Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys aim to create a relaxed energy within their passengers. Through exemplary service and high-quality surroundings, their itineraries are specifically designed to inspire exploration and discovery, broaden your horizons and trigger new connections. Your journey will be characterised by calm, unity, elegance, and joy – also known as The Ocean State of Mind, an elusive and sought-after mantra.

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Cruise Itinerary

Day 1
Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 2
At sea
Day 3
Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 4
Klawock, Alaska
Day 5
Sitka, Alaska
Day 6
Juneau, Alaska
Day 7
Hoonah, located on Chichagof Island in Alaska, is an essential cruise destination for those looking to dive deep into authentic Alaskan experiences away from the mainstream tourist paths. As the largest Tlingit community, Hoonah offers a unique cultural immersion, with opportunities to engage with indigenous heritage through local storytelling, dance, and art. The natural environment around Hoonah is spectacular, featuring some of the world's best whale watching, dense old-growth forests, and abundant wildlife. This combination of rich cultural exposure and stunning wilderness activities makes Hoonah a compelling destination that enriches your understanding and appreciation of Alaska's heart and soul.
Day 8
Seward, Alaska
Day 9
At sea
Day 10
Hoonah
Hoonah, located on Chichagof Island in Alaska, is an essential cruise destination for those looking to dive deep into authentic Alaskan experiences away from the mainstream tourist paths. As the largest Tlingit community, Hoonah offers a unique cultural immersion, with opportunities to engage with indigenous heritage through local storytelling, dance, and art. The natural environment around Hoonah is spectacular, featuring some of the world's best whale watching, dense old-growth forests, and abundant wildlife. This combination of rich cultural exposure and stunning wilderness activities makes Hoonah a compelling destination that enriches your understanding and appreciation of Alaska's heart and soul.
Day 11
Skagway, Alaska
Day 12
Hoonah, located on Chichagof Island in Alaska, is an essential cruise destination for those looking to dive deep into authentic Alaskan experiences away from the mainstream tourist paths. As the largest Tlingit community, Hoonah offers a unique cultural immersion, with opportunities to engage with indigenous heritage through local storytelling, dance, and art. The natural environment around Hoonah is spectacular, featuring some of the world's best whale watching, dense old-growth forests, and abundant wildlife. This combination of rich cultural exposure and stunning wilderness activities makes Hoonah a compelling destination that enriches your understanding and appreciation of Alaska's heart and soul.
Day 12
Endicott Arm, Alaska
Day 13
Wrangell, Alaska
Day 14
At sea
Day 15
Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 1 Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
Day 2 At sea
At sea
Day 3 Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, Alaska
Day 4 Klawock, Alaska
Klawock, Alaska
Day 5 Sitka, Alaska
Sitka, Alaska
Day 6 Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska
Day 7 Juneau, Alaska
Juneau, Alaska

Hoonah, located on Chichagof Island in Alaska, is an essential cruise destination for those looking to dive deep into authentic Alaskan experiences away from the mainstream tourist paths. As the largest Tlingit community, Hoonah offers a unique cultural immersion, with opportunities to engage with indigenous heritage through local storytelling, dance, and art. The natural environment around Hoonah is spectacular, featuring some of the world's best whale watching, dense old-growth forests, and abundant wildlife. This combination of rich cultural exposure and stunning wilderness activities makes Hoonah a compelling destination that enriches your understanding and appreciation of Alaska's heart and soul.

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Day 8 Seward, Alaska
Seward, Alaska
Day 9 At sea
At sea
Day 10 Hoonah
Hoonah

Hoonah, located on Chichagof Island in Alaska, is an essential cruise destination for those looking to dive deep into authentic Alaskan experiences away from the mainstream tourist paths. As the largest Tlingit community, Hoonah offers a unique cultural immersion, with opportunities to engage with indigenous heritage through local storytelling, dance, and art. The natural environment around Hoonah is spectacular, featuring some of the world's best whale watching, dense old-growth forests, and abundant wildlife. This combination of rich cultural exposure and stunning wilderness activities makes Hoonah a compelling destination that enriches your understanding and appreciation of Alaska's heart and soul.

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Day 11 Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska
Day 12 Skagway, Alaska
Skagway, Alaska

Hoonah, located on Chichagof Island in Alaska, is an essential cruise destination for those looking to dive deep into authentic Alaskan experiences away from the mainstream tourist paths. As the largest Tlingit community, Hoonah offers a unique cultural immersion, with opportunities to engage with indigenous heritage through local storytelling, dance, and art. The natural environment around Hoonah is spectacular, featuring some of the world's best whale watching, dense old-growth forests, and abundant wildlife. This combination of rich cultural exposure and stunning wilderness activities makes Hoonah a compelling destination that enriches your understanding and appreciation of Alaska's heart and soul.

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Day 12 Endicott Arm, Alaska
Endicott Arm, Alaska
Day 13 Wrangell, Alaska
Wrangell, Alaska
Day 14 At sea
At sea
Day 15 Vancouver, British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia
1473
Passengers
640
Crew
2026
Launched
72810t
Tonnage
268m
Length
32m
Width
18kts
Speed
11
Decks
EUR
Currency
EXPLORA III

EXPLORA III

A sanctuary of unparalleled comfort and space, EXPLORA III embodies effortless elegance, evoking the feeling of being aboard a private yacht

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Alaska Landscape
Visit Alaska in the summer months to see its lush landscapes during the longer days. Credit: Shutterstock

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