Explora Journeys

Shetland Islands (Scotland). Photo Credit: Aline Dassel/Pixabay

About Explora Journeys

• All Inclusive Sailings
• Apart of MSC Group
• Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland
• Luxury Cruise Line & Ships
• Sailing Itinerary: Africa & Arabian Peninsula, Alaska & Pacific Northwest, Asia, Canada & New England, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mediterranean & Southern Europe, Mexico & Central America, Northern Europe & British Isles and Western & Central Europe  
• Ships Built in Italy

Hamburg, Germany. Photo Credit: Karsten Bergmann/Pixabay

Explora Journeys Clientele

• Affluent Traveler(s)
• Ages 6+ Months & Older
• Enjoy Amman’s & Belmond’s Hotel Brands
• Boutique Hotel Vibe Seekers
• 6 Star Hotel Stay
• Nearly 1:1 Service Ratio
• Stay Longer, Leave Later & Travel Deeper Cruise Experiences
• Superyacht Experience

kaka Falls State Park, Hawaiʻi Island (Big Island). Photo Credit: xiSerge/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Host no formal nights onboard.
• Premium beverages are complimentary.
• No formal dress code but attire recommended is elegant resort casual.
• Open dining seating with the exception to Anthology and Marble & Co Grill, reservations required.
• Suite voltage onboard is 110V/220V.
• Gratuities are included in the cruise fare.
• Casino offers games and machines.
• Onboard currency is Euro.
• No buffet dining onboard.
• Travel at or during the sailing at 23 weeks gestational is not recommended.
• Do not offer production broadway style entertainment shows. Rather cabaret type performances.
• Onboard medical services are fee based.
• Ocean Residences is the largest room category with amenities.
• Iron press service is available for a fee.
• Single use plastic is not stocked onboard or during shore excursions.
• Aims to expand its fleet to six ships by 2028.
• Has no interior staterooms.
• Ingredients are locally sourced.
• Stateroom amenities include an Dyson hair dryer, espresso machine, mini bar, plush bathrobes, tea kettle, walk in closet just to mention a few.
• Offers Chef’s Kitchen with cooking classes and private dining.
• Family friendly connecting suites available.
• Ships are equipped with the latest in environmental supporting and marine technologies.

Mumbai, India. Photo Credit: Simon/Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

By the way, our signature collection of Hosted Sailing provides our Clients:

• Welcome Reception - A great sip and mingle event
• Private Car & Driver - Enjoy a in depth sightseeing with your own personal guide
• Shore Excursions - Enjoy our speciality planned excursion
• Shipboard Credit

Our Hosted Sailings are available with select cruise lines, dates may vary.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Explora Journeys next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions. 

Lisbon, Portugal. Photo Credit: Andrzej/Pixabay

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Emerald Cruises

Budapest, Hungary Photo Credit:  Irén Nemess/Pixabay

About Emerald Cruises

• 2022 Cruise Critic Editors’ Pick Awarded: Best New Luxury Ship & Best New River Ship
• Premium River Cruise Line
• Has 9 River Ships & 2 Ocean Yachts
• Operates Charters in Croatia, Nile & Russia 
• Part of the Scenic Group of Cruise Brands (2014)
• River Sailings: Danube, Douro, Main, Mekong, Moselle, Rhine & Rhone
• Yacht Voyages: Caribbean & Central America and Mediterranean & Adriatic Sea

Mekong River, Asia. Photo Credit: Marcel Dominic/Pixabay

Emerald Cruises Clientele

• Active Traveler
• Average Age 50+
• Children Ages 12+ Welcome Onboard River Sailings
• Four Star Travelers
• Majority from Australia, North America or United Kingdom (UK)
• Prefer No Dress Code Atmosphere
• Theme Sailing Seekers
• Upscale Seekers

Porto, Portugal. Photo Credit: Nuno Lopes/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Offers complimentary beer, soft drinks and wine accompany lunch and dinner meals.
• Includes an excursion nearly every day in the morning. You may opt to purchase an additional afternoon discover more excursion. Typically cost between 30EUR - 50EUR.
• River ships range between 84 -180 guest onboard. Varies by ship.
• Only top suites offers room service.
• Lacks evening entertainment onboard.
• Provides 1.5 mL water bottle daily in staterooms.
• Rate usually includes gratuities, transfers and WiFi.
• With prearrangements, visitors to join you onboard. All visitors onboard are required to pay for drinks and food consumed.
• Complimentary bicycle use available at ports.
• Dining times are Breakfast 7AM - 9AM, Lunch 12PM - 2PM & Dinner 7PM - 9PM.
• The Captains Welcome & Farewell Dinners guests tend to be dressiest.
• Known to incorporate support with local initiatives and amongst communities in select destinations.
• Offers coffee and tea 24/7.
• Onboard and land excursions, English is spoken.
• Iron Service is available for a fee.
• Evening entertainment usually includes Disco Dance Party, Live Piano and/or Violist and Trivia.
• Disembarking for excursions, crew distribute water bottles to remain hydrated.
• Offers open seating dining.
• At least one "EmeraldPLUS" excursion is included offering a local cultural experience.
• Breakfast and lunch are served buffet style.
• Onboard activities tend to reflect the destination visited.
• Galley Tour is complimentary.
• During peak summer months it's common during river sailings that ships tie up to one another, which may require boarding another vessel for port access. Not wheelchair accessible. 

