From: Greece, Athens
To: Greece, Athens
Dates: 19.10.2026 - 09.11.2026
Duration: 21 Nights
Ship: EXPLORA I

AN EXTENDED JOURNEY OF MYTH, MAJESTY & COASTAL WONDER

Sail through the sky-blue Aegean, skimming from Athens to the glorious stepping stones of Syros, Bodrum, Rhodes and Crete. Travel north into Kotor’s bay and discover Gallipoli’s coastal beauty and Croatia’s island gems before gliding into Venice’s golden light. Journey down the Adriatic through Zadar and Dubrovnik to Corfu’s Ionian calm. Greece’s mainland calls in mythic Volos, before Türkiye unfolds, from vibrant Istanbul to ancient Troy and majestic Ephesus, returning full circle to Athens.

EXPLORA I

  • Year of build: 2023
  • Flag: Malta
  • Builder: Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
  • Class: MSC EXPLORA
  • Engines (power): Wartsila (38.4 MW / 51495 hp)
  • Propulsion (power): 20 MW / 26820 hp
  • Speed: 18 kn / 33 km/h / 21 mph
  • Length: 248 m / 814 ft
  • Beam (width): 32 m / 105 ft
  • Tonnage: 63900 gt
  • Guests: 922 - 1473
  • Crew: 640
  • Decks: 13
  • Cabins: 461
  • Guests decks: 5

Cruise Itinerary

Day
Date
Location
Arrival
Departure
1
Oct 19, 2026
Greece, Athens
-
20:00
2
Oct 20, 2026
Greece, Syros
08:00
18:00
3
Oct 21, 2026
Turkey, Bodrum
09:00
20:00
4
Oct 22, 2026
Greece, Rhodes
09:00
19:00
5
Oct 23, 2026
Greece, Heraklion
09:00
19:00
6
Oct 24, 2026
cruising
-
-
7
Oct 25, 2026
Montenegro, Kotor
08:00
18:00
8
Oct 26, 2026
Italy, Gallipoli
08:00
18:00
9
Oct 27, 2026
Croatia, Hvar
12:00
20:00
10
Oct 28, 2026
Croatia, Rijeka
09:00
20:00
11
Oct 29, 2026
Italy, Venice
08:00
18:00
12
Oct 30, 2026
Croatia, Zadar
08:00
18:00
13
Oct 31, 2026
Croatia, Dubrovnik
09:00
18:00
14
Nov 1, 2026
Greece, Corfu
09:00
18:00
15
Nov 2, 2026
cruising
-
-
16
Nov 3, 2026
Greece, Volos
08:00
20:00
17
Nov 4, 2026
cruising
-
-
18
Nov 5, 2026
Turkey, Istanbul
08:00
-
19
Nov 6, 2026
Turkey, Istanbul
-
19:00
20
Nov 7, 2026
Turkey, Canakkale
08:00
18:00
21
Nov 8, 2026
Turkey, Kusadası
08:00
18:00
22
Nov 9, 2026
Greece, Athens
07:00
-
The itinerary is subject to change without prior notice at the discretion of the cruise line or due to operational, weather, port, or safety considerations. The cruise operator reserves the right to substitute ports, alter the order of calls, or modify the program as necessary to ensure the safety and comfort of passengers.

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