10 Night Cruise sailing from Istanbul to Venice (Fusina) aboard Explora I.
Highlights of this cruise:
Istanbul
Istanbul is Europe's most populous city (the world's 4th largest city proper and 20th largest urban area) and Turkey's cultural and financial center. The city covers 27 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait, and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country.
Part of Istanbul’s great attraction is its unique position on two continents, divided by the Bosphorus. Most of the population live on the European side; the Asian sector is reached via the high-level Bosphorus Bridge, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge or by ferry. With 13 million inhabitants Istanbul offers all the excitement of a cosmopolitan city. Its numerous monuments, mosques and museums, plus the famous Grand Bazaar, make it one of the world’s great destinations.
Venice
The city of Venice sits at the top of the Adriatic Sea in the north east corner of Italy. It is considered by many to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The city sits on 118 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon – a salt marsh. In the 12th century Venice became a city state and its location at the top of the Adriatic made it a key naval and commercial centre as well as a flourishing art centre.
Modern Venice is stunning and retains the wonderful history of this unique city. It is a city of museums, galleries, piazzas, palaces, churches and more. One visit isn’t enough to see all that Venice has to offer but visitors should try and see the Basilica San Marco and San Marco Square, the Doges Palace and the Gallerie dell'Accademia which houses some of Italy’s finest art treasures.
Your home at sea
Private terraces which are amongst the largest in the category. Large floor-to-ceiling windows with elegant interiors. Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Environmental supporting technologies
Hybrid-ready energy solutions. Waste-management and energy-saving solutions. No single-plastic used on-board and ashore
Ship Profile & Stats
Maiden voyage: 2023
Tonnage: 63,900 GT
Length: 248m
Beam: 32m
Draft: 56m
Speed: 18 knots
Passenger capacity (dbl): 922
Ship Amenities
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Infotainment system with Smart TV and easy connectivity to personal devices
Telephones with voicemail
On-demand TV options
Wireless charging base on bedside tables
Individual climate control in each suite
Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
Lounge area with coffee/dining table
Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences
Espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
Pair of binoculars for guests’ use during their journey
Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system
Featuring a double sofa bed
Down duvets and pillows
Extensive pillow selection
Oversized walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
Plush bathrobes and slippers
Custom bath toiletries and amenities
Dyson Supersonic TM hair-dryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror (Some suites with bathtubs and accessible facilities)
Ship Facilities
Over 700 sqm (7,500 sq ft) of indoor and outdoor wellness facilities
Over 270 sqm (2,900 sq ft) of fitness facilities with latest equipment
18 restaurants focused on healthy, delicious food from local, sustainable sources
Multiple culinary experiences across six vibrant restaurants and numerous lounges (as well as In-Suite Dining) created to celebrate global cooking tal
12 indoor and outdoor bar and lounges with curated entertainment and intimate performances
Cosmopolitan, effortless entertainment with the perfect blend of vibrancy and privacy across an array of indoor and outdoor spaces on board
Casino, art gallery, culinary school and curated shopping experiences
Three outdoor pools, including one adults-only, and one indoor pool with retractable glass roof
64 private cabanas
Multiple indoor and outdoor whirlpools
Poolside dining and lounging
Hybrid-ready energy solutions
Waste-management and energy-saving solutions
No single-plastic used onboard and ashore
Explora Journeys represents the ambition and long-held dream of the MSC Group and the Aponte family to create a transformative luxury ocean travel experience and brand that redefines the luxury cruise category.
This is a story that starts in Sorrento with a Neapolitan ferry captain, Gianluigi Aponte, who – together with the Swiss sweetheart he met when she was a passenger on one of his crossings – went on to create MSC, a global shipping operation and the world’s largest privately-owned cruise company. Now this Swiss-Italian seafaring family are fulfilling their life-long dream and launching Explora Journeys, an exquisite, modern luxury cruise experience like no other.
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.
Indeed, the ocean and its influence on us as human beings sits at the very heart of the Explora Journeys brand.
The oceans connect you with yourself, people and the places around you. It relaxes you, and creates an energy in you that inspires inner and outer discovery, broadens horizons and triggers new connections.
All of this, creates an emotional connection that is powerful, transformative, yet universal.
We call it the Ocean State of Mind
A state of mind that has helped create Explora Journeys.
A state of mind inspired by the blue waters of our seas and oceans.
Characterised by calm, unity, elegance and joy, that encourages inner and outer exploration and discovery.
One that appeals to our audience’s desire for mindful travel.
A state of mind that embodies a consciousness of how guests go, not just where they go.
This is what Explora Journeys will uniquely provide for our guests.
Our Cocoon Residences are amongst the most spacious of our residences, with an expansive sun terrace on the ship’s coveted aft deck.
Abundant in space and light, the elegant Serenity Residences offer a large living area, a dining area for six, an adept desk area, a luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub and separate shower, and a Residence Host providing butler services.
These light-filled, luxurious Premier Penthouses are designed for withdrawing in style or entertaining other guests.
The Grand Penthouses offer elegant spaces with a separate stylish living area, a neat work space and a separate dining area for four, whilst the private sun terraces allow guests to unwind and savour the ocean, in the company of friends or one another.
For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of the Cove Residences.
Our luxurious Retreat Residences offer oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto a spacious sun terrace with a private whirlpool, whilst a Residence Host providing butler services is on hand for our guests’ every whim, as well as a dining area for up to four guests, a separate living area and calm workspace.
The iconic Owner’s Residence creates the largest living space on-board, with multiple harmonious spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind.
Stand in awe of the panoramic ocean views from your private outdoor terrace – extending over the full ship's width – with a spacious infinity whirlpool, and enjoy intuitive, intelligent, dedicated private butler services by the Residence Manager.
Every aspect of the design of our Owner’s Residence reflects the meticulous curation of all details, conscious at all times of our commitment to sustainability.
Flooded with light from the floor-to-ceiling oversized windows, the Deluxe Penthouses offer elegant accommodation and a stylish living area, a neat work space and a separate dining area for four.
Our Ocean Grand Terrace Suites feature a larger ocean-front terrace of 11 sqm (118 sq ft), featuring an outdoor dining area and comfortable daybed for relaxation.
Each of our Penthouses offers a spacious living area, a neat work space and a separate dining area for four, allowing guests to entertain others or retreat in style as they see fit.
Flooded with light from the oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, each of our elegant Ocean Terrace Suites, 35 sqm (377 sq ft) - Suite 28 sqm (301 sq ft) and Terrace of 7 sqm (75 sq ft), offers a private sun terrace with a seating area and a comfortable daybed for switching off at sea.
Among the most spacious entry-level accommodations in the industry, 35 sqm (377 sq ft), Suite 28 sqm (301 sq ft) and Terrace of 7 sqm (75 sq ft), our Ocean Terrace Suite invite guests to feel closer to the sea with luminous floor-to-ceiling doors opening onto a private sun terrace.
Each of our sun-drenched Ocean Terrace Suite 35 sqm (377 sq ft), Suite 28 sqm (301 sq ft) and Terrace of 7 sqm (75 sq ft), offers a private terrace with a seating area and sunbeds for relaxing at sea, whilst the elegant living area is amongst the largest in the industry.
Our Ocean Terrace Suite are amongst the largest entry-level suites in the industry, 35 sqm (377 sq ft), Suite 28 sqm (301 sq ft) and Terrace of 7 sqm (75 sq ft). Each one has floor-to-ceiling windows and a private sun terrace, allowing guests to feel closer to the ocean as it carries them on their journey.
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