Moselle River. Photo Credit: Hans/Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Emerald Cruises next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions.  

Marigot Bay, St Lucia. Photo Credit: Viola/Pixabay

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                                        All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Subject to change without notice.   

Disney Cruise Line (DCL)

Disney Wish. Photo Credit: Hans Toom/Pixabay

About Disney Cruise Line (DCL)

• Averages 1 Cast Member to Every 3 Guests
• Disney Magic (1998) Pioneered Family Cruise Experiences
• Disney Magic & Disney Wonder Originated in Italy
• Owns a Castaway Cay (Private Island) in The Bahamas
• Ships: Disney Dream (2011), Disney Fantasy (2012), Disney Magic (1998), Disney Wish (2022) & Disney Wonder (1999)

Disney Cruise Line (DCL) Clientele

• All Ages
• Broadway Lovers
• Customer Service Excellence
• Disney, Marvel & Star Wars Fans
• Families & Multigenerational
• Kids Entertainment Seekers
• Seek Alternative to Theme Parks

Good to Know

• First cruise line featuring patented (Yellow Pantone 99) yellow lifeboats opposed to the standard orange lifeboats.
• Spotify offers a Disney playlist.
• Shows feature films on the same day as released in their theaters.
• Disney Characters will appear throughout the entire cruise. Meet & Greets are published daily. Seize the opportunity during those "passing moments".
• The last evening of the sailing, all characters are present to say "farewell" for approximately 20 minutes around 10PM. 
• Only cruise line to offer fireworks and weather permitting.  Not offered on Alaskan cruises.
• Compared to other cruise lines has the most Captains (4) onboard during sailings.
• Sailing away from port, ships play "When you Wish Upon a Star".
• Disembarkation lines are best avoided by carrying off your own luggage. Contingent of arrival, port clearance and/or weather usually commences around 7:30AM.
• Ships colors are inspired by Mickey Mouse; white structure and the black hull represent his body, big red stacks are his two buttons, and the yellow lifeboats are his shoes.
• For best rates, book early upon sailing availability.
• Guest Services usually has complimentary motion sickness pills.
• Pools are less crowded early morning and late afternoon before dinner.
• Every ship has its own character in the main lobby. 
• Repositioning sailings, where embarkation and disembarkation tend to cost less than roundtrip sailings.
• Cruise fare tends to be higher than it's competitors.
• If 21/+ you may take onboard 2 bottles of unopened Champagne or wine not exceeding 750 ML or a 6 pack of beer not exceeding 12 ounces.
• Concierge Level or Suite offers many perks such as priority boarding, pool deck host, private lounge, reservation bookings, and skip the lines.
• Buffet and pool area soda does not cost, however does during restaurant and room service. 
• Don't forget your magnets for your stateroom door.
• Contingent on availability you may book the Rainforest Room in Senses Spa per day without treatment services for a relaxing and quiet area.
• Happy Hour offers nearly a 50% Discount. Monitor the app.
• Officer Pin Trading Night is not publicized, but usually occurs once during the sailing.
• Formal Nights tends to be more casual attire compared to other cruise lines.
• Based on availability if possible upgrade your stateroom before embarkation while at port. 
• On embarkation day, children dine at kid at the Club or the Lab area.
• Features themed sailings for Marvel or Star Wars fans.
• Maps on the carpet are directional guides; right-side up for forward and upside down for aft.
• Two rooms tend to cost less than suites.
• You may utilize the Disney Cruise Line Navigator App for free with in-app texting feature with fellow passengers, without purchase of the wireless package.
• Due to noise, avoid stateroom deck location with kid programs above or below.
• Popular goods during Sea Days sell out.
• Should the outdoor temperature drop below 75°F, the pools are heated.
• Room service is complimentary, so use it.
• Your dinner rotation, your dining staff moves with you.
• Leftover local currency, present your receipt prior to the end of the cruise to convert your foreign currency back to your preferred denomination at the same rate. Applies to bills only.
• Youths may play Bingo with an accompanying adult.
• Roughly 60 Cast Members reside and work full-time on Castaway Cay (the private island) in the Bahamas.
• WiFi tends to be costly.
• On embarkation day, pack a light carry bag with swimsuits and essentials as stateroom access is not until the afternoon (usually noon and later) and luggage delivery usually after 6PM.
• Due to popularity Meet & Greets should be booked before arrival.
• During Dine & Play crew will not require youths to sit down and eat.
• Alcohol and specialty beverages are a la carte. No drink packages compared to other cruise lines.
• Adult only activities onboard usually includes cabaret, mixology and tastings.
• Select restaurants are limited to adults only.
• Cabanas (25) at Castaway Cay sell out quickly, book upon embarkation.
• Don't forget to pack Disney costumes.
• Grab your popcorn bag and soft drink (food court) before heading into the theatre.
• Early dinner seating (between 5PM - 5:30PM) tends to be busier with younger children.

