This has become one of our new favorite cruise lines, Explora Journeys.  Explora Journeys represents the ambition and long-held dream of the MSC Group and the Aponte family to create a revolutionary luxury ocean travel experience and brand that redefines the luxury cruise category.  Luxury could mean different ideas to different people.  Luxury may be in the details or may mean exceptional comfort or pampering. Explora Journeys has it all.

Inspired by the Sea

The Aponte family records date back to the 17th century from which 300 years of sea-faring expertise, alongside an inherent passion and respect for the sea has developed. This has carried through generations of the Aponte family and will do so into the future. It is why the ocean will always remain at the forefront of the Explora Journeys experience, allowing curious, cosmopolitan travelers to harness its unique energy which in turn inspires inner and outer discovery.

Spectacular Itineraries

These sample cruises are just a taste of what is in store for you, our curious traveler.  These, along with many other itineraries, have special pricing exclusive to Caribbean And Beyond.   Ask us about them.

A Grand Journey from Gothic Barcelona to Magnificent Miami
Ship: EXPLORA II                                                                                              Departure: Tue, 05 Nov 2024, 5:00 pm  From Barcelona                          Arrival: Fri, 22 Nov 2024, 7:00 am  To Miami

Description:  Sip silky sweet wines amid Madeira’s epic mountain landscapes before sailing the Atlantic’s infinite blue, bound for coconut dreams and Caribbean isles. Sunlight paints the world in vivid technicolor as we make land in Barbados, first stop before the castaway beaches of Martinique, St. Lucia and Antigua, and the unwavering rhythms of old San Juan.

A Journey of Reggae, Reefs & Magical Mayan Ruins                              Ship: EXPLORA I                                                                               Departure: Mon, 16 Dec 2024, 5:00 pm  From Miami                             Arrival: Mon, 23 Dec 2024, 7:00 am  To Miami

Description: Cool kid Jamaica, an island of whitest sands, James Bond, jungly, waterfall-strewn mountainsides, Marley’s music and food zingful of flavor. Grand Cayman calls for Seven Mile Beach and some of the best diving in the Caribbean, walls of tropical coral followed by chic sundowners at Palm Heights. Last, our Latin American interlude laced with Mayan history and a Mexican private island.

A Journey to Butterfly Isles & French Caribbean Chic                             Ship: EXPLORA II                                                                                    Departure: Fri, 20 Dec 2024, 5:00 pm From Miami                                   Arrival: Fri, 27 Dec 2024, 7:00 am  To San Juan

Description: Colorful flights of songbirds lead the way from the sugared shores of Anguilla to the angel-shaped isle of Guadeloupe, where thundering waterfalls crash through lush forest slopes. With the jingling of bells and festive cheer, cool off in bubbling rock pools in the BVI and swirl caramel-colored rum in Saint-Martin, belle of the French Caribbean.

A Journey to the Forgotten Worlds of the Riviera Maya          Ship:EXPLORA II                                                                                 Departure: Tue, 04 Feb 2025, 5:00 pm From Miami                                Arrival: Fri, 14 Feb 2025, 7:00 am  To Miami

Description: Skirt Florida’s innumerable Keys and unlock adventure in limestone caverns and coral walls off Cayman Brac. Capuchins cling to the treetops in the jungles of Cozumel, gateway to kaleidoscopic coral reefs, before venturing into the fathomless jade cenotes of Costa Maya and the charming colonial towns and mysterious Mayan pyramids of Merida.

A Journey to Waterfalls, Whales, & Tranquil Trade Winds        Ship:EXPLORA I                                                                                  Departure: Sat, 15 Mar 2025, 5:00 pm  From Miami                                Arrival:  Mon, 24 Mar 2025, 7:00 am To Miami

Description: We dive into the Dominican Republic of our dreams, where a tour de force of Mother Nature’s wonderments includes broad beaches, jungle-clad waterfalls, and sunset mojitos. El Morro castle meets modern energy in San Juan whilst Gustavia titillates us with ruby red lobsters, chilled rosé and beach loungers. We wander Road Town to a cathedral of boulders then dip back into Miami for Art Deco glamour.

Contact us to book one of these fabulous voyages or to receive more information about these and other journeys exclusively to our agency.

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