How to Book an Explora Journeys Cruise with Personal Support
Updated: Oct 27
By Chris and Emmelie | Rexhell Cruise & Travel
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If you are planning to book an Explora Journeys cruise, you may already have a sailing in mind. You may also have questions about which ship to choose, whether an Ocean Terrace Suite will suit you, or what everyday life onboard actually feels like.
We’re Chris and Emmelie, the people behind Rexhell Cruise & Travel. We have sailed aboard EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II and EXPLORA III, sharing our experiences through ship tours, dining guides, suite videos and stories from our days onboard.
Through our collaboration with Evora Voyages, you can also get in touch with us personally for questions, practical tips and inspiration for your own journey. Evora handles the booking, while we share what we have learned from our own sailings.
This guide explains what to consider before booking and how our collaboration can help you prepare.
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How to book an Explora Journeys cruise
You can book directly through Explora Journeys or through a travel advisor.
Explora outlines these options in its official booking FAQs.
Whichever route you choose, start with your preferred dates, destination, number of travellers and an idea of your budget. You can then compare available sailings and suites before reviewing the quotation and booking conditions.
Through our dedicated Evora page, you can enquire about a journey and discuss the booking with an Evora advisor.
The personal element we add is the opportunity to ask us about the experience itself, drawing on the ships we have sailed.
What to consider before you book
Choose an itinerary that gives you the holiday you want
Think about how you want to spend your time. A journey with frequent port calls gives you plenty of opportunities to explore ashore. More sea days give you time to settle into the ship, try different restaurants and enjoy a slower routine.
We have experienced both shorter Explora sailings and a transatlantic journey. That has helped us appreciate how much the itinerary changes the experience, even when the onboard concept is familiar.
Consider how much time you want in each destination, how comfortable the travel to and from the ship will be, and whether the journey gives you enough time to enjoy being onboard.
Understand the differences between the ships
Having sailed on EXPLORA I, II and III, we can share the differences we have noticed in the layout, public spaces and everyday experience.
As we explain in our EXPLORA III review, it is currently the ship we would choose if the price and itinerary were identical. We particularly enjoyed some of its updated spaces, while still preferring aspects of the earlier ships.
Your priorities may be different. The details that matter most to us may not be the ones that shape your holiday, which is why a personal conversation can be useful.
Choose a suite around how you will use it
We have repeatedly chosen Ocean Terrace Suites, so we can share what that experience has been like for us.
When considering your own suite, think about how much time you expect to spend there, how you will use the terrace and whether the additional space or features of another category matter to you.
Ask your advisor to confirm the details of the specific suite you are considering, including its location, layout and current availability.
Look at the full cost of the journey
Alongside the cruise fare, consider travel to the ship, any hotel stays, transfers, excursions and additional onboard experiences you may want.
Ask for a clear explanation of what is included in your quotation, what costs extra and the payment and cancellation conditions that apply. This gives you a clearer basis for deciding whether the journey fits your plans.
Personal contact with Chris and Emmelie
The value we want to add is simple: you can ask us questions about the experience you are considering.
You may have watched one of our videos and want to understand a particular detail, or simply want to know whether the experience sounds right for you.
Examples of things we can discuss include:
The differences we have noticed between EXPLORA I, II and III.
How we approach dining and which experiences have stood out to us.
What we enjoyed about our suites and the spaces around the ship.
How Explora compares with our experiences in MSC Yacht Club.
Practical tips and ideas to help you prepare for your time onboard.
Our aim is to help you feel informed and look forward to a journey that suits you. We will share what worked for us, what we would consider differently and where our experience may help answer your questions.
You can already explore much of that detail in our Explora Journeys Dining Guide. If you are still deciding which style of cruise fits you, our MSC Yacht Club vs Explora Journeys comparison is another useful place to start.
How planning and booking through Evora works
Start with our dedicated Evora page
Visit the Rexhell Cruise & Travel page on Evora Voyages and use the enquiry form to describe the journey you have in mind.
Enquiries through this page are identified as referred by Rexhell Cruise & Travel. Mention any practical questions you would like to discuss with us as part of your enquiry.
Discuss your booking with an Evora advisor
Evora handles the booking conversation, including the sailing and suite options, current availability, quotation and applicable conditions.
This is the stage to clarify the details of the offer and make sure it matches the journey you want to take.
Use our experience to help prepare for your journey
Our contribution is personal contact for questions, tips and inspiration based on our own time onboard.
As you consider your plans, we can share our perspective and point you towards the videos or guides that are most useful for the things you want to know.
What to include in your enquiry
You do not need to have every detail decided. A useful starting point is:
Your preferred travel dates and approximate cruise length.
The destination or itinerary you are considering.
The number of travellers and whether children will be joining.
Any suite preferences and an approximate budget, including the currency.
What matters most to you, along with the questions you would like help answering.
Even a short explanation of the holiday you have in mind helps make the conversation more useful.
Frequently asked questions
Can you help if we are choosing between Explora and MSC Yacht Club?
Yes. We have sailed with both and can share how they compare from our own experience. We can discuss the differences that matter to you, such as dining, service, entertainment and how you like to spend your time onboard.
Can we ask about something we have seen in your videos?
Absolutely. If a restaurant, suite or part of the ship caught your attention, mention the video or the detail you are curious about. We are happy to share more about what we experienced.
Where should we check current prices and offers?
Ask the Evora advisor for a quotation for your chosen sailing and suite. Availability and offers can change, so the details need to be checked for the journey you are actually considering.
Start planning your Explora journey
If you would like to book an Explora Journeys cruise with a personal connection to the people behind the guides, visit our dedicated Evora page.
Tell Evora about the journey you have in mind and the questions you would like to explore with us. We would love to share our experience and help you make the most of your time onboard.
About this collaboration: This article introduces our referral collaboration with Evora Voyages. Enquiries through our dedicated page are identified as referred by Rexhell Cruise & Travel. We are cruise content creators, and bookings are handled by Evora.
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