Itineraries for Explora Journeys’ second ship, EXPLORA II are now open for booking.
Launching in summer 2024, destinations include the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, the Indian Ocean and Africa.
A total of 25 journeys and 14 extended journeys between August 2024 and end of April 2025 will include 82 unique ports across 26 countries. Exclusive activities are available at each stop.
Explora Journeys said that it provides guests with a slower pace of travel, unconventional arrival and departure times and the opportunity to spend more time in each destination with overnight stays.
Michael Ungerer, the Chief Executive Officer, Explora Journeys, said: “This is a new chapter for the brand, we are extremely proud to unveil EXPLORA II and these new itineraries.
“Our portfolio of destinations is constantly expanding, and we look forward to welcoming guests on board our ships to enjoy once-in-a-lifetime experiences in incredible countries where they will be able to reconnect with themselves, whilst connecting with the people they meet, the surroundings and the local communities.”
EXPLORA II will sail along the Mediterranean with stops in Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Israel and Croatia.
Other stops include Rome, Sicily, Menorca, Mykonos, Santorini, Kalamata and Corfu.
After sailing to Israel, EXPLORA II will pass through the Suez Canal and head to Egypt. The ship will then sail onto the Arabian Peninsula towards Saudi Arabia.
EXPLORA II then sails to the Arabian Gulf to visit Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi. EXPLORA II will then reach the coast of India to explore Goa, Kochi and Mumbai.
The voyage continues to the Indian Ocean including Seychelles and Maldives to Africa with stops in Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya, Mauritius and South Africa.
Bookings for EXPLORA II sailings from August 2024 to the end of April 2025 are now open.
For more information, visit www.explorajourneys.com.
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