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Boarding a $550 MILLION LUXURY Cruise Ship | MSC's Explora Journeys

Calling All Ports
Calling All Ports
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👁️ 61K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 37:48
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 7 nightsFrom BridgetownVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

our first experience on board Explorer Journeys which is the much hyped new luxury cruise line from the MSC group

we were still immediately struck by Explorer's delicate balance of classic and modern a relaxed comfort and refined sophistication

the food from Emporium Marketplace was unbelievable

Explorer Journeys is aiming to recreate a luxury hotel experience at Sea

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the daily program for lunch service times on embarkation day to avoid missing meals
Don't sleep on the Med Yacht Club for dining
Use the guided ship tour to learn more about the ship and meet staff

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Missing embarkation day lunchCheck the daily program for lunch service times; lunch was only served in Emporium Marketplace and closed at 2:30 p.m.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is Explora Journeys and what is the experience like?
QWhat are the first impressions of the ship Explora II?
QWhat are the dining options and public spaces on board?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Buffet4½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconPool Deck3½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Bridgetown3½ Happy Bacon
Miami
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YouTube Video Description

Is Explora Journeys the best luxury cruise line around today? Join us as we board Explora II and share our first impressions of the Explora Journeys experience — the new luxury cruise brand from MSC Cruises. Filmed during our 7-day sailing of the Eastern Caribbean in December 2024 — embarking in Bridgetown, Barbados and disembarking in Miami, Florida. Newly delivered in September 2024, the ultra-luxury ship Explora II is an intimate mid-size ship that pampers guests with inviting interiors, relaxing outdoor spaces, and perhaps the very best food at sea. Watch and see if you agree with us that Explora Journeys is changing the game in the luxury/ultra-luxury cruise market. If you enjoy this video, please make sure to hit that LIKE button. And please SUBSCRIBE if you haven’t already. Thanks for helping our channel out! ##### Please SUBSCRIBE to Calling All Ports on YOUTUBE: @callingallports Follow us on INSTAGRAM: @callingallports Follow us on TWITTER: @ports_all Follow us on TIKTOK: @callingallports Check out in-depth blog posts and more on our WEBSITE: https://www.callingallports.com/ ##### Music from Blue Dot Sessions | https://www.sessions.blue/