Explore conservation, coral reefs and private islands on a new Caribbean sailing.
For the winter traveller, the Caribbean has long promised azure waters and sun-drenched relaxation. Yet in late January 2026, luxury cruise liner Explora Journeys launches a journey of discovery, calling at Puerto Plata, Kralendijk, Oranjestad, Willemstad, and Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. Departing from Miami aboard the EXPLORA II ship, the “Journey of Caribbean Calm & Bahamian Blue” is rare 10-night itinerary that blends elegant travel with access and hands-on conservation, guided by noted Swiss explorer and world record holder Mike Horn.
Joining guests for 5 nights at sea, Horn (Explora Journeys’ Brand Ambassador) is known for testing the limits of human endurance in global groundbreaking journeys and human-powered expeditions (solo treks to the Arctic, Antarctic and through the Amazon). His intimate “Ocean Dialogues” sessions onboard will hope to forge a powerful connection between awe-inspiring adventures and the critical need for ocean stewardship.
Guests will visit the MSC Foundation’s private island sanctuary (cruising giant MSC is owner of the Explora Journeys brand). Here, they step into a living laboratory, exploring vital work in coral restoration and marine protection. An exclusive catamaran adventure with Horn through the reserve’s turquoise waters offers close encounters with marine life and insight into the ecosystem’s fragility.
Of course there’s more than a few moments of luxury, from visiting the vibrant Dutch architecture of Willemstad to the secluded coves of the Bahamas, every destination frames a story. The program includes kayaking in crystalline Caribbean waters, snorkelling above coral gardens, and wandering pristine white sand shores, all with a renewed understanding of their fragility. Aboard, serene ocean front suites with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace come with world-class culinary artistry.
This new Caribbean cruise shows that luxury travel continues to tap meaningful discovery as travellers seek more profound connections, and experiences that enrich minds and awaken senses.
