Explora II will sail in the Mediterranean for the Winter 2026-2027 season, introducing a Journeys Collection titled A Mediterranean Winter. The programme runs from November 2026 to March 2027 and focuses on itineraries across Southern Europe and North Africa.
The season includes 46 destinations in 10 countries, including Spain, Morocco, Portugal, France, Italy, Malta, Greece and Gibraltar. Five new ports are added: Ceuta, Algiers, San Sebastián de La Gomera, Fuerteventura and Palamós. The call to Algiers marks the brand’s first visit to Algeria.
Several itineraries feature extended and overnight stays in destinations such as Casablanca, Lisbon, Madeira and Málaga, as well as late departures from ports including Cannes, Siracusa and Gibraltar. These schedules allow more time for onshore visits and local experiences.
Planned activities include a private concert in St Michael’s Cave in Gibraltar, an evening opening of the Alhambra in Málaga, a cultural event in Funchal and an overnight programme from Casablanca to Marrakech.
Sample itineraries include a sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon from December 9 to December 21, 2026, a New Year itinerary from Barcelona to Rome from December 28, 2026 to January 4, 2027, and a voyage from Rome to Barcelona from January 14 to January 24, 2027.
Explora Journeys will also operate Explora I in the Caribbean, Central and South America during the same period.
Bookings are available through travel advisors and online.
For more information, visit Explora Journeys.
