Pleasant Holidays, Journese Offer Explora Journeys All-Inclusive Luxury Ocean Cruises with Spectacular Destinations and Astonishing Experiences

Thursday, Dec 19, 2024 0

Pleasant Holidays and its luxury brand, Journese, today announced the addition of Explora Journeys to their cruise portfolio, offering luxury onboard accommodations and dining, a commitment to sustainability and port calls including the Mediterranean and Western Europe; Caribbean and Central America; Northern Europe, Iceland & Greenland; U.S. & Canada East Coast & New England and Grand Journeys to premier destinations worldwide.

“The luxury cruise segment is in a growth mode, and Explora Journeys is leading the way,” said Jack E. Richards, President and CEO. “This addition to our luxury cruise portfolio gives travel advisors an exceptional option to offer their clients who value the finer things in life and the value unique travel experiences in the world’s most beautiful destinations.”

With the recent delivery of EXPLORA II, the second of a planned six state-of-the-art luxury ships, Explora Journeys is growing its fleet. Additional ships are currently under construction plus more to come, with the 463-suite EXPLORA III due to begin sailing next summer. Both EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II offer 461 all-ocean-view suites, six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges and five heated pools. Complimentary amenities include a bottle of wine and the guest’s choice of a spirit on arrival, high-speed Wi-Fi and spa access. All meals and unlimited fine beverages are included on Explora Journeys.

Journeys include more than 60 unique itineraries ranging from 6 nights/7 days to as long as 31 nights/32 days. Mediterranean journeys offer port calls in Tunisia, Morocco, the Greek Isles, the Dalmatian Coast, Barcelona and much more. Caribbean and Central America journeys visit well-known islands as well as more intimate destinations, including Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia, Cozumel and the Florida Keys. Travelers who book journeys of seven nights or longer with Pleasant Holidays and Journese by Dec. 31, 2025 receive $300 in onboard credit per stateroom, based on double occupancy.

Pleasant Holidays and Journese offer custom vacations to 84 countries worldwide, along with ocean and river cruise options, pre- and post-cruise extensions, private or shared transfers, cruise vacation protection coverage and flights on all major airlines with Business Class and Premium Economy options featuring flat-bed seats, fine dining and other amenities. For more information or to make a booking, travel advisors can call Pleasant Holidays’ dedicated Cruise Desk at 1-800-818-8780 or the Journese Cruise Desk at 1-800-850-6988. Pleasant Holidays and Journese earned a record 14 awards for excellence in 2023.

Pleasant Holidays and Journese are members of Tourism Cares, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) and active members of the United States Tour Operator Association (USTOA) and participate in the $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Pleasant Holidays is certified Elite by the Hawaii Tourism Authority’s Qurator program for responsible tourism.