As the festive season approaches, Explora Journeys invites travelers to experience the Caribbean in a new light aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II. The brand’s signature style—unhurried, deeply personal, and rich in moments—shapes each holiday sailing, reflecting the spirit of its guiding theme: Currents of Connection. From Thanksgiving through New Year’s, every journey is designed to embrace the magic of the season while maximizing the luxury of time.
Drawing inspiration from the ocean currents that link shores and stories, this year-end collection of voyages is a tribute to renewal. Guests are encouraged to slow down, reflect, and reconnect—with loved ones, with themselves, and with the beauty of the world around them. Holiday traditions blend seamlessly with new discoveries, creating a voyage that’s both familiar and refreshingly different.
Onboard, the festive atmosphere comes to life through seasonal décor, gourmet celebrations, and enriching experiences. Think gingerbread house decorating, intention-setting wellness rituals, starry-night movie screenings, live music, and expert-led mixology sessions. Whether at sea or ashore, every moment is thoughtfully curated to capture the spirit of the holidays in an elegant, ocean-front setting.
Explora’s winter itineraries span seven to 17 nights, offering stops in some of the Caribbean’s most captivating destinations. Guests might swim in the calm blue waters of Magen’s Bay in St. Thomas before strolling through its colorful markets, or wander the flower-filled streets of Terre-de-Haut in Guadeloupe. In Barbados, they’ll find a vibrant mix of colonial charm and beachside relaxation, while Martinique entices with café-lined boulevards and a taste of French Caribbean flair. From the volcanic peaks and coral reefs of St. Kitts to the historic streets of San Juan, every port adds another unforgettable layer to the journey.
Whether toasting the New Year mid-ocean or watching fireworks from a harbor town, guests aboard Explora Journeys won’t just mark the season—they’ll live it, fully and mindfully. With every sail, the brand’s philosophy—the Ocean State of Mind—shines through: a celebration not of countdowns, but of presence, peace, and connection.
Across each destination, Explora Journeys offers curated experiences that open windows into local culture, history, and cuisine—making every voyage a meaningful celebration of the world and our place within it.
Thanksgiving
- EXPLORA I – Thursday, November 27 – Friday, December 5 (8 nights)
Miami to San Juan, via Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands), Terre-de-Haut (Les Saintes, Guadeloupe), Bridgetown (Barbados), Fort-de-France (Martinique) and Basseterre (St. Kitts and Nevis) - EXPLORA II – Tuesday, November 11 – Friday, November 28 (17 nights)
Barcelona (Spain) to Miami, via Tangier (Morocco), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain), six nights at sea crossing the Atlantic, Bridgetown (Barbados), Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), St. John’s (Antigua and Barbuda) and Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands)
Christmas
- EXPLORA I – Sunday, December 21 – Monday, December 29 (8 nights)
Bridgetown (Barbados) to Miami, via Scarborough (Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago), Fort-de-France (Martinique), St. John’s (Antigua and Barbuda), Philipsburg (Sint Maarten) and Road Town (Tortola, British Virgin Islands) - EXPLORA II – Monday, December 22 – Monday, December 29 (7 nights)
Miami to San Juan, via Ocean Cay (Bahamas), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands), Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands) and Marigot (Saint Martin, French West Indies)
New Year’s Eve
- EXPLORA I – Monday, December 29 – Tuesday, January 6 (8 nights)
Miami to San Juan, via Jost Van Dyke (British Virgin Islands), Deshaies (Guadeloupe), Bridgetown (Barbados), Fort-de-France (Martinique) and Basseterre (St. Kitts and Nevis), with New Year’s Eve fireworks over San Juan (Puerto Rico) - EXPLORA II – Monday, December 29 – Monday, January 5 (7 nights)
San Juan (Puerto Rico) to Miami, via Road Bay (Anguilla), Cruz Bay (St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands), Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic) and Key West (Florida, USA), with New Year’s Eve fireworks over San Juan (Puerto Rico)
