Explora Journeys launches 2029 World Cruise which will visit Australia

• Explora Journeys has announced bookings are open for its 2029 World Cruise.
• EXPLORA I will also visit Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific on a number of segments.
• The 128-day journey will depart from Dubai.

Explora Journeys has revealed details of its first World Journey and has also opened bookings for the January 6, 2029 sailing.

Endless Worlds will take place aboard EXPLORA I, spanning four continents and 63 unique destinations with overnight stays in 12 destinations, including segments in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

The 128-day journey will make 44 maiden calls visiting destinations and regions new to Explora Journeys.

Recognising that the luxury of time is personal, the brand has introduced three distinct Journey duration options within Endless Worlds, giving flexibility on disembarkation ports, for those who wish to remain in the USA before EXPLORA I’s transatlantic crossing.

Guests may choose the full 128-day World Journey from Dubai to Barcelona (January 6 – May 14, 2029), or opt for two slightly shortened versions with the same departure date: a 112-day World Journey concluding in New York City on 28 April 2029 and a 108-day World Journey ending in Miami on 24 April 2029.

“Endless Worlds is an invitation to experience the world as one uninterrupted story — a Journey that unfolds gradually, gracefully and with an emphasis on continuity” said Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys.

“In opening sales, we are inviting our guests to secure their place on a rare voyage designed around the true luxury of time. Each Journey option reflects the signature values of Explora Journeys: unhurried discovery, cultural curiosity, intuitive service and a profound connection to the sea. Whether it’s the spiritual tranquillity found in a Balinese temple or the vast theatre of the open ocean, we are providing a sanctuary from which to witness the world in its most authentic form.”

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Seven Passages: A Global Adventure

Across seven unique Passages, guests experience the world as one continuous Journey — an endless flow of immersion and exploration.

Dubai to Singapore (20 nights)

Endless Worlds begins with A Passage through Lands of Iridescent Seas & Inspiring Cities revealing the desert landscapes of the Arabian Peninsula and the spice-scented ports of India before navigating the lush coastlines of Sri Lanka and Langkawi.

Singapore to Sydney (23 nights)

A Passage Tracing the Edge of the East reveals the radiant spirit of Bali and the prehistoric landscapes of Komodo and Papua New Guinea, before following the Great Barrier Reef to Sydney.

Sydney to Auckland (14 nights)

From Australia’s urban vineyards to New Zealand’s majestic fjords via the wild edges of Tasmania, A Passage Stretching the Southern Arc shifts the focus to the dramatic contrasts of the southern hemisphere.

Auckland to Tahiti (17 nights)

A Passage into the Sea of Islands () carries travellers across the Pacific’s bluest reaches toward Fiji and the Cook Islands, traversing the turquoise tranquillity of French Polynesia.

Papeete to Valparaíso (14 nights)

Seeking remote revelation, A Passage to Rediscover Lost Horizons () unites the coral-haloed calm of Fakarava and the solitary mystery of Pitcairn with the ancient stone echoes of Easter Island.

Valparaíso to Miami (21 nights)

A Passage to Unveil the Many Americas traces the spine of South America, where extended time in Lima allows for deeper inland immersion into the sacred Quechua legacy of Cusco and Machu Picchu. The journey continues through the engineering marvel of the Panama Canal before uncovering art-rich Cartagena and the idyllic beaches of the Caribbean.

Miami to Barcelona (20 nights)

The final chapter, A Passage through the Atlantic’s Mosaic pauses in New York City, then strikes out across the Atlantic toward the volcanic peaks of the Azores. Stops in Lisbon and Cadiz prelude the ship’s arrival in Barcelona.