Western Mediterranean New Year Cruise aboard Explora II

Welcome the New Year on a journey along the shores of the Western Mediterranean. Explora II combines ocean-view suites, thoughtful dining and an inclusive onboard experience with the pleasure of discovering different destinations and enjoying unhurried days at sea.

New Year on the Riviera

Departing from Barcelona, the journey follows Spain’s coastline towards the French Riviera and Italy. An overnight stay in Cannes offers the opportunity to enjoy the city’s New Year atmosphere before the voyage concludes in Civitavecchia, the port for Rome.

Dining and life at sea

Restaurants celebrating different cuisines, a premium beverage selection and speciality coffees and teas bring variety to your days onboard. Daytime activities, evening entertainment and access to the Ocean Wellness thermal area offer ways to relax between destinations.

Choose your suite

Accommodation options include Ocean Terrace Suite OT1, Ocean Terrace Suite OT4 and Deluxe Penthouse. Your preferred category can be considered according to current availability.

Package inclusions

• Seven nights aboard Explora II in the selected suite category, with inclusive dining and onboard services

• Turkish Airlines economy flights from Istanbul to Barcelona and Rome to Istanbul

• Airport–port and port–airport transfers

• Meals in restaurants included in the onboard concept, plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, including premium brands

• Speciality teas, coffees, juices and bottled water

• Unlimited Wi-Fi

• Scheduled daytime activities and evening entertainment

• Welcome champagne and one bottle of spirits according to guest preference

• Access to the Ocean Wellness thermal area and included group wellness activities

• Onboard gratuities and port taxes

Individual spa treatments, dining experiences carrying a supplement and shore excursions are considered separately.

Planned flights

28 December 2026 — TK1853
Istanbul (IST) → Barcelona (BCN)
09:10–10:55

4 January 2027 — TK1866
Rome (FCO) → Istanbul (IST)
14:50–19:30

All times are local. Flight schedules are subject to change.

Contact SET for programme details, suite options and current availability.