Explora Cruises luxury itinerary

Explora VI October 9-23 2028 Cruise & Offers

Barcelona to Fusina (Venice)

VoyageEJ20281009BCNFSA DatesOctober 9-23 2028 Duration14 nights ShipExplora VI

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Explora VI October 9-23 2028 cruise route map from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice)
Official Explora VI itinerary map · Barcelona to Fusina (Venice) · October 9-23 2028

Explora VI · October 9-23 2028

Ports & destination experiences

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Published journey: An Extended Journey Through Adriatic Legends and Southern Mediterranean Shores

Oct 9, 2028 Barcelona Depart 20:00 · 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 VI itinerary, Barcelona has one published call in Spain from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 9, 2028 — Depart 20:00 · 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.

Oct 10, 2028 Ibiza Arrive 12:00 · Depart 23:55 · Docked

About Ibiza

Ibiza is a published Explora Journeys destination in Spain. The official itinerary characterises the call as Island vibes in Ibiza, 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 VI itinerary, Ibiza has one published call in Spain from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Barcelona and precedes Palma de Mallorca in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 10, 2028 — Arrive 12:00 · 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 11, 2028 Palma de Mallorca Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Palma de Mallorca

Palma de Mallorca is a published Explora Journeys destination in Spain. The official itinerary characterises the call as Bella Palma, 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 VI itinerary, Palma de Mallorca has one published call in Spain from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Ibiza and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 11, 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.

Oct 12, 2028 · Oct 18, 2028 At Sea 2 published sea days

At sea aboard Explora VI

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 VI itinerary from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). Every verified date and position remains in route order below; no port call or destination-experience programme applies to a sea day.

Published schedule

  • Oct 12, 2028 — At sea · Sea day
  • Oct 18, 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.

Oct 13, 2028 La Goulette (Tunis) Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About La Goulette (Tunis)

La Goulette (Tunis) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Tunisia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Travel Through Time in Tunis, 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 VI itinerary, La Goulette (Tunis) has one published call in Tunisia from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows At Sea and precedes Trapani (Sicily) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 13, 2028 — 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.

Oct 14, 2028 Trapani (Sicily) Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00 · Docked

About Trapani (Sicily)

Trapani (Sicily) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Italy. The official itinerary characterises the call as A Taste of Trapani, 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 VI itinerary, Trapani (Sicily) has one published call in Italy from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows La Goulette (Tunis) and precedes Naples in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 14, 2028 — 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.

Oct 15, 2028 Naples Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Naples

Naples is a published Explora Journeys destination in Italy. The official itinerary characterises the call as Naples: Cradle of Italian Culture, 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 VI itinerary, Naples has one published call in Italy from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Trapani (Sicily) and precedes Civitavecchia (Rome) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 15, 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.

Oct 16, 2028 Civitavecchia (Rome) Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00 · Docked

About Civitavecchia (Rome)

Civitavecchia (Rome) is a published Explora Journeys destination in Italy. The official itinerary characterises the call as Hidden Rome, 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 VI itinerary, Civitavecchia (Rome) has one published call in Italy from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Naples and precedes Amalfi in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 16, 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.

Oct 17, 2028 Amalfi Arrive 12:00 · Depart 22:00 · Tender

About Amalfi

Amalfi is a published Explora Journeys destination in Italy. The official itinerary characterises the call as Amazed by Amalfi, 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 VI itinerary, Amalfi has one published call in Italy from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Civitavecchia (Rome) and precedes At Sea in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Oct 17, 2028 — Arrive 12:00 · Depart 22:00 · Tender

Destination Experiences

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

Oct 19, 2028 Sarandë Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00 · Tender

About Sarandë

Sarandë is a published Explora Journeys destination in Albania. The official itinerary characterises the call as A Crossroads of Culture in Sarandë, 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 VI itinerary, Sarandë has one published call in Albania from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows At Sea and precedes Dubrovnik in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Oct 19, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · 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.

Oct 20, 2028 Dubrovnik Arrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00 · 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 VI itinerary, Dubrovnik has one published call in Croatia from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Sarandë and precedes Korčula in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Oct 20, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · 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.

Oct 21, 2028 Korčula Arrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00 · Tender

About Korčula

Korčula is a published Explora Journeys destination in Croatia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Korčula: Croatia’s Idyllic 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 VI itinerary, Korčula has one published call in Croatia from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Dubrovnik and precedes Rijeka in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies tender access.

Published schedule

  • Oct 21, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · 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.

Oct 22, 2028 Rijeka Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00 · Docked

About Rijeka

Rijeka is a published Explora Journeys destination in Croatia. The official itinerary characterises the call as Rijeka Reigns on the Opatija Riviera, 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 VI itinerary, Rijeka has one published call in Croatia from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). It follows Korčula and precedes Fusina (Venice) in the verified sequence. The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 22, 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.

Oct 23, 2028 Fusina (Venice) Arrive 08:00 · 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 VI itinerary, Fusina (Venice) has one published call in Italy from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). The verified schedule identifies a docked call.

Published schedule

  • Oct 23, 2028 — Arrive 08:00 · 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 Fusina (Venice) aboard Explora VI

On October 9-23 2028, Explora VI sails 14 nights from Barcelona to Fusina (Venice). The published route brings together Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, La Goulette (Tunis), Trapani (Sicily), 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 VI October 9-23 2028: is Voyage EJ20281009BCNFSA right for you?

This 14-night voyage aboard Explora VI sails Barcelona to Fusina (Venice), with calls including Ibiza, Palma de Mallorca, La Goulette (Tunis), and Trapani (Sicily) and 1 published sea day. Voyage EJ20281009BCNFSA 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 VI is described as future — announced for 4 August 2028; published specifications, facilities, and delivery timing remain planned and subject to change.

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What should travelers compare for Voyage EJ20281009BCNFSA?

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What are Explora VI's verified headline statistics?
457Planned 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 4 August 2028. These published specifications are planned and must be reconfirmed before the ship enters service.

What clothes should I bring for this October itinerary?

Deluxe Cruises packing guidance for this October 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 VI?
  • 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 VI 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 VI 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 EJ20281009BCNFSA before reserving.

Can children and babies sail aboard Explora VI?
  • 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 EJ20281009BCNFSA: do not assume a supervised program, babysitting, crib, or child-specific service unless it is confirmed for this sailing.

How does Explora VI 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 VI?
  • 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.