Boarding Explora I: Our First Steps Into Luxury

After weeks of traveling through the Caribbean, Greece, Italy, and Spain, we decided there might be a better way to go home… by crossing the Atlantic aboard Explora Journeys' Explora I. In this video, we board Explora 1 in Barcelona for a luxury transatlantic cruise back to Miami and share our second impressions of Explora Journeys after already sailing with the line before. We take you through: Boarding day in Barcelona Our Ocean Terrace suite Dining at Sakura and Fil Rouge The Emporium Marketplace buffet Explora’s enrichment speakers and entertainment First days onboard during this Atlantic crossing Why Explora still feels different from mainstream cruising One of the things we wanted to know before this sailing was simple: Would Explora still feel special the second time around? If you’ve ever considered a luxury cruise, a transatlantic crossing, or sailing home instead of flying, we hope this gives you a closer look at the experience. Would you take a transatlantic cruise home instead of flying? Let us know in the comments! Until the next horizon, keep on traveling. #ExploraJourneys #Explora1 #LuxuryCruise #TransatlanticCruise #CruiseVlogRecommended Cruise Gear OREI American to European Plug Adapters—Many cruise ships are equipped with 220 European plugs, which are useless unless you have the correct adapter. These are the essentials we pack in our bags every time we cruise or travel to Europe. They come in an affordable six-pack which you can find at this link: https://amzn.to/44ixS0U Strongman Tools Strong Magnetic Hooks—A couple of these 6-pack sets of hooks are always with us when we cruise. Each individual hook can hold up to 30 lbs of weight and is ideal for hanging coats, hats, and the shelves described below. Get your set of these useful magnetic hooks at this link: https://amzn.to/3UDrVbJ Whitmor 5 Section Closet Organizer—Unfortunately, drawer and shelf space are sometimes limited in some cruise cabins. That’s why we always bring at least one of these inexpensive closet organizers, which gives us plenty of room for our folded clothes. We typically use a couple of magnetic hooks, as described above, to hang these from the ceiling in the corner of our room. Here’s the link where you can get yours: https://amzn.to/3w3GvQn Our Recommended Camera Gear DJI Osmo Pocket 3--You’ll usually see Tracey using this in almost all of our videos. Love this wonderful, small, and versatile camera. Basic Camera: https://amzn.to/3UDJJDF Creators Combo: https://amzn.to/4beP6OP GoPro Hero12—This is the best action camera we’ve ever used. Whether taking videos on the Zodiacs in Antarctica, snorkeling in Papua New Guinea, or scuba diving in Bonaire, this camera is always in our hands. Find the link to get yours here: https://amzn.to/3UkTcy1 Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap—If you still carry a DSLR or Mirrorless camera, as Jan does, this is the perfect strap to use. What's great is that this fully adjustable strap can be configured to be worn across your body, distributing the weight of your camera across your back rather than your neck. Additionally, it provides a bit more security when traveling through high-risk pickpocket areas. Get your Slide Lite Strap here: https://amzn.to/3xW6pWR As Amazon Affiliates, we earn from qualifying purchases.