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Mediterranean Luxe Journey | Italy, Croatia, Malta & Beyond

14 Night Fly, Stay & Luxury Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stays, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | October 2027

Book By 31 May 2026

Set Sail on 27 October 2027

Product Code: MC-39451

Mediterranean Luxe Journey | Italy, Croatia, Malta & Beyond

14 Night Fly, Stay & Luxury Cruise Holiday with $4000 Bonus Value Including City Stays, Exclusive Package Savings & More

  • Exclusive Itinerary
  • $4000 Bonus Value
  • Sail | October 2027

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Enjoy a comfortable transit with full-service economy flights to Venice, returning from Barcelona

Explore the sights of Venice with a 2 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally-located hotel with breakfast daily

Set sail on a 10 night luxury voyage from Venice to Barcelona onboard Elegant Explora II in an spacious Ocean Terrace Suite

  • Savour enticing dining at nine distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
  • Enjoy unlimited fine beverages, including wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees, tea and soft drinks
  • Be treated to an in-suite welcome bottle of champagne and sweet treats, along with a bottle of wine and spirit of your choice upon arrival
  • Enrich your journey with onboard activities and entertainment, including live music, expert-led courses and destination-inspired talks
  • Immerse in ocean-inspired wellness with access to the thermal area and wellness and fitness programs onboard and in destinations
  • Stay connected throughout your voyage with high-speed complimentary wifi
  • Spend more time exploring with shuttle services from ports to city centres (where required)
  • Enjoy authentic, intuitive service without worry with prepaid onboard gratuities

Indulge in more at sea with a BONUS EUR€300* Onboard Credit.

*Based on EUR€150pp per suite twin share

Explore the sights of Barcelona with a 2 night stay in a hand-selected, centrally-located hotel with breakfast daily

Take advantage of this exclusively packaged luxury cruise holiday, brimming with elevated bonus extras that allow you to savour more

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Venice, Italy

Welcome to Venice, the floating city. Perhaps one of the world’s most famous destinations, a visit to Venice will leave you awestruck. Wind down the Grand Canal on a gondola, explore the sights of St Mark’s Square, including St Mark’s Basilica and the Doge’s palace, and hop over to Murano for a glass-blowing demonstration. Dreamy Venice is a stop you’ll never forget. Enjoy a 2-night luxury hotel stay to explore this exciting city.

 
Fusina (Venice), Italy

Embark your 10 night luxury cruise from Fusina onboard Explora II today.

 
Zadar, Croatia

Zadar, a city on Croatia’s Dalmatian coast, is known for the Roman and Venetian ruins of its peninsular Old Town. There are several Venetian gates in the city walls. Surrounding the Roman-era Forum is 11th-century St. Mary’s Convent, with religious art dating to the 8th century. There’s also the grand, 12th-century St. Anastasia’s Cathedral and the round, 9th-century pre-Romanesque Church of St. Donatus.

 
Dubrovnik, Croatia

Welcome to Dubrovnik, the pearl of the Adriatic. Famous for its distinctive terracotta rooftops, gleaming limestone streets and medieval architecture, no trip to Croatia is complete without a visit to Dubrovnik. Walk along the city walls, take a cable car to Mount Srd for impeccable views or kayak to the turquoise waters of Lokrum Island.

 
At Sea

Your day at sea will allow you to take full advantage of everything the ship has to offer. Seek out hidden treasures and make the most of the facilities onboard. All of the ships activities can be found on the vessels daily newsletter. If relaxation is on your mind then your sea day will allow you to sit back, soak in ship life and watch the world as it floats by.

 
Valletta, Malta

Welcome to Valletta, the fortress city. This tiny city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its dusty Baroque buildings and mesmerising sea views. Shop for crafts and jewellery on Republic Street, explore the Upper and Lower Barrakka Gardens and uncover history at Parliament House and the ruins of the Royal Opera House.

 
At Sea

Enjoy a relaxing day at sea.

 
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy

Welcome to Civitavecchia! This lively port town is just 50 minutes from Rome, so you’re within easy reach of all the iconic sights of the Eternal City. If you’d prefer to stay in Civitavecchia, be sure to check out Forte Michelangelo, the former Jewish Ghetto, and the Trajan Theatre.

 
Livorno (Florence), Italy

Welcome to Livorno! This charming port town is your gateway to both Pisa and Florence, where you can discover iconic sights, including the Leaning Tower, Piazza Duomo, and Ponte Vecchio. In Livorno itself, we recommend discovering the Fortezza Nuova, walking along the lively port and sampling some fresh seafood.

 
Monte Carlo, Monaco

Welcome to Monte Carlo, the glitziest quartier of Monaco. A magnet for high rollers, a trip to Monaco provides an opportunity to live large for a day. Marvel at the superyachts glistening in the harbour, walk the Formula One circuit and try your luck at the legendary marble and gold Monte Carlo Casino.

 
Marseille, France

Welcome to Marseille, the oldest city in France! This seaside city, with its busy harbour and bright urban vibe, offers plenty to see and do. Watch the fisherman at Le Vieux Port, admire the Notre Dame de la Garde, discover the museums at Vieille Charite and wander the La Corniche walkway.

 
Barcelona, Spain

Disembark Explora II in Barcelona today. A bustling beachside city filled with architectural gems. Hit the Gaudi trail, explore the Gothic Quarter and take a stroll along Las Ramblas. Visiting a tapas bar is an absolute must, especially when washed down with a glass of sangria. Enjoy a 2-night luxury hotel stay to explore this amazing city.

 
Barcelona, Spain

Farewell Barcelona today as you board your flight home, or ask us about our flexible flights & extend your stay.

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Price based on cruise sail date 27 October 2027

Price based on departing from Auckland, Christchurch

Based on Ocean Terrace 1view stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 2 from $699 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 3 from $899 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Terrace 4 from $1099 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Grand Terrace from $1199 per personview stateroom

Upgrade to Ocean Penthouse from $3499 per personview stateroom

 

Prices are per person twin share in NZD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.
Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.
Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily.  Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.

Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.

Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.

Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into New Zealand Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry.  Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.
Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.

Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.
Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.

Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150NZD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges.  These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights

Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.
Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.

It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.
China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all New Zealand passport holders.
For Non-New Zealand passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.

** Low Deposit Policy
Some cruise lines may charge a higher deposit if upgrading from an interior stateroom or adding additional benefits. Your consultant will advise at time of booking. A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.


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