(Prices correct as of today’s date, are updated daily, are subject to change and represent genuine availability at time of update).
Cruise only holidays are financially protected by ABTA. Fly cruise holidays are financially protected by Explora Journeys under ATOL number 12363
Please click here to check the essential travel requirements before booking this cruise.
Call our cruise experts now and customise your cruise with flights, hotels, land tours and more
Prices based on 2 people sharing. Cruise only price does not include flights. Fly-cruise price may vary by chosen UK airport.
Itinerary
Málaga
As you sail into Malaga you will notice what an idyllic setting the city enjoys on the famous Costa del Sol. To the east of this provincial capital, the coast along the region of La Axarqua is scattered with villages, farmland and sleepy fishing hamlets - the epitome of traditional rural S... Read More
Málaga
At Sea
Alger (Algiers)
Cartagena
Melilla
Cádiz
Lisbon
Lisbon
*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.
Explore EXPLORA V
Anthology
A Gastronomic Discovery
Taking guests on a unique culinary journey through Italy.
Refined Italian Cuisine
As our signature fine-dining experience, Anthology elevates Italian cuisine, offering an unparalleled gastronomic adventure.
On the menu, created by our esteemed Head of Culinary, Franck Garanger, each dish is a celebration of Italy’s finest regional ingredients and flavours.
Contemporary, Refined Elegance
With the opportunity to dine outdoors, Anthology offers an intimate yet elevated dining atmosphere with flawless, attentive service.
- Indoor seating: 48
- Outdoor seating: 22
- Open for dinner
- Reservations recommended
- An Exclusive Experience Fee Applies
- Located on Deck 5
Destination Experiences
Inspiring authentic discovery across culture, history, and cuisine.
Intimate Explorations
Intimate, smaller groups with like-minded guests, for authentic exploration – with opportunities to understand the culture and connect with locals.
Explore with Peace of Mind
Seamless experiences with everything taken care of, no hidden fees, fully insured partners, transportation arrangements and flexibility in case of change of plans.
Authentic Immersions
Enriching opportunities to explore behind-the-scenes in unique locations. Crafted experiences curated in collaboration with expert partners and ambassadors.
Destination Experiences Categories
Private Arrangements
We are pleased to curate your requests for customised arrangements that can be as off-the-beaten-path or utterly indulgent as you wish.
Whether yours is an intimate group or a larger gathering of family and friends, we can help you adapt a featured destination experience or tailor an arrangement that delivers exactly what and where you prefer.
Destination Essentials
Our Destination Essentials offer immersive experiences, with hidden wonders and little surprises.
Your experiences will feature:
- Must-do experiences
- Discovering local highlights through a different lens
- Expert guides and hosts to enhance your discovery
- Culinary tastings through local flavours and traditions
- Full immersions into cultures and customs
- Close-up encounters with the natural world
Curated Explorations
Our Curated Explorations offer unmatched experiences and moments that are off-limits to most.
Your experiences will feature:
- Small, intimate groups
- Tailored, boutique adventures
- Behind-the-scenes experiences
- Guided by locals for more enriching discovery
- Deeper insights into cultures and traditions
- Premium culinary and beverage experiences
- VIP access to landmark sites and special events
Overland Immersions
Our Overland Immersions are all-inclusive and available to small groups during your Journey.
What to expect:
- Luxury transportation such as private jet, helicopters, vehicles, boats or other means
- Accommodation in 5-star or boutique hotels
- Culinary experiences, including all meals, beverages, and selected spirits
- VIP access to landmark sites and special events
- Exclusive evening experiences
- Meticulously vetted hosts to coordinate all logistics
- Luxury transfers and luggage handling
Casino
Explore the intimate, elegant space of The Casino and its diverse gaming offerings: from thrilling poker and blackjack tables to the excitement of American roulette, baccarat elegance, and the chance to hit it big with progressive slot machines.
Ocean Wellness Spa
A calming space designed to reconnect guests to themselves – influenced at every level by the calming presence of the ocean.
The spa is where the pressures of daily life dissipate to insignificance amidst a sensory journey to the Ocean State of Mind.
Features & Services
- Spa
- Wellness area with thermal facilities
- Signature Ocean Wellness rituals
- Facial treatments
- Body treatments
- Specialised Medi Luxe Treatments by Dr Levy Switzerland
- Ashore wellness Destination Experiences
- In-suite treatments
*Spa treatments, including massages and facials, require a minimum age of 12 years, with parental supervision. Access to our Wellness area and thermal facilities is reserved for guests aged 16 years and above.
