Explora II
cruise
The first true five-star floating hotel
Explora II isn’t a cruise ship in the traditional sense, it’s a next-generation hotel at sea, built for travellers who care more about atmosphere and experience than ticking off port stops. The second vessel from Explora Journeys, it redefines modern luxury on the water, with a strong focus on space, serenity and design.
Every suite has its own private terrace and walk-in wardrobe, with calming interiors that channel the world’s best boutique hotels: Frette linens, heated marble bathrooms, Dyson tech and espresso machines come as standard. There’s no buffet, no background noise, just six stylish restaurants, 12 bars and lounges and a strong sense of place wherever you dock.
Pauline Duffin
Pauline specialises in designing highly-personalised adventures, guided by her decades of travel expertise. With a focus on India, South East Asia and South America and a deep love of African safaris, she's renowned for her finely-tuned ability to create experiences that reflect your unique interests.
Days at sea are effortlessly unhurried. Drift between four heated pools and hot tubs, join a Reformer Pilates class or book into the 10,000 sq ft spa, which includes a hydrotherapy pool, Finnish sauna and Himalayan salt cave.
The design is impressive too: clean lines, natural light and a double-height lobby bar that wouldn’t look out of place in a luxury hotel in Milan.
- All-suite ship with floor-to-ceiling windows, terraces and walk-in wardrobes
- À la carte dining across six restaurants
- Four pools, multiple hot tubs, daybeds and open-air lounging across decks
- Vast spa with hydrotherapy, Himalayan salt cave and treatments by Dr. LEVY
- Thoughtfully curated shore experiences from nature hikes to wine tastings
