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Save up to 15% & Free Anthology Dining on Explora Cruises

by Rocky Horan
Last updated October 24, 2024

If you have yet to sail on the world’s newest small ship luxury company, Explora Journey’s you are really missing out. This cruise line fantastic offering curtailed trips to smaller ports and unique places. Explora cruises offer an all inclusive experience at Sea with open bar, wi-fi, port fees and gratuities included in the fare. The Explora I and Explora II offer a luxurious experience at sea hosting 900 guests in all ocean front balcony suites. I’ve been on two Explora cruises and loved every minute of each of them. Now, you can book an Explora cruise from Oct 14, 2024 onward and enjoy upwards to 15% off plus experience Anthology, their upscale reservation only Italian restaurant for free. A €200 per person savings! Do not miss the EXQUISITE DINING AT SEA​ sale!

Explora Bar
My favorite lounge on Explora

Plus, when you booking via me at Scott & Thomas Travel you also enjoy 150 Euro per person onboard credit! This is an adding perk and thank you for your booking. Contact me today to make your Explora cruise booking.

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Explora rear pool

What is Anthology

When Explora Journeys launched Explora I more than a year ago and Explora II this summer, nearly every guest (including myself) praised the multitude of dining options. Better yet, all restaurants except 1 are included in the price of your Explora cruise. One restaurant that wasn’t part of the cruise price was Anthology. Anthology was the upscale venue where a series of famous guest chefs serving rotated through every few months with a new tasting menu.

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Earlier this year Explora Journey reimagined the concept of Anthology. Moving away from rotating chiefs and instead focusing on Explora’s home. The new Anthology offers a multi-course Italian menu curated by Head of Culinary Franck Garanger. Franck has a rich history of fine dining. At the age of sixteen he commenced his career as an apprentice at the Michelin Star restaurant, Le Vert D’ Eau in Angers with French Master Chef Jean-François Piers. He was awarded French Master Chef in the prestigious Maîtres Cuisenaire’s de France in 2008 and was recognized as a member of the Academic Culinaire de France. Needless to say, Franck is the perfect person for the job and the food is divine.

Each dinner reservation at Anthology restaurant includes the Wine Pairing selection and / or non alcoholic beverages. Typically a 200 Euro surcharge. Now free, but only when you book a new reservation between Oct. 1 and Nov. 18, 2024

Current Explora menu

7-course Grand Tasting Menu curated by Franck Garanger

RICORDO DEL MARE
Oscietra Royal caviar, lobster, green apple, sweet & sour vinaigrette 

or

GAMBERO ROSSO DI MAZARA DEL VALLO
Sicilian coat red prawns, burrata cream, tomato coulis, lemon zest 

or

CAPONATA PALERMITANA
Sicilian sweet & sour vegetable salad, plant-based almond mozzarella, bell pepper coulis

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CANNELLONI DI CAPASANTA

Scallop cannelloni, black truffle, herb salad, Parmigiano Reggiano foam

or

LA MIA PRIMAVERA
Morel salad, grilled asparagus, Sicilian Avola almonds and pea cream, arugula

or

VITELLO TONNATO
Veal loin, Albacore tuna espuma, caperberries, gremolata, Lessatini olives 

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RAVIOLI ALLO SCAMPO

Langoustine ravioli, San Marzano tomato consommé, sage butter

or

RISOTTO DEL COLLE DEL VENETO
Carnaroli rice “Acquerello”, radicchio Trevigiano, goat cheese, 25-year aged “Extravecchio” traditional balsamic vinegar

or

SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE

Pietro Massi spaghettoni, clams, dried cherry tomatoes 

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GRANITA ALLA GRAPPA DI BOLGHERI SASSICAIA

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LA MONTAGNA
Jersiaise beef fillet, Amarone sauce, porcini-stuffed Swiss chard, truffle potato pallet

or

IL MARE
Mediterranean seabass, Arabica coffee, olive condiment, potato foam, tonka bean

or

LA CAMPAGNA
Garden harvest, Taggiasca olive sand, butternut squash mousseline, Piedmonte hazelnuts 

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AGRUMI
Silky Amalfi coast lemon, vanilla-grapefruit compote, Tarocco blood orange sorbet 

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MILLEFOGLIE

Caramelised crispy dough, soft vanilla cream, raspberries

or

CANNOLO SICILIANO

Bronte pistachio, ricotta, Amarena cherries

or

EUFORIA DI CIOCCOLATO
85% dark chocolate & tofu, amaretto-toasted almond 

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PICCOLE DELIZIE

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 Bottom Line

Explora cruises offers an elevated experience at sea similar to Seabourn or Silvesea. My guests who are use to small ship luxury cruises have all loved Explora cruises. Most have even booked a second or third trip. Explora Cruises offers among the best food at sea and a luxury experience perfect for relaxing.

Guests who contact me can enjoy exclusive access to the best available fares, paired with a complimentary dinner at Anthology. This is offered per person, per booking. Plus you also will enjoy €150 per person. €300 per room as an additional onboard credit. This is easily a €700 value!

This offer is available for reservations made between Oct. 1 and Nov. 18, 2024. The offer applies to any new Explora Journeys reservations made within this period, for sailings departing from Oct. 14, 2024, onwards.

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About Rocky Horan

Rocky started blogging on his own website When Doublewides Fly to share information about flying around the world on a dime. By maximizing miles and points, cheap deals, sales, backpacking. Now Rocky has traveled to 110 countries, all 7 continents and works as a travel advisor to help clients experience the world.

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