Cancellation By Guest Ocean Terrace Suites, Ocean Grand Terrace Suites & Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences Ocean Terrace Suites, Ocean Grand Terrace Suites & Ocean PenthousesOcean ResidencesCancellation Penalty PolicyAll Cruise LengthsCancellation Penalty PolicyAll Cruise LengthsNo Fees10 days fr…

The Journey fare includes the gratuities.

Pregnant guests are welcome within the first 24 weeks of their pregnancy and the guests are requested to seek medical advice before traveling.

MinorAccompany policy

It is recommended that medical advice is sought before Booking for children up to 12 months of age. For the avoidance of doubt the provisions of clause 6 and the requirement of fitness to travel is applicable to all Guests including infants.

Explora Journeys respects the needs and desires of all guests and we have considered carefully the subject of those who smoke and those who do not.

Explora II

20-Night An Extended Journey Of Moroccan Artistry & Remote Atlantic Wonders Cruise from Barcelona

Explora Class · Explora II

Roundtrip from Barcelona

Sails Tue, Apr 18, 202820 nightsCruiseOnly

Round tripfrom Barcelona · 13 ports

More Explora Journeys cruises

Price dropped

From

$11,830pp

$16,900Save $5,070 (30%)

$592 / night avg · taxes & fees included

Prices tracked daily on this sailing
No booking fees at checkout
Secure online booking

Book now

Down 30%

From $16,900 — verified against our daily price crawl.

No booking fees

What you see is the operator fare — we don't add checkout surcharges.

Tax-inclusive pricing

Lead prices include taxes and port fees where available.

Book when you're ready

Compare cabins and sail dates, then continue to secure checkout.

Day by day

Your 20-night itinerary

15 ports and 6 sea days on this sailing.

Itinerary map — Barcelona → Valencia → Tangier → Casablanca → Santa Cruz De Tenerife → Funchal (Madeira) → Puerto Banus (Marbella) → Barcelona → Alicante → Lisbon

Day 11
BarcelonaEmbark
Departs 8:00 PM
Sailings from Barcelona
Day 22
Valencia
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
Cruises visiting Valencia
Day 33
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 44
Tangier
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Tangier
Day 55
Casablanca
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 11:00 PM
Cruises visiting Casablanca
Day 66
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 77
Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Day 88
Funchal (Madeira)
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 6:00 PM
Cruises visiting Funchal (Madeira)
Day 99
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 1010
Puerto Banus (Marbella)
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
Cruises visiting Puerto Banus (Marbella)
Day 1111
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 1212
Barcelona
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Return visit (first on day 1)
Cruises visiting Barcelona
Day 1313
Alicante
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 5:00 PM
Cruises visiting Alicante
Day 1414
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 1515
Lisbon
Arrives 9:00 AM
Cruises visiting Lisbon
Day 1616
Lisbon
Departs 1:00 PM
Cruises visiting Lisbon
Day 1717
Cadiz
Arrives 8:00 AM · Departs 8:00 PM
Cruises visiting Cadiz
Day 1818
Malaga, Spain
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 11:30 PM
Cruises visiting Malaga
Day 1919
At seaSea day
Enjoy a relaxing day at sea — spa, pools, dining and onboard activities.
Day 2020
Palma De Mallorca
Arrives 9:00 AM · Departs 7:00 PM
Cruises visiting Palma De Mallorca
Day 2121
BarcelonaDisembark
Arrives 8:00 AM
Sailings from Barcelona

Cabins & suites

Compare categories — selection updates in the booking panel

Best value
Suite
$11,830$592 / night

Price intelligence

5 days tracked · crawled daily

Fare history for this sailing, per cabin. Timing comes from the same rules as the badges on the cabin cards above.

Fare today

$11,830

Suite, per person

vs window avg

−9.1%

avg $13,013

Window position

0th

$11,830 – $16,900

~14-day trend

—

need more history

Suite fareLowest tracked

No strong signal

Suite — $11,830, −9.1% vs the tracking-window average and — over ~14 days. Inside the band where we make no timing call.

No timing badge on the Suite cabin card either.

Based on our price history, not a promise. Fare movement only — no inventory or sell-out data.

Ship experience

Onboard dining, entertainment, and venues

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

Barcelona
Days 1, 12, 21
Sailings from Barcelona
Barcelona
Valencia
Day 2
Cruises visiting Valencia
Valencia
Tangier
Day 4
Cruises visiting Tangier
Tangier
Casablanca
Day 5
Cruises visiting Casablanca
Casablanca
Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Day 7
Cruises visiting Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Santa Cruz De Tenerife
Funchal (Madeira)
Day 8
Cruises visiting Funchal (Madeira)
Funchal (Madeira)
Puerto Banus (Marbella)
Day 10
Cruises visiting Puerto Banus (Marbella)
Puerto Banus (Marbella)
Alicante
Day 13
Cruises visiting Alicante
Alicante
Lisbon
Days 15, 16
Cruises visiting Lisbon
Lisbon
Cadiz
Day 17
Cruises visiting Cadiz
Cadiz
Malaga, Spain
Day 18
Cruises visiting Malaga
Malaga, Spain
Palma De Mallorca
Day 20
Cruises visiting Palma De Mallorca
Palma De Mallorca

What's included & extra

Know what's covered before you book add-ons

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

Summaries only — read full policies on our policy pages

Ship specifications

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