A Grand Journey Of Maritime Majesty & Middle Eastern Soul
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A Grand Journey Of Maritime Majesty & Middle Eastern Soul

11 nights · Barcelona → Jeddah · Explora I

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8 Nov 2027
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11 nights7 portsBarcelona → JeddahExplora I

The Journey

Day by Day

11 nights · 7 ports

Day 1Barcelona
Day 2At Sea
Day 3Valletta
Day 4At Sea
Day 5Heraklion
Day 6Rhodes
Day 7Limassol
Day 8Port Said
Day 9Crossing The Suez Canal
Day 10At Sea
Day 11Jeddah
Day 12Jeddah
Barcelona
Day 1
Barcelona

Gaudí’s city: start at the Sagrada Família and surrender the rest of the day.

Embark

At Sea
Day 2
At Sea

A full day at sea: the pools, the spa, a long lunch, and the horizon doing all the work.

At Sea

Valletta
Day 3
Valletta

A baroque fortress city built by knights, small enough to walk and grand enough to stun.

Ashore

At Sea
Day 4
At Sea

Nothing on the schedule but the sea. This is the part of the sailing people book it for.

At Sea

Heraklion
Day 5
Heraklion

Crete’s capital and the door to Knossos, older than myth.

Ashore

Rhodes
Day 6
Rhodes

The Knights’ walled city, still standing guard over its harbor.

Ashore

Limassol
Day 7
Limassol

Ashore

Port Said
Day 8
Port Said

Ashore

Crossing The Suez Canal
Day 9
Crossing The Suez Canal

Scenic cruising: the ship eases through the day’s best water with the deck rails lined.

Crossing The Suez Canal

At Sea
Day 10
At Sea

Time to slow down: a lounger, the observation deck, and open ocean to the rail.

At Sea

Jeddah
Day 11
Jeddah

Disembark

Jeddah
Day 12
Jeddah

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The Route

Where You Sail

Your Ship

Explora I

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

Explora I
Explora I
Explora Journeys · 11 Nights · Barcelona → Jeddah

The Aponte family’s luxury project: ocean-front suites, nine culinary experiences, and an unhurried European sensibility.

  • All ocean-front suites with terraces
  • Nine distinct culinary experiences
  • Four pools including an adults-only retreat
  • Generous included drinks and gratuities

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Sail A Grand Journey Of Maritime Majesty & Middle Eastern Soul.

From $4,965 per person, and our planning from first question to the flight home.

Fares are per person, cruise only. Airfare additional. Fares are capacity-controlled and may change or be withdrawn without notice. Elevida Luxury Journeys is an independent affiliate of Travel Planners International.