Sail from Southampton’s lively harbour, tracing the rugged coast north to the soul-stirring sea air and Hebridean views of Oban. Stornoway beckons with wild moorlands, ancient stones and Gaelic soul, before Akureyri reveals fjords, waterfalls and geothermal calm. Ísafjörður offers outdoor wonders, wildlife and untamed beauty, then Reykjavík crowns our journey with volcanic drama, ice-etched landscapes and luminous northern skies.


Sail from Southampton’s lively harbour, tracing the rugged coast north to the soul-stirring sea air and Hebridean views of Oban. Stornoway beckons with wild moorlands, ancient stones and Gaelic soul, before Akureyri reveals fjords, waterfalls and geothermal calm. Ísafjörður offers outdoor wonders, wildlife and untamed beauty, then Reykjavík crowns our journey with volcanic drama, ice-etched landscapes and luminous northern skies.
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Every moment aboard EXPLORA V is designed to awaken a sense of space and ease, with an intimate atmosphere and a seamless connection to the ocean.
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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