Set sail from lively Athens and enjoy a blisful day at sea before arriving in the energetic city of Istanbul, with its backdrop of enchanting landscapes, surrounded by the shimmering Bosphorus. Drift onwards to explore Syros' dramatic beauty, then glide into the stunning bay of Kotor and discover the historic charms of Split. Discover Koper’s medieval streets and underground wonderlands, then float to our final fanfare among the iconic canals of Venice.









Set sail from lively Athens and enjoy a blisful day at sea before arriving in the energetic city of Istanbul, with its backdrop of enchanting landscapes, surrounded by the shimmering Bosphorus. Drift onwards to explore Syros' dramatic beauty, then glide into the stunning bay of Kotor and discover the historic charms of Split. Discover Koper’s medieval streets and underground wonderlands, then float to our final fanfare among the iconic canals of Venice.
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Min Age Notes: Guests under 18 (21 for US guests or journeys embarking from a US port) must travel with a parent or legal guardian; minors travelling with other adults need signed parental authorisation (Booking T&C §5.4–5.5).
181+ days before departure: 0% penalty 151–180 days before departure: 15% penalty 121–150 days before departure: 25% penalty 91–120 days before departure: 50% penalty 61–90 days before departure: 75% penalty 0–60 days before departure: 100% penalty Ocean Residences follow a stricter scale: administration fee US$400 per person until 201 days before departure; 200–151 days 25%; 150–121 days 45%; 120–91 days 65%; 90–61 days 85%; 60 days or fewer 100%. Source: explorajourneys.com/int/en/legal/booking-terms-and-conditions §13 (retrieved 2026-07-17).
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