Explora Journey Brings ‘Currents of Connection’ to the Caribbean

Explora Journey celebrates the holidays in the Caribbean with ‘Currents of Connection’, offering festive cruises aboard EXPLORA I and II.

As the festive season approaches, Explora Journey, MSC Group’s ultra-luxury ocean travel brand, is inviting travellers to embrace the art of slowing down with Currents of Connection. This year-end, aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, guests are promised a holiday at sea into a season of reflection, reconnection, and discovery across the Caribbean’s most captivating destinations.

On board, the ships transform into festive sanctuaries.
On board the Explora Journey, the ships transform into festive sanctuaries.

Celebrating the Season at Sea

Currents of Connection draws inspiration from the ocean currents themselves – a reminder of how the seas unite distant shores while carrying each vessel forward. For Explora Journey, this theme becomes a metaphor for welcoming the new year with presence, peace, and a renewed sense of togetherness. On board, the ships transform into festive sanctuaries. Guests can expect lavish holiday feasts, gala dinners, and traditional rituals such as gingerbread house-making.

Long, golden evenings set the stage for live music performances, mixology masterclasses, and even film screenings beneath the stars. Days unfold with wellness sessions rooted in gratitude and intention-setting, interwoven with shore excursions that highlight the natural beauty and cultural richness of each port.

Every stop becomes part of a story stitched into the season’s joy.
Every stop along the Explora Journey becomes part of a story stitched into the season’s joy.

Enchanting Caribbean Destinations

Explora Journey’s holiday sailings are designed as much for cultural immersion as for ocean tranquillity. Guests will step ashore in destinations that blend history, heritage, and adventure.

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
Where morning swims in turquoise Magen’s Bay meet afternoons exploring bustling markets and colonial landmarks.

Terre-de-Haut, Guadeloupe
A postcard village of pastel houses and bougainvillea.

Bridgetown, Barbados
Alive with street culture, colonial architecture, and rum heritage.

Fort-de-France, Martinique
Where boulangeries line leafy boulevards.

Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis
With Georgian streets, volcanic hikes, and reef kayaking.

Each journey is a chance to weave together tradition and discovery, setting the tone for a meaningful year ahead.
Each Explora Journey is a chance to weave together tradition and discovery, setting the tone for a meaningful year ahead.

Holiday Itineraries with Explora Journey

Explora Journey’s festive itineraries offer a choice of seven to 17 nights, giving travellers the flexibility to design their dream escape:

Thanksgiving Sailings

– EXPLORA I (27 Nov – 5 Dec): Miami to San Juan, with stops in St. Thomas, Guadeloupe, Barbados, Martinique, and St. Kitts.

– EXPLORA II (11 – 28 Nov): Barcelona to Miami, via Morocco, Canary Islands, Barbados, Guadeloupe, Antigua, and St. Thomas.

Christmas Sailings

– EXPLORA I (21 – 29 Dec): Bridgetown to Miami, visiting Tobago, Martinique, Antigua, Sint Maarten, and Tortola.

– EXPLORA II (22 – 29 Dec): Miami to San Juan, with calls in the Bahamas, St. Thomas, Virgin Gorda, and Saint Martin.

New Year’s Eve Sailings

– EXPLORA I (29 Dec – 6 Jan): Miami to San Juan, with highlights including Bridgetown, Guadeloupe, and New Year’s Eve fireworks over Puerto Rico.

– EXPLORA II (29 Dec – 5 Jan): San Juan to Miami, stopping in Anguilla, St. John, and the Dominican Republic.

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