Explora Journeys has announced that from mid-October 2026 through March 2027, the company will offer its Caribbean season on two of its ships.
“There is no single Caribbean,” said Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys. “It is a collection of different worlds, each with its own character, traditions and natural beauty.”
“Our approach is to bring these worlds together in one smooth Journey, giving our guests the elevated service, space and experiences they expect from an exceptional Caribbean resort, while allowing them to discover multiple sought-after destinations,” added Nash.
“This is the Ocean State of Mind: the freedom to experience more, effortlessly.”
The company said in a press release that the Explora I departs Miami on November 17, 2026, to begin her Caribbean sailings, following her transatlantic Journey from Barcelona.
The Explora II makes her debut in the region, departing Québec City on October 15, 2026 and sailing south down the Atlantic seaboard to reach San Juan, Puerto Rico, on November 1.
Highlights include:
- Swimming through the sea pools and giant granite boulders of The Baths on Virgin Gorda
- Witnessing humpback whales in their breeding grounds in Samana Bay
- Primordial rainforest and hidden waterfalls in Dominica
- Powerboating along Grenada’s coastline, and
- Snorkeling at the Underwater Sculpture Park.
Destinations include Anguilla’s Little Bay, Guadeloupe, Saint Barthélemy, Coco Island and Saint Lucia.
Guests can also look forward to culinary and local craft experiences, including a beachside lobster lunch, a bespoke rum blend in Saint Kitts, and working alongside a master chocolatier in Saint Lucia.
The company added that the festive season adds another dimension, with Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year celebrated beneath tropical skies.
The ships become the setting for gatherings and celebrations. For New Year’s Eve, guests aboard the Explora III can welcome the year with fireworks over San Juan, creating a memorable finale against the backdrop of the Puerto Rican capital.
