Explora Journeys, the new luxury travel brand of MSC Group (world's largest container shipping company) has unveiled its latest Destination Experiences, offering travelers an opportunity to immerse themselves in the unparalleled beauty and culture of Central America, the USA and Canada Pacific Coast, and Hawaii from March to May 2024.
One of the highlighted journeys includes a 14-night cruise from Amador, Panama, to Los Angeles, USA (March 29 – April 12, 2024), with stops in Quepos Costa Rica, San Juan del Sur Nicaragua, Puerto Quetzal Guatemala, and Cabo San Lucas Mexico. This voyage provides guests with a chance to delve into Central American cultures.
Another featured itinerary is a 6-night journey from Los Angeles, USA, to Vancouver BC Canada (April 12-18, 2024), with highlights in San Francisco CA and Astoria OR in the USA, allowing for discoveries along the American West Coast.
Additionally, travelers can absorb the energizing atmosphere of Hawaii during two extraordinary journeys: a 9-night cruise from Vancouver to Honolulu (April 18-27, 2024), and a 9-night cruise from Honolulu Hawaii to Vancouver (April 27 – May 6, 2024).
Key ports of call include Hilo Hawaii, Honolulu (Oahu), Kailua-Kona (Hawaii), Nawiliwili (Kauai), Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Panama, offering a unique and enriching exploration of the Pacific Coast, Hawaii, and Central America.
Throughout these journeys, travelers will immerse themselves in local heritage, culture, and cuisine. From royal residencies and volcanic landscapes to sandy beaches and pristine reefs, the experience encompasses protected natural wonders, intriguing art, and historical sites of Hawaii and the Pacific Coast.
Embracing the forces of nature that define the Hawaiian Islands, explorers will connect with local customs of peace and compassion through music, dance, the arts, and environmental responsibility. The deep-rooted native traditions, marked by kindness, love, appreciation of the land, and a love for one another, will unfold.
Highlight Destination Experiences include:
- Tantalizing Temazcal Immersion in Cabo San Lucas: Guests are invited to partake in a traditional Temazcal ceremony, an ancient healing ritual practiced by Mayans, Aztecs, and Toltecs for millennia. Led by a shaman, participants enter the candlelit Temazcal, where water is poured onto hot stones, providing both physical detoxification and spiritual restoration. Post-ceremony, guests can savor local delicacies before unwinding at the luxury spa with hot tubs and cold plunges.
- Hollywood Hills Hike in Los Angeles: Embarking on an invigorating hike through Griffith Park, travelers summit Mount Lee for an up-close encounter with the iconic Hollywood Sign. Led by knowledgeable guides, they learn about Hollywood’s rich history, discover landmarks and famous studios, and indulge in a picnic lunch in Griffith Park with breathtaking views of the LA skyline.
- Volcanic Marvels and a Celestial Odyssey in Off-grid Hawaii in Hilo: Travelers can discover the enchanting Rainbow Falls nestled in lush Hawaiian rainforest, explore Boiling Pots and the Kaumana Caves, and venture into the captivating world of two of Big Island’s five volcanoes with a National Park Service expert. Witnessing celestial observations during the day and night with state-of-the-art telescopes and highly experienced astronomers, offering views of galaxies, planets, and more, is a highlight.
- Behind the Scenes: Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum and USS Missouri Memorial in Honolulu: Exclusive guided tours of historic hangars, outdoor exhibits, and the Raytheon Pavilion await. Explorers can delve into the USS Missouri Memorial above and below deck, hearing captivating tales of WWII dogfights and civilian aviation history. An exclusive experience of the Lower Control Tower, not available to the public, is also part of the journey.
Explora Journeys invites all those seeking extraordinary discoveries to embark on these unparalleled Destination Experiences during their journey with EXPLORA I.