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Explora II September 20-October 4 2027 Cruise & Offers

Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens)

VoyageEP20270920PIRPIR DatesSeptember 20-October 4 2027 Duration14 nights ShipExplora II

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Explora II September 20-October 4 2027 cruise route map from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens)
Official Explora II itinerary map · Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens) · September 20-October 4 2027

Explora II · September 20-October 4 2027

Ports & destination experiences

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Published journey: An Extended Journey through Timeless Beauty & Ancient Mediterranean Treasures

Sep 20, 2027 · Oct 4, 2027 Piraeus (Athens) 2 published calls · all times below · Docked

About Piraeus (Athens)

Piraeus (Athens) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Greece. The official itinerary characterises the call as Progressive Athens, 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 II itinerary, Piraeus (Athens) has 2 published calls in Greece from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). The destination appears once here while every separate date and time remains listed below. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Sep 20, 2027 — Depart 20:00 · Docked · Embarkation
  • Oct 4, 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.

Sep 21, 2027 Paros Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00 · Tender

About Paros

Paros is a published Explora Journeys destination in Greece. The official itinerary characterises the call as Have a Quiet Moment in Paros, 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 II itinerary, Paros has one published call in Greece from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Piraeus (Athens) and precedes Rhodes in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

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

Destination Experiences

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

Sep 22, 2027 Rhodes Arrive 09:00 · Depart 20:00 · Docked

About Rhodes

Rhodes is a published Explora Journeys destination in Greece. The official itinerary characterises the call as Remarkable Rhodes, 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 II itinerary, Rhodes has one published call in Greece from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Paros and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Sep 22, 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.

Sep 23, 2027 · Oct 1, 2027 At Sea 2 published sea days

At sea aboard Explora II

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 2 published days at sea are grouped once for the Explora II itinerary from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). Every verified date and position remains in route order below; no port call or destination-experience programme applies to a sea day.

Published schedule

  • Sep 23, 2027 — At sea · Sea day
  • Oct 1, 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.

Sep 24, 2027 Corfu Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Corfu

Corfu is a published Explora Journeys destination in Greece. The official itinerary characterises the call as Greek Classic Corfu, 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 II itinerary, Corfu has one published call in Greece from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows At Sea and precedes Dubrovnik in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Sep 24, 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.

Sep 25, 2027 Dubrovnik Arrive 10:00 · Depart 23:00 · Tender

About Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik is a published Explora Journeys destination in Croatia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Distinctive Dubrovnik, 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 II itinerary, Dubrovnik has one published call in Croatia from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Corfu and precedes Hvar in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Sep 25, 2027 — Arrive 10:00 · Depart 23:00 · Tender

Destination Experiences

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

Sep 26, 2027 Hvar Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00 · Tender

About Hvar

Hvar is a published Explora Journeys destination in Croatia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Hurrah for Hvar, 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 II itinerary, Hvar has one published call in Croatia from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Dubrovnik and precedes Fusina (Venice) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Sep 26, 2027 — Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00 · Tender

Destination Experiences

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

Sep 27, 2027 Fusina (Venice) Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Fusina (Venice)

Fusina (Venice) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Italy. The official itinerary characterises the call as Waltz into Venice, 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 II itinerary, Fusina (Venice) has one published call in Italy from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Hvar and precedes Koper in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Sep 27, 2027 — Arrive 08:00 · 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.

Sep 28, 2027 Koper Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Koper

Koper is a published Explora Journeys destination in Slovenia. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Core of Koper, 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 II itinerary, Koper has one published call in Slovenia from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Fusina (Venice) and precedes Split in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Sep 28, 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.

Sep 29, 2027 Split Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Split

Split is a published Explora Journeys destination in Croatia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Dalmatian Daydreams in Split, 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 II itinerary, Split has one published call in Croatia from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Koper and precedes Kotor in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Sep 29, 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.

Sep 30, 2027 Kotor Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Kotor

Kotor is a published Explora Journeys destination in Montenegro. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Jewel of the Balkan Fjords, 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 II itinerary, Kotor has one published call in Montenegro from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Split and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Sep 30, 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.

Oct 2, 2027 Mykonos Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:55 · Docked

About Mykonos

Mykonos is a published Explora Journeys destination in Greece. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Rhythm of Mykonos, 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 II itinerary, Mykonos has one published call in Greece from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows At Sea and precedes Milos in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 2, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 23:55 · Docked

Destination Experiences

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

Oct 3, 2027 Milos Arrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00 · Docked

About Milos

Milos is a published Explora Journeys destination in Greece. The official itinerary characterises the call as Aphrodite’s magical Milos, 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 II itinerary, Milos has one published call in Greece from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). It follows Mykonos and precedes Piraeus (Athens) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 3, 2027 — Arrive 09:00 · 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.

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

Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens) aboard Explora II

On September 20-October 4 2027, Explora II sails 14 nights from Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens). The published route brings together Paros, Rhodes, Corfu, Dubrovnik, 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 15 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Luxury cruise planning summary

Explora II September 20-October 4 2027: is Voyage EP20270920PIRPIR right for you?

This 14-night voyage aboard Explora II sails Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens), with calls including Paros, Rhodes, Corfu, and Dubrovnik and 1 published sea day. Voyage EP20270920PIRPIR 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 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 should travelers compare for Voyage EP20270920PIRPIR?

For the September 20-October 4 2027 Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens), compare the published schedule, accommodation category and location, included services, current availability, and any special requirements before you reserve.

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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 September itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this September 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 EP20270920PIRPIR 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 EP20270920PIRPIR: 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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