Is This one of the Best Fine Dining experiences at Sea? Explora II, "Anthology" Restaurant
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I just had a meal there. It was wonderful. It was a seven course tasting meal
I absolutely loved it. So I hope you get to try it as well.
It's a kind of a tasting course that's kind of curated to your taste.
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In this video your Trusted Cruise, Tauck Tour & Africa Safari Expert, Shawn Power, takes you inside "Anthology", a specialty restaurant aboard "Explora Journeys" Explora II ship. (FYI, this is onboard "Explora I" as well) With almost 100 countries visited & almost 100 personal Cruises under his belt, Shawn is a top-selling travel advisor trusted by thousands to find the absolute best in luxury travel. Today, he showcases food from this 7-course Italian-inspired tasting menu. 🌟HIGHLIGHTS: ✅ A Curated Experience: Discover how the 7-course menu uniquely customizable to your personal palate. ✅ The "Power" Perk: Find out how Shawn can help cover the cost of this exclusive dining experience for his clients. 💡Expert Tips: Book Early: Anthology is the only up-charge restaurant on board and has very limited seating (40 people); make your reservation as soon as you board. Arrive Hungry: While it’s a tasting menu, the addition of bread service, amuse-bouche, and "Piccolo Delizie" sweets makes this a very filling 2.5-hour experience. 📚 Related Resources: Here's Shawn's full review of Explora Journeys where he explains why Explora fits into the Luxury/Small Ship/All-Inclusive category of Cruising. https://youtu.be/F7wiANsNcOQ?si=9_1TZqzMOwz7odMO Explora vs Regent & Silversea: https://youtu.be/iGd2qLF4CBw Explora vs Viking Ocean Cruises & Oceania: https://youtu.be/qcxoSsD-974?si=BCmqE7S6_FfTH9fl Want to see the inside of an Explora ship?? If so, here's a "peek" into "Explora II": https://youtu.be/hmGH5ITApBk?si=FqZY--81W9urs0RL "Serenity Residence" onboard Explora: https://youtube.com/shorts/NggQu2biAT8?si=plwI5HG8XvaLgplS "Retreat Residence" onboard Explora: https://youtube.com/shorts/QRNX6S9Vq-I?si=AFm-98FwvzMhaPoV "Cove Residence" onboard Explora II: https://youtu.be/pmeBadovrEo?si=RDWokGsb03TH_vgX "Grand Penthouse" onboard Explora https://youtu.be/8ALFg2wwkO8?si=Vpi78lq5ig8nYCgU "Premier Penthouse" onboard Explora II: https://youtu.be/fvNTID7Ij10?si=T3Ad-EiIkKDt7K0p "Deluxe Penthouse" onboard Explora: https://youtu.be/LE-wk89737I?si=H0GEtjuVgx-8hBws "Ocean Terrace" onboard Explora: https://youtu.be/vaJFP1TL0QA Want to see some of the amazing food you'll enjoy when sailing on Explora... then check this out! :-) https://youtu.be/bfUjXC7hnFM?si=IsAAVTMfiCiejWCs Interested in "Wellness at Sea"? If so, as Shawn talks about here https://youtu.be/N85g_jLKmqw?si=8OthFjPhqC7tQLM2, "Explora" could be the perfect line for you! 📌 Want expert help planning your trip? Visit www.shawnpower.com to get personalized advice and luxury perks