EXPLORA II - A Journey from Shimmering Skylines to the Gulf's Hidden Gems
Travel Period: 14 December 2026 - 21 December 2026
Sales Period: 5 November 2025 - 1 December 2025
CRUISE ONLY PACKAGE INCLUDES:
7 Nights accommodation in a Suite
All meals onboard, with nine culinary experiences available
Unlimited select fine beverages (Alcoholic beverages, cocktails, soft drinks, mineral water)
Thermal spa access
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi
Wellbeing and fitness programmes
All on-board gratuities
Shuttle services from port to city centres, where applicable
Bottle of wine and spirit of the guests’ choice upon arrival
In-suite welcome bottle of champagne and refreshments
Authentic, cultured and intuitive service
Port charges
Suite Features:
Floor-to-ceiling windows
Private sun terraces with a dining area and a sunbed or sun loungers
Arriving to find luggage delivered and a chilled bottle of champagne waiting
Walk-in wardrobe with seated vanity area and Dyson Supersonic hair dryer
Heated bathroom floors
Individual climate and lighting control in each suite
Gentle motion-activated bedroom night lights
Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
Infotainment system with on-demand TV options
Wireless bedside device charging stations
Mini-bar replenished according to each guest's preferences
Espresso machine with biodegradable pods; a kettle and teapot
Complimentary personal refillable water bottle for each guest
Mandala Blue custom bath toiletries and amenities for Explora Journeys
Pair of binoculars for guests' use during their journey
Additional Benefits:
Depending on the suite category or the promotional fare booked, additional benefits may be offered. Exclusive benefits are tailored to specific suite categories, with additional benefits for guests of Ocean Grand Terrace Suites, Ocean Penthouses & Ocean Residences.
“Our mission is to enrich lives through innovative and sustainable travel experiences. This integrated travel offering is leveraged through our specialist teams, culture of high-performance and high-touch technology.”
Giltedge is a global travel company founded in 2001 in South Africa. Its directors, Sean Kritzinger and Murray Gardiner, co-own it with Accor, one of the world’s leading hotel groups, which is listed on the CAC 40 index in Paris.
Offering a full suite of travel expertise in their teams, Giltedge is a leading expert in holidays and safaris to Southern and East Africa, the Indian Ocean Islands, FIT's, groups, outbound corporate and leisure, MICE, and golf travel.
Our integrated travel offering is supported by seamless communication, leading technology, an agile team, and a strong commitment to our guests. Additionally, strong partnerships with both valued suppliers and our global travel trade partners have been instrumental in the Giltedge success story. These factors combined will continue to be the foundation of our company’s growth.
At Giltedge we invite our customers to be our guests no matter where they wish to travel, for what purpose and how. People are at the heart of our business and to enrich the lives of our guests is our biggest goal.
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