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Explora IV August 16-25 2028 Cruise & Offers

Southampton to Southampton

VoyageEO20280816SOUSOU DatesAugust 16-25 2028 Duration9 nights ShipExplora IV

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Explora IV August 16-25 2028 cruise route map from Southampton to Southampton
Official Explora IV itinerary map · Southampton to Southampton · August 16-25 2028

Explora IV · August 16-25 2028

Ports & destination experiences

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Published journey: A Journey of Wild Celtic Legends & Untamed Northern Shores

Aug 16, 2028 · Aug 25, 2028 Southampton 2 published calls · all times below · Docked

About Southampton

Southampton is a published Explora Journeys destination in United Kingdom. The official itinerary characterises the call as Quay Shopping in Southampton, 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 IV itinerary, Southampton has 2 published calls in United Kingdom from Southampton to Southampton. The destination appears once here while every separate date and time remains listed below. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Aug 16, 2028 — Depart 19:00 · Docked · Embarkation
  • Aug 25, 2028 — 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.

Aug 17, 2028 · Aug 24, 2028 At Sea 2 published sea days

At sea aboard Explora IV

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 IV itinerary from Southampton to Southampton. Every verified date and position remains in route order below; no port call or destination-experience programme applies to a sea day.

Published schedule

  • Aug 17, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
  • Aug 24, 2028 — 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.

Aug 18, 2028 Cork Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Cork

Cork is a published Explora Journeys destination in Ireland. The official itinerary characterises the call as The Charmed Stones of Cork, 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 IV itinerary, Cork has one published call in Ireland from Southampton to Southampton. It follows At Sea and precedes Dún Laoghaire (Dublin) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Aug 18, 2028 — 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.

Aug 19, 2028 Dún Laoghaire (Dublin) Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00 · Docked

About Dún Laoghaire (Dublin)

Dún Laoghaire (Dublin) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Ireland. The official itinerary characterises the call as Heart of the Emerald Isle, 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 IV itinerary, Dún Laoghaire (Dublin) has one published call in Ireland from Southampton to Southampton. It follows Cork and precedes Greencastle (County Donegal) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Aug 19, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · 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.

Aug 20, 2028 Greencastle (County Donegal) Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Greencastle (County Donegal)

Greencastle (County Donegal) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Ireland. The official itinerary characterises the call as Eire Greencastle, 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 IV itinerary, Greencastle (County Donegal) has one published call in Ireland from Southampton to Southampton. It follows Dún Laoghaire (Dublin) and precedes Killybegs (County Donegal) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Aug 20, 2028 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

Destination Experiences

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Aug 21, 2028 Killybegs (County Donegal) Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Killybegs (County Donegal)

Killybegs (County Donegal) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Ireland. The official itinerary characterises the call as Killybegs: Wild Atlantic Haven, 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 IV itinerary, Killybegs (County Donegal) has one published call in Ireland from Southampton to Southampton. It follows Greencastle (County Donegal) and precedes Oban in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Aug 21, 2028 — 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.

Aug 22, 2028 Oban Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Tender

About Oban

Oban is a published Explora Journeys destination in United Kingdom. The official itinerary characterises the call as Oban: Gateway to the Isles, 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 IV itinerary, Oban has one published call in United Kingdom from Southampton to Southampton. It follows Killybegs (County Donegal) and precedes Greenock (Glasgow) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Aug 22, 2028 — Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Tender

Destination Experiences

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

Aug 23, 2028 Greenock (Glasgow) Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Greenock (Glasgow)

Greenock (Glasgow) is a published Explora Journeys destination in United Kingdom. The official itinerary characterises the call as Scottish Soul in Glasgow, 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 IV itinerary, Greenock (Glasgow) has one published call in United Kingdom from Southampton to Southampton. It follows Oban and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Aug 23, 2028 — 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.

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

Southampton to Southampton aboard Explora IV

On August 16-25 2028, Explora IV sails 9 nights from Southampton to Southampton. The published route brings together Cork, Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Greencastle (County Donegal), Killybegs (County Donegal), 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 10 route entries, including embarkation, disembarkation, scenic passages, and any sea days exactly as published.

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Explora IV August 16-25 2028: is Voyage EO20280816SOUSOU right for you?

This 9-night voyage aboard Explora IV sails Southampton to Southampton, with calls including Cork, Dún Laoghaire (Dublin), Greencastle (County Donegal), and Killybegs (County Donegal) and 1 published sea day. Voyage EO20280816SOUSOU 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 IV is described as future — announced for 15 April 2027; published specifications, facilities, and delivery timing remain planned and subject to change.

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What are Explora IV's verified headline statistics?
461Planned ocean-front suites
5Planned heated pools
7Planned restaurants
12Planned bars and lounges
1.25:1Planned guest-to-host ratio

Future-ship status: future — announced for 15 April 2027. These published specifications are planned and must be reconfirmed before the ship enters service.

What clothes should I bring for this August itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this August polar or high-latitude itinerary

  • Pack insulating base, mid, and outer layers, plus waterproof and windproof protection appropriate to the operator's final expedition kit list.
  • Bring warm headwear, gloves, UV eye protection, and secure non-slip footwear; confirm whether expedition boots or technical outerwear are supplied or must be brought.
  • Conditions and landing access can change quickly. Follow the final voyage documents rather than treating this general list as an expedition equipment guarantee.

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 IV?
  • 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 IV 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 IV 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 EO20280816SOUSOU before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Explora IV?
  • 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 EO20280816SOUSOU: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Explora IV 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 IV?
  • 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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