"An Ocean of New”: Explora launches 2026 journeys collection

Explora Journeys has unveiled its summer 2026 journeys aboard EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II, and EXPLORA III.

With the introduction of EXPLORA III to the fleet, Explora Journeys will embark on a fresh chapter of "An Ocean of New,” which welcomes new destinations, experiences, and itineraries across Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, and the East Coast of the U.S. and Canada, including New England.

Meanwhile, EXPLORA I and II will explore new itineraries in the Mediterranean, offering guests a range of new destinations and new experiences.

Launching in summer 2026, EXPLORA III will set sail for her seven-night maiden journey on August 3rd from Barcelona, Spain to Lisbon, Portugal.

In her inaugural season, EXPLORA III, will pass along the Atlantic coast of Portugal and France, continuing to the UK, Ireland and the Baltic Sea, before exploring the dramatic landscapes of Northern Europe.

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The voyage will then continue westward, along the coastline of Iceland and Greenland, to the vibrant shores of North America's East Coast and New England. Meanwhile, EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II will sail guests to the timeless allure of the Mediterranean, exploring its captivating coastlines across celebrated and lesser-travelled destinations.

The ships feature spacious Ocean Suites, Penthouses, and Residences, designed to offer a luxurious oceanfront, home at sea.

Northern experiences on Board EXPLORA III

EXPLORA III will set sail in the Mediterranean, visiting destinations such as Barcelona, Ibiza, and Marbella, Spain before calling Lison, Portugal, Bordeaux and Saint Malo on the French Atlantic Coast and the UK.

From Southampton, England, the ship will head to Northern Europe, exploring the Baltic Sea and Scandinavia, where coastlines and fjords meet towering spires, while making maiden calls at several unique ports, including Flåm in Norway, Riga in Latvia and Aarhus in Denmark.

The journey continues through Ireland and Iceland, taking a turn towards Greenland.

EXPLORA III will then make her way to North America's East Coast and New England, calling the historic port of Quebec City, and continuing to New York, offering a truly unforgettable experience.

A Mediterranean summer on board EXPLORA I & II

Meanwhile, EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II will return to the Mediterranean.

The ships will visit celebrated destinations such as Santorini and Corfu in Greece, Naples and Sorrento in Italy, Saint-Tropez in France, Split in Croatia, Kotor in Montenegro, La Valletta in Malta, Lisbon in Portugal, and Istanbul in Türkiye.

They will also explore lesser-known destinations like Carloforte in Italy, Syros in Greece, Mahón in Spain, and Kepez in Türkiye. Additionally, the ships will call at maiden ports, including Çeşme in Türkiye, Capri and La Spezia in Italy, and Nafplio in Greece.

Bookings for journeys on board EXPLORA I, II and III in summer 2026 are open now.

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