A Grand Journey from Caribbean Cool to Iberian Idylls

14 nights sailing from Miami on cruise ship Explora II

Itinerary: Sailing from Miami, visiting San Juan (Puerto Rico), Antigua (St. John's), Funchal (Madeira), Porto (Portugal), ending in Lisbon.
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Cruise A Grand Journey from Caribbean Cool to Iberian Idylls

14 nights sailing from Miami on cruise ship Explora II

from £3,841 Price per person

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Miami Embarkation | Departure: 17:00H
Day 2-3 at sea
Day 4 San Juan (Puerto Rico) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 17:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 5 Antigua (St. John's) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 17:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 6-7-8-9-10-11 at sea
Day 12 Funchal (Madeira) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 17:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 13 at sea
Day 14 Porto (Portugal) Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 18:00H 8 hours in destination
Day 15 Lisbon Arrival time: 08:00H
A Grand Journey from Caribbean Cool to Iberian Idylls Cruise itinerary  - Explora Journeys

A Grand Journey from Caribbean Cool to Iberian Idylls

14 nights Cruise on Explora II. Sailing from Miami, visiting San Juan (Puerto Rico), Antigua (St. John's), Funchal (Madeira), Porto (Portugal), ending in Lisbon.

A Grand Journey from Caribbean Cool to Iberian Idylls Cruise itinerary  - Explora Journeys
A Grand Journey from Caribbean Cool to Iberian Idylls Cruise itinerary  - Explora Journeys

Miami

Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county of Miami-Dade County. Miami is a major center and a leader in finance, commerce, culture, media, entertainment, the arts, and international trade. Miami is nicknamed the "Capital of Latin America", with a Spanish-speaking majority, and the largest city with a Cuban-American plurality. The Port of Miami, known as the "Cruise Capital of the World," has been the number one cruise passenger port in the world. It accommodates some of the world's largest cruise ships and operations, and is the busiest port in both passenger traffic and cruise lines. Going south you will find the Coral Gables, a select and elegant neighborhood with beautiful waterways, fountains and squares. It is recommended to take a guided tour that can pick the Old Town Trolley tours and you will have up to 90 minutes ride departing from Bayside. Miami Beach, between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic are some of the most fascinating areas of the Great Miami. Here prevailing Art Deco buildings, the sophisticated atmosphere, and the best beaches...

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San Juan (Puerto Rico)

Its hard not to be captivated by the historic treasures of majestic Old San Juan, the charming walled city with its imposing fortresses, colorful colonial architecture and numerous attractions. A short taxi ride from the old city will take you to the world-class boutiques, including Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Ferragamo, and restaurants of Condado, the inviting beaches and resorts of Ocean Park and Isla Verde and the bohemian neighborhood of Santurce. Event planners and business professionals come for the state-of-the-art convention center in Miramar and the financial district of Hato Rey.

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Antigua (St. John's)

The Lesser Antilles (also known as the Caribbees) are a long, partly volcanic island arc in the Caribbean Sea. Most of its islands form the eastern boundary of the Caribbean Sea with the Atlantic Ocean, with the remainder located in the southern Caribbean just north of South America. The Lesser Antilles and the Greater Antilles compose the (or the Caribbean in its narrowest definition), which together with the Lucayan Archipielago comprise the West Indies.The islands of the Lesser Antilles are divided into three groups. The two main groups are the Windward Islands in the south and the Leeward Islands in the north. The third group is the Leeward Antilles in the west. These consist of the Dutch ABC islands just off the coast of Venezuela, plus a group of Venezuelan islands.

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Funchal (Madeira)

The city´s name comes from the abundance of fennel (funcho) found on the island. It was an important shipping center during the 15th-17th centuries. It is one of the most beautiful cities in Portugal. It is a modern, cosmopolitan, rejuvenated city, well known for its many top class restaurants, stunning new 4 & 5 star hotels and warm climate all year round. The city itself is nestled in a great natural amphitheatre, facing the blue Atlantic with a backdrop of dramatic mountains. It is located in the stunning south of Madeira, on it’s sunniest coast amidst banana plantations and wonderful gardens. Funchal has also for many years been one of the Atlantic Cruise-ship’s main ports of call, with the Liner harbour right in the middle of the town. Once ashore, the cafés, restaurants and history that mark this famed capital are just a stroll away. Tourists in Funchal can also enjoy activities such as diving in the crystal-clear waters, surfing the waves, taking day excursions along the coast and through the eucalyptus smelling mountain woods.

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Porto (Portugal)

Porto is the second most important city in Portugal, after Lisbon. Porto is an old city that has many historical heritage sites, although during the last decades is has been modernized. It has the longest underground line in Portugal, that covers not only the centre of the city, but also the metropolitan outskirts such as Senhora da Hora or maja. The old town is included in the UNESCO world heritage site. Some of it's most important monuments are: Mercado do Bolhao, teh Cathedral, the Clerigos Church and Tower, the Crystal Palace, the town hall and the bridges over the Duero river. it is also known for the grandeur, innovation and beauty of it's bridges, dated in diferent seasons and of different architectural styles.

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Lisbon

The city of Lisbon is rich in architecture; Romanesque, Gothic, Manueline, Baroque, Modern and Postmodern constructions can be found all over Lisbon. The city is also crossed by historical boulevards and monuments along the main thoroughfares, particularly in the upper districts. There are several substantial museums one can visit in the city. In addition, the mosaic Portuguese Pavement was born in Lisbon, in the mid-1800s. The art has since spread to the rest of the Portuguese Speaking world. The city remains one of the most expansive examples of the technique, nearly all walkways and even many streets being created and maintained in this style.

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The ship: Explora II

Explora Journey, Explora II

An immersive experience guaranteed

Explora Journey redefines luxury cruising by creating ocean voyages that inspire you to travel further and dive deeper into the destination. AExplora Journey's second ship, Explora II, inaugurated in the summer of 2024, offers a unique collection of itineraries, taking you into a world of discovery, adventure, authenticity and wildlife in the Mediterranean, the Peninsula Arabia, India, Africa and the Indian Ocean.

Inaugurated 2024
Beam 32 m.
Length 248 m.
Tonnage 63900 tn.
Occupancy 900
Crew 640
Ratio passenger / crew Luxury 1:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 71:1
Number of decks 14
Number of staterooms 461
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