2026 Explora Journeys Mediterranean Group Cruise

March 19, 2026

We’re so excited to announce another group cruise with Explora Journeys! We had so many requests for another Mediterranean sailing, so we’re adding 3 OPTIONS for Mediterranean sailings this summer! Read all about the offerings below:

SPARKNOTES

Who: This group cruise will be hosted by Mark & Nicole Maxwell – Austin’s parents!

What: Three fantastic group cruise opportunities on the beautiful Explora II by Explora Journeys

When:

Week 1: June 8 – June 15, 2026 (Venice to Athens)
Week 2 : June 15 – June 22, 2026 (Athens to Athens)
Week 3: June 22 – June 29, 2026 (Athens to Venice)

Where:

Week 1 : Embarks in Fusina (Venice), Italy — Rovinj, Croatia — Zadar, Croatia — Dubrovnik, Croatia — Brindisi, Italy — Sea Day — Milos, Greece — Disembarks in Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Week 2 : Embarks in Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Mykonos, Greece – Sea Day — Istanbul, Turkiye (overnight) — Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkiye — Patmos, Greece — Disembarks in Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Week 3: Embarks in Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Paros, Greece — Rhodes, Greece — Sea Day — Corfu, Greece — Hvar, Croatia — Rijeka, Croatia — Disembarks in Fusina (Venice), Italy

How (to book): Read all of the details below, fill out THIS FORM, and our travel partners will be reaching out to you to secure your spot via a deposit through Explora!

What’s Included? In short – EVERYTHING! Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line, meaning you won’t be nickled and dimed for add-ons: gourmet food, top-shelf drinks, unlimited WiFi, taxes & fees, gratuities … the list goes on and on! Check out Explora’s inclusions below!

Let’s talk ITINERARY! Where are these group cruises going?

Week 1 is a 7-night sailing & it’s broken down like this …

June 8th: Embark in Fusina (Venice), Italy
June 9th: Rovinj, Croatia
June 10th: Zadar, Croatia
June 11th: Dubrovnik, Croatia
June 12th: Brindisi, Italy
June 13th: Sea Day
June 14th: Milos, Greece
June 15th: Disembark in Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Week 2 is a 7-night sailing & it’s broken down like this …

June 15th: Embark in Piraeus (Athens), Greece
June 16th: Mykonos, Greece
June 17th: Sea Day
June 18th: Istanbul, Turkiye
June 19th: Istanbul, Turkiye
June 20th: Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkiye
June 21st: Patmos, Greece
June 22nd: Disembark in Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Week 3 is a 7-night sailing & it’s broken down like this …

June 22nd: Embark in Piraeus (Athens), Greece
June 23rd: Paros, Greece
June 24th: Rhodes, Greece
June 25th: Sea Day
June 26th: Corfu, Greece
June 27th: Hvar, Croatia
June 28th: Rijeka, Croatia
June 29th: Disembark in Fusina (Venice), Italy

And now — PRICING :

Explora Journeys offers beautiful, spacious staterooms in each cabin category. Their main categories are Ocean Terrace Suites, Ocean Penthouses, and Ocean Residences, though each category contains sub-categories as well!

But why book with us and join our group?

For being a part of our group, you will receive our preferred group pricing! And on top of this preferred pricing, we are able to apply an additional $165 per person Journey Experience Credit (onboard credit) to each reservation.

You will also get an ADDITIONAL 5% off if you are a returning Explora customer or have status on another cruise line / hotel / casino / etc in which we can help you with the status match! Watch THIS video to learn how you can easily get an extra 5% off our already discounted prices by joining Explora Club.

Being a part of our group sailing will also unlock an array of experiences, including private group parties and meet-ups, luxurious & fun excursion opportunities, and additional port activity recommendations! In addition, you will have a designated travel advisor to assist you with with every step of your travel planning.

If you want to join us for this absolutely epic trip, we urge you to book NOW! Explora II includes a total of 461 cabins, which have been filling up quickly! Fill out the form HERE and you’ll be contacted by a travel advisor to complete next steps and secure your cabin!

Ocean Terrace Suite Options (based on a double occupancy model)

*Single supplement added if traveling solo – please inquire for pricing*

Week 1 Pricing :

OT1 (base category ; various locations on decks 6 & 7) – $5600 per person
OT2 (various locations on decks 7 & 8) – contact for availability
OT3 (various locations on decks 8 & 9) – $6155 per person
OT4 (various locations on decks 9 & 10) – $6325 per person
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite (larger terrace) – $6455 per person

Week 2 Pricing :

OT1 (base category ; various locations on decks 6 & 7) – $4975 per person
OT2 (various locations on decks 7 & 8) – contact for availability
OT3 (various locations on decks 8 & 9) – contact for availability
OT4 (various locations on decks 9 & 10) – $5620 per person
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite (larger terrace) – $5735 per person

Week 3 Pricing :

OT1 (base category ; various locations on decks 6 & 7) – contact for availability
OT2 (various locations on decks 7 & 8) – contact for availability
OT3 (various locations on decks 8 & 9) – $5810 per person
OT4 (various locations on decks 9 & 10) – $5975 per person
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite (larger terrace) – $6095 per person

Please Note: We would love to have you join us for multiple weeks! An extra discount applies for back -to-back bookings, as well!

Interested in a higher category cabin? Learn more about Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences HERE!

As a reminder, since we are within 90 days of sailing, full payment will be due immediately to secure your space!

We already have so much interest for these sailings, and can’t wait start planning another epic adventure! Explora Journeys truly provides such an amazing experience, and we are counting down the days until we are back onboard! If you want to experience Explora Journeys for yourself and join a group of fun, likeminded travelers, you can find the booking form below!