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Explora I December 4-21 2027 Cruise & Offers

Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro

VoyageEX20271204BCNRIO DatesDecember 4-21 2027 Duration17 nights ShipExplora I

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Explora I December 4-21 2027 cruise route map from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro
Official Explora I itinerary map · Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro · December 4-21 2027

Explora I · December 4-21 2027

Ports & destination experiences

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Published journey: A Grand Journey from Iberian Artistry to Brazil’s Radiant Shores

Dec 4, 2027 Barcelona Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Barcelona

Barcelona is a published Explora Journeys destination in Spain. The official itinerary characterises the call as Catalan’S Cultural Heart, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Barcelona has one published call in Spain from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 4, 2027 — Depart 19:00 · Docked · Embarkation

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 5, 2027 · Dec 8, 2027 · Dec 11, 2027 · Dec 12, 2027 · Dec 13, 2027 · Dec 14, 2027 · Dec 15, 2027 · Dec 19, 2027 At Sea 8 published sea days

At sea aboard Explora I

These are published sea days rather than destination calls. Their dates and positions remain grouped in the verified route below. No port, arrival time, shore programme, onboard event, or activity is inferred. Deluxe Cruises can help place the sea days in the overall voyage plan and review current sailing details.

Sailing context: These 8 published days at sea are grouped once for the Explora I itinerary from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. Every verified date and position remains in route order below; no port call or destination-experience programme applies to a sea day.

Published schedule

  • Dec 5, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 8, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 11, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 12, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 13, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 14, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 15, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 19, 2027 — At sea · Sea day

Destination Experiences

No shore programme applies to a published sea day. Deluxe Cruises can help with the voyage, suite, and pre-cruise planning details.

Dec 6, 2027 Málaga Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:30 · Docked

About Málaga

Málaga is a published Explora Journeys destination in Spain. The official itinerary characterises the call as Where Málaga Leads, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Málaga has one published call in Spain from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows At Sea and precedes Tangier in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 6, 2027 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:30 · Docked

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 7, 2027 Tangier Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Tangier

Tangier is a published Explora Journeys destination in Morocco. The official itinerary characterises the call as Gateway to Europe, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Tangier has one published call in Morocco from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows Málaga and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 7, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 9, 2027 Arrecife (Lanzarote) Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Arrecife (Lanzarote)

Arrecife (Lanzarote) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Spain. The official itinerary characterises the call as Natural & Manmade Artistry in Arrecife, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Arrecife (Lanzarote) has one published call in Spain from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows At Sea and precedes Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 9, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 10, 2027 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a published Explora Journeys destination in Spain. The official itinerary characterises the call as Jewel of the Canary Islands, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Santa Cruz de Tenerife has one published call in Spain from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows Arrecife (Lanzarote) and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 10, 2027 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 16, 2027 Recife Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00 · Docked

About Recife

Recife is a published Explora Journeys destination in Brazil. The official itinerary characterises the call as Rhythms & Heritage in Recife, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Recife has one published call in Brazil from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows At Sea and precedes Maceio in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 16, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 17, 2027 Maceio Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00 · Docked

About Maceio

Maceio is a published Explora Journeys destination in Brazil. The official itinerary characterises the call as Reefs, Rafts and Rivers in Maceio, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Maceio has one published call in Brazil from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows Recife and precedes Salvador De Bahia in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 17, 2027 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 15:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 18, 2027 Salvador De Bahia Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00 · Docked

About Salvador De Bahia

Salvador De Bahia is a published Explora Journeys destination in Brazil. The official itinerary characterises the call as Salvador: The Spirit of Bahia, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Salvador De Bahia has one published call in Brazil from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows Maceio and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 18, 2027 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 20, 2027 Búzios Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00 · Tender

About Búzios

Búzios is a published Explora Journeys destination in Brazil. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Many Shores of Búzios, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Búzios has one published call in Brazil from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. It follows At Sea and precedes Rio de Janeiro in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Dec 20, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00 · Tender

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Dec 21, 2027 Rio de Janeiro Arrive 07:00 · Docked

About Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is a published Explora Journeys destination in Brazil. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Radiance of Rio, providing the destination focus used for this page without implying that a particular tour is included. Use the verified schedule below to understand the time ashore, then ask Deluxe Cruises for current, sailing-specific Destination Experiences.

