Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury brand of the MSC Group, is currently offering an affordable opportunity to experience its 5-star service on a short Mediterranean sampler cruise. You can spend 5 nights aboard the brand-new Explora II either from Piraeus (near Athens) to Brindisi (November 19–24, 2026) or in the reverse direction from Brindisi to Piraeus (November 24–29, 2026). Entry-level Ocean Terrace Suites are currently bookable starting at just €1,365 per person (including Greek port taxes). Best of all: the single supplement is completely waived (0% surcharge), allowing solo travelers to book from the exact same rate.
Both 5-night sailings are back in stock! You can also combine both itineraries back-to-back into a 10-night round-trip voyage with an additional discount.
Do you have questions about the offer, need help, or are you looking for a cruise that suits you even better? Feel free to contact us via our inquiry form. We’re glad to help.
Booking both 5-night segments individually to create a 10-night voyage comes out significantly cheaper than booking the published 10-night itinerary directly (which currently retails for over €4,300 per person).
If you are an Explora Club member with Silver status or higher, you can claim an additional 5% loyalty discount on the cruise fare by providing your membership number during booking.
November 19–24, 2026: 5 Nights from Piraeus to Brindisi
November 24–29, 2026: 5 Nights from Brindisi to Piraeus
Do you have questions about this luxury cruise or need booking assistance? Feel free to contact our cruise experts via our request form or email us directly at booking@travel-dealz.com.
Greek port tax note: Greece assesses a local infrastructure tax for cruise port calls. This nominal charge (€3 per person across the itinerary) is billed directly to your onboard account during your sailing if you disembark at Greek ports.
Included Services
As part of Explora Journeys’ all-inclusive luxury standard, the cruise fare covers the following amenities:
- Full board dining across venues, including most specialty restaurants and 24-hour in-suite dining
- A curated selection of fine wines and premium spirits
- Specialty coffees, fine teas, and soft drinks (including fully stocked in-suite minibar)
- Welcome bottle of chilled champagne upon arrival in your suite
- One bottle of wine and one bottle of premium spirit of your choice in your suite
- All onboard crew gratuities and service charges
- 24-hour suite service and concierge assistance
- Complimentary access to the Ocean Wellness Thermal Spa area
- Complimentary port shuttle buses between ship and city centers (where available)
- Unlimited high-speed Starlink Wi-Fi access throughout the ship
Route: November 19–24, 2026
Route: November 24–29, 2026
The November 24–29 voyage sets sail from the Italian port city of Brindisi in Puglia. Departing at 18:00, the yacht cruises across the Ionian Sea to the island of Corfu. Corfu’s UNESCO-listed Old Town blends Venetian, French, and British architecture, highlighted by the elegant French-style Liston colonnade and Empress Sisi’s neoclassical Achilleion Palace.
Following a relaxing sea day, the ship docks centrally in Volos, the mythical port where Jason and the Argonauts embarked on their quest for the Golden Fleece. Volos serves as the gateway for excursions to the awe-inspiring, UNESCO-protected cliff-top monasteries of Meteora perched atop towering sandstone pillars. The cruise concludes after 5 nights in Piraeus, right outside Athens.
The Ship
Delivered in 2024 by Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard, Explora II measures 248 meters in length and 32 meters in width, accommodating up to 900 guests served by 640 crew members. This exceptional guest-to-crew ratio (1.25:1) ensures intuitive, highly personalized European luxury service.
Accommodations comprise 461 spacious oceanfront suites starting at 35 m² (377 sq ft)—among the largest entry-level staterooms in the luxury cruise sector. Every suite features floor-to-ceiling panoramic windows, a private teak terrace with daybeds, a walk-in wardrobe with a vanity, and premium Italian bedding.
Culinary excellence is a centerpiece of Explora Journeys, offering six sophisticated open-seating restaurants, 12 bars and lounges, unlimited fine wines and premium spirits, a 700 m² indoor-outdoor spa with complimentary thermal area access, and three outdoor heated swimming pools with private cabanas.
The primary onboard language is English, and onboard charges can be settled in Euro or US Dollar depending on the destination using all major credit cards.
Below are impressions of the suites, dining venues, and open decks aboard Explora II:
