| Explora set to visit Australia

EXPLORA Journeys has opened reservations for its inaugural world journey, ‘Endless Worlds’, which will set sail in 2029, bringing the cruise line to Australia for the first time.

The cruise line’s first ship, Explora I, will depart on the world cruise on 06 Jan 2029, travelling to four continents and more than 60 destinations, including first-time calls to Cairns, Airlie Beach, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, and Hobart.

Explora I will stay overnight in 12 destinations, and make almost 40 other maiden calls, including ports in the Indian Ocean, the South Pacific, Peru, and Komodo Island (pictured).

There are three journey durations, with the full cruise sailing for 128 days from Dubai to Barcelona, while two shorter options include a 112-day itinerary concluding in New York City, and a 108-day voyage ending in Miami.

“We are inviting our guests to secure their place on a rare voyage designed around the true luxury of time,” president Anna Nash said.

“Each journey option reflects the signature values of Explora Journeys: unhurried discovery, cultural curiosity, intuitive service and a profound connection to the sea,” she added.

“Whether it’s the spiritual tranquillity found in a Balinese temple or the vast theatre of the open ocean, we are providing a sanctuary from which to witness the world in its most authentic form,” Nash explained.

Explora’s door-to-door service will include international business class flights and transfers, as well as luggage and visa logistics.

Guests will also receive a shipboard credit of up to US$1,000 while practicalities, such as weekly laundry and a comprehensive medical program, are also included. MS