Cruise |
Explora II, Iberia to the Caribbean ex Barcelona to Miami |
Cruise Line |
Explora Journeys |
Ship |
Explora II |
Destination |
EU Mediterranean |
Brief Description |
28 Night Cruise sailing from Barcelona to Miami aboard Explora II. |
Type of Cruise |
Luxury |
Departure Date |
25 Oct 2024 |
Cruise Description |
28 Night Cruise sailing from Barcelona to Miami aboard Explora II.
Highlights of this cruise:
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain and the capital of Catalonia. It is located on the shores of the Mediterranean and enjoys a mild climate all year round.Barcelona is one of Europe’s largest and most successful ports and one of the world’s leading cities in art and architecture.
From the modern cruise terminal at the docks you will need a taxi or tour to see the artistic beauty of this unique destination, credited to the talents of Joan Miro, Pablo Picasso, Antonio Gaudi, Jose Clara and others. Stroll the mosaic-paved Ramblas, the city's social hub, with open-air cafes, street entertainers and flower displays. See its unique Catalonian cultural heritage in the ancient Gothic Quarter, the surrealistic architecture of Antonio Gaudi and some outstanding museums.
Sights of interest include the Columbus Monument, the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia (1298 to 1454), the Maritime Museum, Picasso Gallery, La Sagrada Familia (Gaudi's unfinished cathedral), Palau Guell (Gaudi mansion) and the Olympic stadiums.
Lisbon
Lisbon is the capital city of Portugal. a lively and multicultural place. Pre World War I wooden trams clank up steep gradients, past mosaic pavements and Art Nouveau cafés, and the medieval, village-like quarter of Alfama hangs below the city's castle.
Modern Lisbon has kept an easy-going pace and boasts a vibrant, cosmopolitan identity from large communities of Africans and Asians. In 1994, Lisbon was European City of Culture, while in 1998 the city hosted the last great Expo of the millennium.
There are few monuments and little art in Lisbon, largely due to the 1755 earthquake. There is one building from Portugal's golden age – the Mosteiro dos Jerónimos at Belém – that is the equal of any monument in the country. More modern developments include the Fundação Calouste Gulbenkian museum complex and the Tómas Taveira's amazing postmodernist shopping centre at Amoreiras.
Valencia
Valencia is a charming old city and the capital of the Valencia province of Spain that is well worth a visit. It is located on the Mediterranean Sea approximately 4 hours to the south of Barcelona and 3 hours to the east of Madrid. Valencia is famous for its Fallas festival in March, for being the birthplace of paella, for hosting the 2007 America´s Cup, and for the massive architectural project by Santiago Calatrava called The City of Arts and Sciences.
There used to be a river running through the centre of the city but the river was redirected a while back and so now there's a beautiful park where the river used to be. This is a very nice place to while away any free time you have in the city on a sunny day.
Valencia has something for everyone, long beaches of golden sand on the coast, inland mountain ranges, indoor and outdoor sports facilities, golf courses and sailing lessons, culture and entertainment, holy shrines, exquisite cuisine, good business, interesting congresses and conventions.
Bridgetown
Barbados is an ideal Caribbean destination, whether you want to bake in the sun or spend your time discovering island life and culture.
The beaches along the West and South coasts are lovely. Because they're open to the public, though, they lack the privacy some visitors may seek. Elsewhere on the island, linked by almost 900 miles of good roads, are small villages, historic plantation houses, stalactite-studded caves, a wildlife preserve, and the Andromeda Gardens, one of the most attractive small tropical gardens in the world. Culturally, Barbados has retained a very British atmosphere: Afternoon tea is a ritual, cricket is the national passion, and a few luxury hotels request a jacket and tie at dinner.
But Barbados is true blue Caribbean as well, with classic sand beaches, and wild monkeys in the jungle.
Miami
Miami in Florida is located on the southeast tip of Florida. Miami is best known for its sunny weather, golden beaches and lively nightlife. Also known as the 'Gateway to the Americas', the 15 miles of glorious beaches make Miami popular with all ages, attracting a broad spectrum of tourists.
Tourist attractions include Miami's Miracle Mile - one of Miami's major shopping regions, the Miami Freedom Tower, Miami Metrozoo - one of the finest wild animal parks in America and the Miami Seaquarium - a 38-acre complex of huge saltwater pools.
Miami has a range of communities and districts, amongst them is Downtown Miami, a vibrant and diverse area of Miami, filled with clothes and jewelry shops, restaurants, cafés and fast-food stands. Miami South Beach Area (SoBe) is one of Miami's most exciting areas and is full of art galleries, stylish diners, Art Deco buildings, glorious beaches and many of Miami's top nightclubs. |
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Sailing Dates |
25 Oct 2024 |
Pricing |
Please enquire for pricing |
Cruise Itinerary
Date |
Port |
Arrive |
Depart |
25 Oct 2024 |
Barcelona, Spain |
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8:00 PM |
26 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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27 Oct 2024 |
Malaga, Spain |
8:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
28 Oct 2024 |
At Sea |
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29 Oct 2024 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
8:00 AM |
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30 Oct 2024 |
Lisbon, Portugal |
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2:00 PM |
31 Oct 2024 |
Tangier, Morocco |
9:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
1 Nov 2024 |
Gibraltar, United Kingdom |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
2 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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3 Nov 2024 |
Valencia, Spain |
9:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
4 Nov 2024 |
Mallorca, Spain |
9:"00 AM |
8:00 PM |
5 Nov 2024 |
Barcelona, Spain |
7:00 AM |
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6 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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7 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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8 Nov 2024 |
Funchal (Madeira), Portugal |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
9 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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10 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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11 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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12 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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13 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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14 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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15 Nov 2024 |
Bridgetown, Barbados |
9:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
16 Nov 2024 |
Forte de France, Martinique |
8:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
17 Nov 2024 |
Castries, St Lucia |
8:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
18 Nov 2024 |
St Johns, Antigua & Barbuda |
8:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
19 Nov 2024 |
San Juan, Puerto Rico |
9:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
20 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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21 Nov 2024 |
At Sea |
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22 Nov 2024 |
Miami, Florida USA |
7:00 AM |
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All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
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