Price Per Night: $494.39 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Lisbon, Leixoes (Porto), Portugal, El Ferrol, Bordeaux, Le Palais, St-Malo, Dun Laoghaire (Dublin), Ireland, Isle of Man, Portrush, United Kingdom, Tobermory, United Kingdom...
Reenergize and indulge in ales, wines and amazing cuisine as you sail north along the Atlantic Coast of Europe from Lisbon, Portugal to Edinburgh, Scotland. It’s a 14-port, 18-day journey through some of the most storied vineyards and urban centers in the world. Drift along Portugal’s celebrated Douro River and learn about the early wine trade prior to sampling deep red aged port in a famed Porto wine cellar.
Price Per Night: $499.88 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Lisbon, Cádiz, Gibraltar, Málaga, Almeria, Spain, Cartagena, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Poised as if to kiss the continent of Africa, Andalusia hugs the southern coast of Spain and embraces cultural influences from both sides of the strait. This is the birthplace of Don Juan and Carmen, evening paseos by women in lace mantillas, cape-twirling matadors. In short, it is quintessential Spain. The beaches of the Costa del Sol are legendary. And behind lie equally magnificent mountain ranges sheltering picturesque "white villages.
Price Per Night: $456.43 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Douro Valley - Coa Valley, Alentejo Farmstay, Lisbon
Uncover the flavours of Galicia and Portugal on this eight-day adventure full of culinary delights, local wines and European hotspots. Take a tour of the central markets of Santiago de Compostela and enjoy a francesinha dinner in Porto. Discover how centuries of invasion and trade have given Portuguese cuisine a mixture of Mediterranean, African and Middle Eastern influences. Sip port and local wines among the terraced vineyards of the Douro Valley and roll up your sleeves for a cooking class at an Alentejo farm stay. Explore coastal Lisbon, rubbing shoulders with locals at a canned fish hotspot and tuck into a glass (or two) of ginjinha (wild cherry liqueur) and the famed Portuguese tarts.
Price Per Night: $437.19 (USD)(for comparison only)
Location(s):
Barcelona, Logrono, San Sebastian, Bilbao / Picos de Europa National Park, Oviedo, La Coruna / Santiago de Compostela, Santiago de Compostela, Porto, Douro Valley - Coa Valley, Alentejo Farmstay...
Welcome to the Iberian Peninsula, home to some of the world's freshest seafood, finest wines and most flavourful local produce. On this 17-day trip across Northern Spain and Portugal, tingle your tastebuds as you eat and drink your way through cities and towns made famous by their cuisine. Hop from taperias to wine bars, learn how to cook authentic and delicious local meals, explore ancient wine cellars and fresh food markets and wander the fields of a farm before sitting down to a home-cooked meal. From sweet Portuguese tarts to savoury Spanish jamon, delight all your senses on this food-forward adventure.
Price Per Night: $692.14 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Trapani (Sicily), Tunis/La Goulette, Carloforte, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona, Saint-Tropez, Montecarlo, Ajaccio (Corsica)...
The buzz of Rome whisks us to the spirited streets of Naples, across the Tyrrhenian to Sicily's magic and onwards to sultry Tunis. Turquoise waters sparkle from the Balearics to Barcelona and sophisticated Saint-Tropez and Monte Carlo. Relax on Corsica's sun-kissed beaches, witness breathtaking views in Calabria and overnight in the paradise of Sardinia. Then loop back to the crystalline coves of Menorca and the amazing architecture and atmosphere of Barcelona.
Price Per Night: $625.24 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
Barcelona, Ibiza, Marseille, Cannes, Genoa, Portofino, Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario), Rome (Civitavecchia), Port of Naples, Trapani (Sicily)...
From Ibiza's sunlit days to warm Riviera nights, we traverse Provence's rich fields and Cannes' seafront glamour. The Cinque Terre's colourful villages, Monte Argentario's dramatic scenery and Rome's eternal flame are yours to unearth. The spirit of discovery ignites your thirst for adventure in Naples, Sicily, Tunis and Barcelona. Spend idle days relishing unparallelled luxury in Monaco, Saint Tropez and Corsica, then create memories on Sardinia's soft sands.
Price Per Night: $414.78 (USD)(for comparison only)
Itinerary:
San Juan, St. John's (Antigua), Gustavia, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, Key West, Miami, King's Wharf, Horta, Ponta Delgada (São Miguel), Cadiz...
From the stirring soul of San Juan, we trace the shores of colourful Antillean islets, pausing to stroll on the smooth sands of Antigua and Saint Barthélemy and discover the sparkle of Florida Keys. Indulge in every mind-body luxury, poolside wonder and culinary pleasure aboard EXPLORA II, with an unforgettable night under starlit Bermuda skies. The scenery of the Azores regales us with its stories before the claps of castanets draw us to Andalusia, and onwards to art-filled Barcelona.
Shimmering sunsets and unparallelled luxury await you on a cerulean sea adventure. Linger overnight on the resplendent banks of the Bosporus before indulging in the spectacular Cyclades beauty of Mykonos and Santorini, and the Adriatic wonders of Corfu, Hvar and Pula. Wander through the piazzas of Venice and explore the fortresses of Dubrovnik and Kotor, the picturesque Amalfi Coast and ancient legends of Rome. Finally, absorb glittering blends of art and heritage in Monte Carlo, Florence and Barcelona.
Embrace the sweet life as you coast through the marvels of the Mediterranean. Leave arty Barcelona to glide along the glittering Cote d'Azur and bask on golden beaches before reaching Rome's ancient wonders.
Unveil the enchantment of Venice's waterways and the impressive walls of Dubrovnik and Kotor. Trace the cliff edges of Sorrento before legendary art awaits you in Rome. Revel in the glamour of Monte Carlo and the buzzing cityscapes of Florence and Barcelona, before Cadiz and Funchal cast their timeless spell. Spend time in boundless peace and luxury aboard EXPLORA I, until the sun rises over the tropical paradise of St John's, and you embrace the vibrancy of Road Town, San Juan and Miami.