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Explora II

10-Night A Journey To Santorini, Sicily & The Riviera Cruise from Athens

Explora Class · Explora II

Piraeus (Athens), Santorini, and La Valletta

Sails Sun, Nov 29, 202610 nightsCruiseOnly

One-wayPiraeus (Athens)Barcelona · 9 ports

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Today: $4,860Lowest tracked: $4,020

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11-day low

$4,020

11-day high

$6,485

11-day avg

$5,493

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Your 10-night itinerary

9 ports and 2 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Piraeus (Athens) → Santorini → La Valletta → Messina (Sicily) → Port Of Naples → Civitavecchia (Rome) → Livorno (Florence) → Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice) → Barcelona

Day 11
Piraeus (Athens)Embark
Departs 7:00 PM
Sailings from Piraeus (Athens)
Day 22
Santorini
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
Cruises visiting Santorini
Day 33
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 44
La Valletta
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting La Valletta
Day 55
Messina (Sicily)
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
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Day 66
Port Of Naples
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
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Day 77
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
Cruises visiting Civitavecchia (Rome)
Day 88
Livorno (Florence)
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
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Day 99
Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice)
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
Cruises visiting Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice)
Day 1010
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 1111
BarcelonaDisembark
Arrives 8:00 AM
Sailings from Barcelona

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Ship experience

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About this ship

Discover the MSC Explora II, the epitome of modern luxury at sea. Boasting 461 ocean-front suites, this magnificent ship redefines elegance and comfort with a guest-to-host ratio of 1.25:1. Guests can indulge in immersive dining experiences across six world-class restaurants and unwind at over 12 vibrant yet intimate bars and lounges. Relaxation takes center stage with five heated pools, including a hydrotherapy pool, and rejuvenating ocean-inspired wellness offerings. From the serene Astern Pool to the chic Med Yacht Club, the Explora II promises a journey of unparalleled sophistication and tranquility.

Ports of call

Where you stop and how long you stay

Piraeus (Athens)
Day 1
Sailings from Piraeus (Athens)
Piraeus (Athens)
Santorini
Day 2
Cruises visiting Santorini
Santorini
La Valletta
Day 4
Cruises visiting La Valletta
La Valletta
Messina (Sicily)
Day 5
Cruises visiting Messina (Sicily)
Messina (Sicily)
Port Of Naples
Day 6
Cruises visiting Port Of Naples
Port Of Naples
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Day 7
Cruises visiting Civitavecchia (Rome)
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Livorno (Florence)
Day 8
Cruises visiting Livorno (Florence)
Livorno (Florence)
Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice)
Day 9
Cruises visiting Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice)
Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice)
Barcelona
Day 11
Sailings from Barcelona
Barcelona

What's included & extra

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Included

Main dining rooms — Traditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitness — Ship amenities vary by vessel
Dining
Shopping

Extra cost

Marble and Co Grill — Marble & Co. Grill is a vibrant celebration of European steakhouse tradition, elevated by French-ins
Med Yacht Club — Inspired by the region’s sun-drenched coastlines, Med Yacht Club captures the easy rhythm and conviv
In Suite Dining — Dine in style at the comfort of your private space.
Steakhouse — A true culinary experience, and opportunity to try beautiful aged beef.
Helios Pool and Bar — Inspired by the Ancient Greek God of Sun, Helios, translating literally to sun in Greek, is an adult
Lobby Bar — A laidback, centrally-located bar and lounge perfect for socialising.
Malt Whiskey Bar — A refined tour across the globe’s most celebrated whisky regions.
The Conservatory Pool & Bar — The Conservatory is a weather-protected poolside lounge by day. By night, it turns into a cinema exp

Policies & FAQ

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Ship specifications

Bars / Lounges: 12
Dining / Restaurants: 6
Fitness Center: Yes
Gross Tonnage: 63,900
Maiden Voyage: 2024
Number of Decks: 14
Registry: Malta
Ship Class: Explora Class
Spa: Yes
Staterooms / Suites: 461
Swimming Pools: 4
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, and include taxes and port fees where available. Gratuities and optional extras are not included. All fares are subject to availability and may change. Final pricing will be confirmed at time of booking.