Explora's all-inclusive story is buried three clicks deep on their own site. Here it is on one page.
Yes — Explora Journeys is all-inclusive in scope, covering meals at nine restaurants, unlimited beverages including premium wines and spirits, Wi-Fi, gratuities, the thermal spa, and shoreside shuttles. Three things are not included: shore excursions, airfare, and select chef-hosted experiences.
Cruise lines describe inclusion differently on purpose — what gets called "all-inclusive" by one line is the base fare on another, with the upcharges arriving at the end of the trip. This page lays out what actually comes with an Explora fare, what doesn't, what costs extra and roughly how much, and how the inclusion picture changes if you move up tiers. Then a comparison row against the three lines Explora gets asked about most.
✓ What's included in every Explora fare?
Every fare — Ocean Terrace through Owner's Residence — gets all of this.
- 9 distinct culinary experiences (including In-Suite Dining)
See nine_inclusive_culinary_experiences for the list.
- Unlimited beverages
Fine wines, champagne, premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas, soft drinks. Available anytime, including in-suite.
- 1 in-suite welcome bottle of champagne on arrival
- 1 in-suite bottle of wine + 1 in-suite bottle of spirit on arrival
Guest's preference.
- Access to Ocean Wellness Spa thermal area
- Group wellness, fitness, mindfulness activities
- High-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- Onboard gratuities
- Shuttle services from port to city centre
Where required / available.
- Service from international Hosts
The nine "inclusive culinary experiences"
- Emporium Marketplace
- Sakura (Japanese)
- Marble & Co. Grill
- Med Yacht Club
- Fil Rouge
- Crema Café
- Explora Lounge
- In-Suite Dining
- Gelateria & Crêperie at The Conservatory (EXPLORA I & II only) — OR — Shore Club on 11 at The Conservatory (EXPLORA III, IV, V, VI)
On Explora I and II, the ninth venue is the Gelateria & Crêperie at The Conservatory. On Explora III through VI, that venue is replaced by Shore Club on 11 — a beach-club-style restaurant. You don't pick both; the ship picks for you.
✗ What costs extra on top of the fare?
These show up on the folio if you choose to use them.
- Anthology
Signature Italian fine-dining. By Head of Culinary Franck Garanger. Refined gastronomic journey, seasonal Italian regional ingredients with wine pairings.
Tasting menu: €165 per person. Wine pairing: €70 per person. (Explora bills in EUR even from the /us/en site; today's USD figure goes in your inquiry reply.)
- The Chef's Kitchen
Immersive culinary experience for 12 guests; guided by chefs; hands-on; explores ingredients, flavours, techniques, traditions.
- The Chef's Table Explora III, IV only
Private dining. You collaborate with the chefs to write a menu from scratch. Sized for an intimate group; usually booked for a celebration or a particular conversation that needs the room.
- The Cellar Explora III, IV only
Wine bar. Old World classics, New World favourites, rare vintages. Guided by Cellar Masters.
Wine by the glass: €/$ 15–20. Rare vintages priced separately.
- Wines, spirits & liqueurs beyond the included list
A small reserve list — rare bottles and harder-to-find spirits — sold by the glass or bottle when you want something the included pour doesn't cover.
Shore excursions are not on Explora's own Inclusions page but are extras in all cases. Air, pre/post hotel, and ground transfers below the Ocean Residence tier are also extra.
How does inclusion change as you move up suite tiers?
Each tier adds inclusions on top of the universal base. Two of the larger ones — Wine Curator consultation and the Dom Pérignon welcome bottle — are kept exclusive to Ocean Residences and above.
Ocean Suites
35–39 sqm (377–420 sqft) · Dining reservations open 75 days before sailing
Base inclusions only. No tier-specific extras beyond the universal list.
Ocean Penthouses
43–69 sqm (463–743 sqft) · Dining reservations open 90 days before sailing
- Early access to dining reservations
- +1 in-suite bottle of wine or spirit (3 total)
- Savings on private-cellar wine labels
- Garment pressing within 24h of check-in (once per Journey)
- 1 bag of laundry per suite (once per Journey)
Ocean Residences
65–149 sqm (700–1,604 sqft) · Dining reservations open 120 days before sailing
- Priority check-in and embarkation
- Enhanced In-Suite Dining with exclusive menu
- In-suite full bar setup (premium spirits, wines, soft drinks)
- Technogym Case Kit for in-suite training
- Wine Curator consultation (EXPLORA III/IV only)
- Personalised fitness consultation
- Private session with Art Curator
- Unlimited laundry and pressing
- Dedicated in-residence service from Residence Hosts throughout the stay
- Priority luggage drop-off
- Ground transfers within 50mi/80km (up to 2)
- Dom Pérignon welcome bottle
- Priority spa thermal access
- Ritual of Ocean Renewal spa treatment (1 per guest per Journey)
- Private 45-min Meditation/Sound Therapy (1 per guest per Journey)
Owner's Residence
280 sqm (3,014 sqft) · Dining reservations open 180 days before sailing
- Dedicated Residence Manager
- Ground transfers within 50mi/80km (up to 4)
- Private driver ashore (1 per Journey, where available)
- All Ocean Residence benefits inherited
How does Explora compare to Regent, Seabourn, and Silversea on inclusions?
Each line stacks inclusions differently. Regent is the only one of the four with truly all-in shore excursions and business-class air bundled. Explora's selling-price advantage over Regent narrows significantly once you add what Regent already includes — so the right question isn't "which is cheaper" but "which inclusion set matches how you actually travel."
| Line | Wi-Fi | All beverages | Speciality dining | Shore excursions | Gratuities | Air | Ground transfers | Laundry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explora Journeys | Included, ship-wide, high-speed | All wines, champagne, premium spirits, specialty coffees included; ultra-rare and Anthology pairing extra | 8 of 9 venues included. Anthology, Chef's Table, Chef's Kitchen, Cellar extra | Extra | Included | Not included | Free at Ocean Residence and above (50mi/80km each way) | Included at Ocean Penthouse and above; self-service laundromat for all guests |
| Regent Seven Seas | Included | All beverages including premium spirits included | All specialty restaurants included | Included — every port, every day | Included | Business-class included on most itineraries | Included | Included on most itineraries (varies by fare class) |
| Seabourn | Included | All beverages including premium spirits, in-suite bar setup | All specialty restaurants included; chef's-table-style events extra | Extra (Ventures excursions extra) | Included | Not included | Not generally included | Not included; per-item charges |
| Silversea (Nova / Ray class) | Included | All beverages including premium spirits | All restaurants included; SALT-paired experiences extra | Door-to-door extra; included on some itineraries | Included | Included on Silver Door-to-Door fares | Included on Silver Door-to-Door fares | Included from Medallion Suite tier and above |
Comparison fields drawn from each line's published inclusion language as of 27 May 2026. A dedicated Explora-vs-each-line page is on the way; this row is the headline.
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