to Trailing Whales and Falling Leaves, sailing from New York City on 8 October 2024 for Boston, Portland and Halifax, the mystical Whale Corridors and the Gulf of St. Lawrence, finishing in Quebec City.
In a first for Explora Journeys, EXPLORA I will offer journeys up the Amazon River and into the Brazilian rainforest, complete with torchlit kayak tours and forest trails to hidden tribal villages.
In Manaus, guests will witness the confluence of the rivers, where the inky Rio Negro joins the powerful Rio Solimoes; and in Santarem, where the Amazon meets the crystal-clear waters of the Tapajos.
A Journey into Wild and Wonderful Amazonia will depart Bridgetown, Barbados, on 22 November 2024, sailing to French Guiana’s Devil’s Island before heading to Macapá, Alter-do-Chaõ and Manaus in Brazil.
A Journey to the Meeting Waters on the Almighty Amazon will set off on 29 November 2024, travelling up the Amazon to Macapá and Bequia before returning to Bridgetown.
A Journey of Tantalising Transatlantic Adventures sails on 3 April 2025 from Bridgetown on a 14-night transatlantic crossing.
Guests enjoy leisurely days at sea before exploring Cape Verde, the 10-island Creole-Portuguese archipelago, with its volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches.
The ship will stop to take in the natural attractions of the Canary Islands, followed by Madeira, known as ‘the flower island’, before arriving in Lisbon on 18 April 2025.
Guests can book EXLORA I’s grand journeys, A Grand Journey to Amazonia & Tropical Isles (28 nights) and A Grand Transatlantic Odyssey in the Atlantic (32 nights) to the Caribbean and the Amazon.
Sacha Rougier, the Head of Itinerary Planning and Destination Experiences at Explora Journeys comments:
“Guests will have the chance to delve into an exhilarating celebration of diversity.
“From private tours of MoMA in New York City to thrilling boat expeditions up the Amazon; discovering new shades of blue on a hidden Caribbean island or being fully immersed in the biggest show on earth with our exclusive carnival experience in Rio, where they’ll be granted insider access to join the vibrant performers.”
A seamless and efficient booking process is available for guests via their preferred travel advisor, using the digital booking suite: www.explorajourneys.com/traveladvisors.
For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com.
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