Eleven Dedicated Treatment Rooms
- Two Private Spa Suites with a dedicated outdoor relaxation area
- One Double treatment room
- Seven single treatment rooms
- One single treatment room for specialised skin treatments
- Outdoor relaxation area
*Spa treatments cannot be booked until 90 days prior to embarkation.
The Spa Facilities:
- Steam Room - A regenerating oasis of psycho-physical wellbeing. Air, steam, and scented fragrances combine and gently rest on the skin, making natural exfoliation easier and increasing perspiration.
- Experience Shower - A multi-sensory journey, the warm shower is complete with fragrances and soft colour lights, offering moments of utmost pleasure – either at the beginning or at the end of the day.
- Hydrotherapy Pool - This warm therapeutic pool is designed to promote healing, relaxation and physical rehabilitation. Heated to a soothing temperature, gentle currents and jets work to ease muscle tension, improve circulation, and support joint mobility.
- Finnish Sauna - A deeply purifying experience using dry heat, to help you unwind and reduce stress levels while also opening the airways, relaxing the muscles, and oxygenating tissues.
- Salt Cave - In an inviting cavern with walls covered in Himalayan salt bricks, the air is infused with microscopic salt particles and negative ions. As you inhale the mineral-rich air, respiratory health is enhanced and a sense of overall relaxation ensues.
- Steam Shower - A shower that combines the relaxing heat of the steam and the regenerating freshness of water. (* Available within private Spa suites)
- Ice Fall - The Ice Fall regenerates the body after intense heat exposure in the Finnish Sauna or Steam Room.
- Heated Marble Loungers - A restful place to relax, equipped with an infrared system that radiates the heat to ease muscle stiffness and create on overall feeling of comfort and warmth.
- Outdoor Relaxation Area - A tranquil open-air relaxation deck with infinite ocean views, perfect for reflection before or after a treatment.
Nautilus Club
A space dedicated to our younger guests
Our team of expert hosts ensure the entertainment and enrichment of children aged six to 17 years old. Children aged three to five years are also welcome at specific intervals for age-appropriate activities, if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Open every day from 9:00 until midnight, the Nautilus Club offers the latest generation of video games and VR consoles, such as PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iPads and Oculus Pro.
Children can also try their hand at foosbal, pool (at a table designed and crafted in Italy by MBM Biliardi), or listen to their favourite music at our jukebox tablet connected to streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple. We also offer a large collection of board games and a digital library with a wide range of books across a multitude of languages.
Deck 14
- Sports Court
- Whirlpool
- Sky Bar on 14
- Ocean Wellness Open Air Fitness
Deck 12
- Helios Pool & Bar (Adults Only)
- Running Track
- Infinity Whirlpools
Deck 11
- Explora Lounge Outdoor Area
- Explora Lounge
- Malt Whiskey Bar
- Casino
- Nautilus Club Teens
- Nautilus Club Juniors
- Outdoor Cigar Lounge
- The Conservatory Pool
- Indoor Whirlpools
- Gelateria & Crêperie
- The Conservatory Bar
- Emporium Marketplace Restaurant
- Emporium Marketplace Outdoor Seating Area
Deck 10
- Atoll Pool & Bar
- Grand Penthouse
- Cove Residence with Private Whirlpool
- Premier Penthouse
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Bridge
Deck 9
- Retreat Residence
- Cove Residence with Private Whirlpool
- Cove Residence
- Grand Penthouse
- Premier Penthouse
- Deluxe Penthouse
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Penthouse
- Serenity Residence
Deck 8
- Owner's Residence
- Retreat Residence
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Cove Residence with Private Whirlpool
- Deluxe Penthouse
- Penthouse
- Premier Penthouse
- Grand Penthouse
Deck 7
- Retreat Residence
- Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Grand Penthouse
- Cove Residence
- Penthouse
- Owner's Residence
Deck 6
- Ocean Grand Terrace Suite
- Ocean Terrace Suite
- Premier Penthouse
- Grand Penthouse
- Cocoon Residence Penthouse
Deck 5
- Astern Pool & Bar
- Sakura Restaurant
- Astern Lounge
- Galleria D'Arte
- MSC Foundation
- Marble & Co. Grill Restaurant
- Anthology Restaurant
- Crema Café
- Chef's Kitchen
- Ocean Wellness
- Fitness Centre
- The Spa
Deck 4
- Journeys Lounge
- Meeting Rooms
- Guest Services
- Destination Experiences
- Future Journeys
- Shops
- Lobby & Lobby Bar
- Med Yacht Club Restaurant
- Fil Rouge Restaurant
Deck 3
- Medical Centre
EXPLORA V Cabins & Suites
