A Journey through Serene Shores & Natural Marvels
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Reduced fares available on every Explora Journeys cruise - offer ends 31 March 2026.
8 nights
EXPLORA IV
2 Jun '27Cruise overview
Itinerary
Reykjavík
Sprawling Reykjavík, the nation’s nerve center and government seat, is home to half the island’s population. On a bay overlooked by proud Mt. Esja (pronounced eh-shyuh), with its ever-changing hues, Reykjavík presents a colorful sight, its concrete houses painted in light colors and topped by vibrant red, blue, and green roofs. In contrast to the almost treeless countryside, Reykjavík has many tall, native birches, rowans, and willows, as well as imported aspen, pines, and spruces.Reykjavík’s name comes from the Icelandic words for smoke, reykur, and bay, vík. In AD 874, Norseman Ingólfur Arnarson saw Iceland rising out of the misty sea and came ashore at a bay eerily shrouded with plumes of steam from nearby hot springs. Today most of the houses in Reykjavík are heated by near-boiling water from the hot springs. Natural heating avoids air pollution; there’s no smoke around. You may notice, however, that the hot water brings a slight sulfur smell to the bathroom.Prices are easily on a par with other major European cities. A practical option is to purchase a Reykjavík City Card at the Tourist Information Center or at the Reykjavík Youth Hostel. This card permits unlimited bus usage and admission to any of the city’s seven pools, the Family Park and Zoo, and city museums. The cards are valid for one (ISK 3,300), two (ISK 4,400), or three days (ISK 4,900), and they pay for themselves after three or four uses a day. Even lacking the City Card, paying admission (ISK 500, or ISK 250 for seniors and people with disabilities) to one of the city art museums (Hafnarhús, Kjarvalsstaðir, or Ásmundarsafn) gets you free same-day admission to the other two.
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Isafjørdur
Siglufjørdur - høfn
At sea
Thorshavn
Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Edinburgh
At sea
Southampton
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 IV, 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 IV fuses refined European design, innovative sustainability, and all-inclusive indulgence to create an extraordinary ocean experience.
- Fourth ship in the Explora Journeys fleet
- All-suite, all-balcony luxury for 922 guests
- All-inclusive fares with drinks, Wi-Fi and gratuities
- Nine globally inspired dining venues
- Five pools with indoor and infinity options
- Spa, wellness centre, and fitness studio
- Dedicated enrichment and destination programmes
- Ocean Residences with private whirlpools
- Ten elegant bars and lounges
- Sustainable hybrid-ready design for cleaner cruising
