A Journey of Historic Beauty & Coastal Discovery
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Reduced fares available on every Explora Journeys cruise - offer ends 31 March 2026.
5 nights
EXPLORA I
8 May '26Cruise overview
Itinerary
Cartagena
Cartagena’s magnificent city walls and fortresses, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, enclose a well-restored historic center (the Cuidad Amurallada, or walled city) with plazas, churches, museums, and shops that have made it a lively coastal vacation spot for South Americans and others. New hotels and restaurants make the walled city a desirable place to stay, and the formerly down-at-the-heels Getsemaní neighborhood attracts those seeking a bohemian buzz. The historic center is a small section of Cartagena; many hotels are in the Bocagrande district, an elongated peninsula where high-rise hotels overlook a long, gray-sand beach.When it was founded in 1533 by Spanish conquistador Pedro de Heredia, Cartagena was the only port on the South American mainland. Gold and silver looted from indigenous peoples passed through here en route to Spain and attracted pirates, including Sir Francis Drake, who in 1586 torched 200 buildings. Cartagena’s walls protected the city’s riches as well as the New World’s most important African slave market.
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What's Included
The finest journeys are those where every detail has already been arranged. Here’s what’s included with your voyage aboard EXPLORA I, ensuring a seamless and enriching experience from departure to destination.
- Nine culinary experiences
- Unlimited beverages
- In-suite mini-bar
- High-speed WiFi
- Thermal spa access
- All onboard gratuities
Ocean Terrace Suite
The Ocean Terrace Suite offers refined simplicity and elegant comfort. Featuring a light-filled living area, marble bathroom and spacious private terrace, it provides a peaceful retreat where guests can unwind in style while enjoying the gentle rhythm and endless views of the sea.
Amenities
- Double or Twin Configuration
- King or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Vanity Area
- Shower
- Bath
- TV
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Telephone
- Desk
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- Free Mini Bar
- Coffee Machine
- Pillow Menu Available
Ship features
Explora I blends European sophistication, sustainable innovation, and all-inclusive comfort to create an ocean experience unlike any other.
- Flagship of the Explora Journeys fleet
- 922-guest all-suite, all-balcony luxury ship
- All-inclusive fares with drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities
- Five swimming pools, including indoor and infinity designs
- Nine world-class dining experiences
- Spacious suites starting from 377 sq. ft.
- Exclusive Ocean Residences with private whirlpools
- State-of-the-art Spa & Fitness Centre
- Ten elegant lounges and bars
- Sustainable design with shore-to-ship power technology
