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Explora I November 19-December 9 2027 Cruise & Offers

Jeddah to Dubai

VoyageEX20271119JEDDXB DatesNovember 19-December 9 2027 Duration20 nights ShipExplora I

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Explora I November 19-December 9 2027 cruise route map from Jeddah to Dubai
Official Explora I itinerary map · Jeddah to Dubai · November 19-December 9 2027

Explora I · November 19-December 9 2027

Ports & destination experiences

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Published journey: An Extended Journey of Ancient Arabian Mystique & Modern Marvels

Availability status: The official Explora journey page says this sailing is no longer available for these dates. This itinerary remains here as a historical reference; contact Deluxe Cruises to compare current alternatives.

Nov 19, 2027 · Nov 27, 2027 · Nov 28, 2027 Jeddah 3 published calls · all times below · Overnight · Docked

About Jeddah

Jeddah is a published Explora Journeys destination in Saudi Arabia. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Mecca of Jeddah, 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, Jeddah has 3 published calls in Saudi Arabia from Jeddah to Dubai. The destination appears once here while every separate date and time remains listed below. The verified schedule identifies a docked call. The published schedule identifies an overnight or extended stay.

Published schedule

  • Nov 19, 2027 — Depart 21:00 · Docked · Embarkation
  • Nov 27, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Docked · Overnight
  • Nov 28, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked · Overnight

Destination Experiences

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

Nov 20, 2027 · Nov 26, 2027 · Dec 1, 2027 · Dec 2, 2027 · Dec 3, 2027 · Dec 5, 2027 At Sea 6 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 6 published days at sea are grouped once for the Explora I itinerary from Jeddah to Dubai. Every verified date and position remains in route order below; no port call or destination-experience programme applies to a sea day.

Published schedule

  • Nov 20, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Nov 26, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 1, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 2, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 3, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Dec 5, 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.

Nov 21–22, 2027 Safaga (Luxor) 2 published calls · all times below · Overnight · Docked

About Safaga (Luxor)

Safaga (Luxor) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Egypt. The official itinerary characterises the call as Ancestral Luxor and Karnak, 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, Safaga (Luxor) has 2 published calls in Egypt from Jeddah to Dubai. The destination appears once here while every separate date and time remains listed below. The verified schedule identifies a docked call. The published schedule identifies an overnight or extended stay.

Published schedule

  • Nov 21, 2027 — Arrive 07:00 · Docked · Overnight
  • Nov 22, 2027 — Depart 17:00 · Docked · Overnight

Destination Experiences

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

Nov 23, 2027 Ain Sokhna Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00 · Docked

About Ain Sokhna

Ain Sokhna is a published Explora Journeys destination in Egypt. The official itinerary characterises the call as Ancient Ain Sokhna, 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, Ain Sokhna has one published call in Egypt from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows Safaga (Luxor) and precedes Sharm El-Sheikh in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Nov 23, 2027 — Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

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

Nov 24, 2027 Sharm El-Sheikh Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00 · Docked

About Sharm El-Sheikh

Sharm El-Sheikh is a published Explora Journeys destination in Egypt. The official itinerary characterises the call as Sharm El-Sheikh Charm, 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, Sharm El-Sheikh has one published call in Egypt from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows Ain Sokhna and precedes Aqaba (Petra) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Nov 24, 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.

Nov 25, 2027 Aqaba (Petra) Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00 · Docked

About Aqaba (Petra)

Aqaba (Petra) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Jordan. The official itinerary characterises the call as Capture Aqaba’s Big Picture, 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, Aqaba (Petra) has one published call in Jordan from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows Sharm El-Sheikh and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Nov 25, 2027 — Arrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

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

Nov 29, 2027 Jabal Al-Sabaya Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Tender

About Jabal Al-Sabaya

Jabal Al-Sabaya is a published Explora Journeys destination in Saudi Arabia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Under the Radar at Jabal Al‑Sabaya, 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, Jabal Al-Sabaya has one published call in Saudi Arabia from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows Jeddah and precedes Jizan in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Nov 29, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Tender

Destination Experiences

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

Nov 30, 2027 Jizan Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Jizan

Jizan is a published Explora Journeys destination in Saudi Arabia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Untold Secrets of Jizan, 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, Jizan has one published call in Saudi Arabia from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows Jabal Al-Sabaya and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Nov 30, 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 4, 2027 Salalah Arrive 09:00 · Depart 17:00 · Docked

About Salalah

Salalah is a published Explora Journeys destination in Oman. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Scent of Salalah, 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, Salalah has one published call in Oman from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows At Sea and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 4, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · 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 6, 2027 Muscat Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00 · Docked

About Muscat

Muscat is a published Explora Journeys destination in Oman. The official itinerary characterises the call as Dazzle in Muscat, 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, Muscat has one published call in Oman from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows At Sea and precedes Khor Fakkan in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 6, 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 7, 2027 Khor Fakkan Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Khor Fakkan

Khor Fakkan is a published Explora Journeys destination in United Arab Emirates. The official itinerary characterises the call as Spirit Lifting Khor Fakkan, 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, Khor Fakkan has one published call in United Arab Emirates from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows Muscat and precedes Khasab 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 8, 2027 Khasab Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Khasab

Khasab is a published Explora Journeys destination in Oman. The official itinerary characterises the call as Understated Khasab, 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, Khasab has one published call in Oman from Jeddah to Dubai. It follows Khor Fakkan and precedes Dubai in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 8, 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 Dubai Arrive 07:00 · Docked

About Dubai

Dubai is a published Explora Journeys destination in United Arab Emirates. The official itinerary characterises the call as Supersized Dubai, 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, Dubai has one published call in United Arab Emirates from Jeddah to Dubai. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Dec 9, 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

Jeddah to Dubai aboard Explora I

On November 19-December 9 2027, Explora I sails 20 nights from Jeddah to Dubai. The published route brings together Safaga (Luxor), Ain Sokhna, Sharm El-Sheikh, Aqaba (Petra), 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 21 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Explora I November 19-December 9 2027: is Voyage EX20271119JEDDXB right for you?

This 20-night voyage aboard Explora I sails Jeddah to Dubai, with calls including Safaga (Luxor), Ain Sokhna, Sharm El-Sheikh, and Aqaba (Petra) and 1 published sea day. Voyage EX20271119JEDDXB is preserved locally but was not found in the latest verified voyage-search dataset, so current availability must be reconfirmed. 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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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 November itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this November itinerary

  • Pack versatile layers suited to the route and season, including a light sweater and compact wind- and water-resistant outer layer.
  • Bring comfortable, supportive, non-slip walking shoes for piers, steps, cobbled streets, and longer touring days.
  • Add sun protection, a compact umbrella, and clothing that covers shoulders and knees where local religious or cultural sites require modest dress.

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 EX20271119JEDDXB 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 EX20271119JEDDXB: 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.

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