Cruise on the Explora Journey

À: Clau05 · 18 November 2024 à 15:39

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If I understood correctly, MSC wants to attract luxury cruise clientele and former Yacht Club members to Explora (there was a 5% discount for them at one point) and offer the Yacht Club to MSC customers looking to upgrade.

I totally agree with you, that’s exactly what I understood too. And the YC standard might drop even further with the perks given to the new Blue Diamond loyalty card.

I just got off the phone with the Monacruises agency (about another cruise), and they told me some promotions are coming for Explora during Black Friday, but they’re not amazing either...

Cathielescot

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À: Clau05 · 18 November 2024 à 19:18

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Hi Claudine and Sophie,
I’m torn between three ships: the Viva from NCL, the cheapest option, but I loved the Prima, its twin; the Allura from Oceania, which has a French cruise director in July and August—that’s a big plus—and the Explora, the only line I’m not familiar with.

Can we have lunch in all the restaurants, or are there any that are pay-to-access or require a reservation?

Karinessa

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À: Cathielescot · 18 November 2024 à 19:34

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Everything is included on this ship—there’s only one pay-to-enter gourmet restaurant, but honestly, it’s not worth it given the quality of the other four. Two of them are accessible without a reservation, and the other two require one since there isn’t as much space.

As for ships, I’m not familiar with the other two options right now—it really depends on the itinerary. I’ll admit that Explora’s routes aren’t the most exciting for me, but I prioritized the ship’s quality and dining. That said, I’ve been on over 100 cruises, so I know all the stops in the Mediterranean—they can’t exactly invent new cities!

Nataly03

À: Karinessa · 18 November 2024 à 20:35

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Hi there! I’m also looking into taking a cruise on this ship, specifically the transatlantic route from Miami to Lisbon in April.
There are some interesting Black Friday deals available!

Karinessa

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À: Nataly03 · 18 November 2024 à 21:07

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Hi there,
I’ve already booked this cruise myself, departing from Miami on April 2nd and returning to Barcelona. I got a deal and paid 11,000 € for two people for 18 days, but you’ll need to book the flight separately.
Maybe there’ll be an even better offer with Black Friday though!
Keep me posted for my info, will you?

Nataly03

À: Karinessa · 18 November 2024 à 21:17

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I'm looking for the one that stops in Lisbon

Cathielescot

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À: Karinessa · 19 November 2024 à 9:32

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Thanks Sophie for your reply.
Even though I haven’t been on as many cruises as you, it’s true that it’s almost impossible to find Mediterranean itineraries with lesser-known stops

Alfre99410

À: Nataly03 · 19 November 2024 à 16:40

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I'm looking at the one that stops in Lisbon

Hi Nathalie,

I have a quote for this same cruise that comes to 5,000 €. If we manage to get time off, I think I’ll go ahead and book it.

Cathielescot

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À: Alfre99410 · 19 November 2024 à 17:28

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Hi Alfred and Nathalie!
Way too many sea days for me,
Alfred, always up for a cruise

Alfre99410

À: Cathielescot · 19 November 2024 à 17:38

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Hi Alfred and Nathalie,
Way too many days at sea for me,
Alfred, always up for a cruise

Hi Catherine,

Yeah, always up for it, but my wife less so. LOL
I agree with you about the days at sea—it might feel a bit long (given the size of the ship, and I’m worried I’ll get bored...).
Nothing’s set in stone yet!

Nataly03

À: Alfre99410 · 19 November 2024 à 18:02

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Hello
Yeah, that’s what’s holding me back too
Unless there’s a French-speaking group!
Do you know when?

Alfre99410

À: Nataly03 · 19 November 2024 à 18:32

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Hello
That’s exactly what’s holding me back too
Unless we have a French-speaking group!
Do you know when?

Hi Nathalie,

Well, I’ll know at the start of next week, because my wife requested a few days off (for 2025 planning) and she should get an answer pretty quickly.
Her leave normally runs from May to May, but she asked for a few days in April.

Just so you know, Aïda just canceled our cruise planned for December 2025, so we’re looking for a replacement. That’s why (maybe) this one.

My wife thinks the stops aren’t great because we’ve already done them several times.

In 2019 with Oceania Insignia, we stayed 2 days in Bermuda, and this time there’s only 10 hours (a bit tight to get to Saint George’s side). Anyway, I’ll keep you posted if we decide to go or not.

Nataly03

À: Alfre99410 · 19 November 2024 à 19:21

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True, it’d be more for the boat than the itinerary, and the price is really good.
Who did you get a quote from?

Alfre99410

À: Nataly03 · 19 November 2024 à 19:27

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That’s true, it’s more for the ship than the itinerary, and the price is really good.
Who did you get a quote from?

Exactly, it’s for the ship.

I got this quote from Croisière Club, which I find very interesting. I think "if I push a little," I can get an extra small discount.

Nataly03

À: Alfre99410 · 19 November 2024 à 19:37

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I’m looking at the one that stops in Lisbon

Hi Nathalie,

I’ve got a quote for this same cruise that comes to 5,000 €. If we can get the time off, I think I’ll go ahead and book it.

but the schedule isn’t great

Alfre99410

À: Nataly03 · 19 November 2024 à 19:49

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I’m looking at the one that stops in Lisbon

Hi Nathalie,

I’ve got a quote for this same cruise that comes to 5,000 €. If we can get the time off, I think I’ll go ahead and book it.

but the times aren’t great

I think there’s a mix-up (between arrival and departure times)

Dacy

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À: Poupou10 · 20 November 2024 à 16:37

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Hi there! 👋👋
We were on board with Claudine and Sophie and two other French couples…
Lovely cruise and great meet-ups!!!!
Yep, the retractable-roof pool is definitely heated 👍🏽👍🏽 I can confirm

Poupou10

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À: Dacy · 20 November 2024 à 16:57

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Thanks for the clarification

Poupou10

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À: Alfre99410 · 20 November 2024 à 17:23

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hi there
which site did you get that quote from?
because on Explora’s site, no classic cabins are available and the prices are totally different

Nataly03

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À: Poupou10 · 20 November 2024 à 17:25

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I have the same quote.
Looks like the sale really took off.

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