Explora Journeys Unveils Its 2027–2028 Itineraries


Explora Journeys présente deux nouvelles collections de voyages pour l'hiver 2027-2028 - Photo : Explora Journeys

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Explora Journeys expands its cruise program for the 2027-2028 winter season with two new collections aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA V.

These itineraries replace the voyages originally planned for the Middle East and the Red Sea. The announced program complements the itineraries already scheduled for EXPLORA II and EXPLORA IV in the Caribbean, as well as for EXPLORA III in Asia.

From December 2027 to March 2028, EXPLORA I will offer 10 trips across South America, with 37 destinations, including 20 new ports.

The ship will sail to Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, the Falkland Islands, and Chile, with itineraries reaching Patagonia and Cape Horn.


Explora V for its inaugural winter season

Five port calls with overnight stays are planned, notably in Buenos Aires, Puerto Madryn and Rio de Janeiro, as well as eight late departures allowing to extend shore visits.

Explora V will inaugurate its first winter season with 21 itineraries between December 2027 and April 2028.

The program will unfold in three phases: a first leg in the Western and Central Mediterranean and in North Africa, followed by a stop in the Atlantic islands in January, before a return to the Mediterranean from March.

To read: Explora Journeys celebrates the departure of EXPLORA III after its christening in Barcelona

Among the announced calls are Istanbul, Salerno, Livorno, Palma de Mallorca, Kotor, Ibiza, Casablanca and Lisbon. Prolonged calls and several overnights are also planned.


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Explora Journeys Cancels Middle East Cruises for Winter 2027-2028


Explora Journeys annule ses croisières au Moyen-Orient pour l’hiver 2027-2028 © Explora Journeys

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Explora Journeys (groupe MSC) renounces positioning its ships in the Middle East and the Red Sea during the winter of 2027-2028.

The luxury cruise line says it has conducted a reevaluation of its deployment schedule, taking into account developments in the region, according to Cruise Industry News.

Explora I was to sail in the Gulf from November 2027 to February 2028, with calls in several countries in the region. Explora V, which is due to enter service at the end of 2027, was planned to operate in the Red Sea between late January and mid-March 2028.


Repositioning of the Explora I and Explora V ships

Explora Journeys now plans to completely overhaul the itineraries for both ships. Explora I will be assigned to South America, while Explora V will operate in the Mediterranean.

The company says it has made this decision sufficiently in advance to provide greater clarity to customers and travel professionals planning their reservations for 2027-2028.

Passengers who have already booked an itinerary affected by these cancellations will see their booking automatically canceled and will receive a full refund of the cruise fare. Explora Journeys also plans a 250-euro credit per person, limited to two travelers, usable for a new booking made within one year.

The new itineraries for Explora I and Explora V are expected to be announced and opened for bookings on September 9, 2026, according to Cruise Industry News.

This decision follows a similar announcement from MSC Cruises, which has also revised the winter 2027-2028 schedule for the MSC World Europa. The vessel, initially planned for the Middle East, will ultimately remain in the Western Mediterranean during that period.