Sailing context: On this Explora I itinerary, Rio de Janeiro has one published call in Brazil from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 21, 2027 — Arrive 07:00 · Docked · Disembarkation

Destination Experiences

Destination Experience details for this sailing are not available on this page. Contact Deluxe Cruises for current options and booking guidance.

Schedule source status: Dates, sea days, port codes, published arrival and departure times, and dock or tender status are transcribed from the official Explora journey detail page.

A closer look at this sailing

Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro aboard Explora I

On December 4-21 2027, Explora I sails 17 nights from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro. The published route brings together Gibraltar, Casablanca, Arrecife (Lanzarote), Santa Cruz de Tenerife, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

This route includes an official day-by-day schedule and published port times. The source lists 18 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Explora I December 4-21 2027: is Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO right for you?

This 17-night voyage aboard Explora I sails Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro, with calls including Málaga, Tangier, Arrecife (Lanzarote), and Santa Cruz de Tenerife and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO matches the latest verified voyage-search dataset used by this website. Before reserving, ask Deluxe Cruises to compare accommodations, deck location, inclusions, current availability, and any family, medical, dietary, or accessibility arrangements for this exact departure. Explora I is described as active — entered service 1 August 2023; published specifications, facilities, and delivery timing remain planned and subject to change.

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Why book Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO with Deluxe Cruises?

Deluxe Cruises provides personal planning for Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO, including accommodation and deck-location comparisons, current availability and preferred-rate guidance, and help documenting family, medical, dietary, or accessibility requests before departure.

What should travelers compare for Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO?

For the December 4-21 2027 Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro, compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

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What is included and not included on Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO?

For the December 4-21, 2027 Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro sailing aboard Explora I: Published line-wide services include complimentary standard Wi-Fi, 24-hour Guest Services, in-suite dining and access to the principal onboard restaurants, lounges, pools, Ocean Wellness facilities and Nautilus Club under their operating rules. Enhanced internet and selected personal, spa and specialty services can cost extra; the exact journey and booking confirmation control. The exact fare and booking confirmation control.

What bed is provided for a child or third guest on Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO?

For the December 4-21, 2027 Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro sailing aboard Explora I: Cribs are available only on request and in limited quantities. Third- and fourth-guest occupancy is suite-category-specific, and selected local guides identify sofa-bed configurations. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact suite number and sleeping surface rather than transferring one suite's arrangement to another. Deluxe Cruises will confirm the exact room and occupancy before booking.

Are shore excursions included on Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO, and can Deluxe Cruises help with alternatives?

For the December 4-21, 2027 Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro sailing aboard Explora I: The current verified record does not establish a rule making every destination experience fare-included. Each experience, transfer, private arrangement and cancellation term must be checked for the exact journey. If a preferred shore experience is not included, Deluxe Cruises can compare independent alternatives and check whether a lower price or better value is available than booking through the cruise line. Availability and savings vary and are confirmed before purchase.

How does Internet and Wi-Fi work aboard Explora I for Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO?

For the December 4-21, 2027 Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro sailing aboard Explora I: Standard Wi-Fi is published as complimentary. Enhanced internet packages can cost extra, and satellite coverage, device limits, speed and uninterrupted performance are not guaranteed. The exact booking confirmation controls.

What are Explora I's verified headline statistics?
456Ocean-front suites
5Heated pools
6Restaurants
12Bars and lounges
1.25:1Guest-to-host ratio
What clothes should I bring for this December itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this December river or warm-region itinerary

  • Pack lightweight, breathable, modest clothing, sun protection, and a light layer for air-conditioned interiors or cooler mornings.
  • Bring comfortable closed walking shoes for touring, plus a compact rain layer and any destination-specific health supplies recommended by your clinician.
  • Respect local dress requirements at religious and cultural sites; the final voyage documents and destination advisories should guide the last check.

