The journey commences in Southampton, setting off for Pauillac’s celebrated vineyards and the grand châteaux of Bordeaux. Nestled between the Bay of Biscay and the Cantabrian Mountains, Gijón reveals Asturian cider rituals against a backdrop of spellbinding vistas. Meanwhile, La Coruña’s poetic markets and ancient tower lure visitors with unforgettable Galician sights. Porto’s port wine and terracotta rooftops lead to Lisbon, where fado, golden beaches, and petiscos await.


The journey commences in Southampton, setting off for Pauillac’s celebrated vineyards and the grand châteaux of Bordeaux. Nestled between the Bay of Biscay and the Cantabrian Mountains, Gijón reveals Asturian cider rituals against a backdrop of spellbinding vistas. Meanwhile, La Coruña’s poetic markets and ancient tower lure visitors with unforgettable Galician sights. Porto’s port wine and terracotta rooftops lead to Lisbon, where fado, golden beaches, and petiscos await.
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A sanctuary of space and serenity, EXPLORA IV invites guests to reconnect – with themselves, the ocean, and the world around them.
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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