Explora Journeys releases Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve cruise itineraries

Explora Journeys will celebrate the festive season in the Caribbean under the theme Currents of Connection, bringing together guests aboard Explora I and Explora II for voyages that emphasise reflection, discovery, and reconnection.

The seasonal programme will run across Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve, combining the tranquillity of the ocean with curated experiences designed to embrace the passage of time in a meaningful way.

Inspired by the ocean currents that connect distant shores, the Currents of Connection concept embodies the spirit of unity and continuity that characterises Explora Journeys’ philosophy.

Guests will experience a blend of traditional and contemporary celebrations, including festive feasts, gala dinners and creative activities, such as gingerbread house crafting.

The atmosphere aboard will be one of warmth and relaxation, enhanced by wellness sessions focused on gratitude and intention setting, alongside evenings of live music, mixology workshops, and open-air film screenings beneath the stars.

Explora I and Explora II will sail itineraries ranging from seven to seventeen nights, calling at ports that showcase the diversity of the Caribbean. In Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, guests can begin the day with a swim in the turquoise waters of Magen’s Bay before browsing local markets and exploring historical landmarks.

Terre-de-Haut in Les Saintes, Guadeloupe, offers a tranquil escape with its pastel houses and bougainvillea-lined streets, while Bridgetown, Barbados, combines colonial heritage with lively culture and a deep-rooted rum tradition.

Fort-de-France, Martinique, invites exploration of its French-Caribbean charm, and Basseterre, St. Kitts and Nevis, offers Georgian architecture and opportunities for hiking, snorkelling, and kayaking.

The festivities will culminate in moments that capture the season’s spirit, from watching fireworks over San Juan’s skyline to toasting at sea as the new year approaches.

Each destination will add to a narrative of connection and renewal, turning the holidays into a seamless experience rather than a countdown.

Across every destination, guests will be encouraged to engage with local culture, cuisine, and history, discovering the deeper ties that unite people and places across the Caribbean.

Festive voyages at a glance:

Thanksgiving
Explora I
Thursday, 27th November – Friday, 5th December (8 nights)
Route: Miami to San Juan
Ports: Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands), Terre-de-Haut (Les Saintes, Guadeloupe), Bridgetown (Barbados), Fort-de-France (Martinique), Basseterre (St. Kitts and Nevis)

Explora II
Tuesday, 11th November – Friday, 28th November (17 nights)
Route: Barcelona (Spain) to Miami
Ports: Tangier (Morocco), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain), six nights at sea, Bridgetown (Barbados), Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe), St. John’s (Antigua and Barbuda), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands)

Christmas
Explora I
Sunday, 21st December – Monday, 29th December (8 nights)
Route: Bridgetown (Barbados) to Miami
Ports: Scarborough (Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago), Fort-de-France (Martinique), St. John’s (Antigua and Barbuda), Philipsburg (Sint Maarten), Road Town (Tortola, British Virgin Islands)

Explora II
Monday, 22nd December – Monday, 29th December (7 nights)
Route: Miami to San Juan
Ports: Ocean Cay (Bahamas), Charlotte Amalie (St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands), Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands), Marigot (Saint Martin, French West Indies)

New Year’s Eve
Explora I
Monday, 29th December – Tuesday, 6th January (8 nights)
Route: Miami to San Juan
Ports: Jost Van Dyke (British Virgin Islands), Deshaies (Guadeloupe), Bridgetown (Barbados), Fort-de-France (Martinique), Basseterre (St. Kitts and Nevis)
Special Moment: New Year’s Eve fireworks over San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Explora II
Monday, 29th December – Monday, 5th January (7 nights)
Route: San Juan (Puerto Rico) to Miami
Ports: Road Bay (Anguilla), Cruz Bay (St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands), Puerto Plata (Dominican Republic), Key West (Florida, USA)
Special Moment: New Year’s Eve fireworks over San Juan (Puerto Rico)