Photo Credit: Venicehutch/Pixabay

Disney Cruise Line is where fun, magic, imagination meets adventure, relaxation at sea. Known for broadway quality shows, family entertainment, immersive Kids’ Clubs, and themed dining. Adults only exclusive areas. 

We'll also work with you to enhance your experience with a pre and/or post cruise stay, too.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your next sailing directly on our website, Disney Cruise Line. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions.

Disney Dream. Photo Credit: James Hills/Pixabay

Ready to embark on custom and personalized services, your journey begins with Louvet Travel? Your one stop source: Accommodations I Air I Car Rentals I Cruises I Disney I Excursions I Tours I Transfers I Travel Insurance I Villa Rentals

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Cunard Cruises

Queen Victoria. Photo Credit: BazzaBoy/Pixabay

About Cunard Cruises

• British Cruise Line
• Based at Carnival House at Southampton, England
• Operated by Carnival UK
• Owned by Carnival Corporation & pl
• Has 3 Ships Registered in Hamilton, Bermuda
• Known for their Transatlantic Crossings & World Voyages
• Luxury Service
• Founded in 1840

Tenerife, Canary Islands. Photo Credit: Monique Stokman/Pixabay

Cunard Cruises Clientele

• Affluent Travelers
• Age 50+
• Seeks White Star Service
• Age Restrictions of 1/+
• Prefer British Flair

Queen Mary II, Norway. Photo Credit:  Neil Morrell/Pixabay

Good to Know

• Fourth ship Queen Anne to launch in 2024.
• Offers one way transatlantic sailings.
• Voyages range from 2 - 117 nights.
• Offers complimentary dance lessons, educational programs, film screenings and lecture series.
• Requires 15% Deposit at the time of booking.
• Shore excursions can be booked one year before your scheduled departure date.
• The late, Her Majesty, Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor (1926 - 2022) reigned as Queen Elizabeth II over the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth (1952-2022). Queen Elizabeth II personally christened four Cunard ships: Caronia (10/30/1947), Queen Elizabeth II (9/20/1967), Queen Mary II (1/8/2004) and the Queen Elizabeth (10/11/2010).
• Onboard announcements are in English, French, German and Spanish.
• Queen Mary ship is a floating hotel in southern California.
• Queen Mary II is the only ship in the world to offer 24 dedicated kennels at sea during Transatlantic Crossings.
• Afternoon Tea is served daily at 3:30PM with fresh baked goods and finger sandwiches.
• Queen Mary II has the largest library than any other cruise line and ship.
• Partnered with English National Ballet, National Symphony Orchestra, Pacific Symphony, Royal Albert Hall, Royal Shakespeare Company & Society of London Theatre.
• Cunard offers legacy luxury cruise vacations and extraordinary adventures across the globe.

Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, Québec, Canada. Photo Credit:  Aurore Duwez from Pixabay

We're always happy to work with you to extend your experience on a pre and/or post cruise stay, as well.

By the way, our signature collection of Hosted Sailing provides our Clients:

• Welcome Reception - A great sip and mingle event
• Private Car & Driver - Enjoy a in depth sightseeing with your own personal guide
• Shore Excursions - Enjoy our speciality planned excursion
• Shipboard Credit

Our Hosted Sailings are available with select cruise lines, dates may vary.

Now, for the Do-It-Yourself Travelers, you may book your Cunard Cruises next sailing directly on our website, Louvet Travel. Receiving all the personalized care that our valued Clients experience! Truly your one source for all your questions. 

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Photo Credit: Chulhwan Yoon/Pixabay

Ready to embark on custom and personalized services, your journey begins with Louvet Travel? Your one stop source: Accommodations I Air I Car Rentals I Cruises I Disney I Excursions I Tours I Transfers I Travel Insurance I Villa Rentals

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"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page" ~ Saint Augustine

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