Explora Journeys Ocean Wellness
Explora Journeys’ Ocean Wellness philosophy brings together spa rituals, thermal facilities, movement, mindfulness and the restorative influence of the sea. Guests can exercise with Technogym equipment, practise yoga on deck, follow guided sessions from their suite or unwind in the spa’s thermal area. From quiet moments beside the ocean to In Balance, created with tennis champion Jannik Sinner, every experience is designed to support physical vitality, mental clarity and a more balanced way of travelling.
The Ocean Wellness Philosophy
Ocean Wellness is inspired by the calming and restorative effect of spending time beside the sea. Rather than treating wellbeing as a single spa appointment, Explora Journeys connects relaxation, exercise, sleep, nutrition and mindfulness throughout the onboard experience.
The programme is divided into four complementary areas: The Spa, Fitness, Beauty and Wellbeing. Guests can move between thermal rituals, treatments, group classes, outdoor exercise and quieter experiences designed to encourage an Ocean State of Mind.
Ocean Wellness: The Spa
Ocean Wellness: The Spa provides a calm retreat for relaxation, recovery and personalised treatments. Eleven dedicated treatment rooms include private spa suites, a double treatment room and specialist spaces for advanced skincare, while an outdoor relaxation area offers uninterrupted views across the sea.
Thermal Area
The thermal area combines heat, water and contrast therapies to encourage relaxation and physical recovery. Facilities include a hydrotherapy pool, Finnish sauna, steam room, salt cave, experience shower, ice fall and heated marble loungers, alongside indoor and outdoor spaces for resting between experiences. Access to the thermal area is included with every Explora Journey, subject to the spa’s operating schedule. On days at sea, access times differ for guests with and without a treatment reservation, while wider access is offered during days in port. The thermal facilities are reserved for guests aged 16 and over.
Treatments, Beauty and Recovery
A varied menu of massages, facials, body rituals and specialist skincare treatments is available for an additional charge. Selected treatments can also be enjoyed inside your suite, while private spa suites create a more secluded experience with their own relaxation space. EXPLORA III introduces the Sava Sound Pod, an immersive experience using low-frequency vibration and sculpted sound to support calm, focus, meditation and deeper recovery.
Wellness Beyond the Spa
Ocean Wellness continues throughout the ship, bringing together movement, mindfulness, recovery and time spent in the open air. From Technogym fitness and in-suite workouts to guided yoga, restorative programmes and peaceful pools, guests can shape each day around their own energy, goals and preferred pace.
Fitness and Movement
Explora Journeys offers more than 350 square metres of indoor and outdoor fitness facilities developed in partnership with Technogym. The Fitness Centre includes dedicated areas for cardio, strength and functional training, alongside Technogym Artis equipment, Pilates Reformers and spaces for personal or group sessions.
The Open Air Fitness Deck brings movement outside, with ocean-facing cycling equipment, rowing machines and functional training stations. Guests can also use the sports court for activities including touch tennis, pickleball, basketball and yoga, or follow the ship’s panoramic running track for a workout with changing sea views.
In-Suite Fitness
Your fitness routine does not need to stop when you return to your suite. Guests can access an included functional Technogym training kit, supported by a virtual coach and guided exercise library, allowing complete body workouts inside the suite or outside on the private ocean-front terrace.
The flexible equipment is designed for strength, mobility and functional movement without requiring a visit to the main fitness centre. Selected higher-category accommodation may also include enhanced in-suite Technogym equipment and additional wellness benefits.
Mindfulness and Recovery
Ocean Wellness includes a varied programme of yoga, meditation, mindful movement and breathing practices designed for different goals and levels of ability. Guests may choose energising flows, restorative Sleep Yoga, Relaxation Yoga, Mindfulness Yoga or sessions focused on breathing, mobility and gentle recovery.
Group wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities are included with every journey, while private consultations, personalised training and specialist treatments are available separately.
Journey of Awakening
The Journey of Awakening helps guests begin the day with movement and intention. Experiences include sunrise yoga on deck, a Technogym Case routine, guided morning stretches streamed to the in-suite television and mindful movement and breathing sessions through the dedicated Journey of Awakening channel.
A curated morning playlist, revitalising in-suite shot, herbal teas and wellness-led breakfast choices extend the experience beyond exercise, creating a more considered start to the day.
In Balance with Jannik Sinner
Explora Journeys’ Global Brand Ambassador Jannik Sinner has worked with his performance team to create In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Programme. Inspired by the discipline and preparation behind elite sport, the experience translates Sinner’s approach to training, recovery and mental focus into an accessible programme for guests at sea.
The complete guided journey lasts approximately three and a half hours and is structured around four stages: Train, Re-centre, Restore and Renew. Together, they connect focused movement, breathing, muscle recovery and thermal therapies to support physical energy, clarity and emotional balance. The programme is available across journeys aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, with reservations, availability and current pricing confirmed for each sailing.
Pools and Open-Air Wellbeing
Wellbeing extends across Explora’s spacious outdoor decks, with three heated outdoor pools, an indoor heated pool beneath a retractable glass roof and a separate hydrotherapy pool within Ocean Wellness. Private cabanas, panoramic views and a choice of lively or peaceful settings allow guests to find the atmosphere that suits them throughout the day.
Astern Pool & Bar
Astern Pool & Bar combines an infinity-style pool with an easy beach-club atmosphere beside the water. Music, poolside seating and nearby outdoor dining create a sociable setting that gradually becomes livelier as the sun begins to set.
The Conservatory Pool
The Conservatory provides a weather-protected pool beneath a retractable glass roof, allowing guests to swim and relax throughout the year. Natural light fills the space during the day, while selected evenings bring a cinema experience beneath the stars.
Atoll Pool & Bar
Atoll Pool & Bar offers a smaller and more intimate outdoor setting for relaxed days in the sunshine. Comfortable loungers, sea views and refreshing drinks create an easy place to swim, read or simply enjoy the changing scenery.
Helios Pool & Bar
Reserved for adults, Helios Pool & Bar occupies a panoramic forward-facing position on Deck 12. Its sunlit setting, ocean views and relaxed lounge atmosphere make it one of the quietest places onboard for swimming and unwinding.
What Is Included?
Access to the Ocean Wellness thermal area and selected group fitness, wellness and mindfulness activities is included with every Explora Journey. Guests can also access the onboard fitness facilities, open-air exercise areas and an included functional training kit for workouts inside their suite or on their private terrace.
Massages, facials, specialist treatments, private training, personalised consultations and selected premium programmes are available at an additional charge. Inclusions and benefits may also vary according to suite category.
Find Your Ocean State of Mind
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