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Value & Inclusions
What's Included on Explora Journeys? The Complete All-Inclusive Breakdown
Explora Journeys fares are largely all-inclusive: most dining, unlimited premium beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi, all gratuities, and thermal-spa access are built in. The main extras are the Anthology specialty restaurant, spa treatments, shore excursions, and airfare.
Read guide →Getting Started
First Time on Explora Journeys? What Canadian Travellers Should Know
Explora Journeys suits travellers who want understated luxury, space and calm over big-ship entertainment. It's all-suite, all-terrace, family-welcome (not adults-only), with relaxed-elegant dress and no formal nights.
Read guide →Loyalty & Value
Explora Club Explained: Status Match, Tiers and the Referral Programme
Explora Club is Explora Journeys' loyalty programme. Its Status Match is a one-time transfer that recognises elite status you already hold with one of 13 qualifying premium or luxury lines — now including Celebrity Cruises and Princess Cruises — at an equivalent Explora Club tier, before you have sailed a single night. A separate referral programme rewards existing members for introducing new guests, but only if the referral is registered before the booking is made.
Read guide →Destinations
A Serene Mediterranean: EXPLORA II's Winter 2026–27 Season, Explained
EXPLORA II spends winter 2026-27 in the Mediterranean rather than repositioning to the Caribbean, sailing from November 2026 through March 2027. The season is built around shorter 4- to 9-night journeys, routes reaching Portugal and Morocco, and new onboard programming including Shore-to-Table market visits and a 12-day Ocean Wellness programme. For Canadians it is the rare chance to see the Mediterranean's marquee ports without peak-season crowds.
Read guide →Onboard
Explora Journeys Dress Code: What to Wear (No Formal Nights)
Explora Journeys uses a relaxed-elegant dress code and has no formal nights. Daytime is smart-casual; evenings are elevated-casual. There's no requirement for tuxedos, gowns, jackets or ties.
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