Access from Japan: A Direct flights / B One connection / C Two or more connections
Departure months
Dec 2027Jan 2028Feb 2028Mar 2028
Indicative faresLuxury
From $5,500.00
Estimated range per person, based on 2 guests sharing a cabin. This is the itinerary announced for the maiden voyage on December 4, 2027, with ports of call based on published information. Fares have not been announced, so this is approximated from the line's actual sale levels for 7-night Mediterranean cruises.
Ocean Terrace Suitefrom 35 m² (377 ft²)
$5,500.00 – $8,000.00
Ocean Penthouse (Residence)
From $12,000.00
Indicative fares: From $5,500.00. Ranges in USD, generally per person based on double occupancy. Taxes, fees and gratuities may not be included. Check current fares and availability on the official site.
Data confidence
Confirmation: Departures Official / price Estimated / Last checked Jul 22, 2026
Prices are indicative ranges based on official and public information from each cruise line. These English pages show amounts in their original currency, with no currency conversion; fares observed only in Japanese yen are shown in yen. The Japanese pages show approximate yen conversions at fixed exchange rates (rate date: Oct 5, 2026; derived from the European Central Bank (ECB) reference rates). Always check current fares, availability and departure dates on the official website or with a travel agent. Check dates are shown for each item on each page.
Cruise AtlasTravel booklet
One way · Mediterranean
7-Night Mediterranean Cruise from Civitavecchia (Rome) to Istanbul
EXPLORA V · Explora Journeys
Embarkation port
Civitavecchia (Rome) → Istanbul
Duration
7 nights
Port calls
6 port calls
Departure months
Dec 2027 – Mar 2028
Indicative farePer person, double occupancy
From $5,500.00
Port locations are approximate; coastlines are simplified. Numbers follow the itinerary.
Use the official itinerary to fill in dates and times. Temperatures are climate averages for Dec. Temperatures are climate averages for Jan. Temperatures are climate averages for Feb. Temperatures are climate averages for Mar. Price indices use Tokyo = 100. Prices are shown in their original currencies.
No.
Port
Date / time
Temperature
Local prices
1
Civitavecchia (Rome)
Civitavecchia (Rome) · Italy
Departure
Nearest airport: FCO
Airport to port: 60-90 min
From Japan: A (Direct flight; guide)
Day 1
Dep :
Day 11°CNight 6°CDay 11°CNight 5°CDay 12°CNight 5°CDay 14°CNight 7°C
Approximate
Tokyo = 100: 157Partly estimated
Water, 500 ml €0.22Coffee €4.50Inexpensive meal €5.75Local beer €6.00Big Mac €6.56
2
Naples
Naples · Italy
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 14°CNight 4°CDay 13°CNight 3°CDay 14°CNight 3°CDay 17°CNight 5°C
Approximate
Tokyo = 100: 164Guide
Water, 500 ml €0.40Coffee €2.50Inexpensive meal €9.25Local beer €6.00Big Mac €6.56
3
Messina
Messina · Italy
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 16°CNight 11°CDay 15°CNight 10°CDay 15°CNight 10°CDay 17°CNight 12°C
Tokyo = 100: 103Partly estimated
Water, 500 ml €0.24Coffee €2.50Inexpensive meal €10.00Local beer €3.75Big Mac €6.56
4
Athens (Piraeus)
Athens (Piraeus) · Greece
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 15°CNight 9°CDay 13°CNight 7°CDay 14°CNight 7°CDay 17°CNight 9°C
Tokyo = 100: 164Guide
Water, 500 ml €0.50Coffee €3.10Inexpensive meal €13.45Local beer €6.00Big Mac €4.90
5
Volos
Volos · Greece
Day ____
Arr :
Dep :
Day 12°CNight 5°CDay 12°CNight 3°CDay 12°CNight 3°CDay 15°CNight 5°C
Approximate
Tokyo = 100: 94Partly estimated
Water, 500 ml €0.50Coffee €2.70Inexpensive meal €7.80Local beer €3.20Big Mac €4.90
6
Istanbul
Istanbul · Turkey
Arrival
Nearest airport: IST
Airport to port: 60 min
From Japan: A (Direct flight; guide)
Day 8
Arr :
Day 10°CNight 5°CDay 9°CNight 4°CDay 9°CNight 3°CDay 11°CNight 5°C
Approximate
Tokyo = 100: 133Guide
Water, 500 ml TRY 15.00Coffee TRY 187.00Inexpensive meal TRY 338.00Local beer TRY 290.00Big Mac TRY 325.00
CHECKLIST
Before you leave
Documents
Passport and boarding pass (booking confirmation). Check passport validity and visa requirements with the cruise line and destination authorities. Online check-in required.
GuideChecked Jul 3, 2026
Suggested items
Passport
Boarding pass / booking confirmation
Travel insurance policy
Flight and pre-cruise hotel bookings
Power
Plug types: B, C. English text in preparation.
Secondary sourceChecked Oct 4, 2026
Suggested items
Travel adapter
USB charger
Power bank (carry-on luggage)
Money
Onboard currency: EUR
GuideChecked Jul 3, 2026
Settlement in JPY unavailable
OfficialChecked Oct 4, 2026
Port currencies: Euro (EUR); Euro (EUR). At small shops, cash is preferred in some situations.; Turkish lira (TRY).
Guide
Suggested items
Credit card
Small amount of local currency
Small bills for tips
Clothing
English text in preparation.
OfficialChecked Oct 4, 2026
Daytime temperatures: 10–16°C (climate averages for Dec)Daytime temperatures: 9–15°C (climate averages for Jan)Daytime temperatures: 9–15°C (climate averages for Feb)Daytime temperatures: 11–17°C (climate averages for Mar)
Approximate
Suggested items
Extra layer
Comfortable walking shoes
Swimwear
Formal wear appropriate for the dress code
Sunscreen
Regular medications
NOTES
Notes
Departure date
Flights and pre-cruise hotel
Embarkation check-in time
Travel insurance and emergency contacts
Onboard contacts
Plans after disembarkation
SOURCES
Sources and check dates
Item
Source
Checked
Route, itinerary and indicative fares
Official explorajourneys.comOfficial explorajourneys.comOfficial explorajourneys.com
NOAA GHCN-Daily (climate averages or values calculated from station data)Approximate 4 ports use approximate values due to distant stations, short observation periods, or similar limitations.
Oct 4, 2026
Local prices
Guide Prices from shops, menus and similar sources. Big Mac prices: The Economist Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0).
Oct 2026
Airports and access
Guide Official port information and travel guides. Access from Japan is an editorial guide, reviewed annually.
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Practical ship information (plugs, dress code and JPY settlement)
Published figures Tokyo Tower: 333 m, from its official specifications. A 16-car JR Central N700S Shinkansen is about 405 m: 27.35 m × 2 end cars + 25 m × 14 intermediate cars = 404.7 m. Car equivalents use an approximate length of 25 m per car.
Oct 5, 2026
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English text in preparation.
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