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Explora II November 29-December 15 2026 Cruise & Offers

Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab

VoyageEP20261129PIRDXB DatesNovember 29-December 15 2026 Duration16 nights ShipExplora II

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Explora II sailing from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab
Explora II cruise itinerary

Explora II · November 29-December 15 2026

Ports & destination experiences

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Published journey: Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab

Availability status: This journey is published in an official Explora planner but is not listed in the current official journey finder. Contact Deluxe Cruises to verify current availability before making plans.

Published stop 1 Piraeus (Athens) Times not published

About Piraeus (Athens)

Piraeus (Athens) is a published Explora Journeys destination. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Piraeus (Athens) has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 1 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

Destination Experiences

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

Published stop 2 Heraklion (Crete) Times not published

About Heraklion (Crete)

Heraklion (Crete) is a published Explora Journeys destination. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Heraklion (Crete) has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 2 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

Destination Experiences

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

Published stop 3 Port Said Times not published

About Port Said

Port Said is a published Explora Journeys destination. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Port Said has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 3 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

Destination Experiences

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

Published stop 4 Crossing the Suez Canal Times not published

About Crossing the Suez Canal

Crossing the Suez Canal is listed by Explora Journeys as a named transit or passage, not as a conventional city call. Its position is preserved exactly within the published route. No arrival, departure, or shore programme is inferred beyond the source schedule. Travelers should use the details below and request current voyage guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Crossing the Suez Canal has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 4 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

Destination Experiences

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

Published stop 5 Jeddah Times not published

About Jeddah

Jeddah is a published Explora Journeys destination. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Jeddah has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 5 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

Destination Experiences

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

Published stop 6 Salalah Times not published

About Salalah

Salalah is a published Explora Journeys destination. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Salalah has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 6 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

Destination Experiences

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

Published stop 7 Muscat Times not published

About Muscat

Muscat is a published Explora Journeys destination. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Muscat has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 7 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

Destination Experiences

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

Published stop 8 Khasab Times not published

About Khasab

Khasab is a published Explora Journeys destination. The verified source identifies the port and its place in the route but does not provide a fuller destination narrative for this sailing. This page therefore avoids unverified attraction claims. Use the schedule below to plan time ashore and request current Destination Experience guidance from Deluxe Cruises.

Sailing context: On this Explora II itinerary, Khasab has one published call from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The source publishes its route position but does not assign a stop date or port time.

Published schedule

  • Published stop 8 — Times not published · Published port sequence · day and time not stated in source planner.

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: The official Journey Planner publishes the ordered route, but not day assignments or arrival and departure times.

A closer look at this sailing

Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab aboard Explora II

On November 29-December 15 2026, Explora II sails 16 nights from Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab. The published route brings together Heraklion (Crete), Port Said, Crossing the Suez Canal, Jeddah, creating a specific progression of ports for travelers comparing destination variety and voyage pace.

The official planner publishes the complete ordered route but does not assign dates or port times; this page leaves those fields unpublished instead of estimating them. The source lists 8 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Explora II November 29-December 15 2026: is Voyage EP20261129PIRDXB right for you?

This 16-night voyage aboard Explora II sails Piraeus (Athens) to Khasab, with calls including Heraklion (Crete), Port Said, Crossing the Suez Canal, and Jeddah. Voyage EP20261129PIRDXB 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 II is described as active — entered service 16 September 2024; published specifications, facilities, and delivery timing remain planned and subject to change.

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What are Explora II'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 II?
  • 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 II 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 II 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 EP20261129PIRDXB before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Explora II?
  • 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 EP20261129PIRDXB: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Explora II 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 II?
  • 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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