Pair Explora Journeys with Sunshine, and Sail Into Serenity

Set Sail Into Serenity: Pair Explora Journeys with Sunshine for the Ultimate Escape

For the past few years, wellness has prevailed as a reason why people travel. A desire to be one’s happiest, healthiest self has become so inherent in our culture that brands like Explora Journeys have thoughtfully infused elements of wellness into many aspects of a traveller’s experience.  

According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness is “the active pursuit of activities, choices and lifestyles that lead to a state of holistic health.” And people are indeed actively pursuing wellness, as evidenced by a global wellness economy of over $6.3 trillion.  

Travel and wellness go hand-in-hand. The very act of changing one’s surroundings and seeking out new experiences is restorative. Breaking out of one’s daily routine in favour of days with few or little demands on one’s time, or with invigorating new challenges, is healthy for mind, body, and spirit. It’s a state of being that brings with it a sense of freedom and possibility. Explora Journeys calls it the Ocean State of Mind. The brand encourages guests to gaze out at the mysterious, endless sea and fully surrender to transformation, not only whilst onboard its exceptional ships that emphasise space, design, beauty and connection with the sea, but also long after the journey ends. 

The wellness programme on Explora Journeys, inspired by the sea, offers rejuvenating treatments and access to a hydrotherapy circuit, the ways in which one can tap into a healing energy whilst on a journey extend well beyond the four walls of the Ocean Wellness area onboard. 

But wellness goes beyond the spa. Built into every experience is the belief that luxury means freedom. That’s why the ships are exceptionally guest-focused, with space, choice, privacy, design and service framing the onboard experience. Design, art, and aesthetic beauty are intended to be effortlessly sophisticated. Service feels natural yet exceptional, drawing its roots from the refined gold thread of European excellence and Explora Journeys’ Swiss and European heritage.  

Each guest suite offers subdued and calming colours in its luxurious furnishings to feel inherently soothing– a home at sea. Suites start at an ample 377 sq. ft. – similar to the size of a luxurious hotel room. Spacious bathrooms with heated floors, a walk-in closet and vanity with seating, ample storage space, automatic nightlights, charging ports on the nightstands, a stocked bookshelf, European coffee and tea, a Dyson hairdryer and a complimentary minibar stocked daily add to a feeling of comfort.  

The suite – a home at sea – is a haven that immediately evokes tranquillity. The sleep tourism trend nudging travellers to choose stays that invite deep, restorative sleep – a key facet of wellness – can be well-realised on Explora Journeys’ ships. Ships are large enough that movement is minimised, but designed with an abundance of space that creates a feeling of openness and flow. Beds and bedding are sumptuous. And the private terrace found in every suite allows for a closer connection with the sea and its cyclical energy.  

The “noctourism” trend, too, where travellers seek natural wonders experienced at night, comes to life on Explora Journeys’ ships, designed to let guests focus on the view of the moon’s interplay with the waves below. 

 Travellers’ desire for authenticity is at the heart of the journey itineraries and destination experiences Explora Journeys offers. Experiences are immersive, and the sense of discovery as an Explora Journeys guest explores new flavours, architecture, landscapes, and more, feels as if they are uncovering something new within themselves – deepening a sense of contentment.  

All of these elements can be transformative on their own. 

But when you add sunshine and warmth, the benefits of an Explora Journeys holiday are amplified. Science shows us that spending time in sunshine improves our mood, boosts the creation of immunity-boosting, inflammation-fighting vitamin D, helps regulate our sleep patterns, reduces stress, and increases energy.  

Follow the alluring blue of the Caribbean or Mediterranean with Explora Journeys, and experience an all-encompassing transformation during sun-soaked days and balmy nights. Visit bewitching destinations like Guadeloupe, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Brac, and St Barths, and lose yourself in the free-flowing breeze and laid-back way of life. Explore ancient civilisations in Naples, Montenegro, and Chania, or bask beneath a bracingly blue sky on bohemian streets in Barcelona. The majority of Explora Journeys’ itineraries draw you closer to warmth, nudging you ever closer to your Ocean State of Mind. 

Explora Journeys’ ships were built for warm climates and offer an abundance of ways to reap the benefits of being outdoors on sunny days.  

 Whilst onboard, position yourself in sunshine’s splendour – even if you prefer a bit of shade – by lounging in one of the many cabanas or seating areas nestled into seemingly endless outdoor spaces. Or, sneak away to the adults-only Helios Pool & Bar, a serene respite in the sunniest spot onboard. ‘Helios’ means sun in Greek, and this panoramically forward-facing venue on deck 12 invites adults to take calm moments of rest with a direct view of the sea (the convenience of a bar to ensure refreshment is close at hand). 

In the meantime, imagine standing on your private terrace, as found in every suite on EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II, and EXPLORA III, debuting in 2026, as you glide through impossibly blue water. Infinite sparks of sun glitter dance along the path of the sun’s rays, which seem to shine directly towards you. You turn your face to the sky and the golden warmth that envelops you gives you a feeling of floating, cocooned and yet gently electrified by the life force of the brightest object in the sky. In the sunshine, upon the sea, you are whole, alive, and ready for whatever’s next.