Celebrations at Sea

Start planning your festive season at sea with Explora Journeys

Across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, Explora Journeys invites you to celebrate the season in a way that feels effortless, personal and beautifully considered.

Embrace moments of celebration at sea

Whether gathering for Thanksgiving, celebrating Christmas beneath warmer skies or welcoming the New Year at sea, each Journey brings together meaningful time, exceptional gastronomy, intuitive service and the comfort of your Home at Sea.

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A culinary celebration

Gather around the table for festive menus, global flavours and fine wines across a collection of distinct culinary experiences, thoughtfully included throughout your Journey.

Ocean Wellness

Make space to pause and restore with ocean-inspired treatments, thermal spa access and wellbeing rituals designed to bring balance to the festive season.

Festive evenings at sea

As the sun sets over the ocean, enjoy live music, elegant gatherings and warm evenings beneath the stars, creating a celebration to remember.

Celebrate the holidays in a calmer, quieter Mediterranean

A Christmas Journey Beneath the Mediterranean Sun

Length: 7 nights / 8 days
From/To: Lisbon, Portugal → Barcelona, Spain
Dates: 21–28 December 2026

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A candlelit Christmas concert in Gibraltar

Celebrate Christmas with Explora Journeys and enjoy a complimentary festive Destination Experience on 23 December 2026 during the call to Gibraltar on board EXPLORA II.

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Celebrate the holidays beneath Caribbean skies

Choose between two distinctive festive Journeys, sailing between Miami and San Juan on board EXPLORA I or EXPLORA III. Discover vibrant islands, warm waters and unhurried days at sea, with every detail thoughtfully considered for a Christmas celebration shared with those who matter most.

A Journey of Caribbean Celebrations & Island Wonders

Length: 7 nights / 8 days
From/To: San Juan, Puerto Rico → Miami, United States
Dates: 20–27 December 2026

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A Journey of Tropical Festivities & Dazzling Island Beauty on board EXPLORA III

Length: 8 nights / 9 days
From/To: Miami, United States → San Juan, Puerto Rico
Dates: 20–28 December 2026

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More ways to celebrate at sea

From Thanksgiving gatherings to New Year celebrations, discover selected Journeys designed for meaningful time together, intuitive service and the comfort of your Home at Sea.

The perfect gift for the holidays: The Owner’s Residence

Feel at home with 280 sqm of indoor and outdoor living space, two bedrooms, separate living and dining areas, and a full-beam ocean-front terrace with a private whirlpool.

Accommodating up to four guests, with a dedicated Residence Manager and personalised service, the Owner’s Residence offers an exceptional setting to celebrate the festive season at sea.

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