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Life on Explora

LOUNGING

An elegant, cosmopolitan atmosphere in which to discover, enjoy and appreciate diverse flavours and talents from around the world

Our Bars & Lounges offer the perfect blend of vibrancy and privacy across more than 12 indoor and outdoor settings.

Bars & Lounges

Crema Café

Bustling European all-day café culture on the world’s oceans.

Crema Café

A luxurious layer of crema nods to the freshness of an espresso and aptly lends authenticity and sophistication to a café at the centre of life on board.

 

Inspired by modern European café culture, Crema Café has softy stylish interiors with comfortable lounge seating, with access to a choice of reading materials and all set against uninterrupted views of the sea. A place to meet, discuss, unwind, taste and indulge, where like-minded guests gather to mingle and converse.

 

Coffee is chosen by selected connoisseurs who have travelled the world exploring fair-trade coffee origin, character, and strength. Discover the refined methods of brewing coffee from skilled baristas, taste high-quality loose-leaf teas with an on-hand tea expert, or enjoy refreshing cold-pressed juices. A glass display showcases pastries, cakes, desserts and sweets including madeleines, cannelés, biscotti, navette sandwiches as well as gelato throughout the day.

Indoor seating: 62

Outdoor seating: 16

Located on Deck 5

Lobby Bar

A laidback, centrally-located bar and lounge perfect for socialising.

Lobby Bar

A central gathering bar and lounge, set among the ship's high-end boutiques, provides the ideal spot to enjoy refreshments day and night. 

Indoor seating: 40

Located on Deck 4

Explora Lounge

A luminous lounge offering 270-degree views of the ocean, a spectacular backdrop to informal drinking and dining.

Explora Lounge

Explora Lounge is a central meeting place bathed in natural light, where guests can watch the world sail by as they enjoy light meals, snacks, and traditional afternoon tea. Perfect for a quiet moment to read, work or sip a coffee, or simply admire the beautiful ocean views, easing the mind into a calming space.

 

Cool and soothing background music transitions to live jazz and piano at night. The perfect soundtrack to your journey paired with a sunset aperitivo in hand.

 

Here, guests can enjoy light meals, snacks, traditional afternoon tea, along with inventive modern cocktails, barista-made coffees, loose leaf teas, smoothies, and fresh pressed juices.

Indoor seating: 149

Outdoor seating: 38

Located on Deck 11

Malt Whisky Bar

A refined tour across the globe’s most celebrated whiskey regions.

Malt Whisky Bar

Set within the Explora Lounge, Malt offers a refined tour of the global whisky regions, including some of the rarest whiskies, complete with a walk-in humidor, cigar expert and a dedicated outdoor cigar-smoking terrace.

 

Alongside its drinks menu with an emphasis on dark brown spirits the bar also features an outdoor smoking area for guests to enjoy their hand-rolled cigars*, selected with the guidance of our cigar expert. A range of signature whiskey-based cocktails are also available, curated exclusively for Explora Journeys and served accompanied by the smooth sounds of jazz.

Indoor seating: 20

Located on Deck 11

Journeys Lounge

Mixology, enrichment and entertainment continuously evolving throughout the day.

Journeys Lounge

The most spacious onboard lounge welcomes mixology specialists, enrichment activities and cabaret-style entertainment daily. This venue is designed to continuously evolve and transform throughout the day to suit the changing mood of your ocean journey.

Indoor seating: 210

Located on Deck 4

Astern Lounge

An all-day lounge and oceanfront escape opening onto the Astern Pool.

Astern Lounge

The Astern Lounge is the social hub of any journey, with a collection of daily events and happenings suited to every taste.

 

Effortlessly transitioning throughout the day, Astern Lounge hosts live music, DJ sessions and enrichment insights with a collection of handpicked tastemakers. Coming to life at sundown, the lounge perfects the aperitivo through a nightly ritual celebrating golden hour, complemented by live entertainment.

Indoor seating: 70

Located on Deck 5

Astern Pool & Bar

An all-day pool and outdoor lounge at the water's edge.

Astern Pool & Bar

An all-day lounge next to the infinity pool, ideal for a waterfront escape offering chilled beach club vibes, with low background music by day and acoustic musicians and DJs as the sun sets, continuing throughout the evening.

 

Outdoor dining is available from nearby restaurant, Sakura in the form of nutritious bento boxes, conveniently served seated at a table, a lounger or a poolside sunbed. 

Outdoor seating: 122 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)

Located on Deck 5

Atoll Pool & Bar

An intimate pool for laidback lounging throughout the day.

Atoll Pool & Bar

A laidback venue where guests can enjoy the sun, sea and serenity day-long, accompanied by a selection of energising, colourful drinks. 

Outdoor seating: 138 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)

Located on Deck 10

Helios Pool & Bar

A panoramic adults-only pool and lounge experience.

Helios Pool & Bar

Inspired by the Ancient Greek God of Sun, Helios, translating literally to sun in Greek, is an adults-only area and the sunniest spot onboard. Panoramically facing forward on deck 12, guests canm enjoy lying by the pool or lounging throughout the day as they watch the ship sail through the sea.

Outdoor seating: 100 (Includes sunbeds, lounge chairs and bar seating)

Located on Deck 12

Sky Bar On 14

Refreshing cocktails and infinite views in a sophisticated outdoor setting.

Sky Bar on 14

 

Set on the ship’s highest point, on deck 14, this panoramic outdoor lounge setting is ideal for soothing cocktails and infinite views.

Located on Deck 14

The Conservatory Pool & Bar

An all-day poolside lounge protected from the elements.

The Conservatory Pool & Bar

The Conservatory is a weather-protected poolside lounge by day. By night, it turns into a cinema experience under the stars. A relaxed, calming venue to unwind and enjoy cocktails, with light, lively background music playing throughout the day.

Indoor seating: 52

Located on Deck 11

Gelateria & Creperie at The Conservatory

Authentic French and Italian indulgences served poolside.

Gelateria & Creperie at the Conservatory

Set in the relaxed, weather-protected poolside Conservatory, this is the place to treat yourself to authentic French and Italian indulgencies.

Located on Deck 11

A Journey of Celebration

At any time during their journey, guests can savour Mercier Brut champagne by the glass as part of our complimentary beverage selection, courtesy of this historic house within the Moët Hennessy family. 

Our restaurants and lounges offer a curated selection of the iconic and most prestigious labels of champagnes, wines and spirits from Moët Hennessy, such as Dom Pérignon P2, Glenmorangie Signet or Richard Hennessy ensuring every moment is one of indulgent celebration.