Explora Journeys dress guidance

  • Explora Journeys has no formal evenings.
  • Comfortable clothing is suitable by day; swimwear, bathrobes and workout attire are not appropriate in restaurants or indoor bars.
  • From 6 p.m., restaurants, indoor bars and lounges follow elevated resort-casual guidance. Sleeveless T-shirts, baseball caps, sportswear and informal beach footwear are not accepted; tailored shorts are accepted except in Anthology.

Packing suggestions are Deluxe Cruises editorial guidance; the cruise line's final documents and the weather forecast control the last check.

What services and amenities are available aboard Explora I?
  • Published line-wide amenities include complimentary standard Wi-Fi, 24-hour Guest Services, in-suite dining, pools, Ocean Wellness facilities, restaurants, bars, lounges and the Nautilus Club for younger travellers.
  • The current FAQ describes three heated outdoor pools, including an adults-only pool, a heated indoor pool, a spa hydrotherapy pool and 64 private cabanas; exact operation can vary by ship and weather.
  • Enhanced internet packages and selected personal, spa and specialty services can carry additional charges.
  • Elevators serve guest decks, but the exact accessible route and venue availability must be checked on the selected ship.

Venues, hours, inclusions, equipment, and operating conditions can vary by ship and sailing. Deluxe Cruises will reconfirm the details for this departure.

What fitness, sports, or wellness facilities does Explora I have?
  • Ocean Wellness advertises more than 270 square metres or 2,906 square feet of indoor and outdoor fitness space, current exercise equipment, a panoramic running track and studios for group or personal sessions.
  • Published sports-court activities include padel, touch tennis, pickleball and basketball.
  • Fitness facilities are for guests aged 16 or older, with appropriate attire and footwear required.

Class schedules, age rules, treatment access, operating hours, and equipment availability are confirmed for the exact ship and voyage.

What accommodation features and services can Explora I guests expect?
  • The fleet is advertised as all-suite and oceanfront; every suite has an ocean view, and published ship material identifies private terraces across the accommodation collection.
  • Published suite features include television, telephone, blackout curtains, safe, private-bar refrigerator, independent climate control, 110V and 220V power, European and North American sockets, USB charging and wireless charging; adapters may be requested.
  • Most suites have walk-in showers, while bathtubs and third- or fourth-guest occupancy depend on the exact category.
  • Two guest laundry rooms are advertised on Decks 9 and 10 with hypoallergenic detergent; host and residence-manager services vary by accommodation collection.

Review the exact room or suite number, category, deck position, layout, and benefits for Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Explora I?
  • Infants must be at least 6 months old at the start of the journey.
  • Long itineraries with multiple consecutive sea days apply stricter infant limits; verify the booking terms that govern the exact reservation because regional wording differs.
  • Nautilus Club is designed for ages 6 through 17. Children ages 3 through 5 may use designated sessions only with a parent or guardian, and infants have no organised club programme.
  • Cribs are available on request in limited quantities. Children who are not toilet trained may not use pools or whirlpools.
  • Minors must travel with a parent or legal guardian, with the controlling age threshold depending on the departure jurisdiction and booking terms; children under 12 must be supervised and may not occupy a suite alone.
  • Explora Journeys cannot accommodate a guest who will be more than 23 weeks and 6 days pregnant at any time during the journey.
  • Before that threshold, the line requires an obstetrician's letter confirming the due date, a low-risk pregnancy and fitness to travel without specialist obstetric or neonatal care.

For Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Explora I handle special needs, medical arrangements, and accessibility?
  • Accessibility, mobility and medical requirements should be disclosed at booking, with equipment information supplied before final payment.
  • Accessible suites are published on the applicable deck plans; exact inventory and features must be checked by ship and category.
  • Explora Journeys does not provide wheelchairs or scooters onboard, although requested embarkation or disembarkation assistance may be available.
  • Pool lifts are published at the Atoll Pool on Deck 10 and Conservatory Pool on Deck 11 on the current ships covered by the FAQ.
  • A portable hearing-support kit may provide door, telephone and emergency alerts, amplification, a bed shaker, strobe detector and TTY equipment.
  • Qualified service dogs may be accepted with advance notice and all destination documentation; port restrictions remain controlling.
  • A medical centre with full-time doctors and nurses is available around the clock for emergencies, with scheduled routine clinics; it is not equivalent to a land hospital.
  • Relevant medical conditions must be disclosed at booking, and a fitness certificate may be required.
  • Portable oxygen concentrators and CPAP devices may be accepted with advance disclosure and guest-supplied equipment; oxygen arrangements must be declared before final payment.
  • Hemodialysis is not offered. Independently managed peritoneal dialysis may be considered with advance notification and all required supplies.

Important: access varies by accommodation, gangway, pier, tender, shore transport, and operating conditions. Document needs when requesting the booking and reconfirm them before travel.

What is the smoking policy aboard Explora I?
  • Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is permitted only in clearly designated areas.
  • Smoking is prohibited in suites and on suite terraces, in food-service and childcare areas, in medical centres, corridors, elevator foyers, assembly or departure areas, public toilets and every other non-designated space.
  • The line publishes at least one designated bar area and one signed side of the principal outer pool deck; follow current onboard signs.

Designated locations and onboard rules can change. Follow the policy, posted signs, and crew instructions in force for the voyage.

How can I find the best cruise airfare for Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO?

For flights to Barcelona before this Explora I cruise and home from Rio de Janeiro after Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO, compare schedules, fare rules, baggage allowances, connection times, and change options—not airfare alone. Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Airfare page to explore flight options designed around your cruise and potential ways to save money. Airfares and savings vary, and Deluxe Cruises will help confirm suitable travel dates and connection time before booking.

Where can I review cruise travel insurance information?

Visit the Deluxe Cruises Cruise Travel Insurance page to prepare for a quote and compare optional protection with Travel Insured.

You can also search the Deluxe Cruises Cruise-Line Travel Insurance Directory for cruise-line-specific plan companies, insurer or administrator contacts, available policy-document links, and published pre-existing-condition purchase guidance. Plan terms and availability can change; the policy or certificate issued for your state controls.

How do I create a My Explora account and connect Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO after booking with Deluxe Cruises?

Before you begin: After Deluxe Cruises confirms Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO, use the six-character Explora Journeys booking reference from the cruise-line confirmation—not a Deluxe Cruises invoice, receipt, or payment reference.

  1. Step 1 — Open My Explora: Choose Sign In or Create Account from Explora Journeys' official website. If the guest already has My Explora, sign in with the registered email and password.
  2. Step 2 — Create the account: Enter first name, last name, email and confirmation, date of birth, telephone country code and phone number, then submit. The visible form also offers an optional booking-number and address area.
  3. Step 3 — Confirm and sign in: Follow the account-confirmation message Explora sends, then sign in. Use Forgotten Password or Resend activation link when appropriate instead of creating a duplicate account.
  4. Step 4 — Retrieve the reservation: After login, select Retrieve A Booking, enter Explora's six-character booking reference, and submit Retrieve.
  5. Step 5 — Open the journey: Review Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO and complete the check-in, documents, guest details, dining, wellness, experiences, transfers, hotels, or other planning functions currently released for it.

If Explora I Voyage EX20271204BCNRIO does not appear, recheck the six-character Explora reference and the identity and email used on the reservation. Then contact Deluxe Cruises so your advisor can verify the guest record with Explora Journeys.

Portal functions and advance reservations depend on the journey and booking stage. Deluxe Cruises remains your travel advisor for booking changes and assistance. Keep your My Explora password private.

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