An Invitation to Slow Down, Indulge, and Elevate Your Senses with Explora Journeys
Photography and words by Explora Journeys
Some trips fill your camera roll. Others stay with you long after you’ve unpacked. Explora Journeys leans into the latter, a style of travel where time slows, beauty deepens, and every detail is designed to stir something within. It’s not about crossing places off a list. It’s about crossing into a new way of being: more curious, more connected, more at ease.
From long, late dinners that feel like summer in Italy to quiet mornings wrapped in a robe with nothing but the ocean on the horizon, life onboard isn’t about performance; it’s about presence. Whether you’re wandering the hills of Liguria through the lens of a regional tasting menu or slipping into a salt cave after a massage, Explora Journeys creates space for the kind of experiences that can’t be rushed.
And during moments when the world outside pulses with excitement, like race week in Monaco, Explora gives you a front-row seat to the spectacle, along with the rare luxury of retreat. Think clinking glasses in Port Hercule, then falling asleep to the hush of the sea just outside your suite.
Let’s begin with Anthology, Explora Journeys’ signature fine-dining experience. Far more than just a restaurant at sea, Anthology is a love letter to Italy, told course by course. Each dish pays tribute to a specific region, from the delicate white truffles of Piedmont to the bold, sun-drenched flavors of Sicily. It’s not fusion, not interpretation, but honest-to-goodness Italian cuisine elevated to an art form. For anyone who’s ever been seduced by a slow lunch under olive trees or a late-night plate of handmade pasta in Naples, Anthology will feel like home, and revelation, all at once.
What truly sets Explora Journeys apart is its Ocean Wellness philosophy. Rather than simply offering a spa menu, Explora Journeys invites guests into a mindset: the Ocean State of Mind. Here, wellness is more than a treatment; it’s a feeling that begins the moment you step on board. You might start the day with sunrise yoga, melt into a marble lounger in the salt cave, or cool off after a massage with a visit to the ice fall. Whether you crave energy or stillness, the onboard rituals are designed to meet you where you are and gently nudge you into balance.
And then, there are the once-in-a-lifetime moments like Formula 1’s Grand Prix de Monaco, taking place from June 3 to 8, 2026. EXPLORA I will be docked in Port Hercule during the world’s most glamorous race, offering the best of both worlds — the energy and spectacle of Monte Carlo, and the serenity of a floating sanctuary just steps away. Wake up to breakfast on your private ocean terrace, wander into town for the thrill of the race, then retreat back to your suite, the sea shimmering just beyond your floor-to-ceiling windows.
Wherever You're Headed, Make It a Journey
We’re drawn to what’s real — real food, real rest, real moments of awe. That’s what makes Explora Journeys feel different. It’s not trying to impress. It’s inviting you to remember how it feels to truly enjoy yourself.
At Huffman Travel, we love helping our clients find experiences like this to make the world feel wide open again.
When you’re ready to step into that rhythm, we’ll be here to guide the way.