Alcoholic drinks in any form will not be served to minors during the journey.
The drinking age onboard is either 18 or 21 dependent on sailing region.
When sailing from a North American Port or based in that region (Canada, US, Caribbean, Central America) we apply the 21-year age limit regardless of the nationality of the guest.
For all other worldwide itineraries, we will apply the 18-year age limit.
Example, for a journey commencing in Europe and ending in Canada or the US it would be 18-year age limit, for the journey in reverse it would be 21-year age limit.
We will not change the drinking age mid journey; it applies for the entire journey.
We offer an extensive menu of premium beverages complimentary to our guests in all bar and dining outlets. There is a list of superior wines and beverages available to purchase.
If you would like to bring your own drinks / spirits with you this is possible.
We offer a wide range of different alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks onboard included in your journey fare.
The menus we offer in Emporium Marketplace, Fil Rouge, Med Yacht Club and Anthology restaurants will continuously evolve depending on the region we are sailing in.
We support a range of different diets and preferences including Kosher and Halal Raw proteins (but no prepacked cooked food) and we ask that you make this request at the time of booking your journey to ensure we have adequate stock onboard (preferably with 03 months’ notice or more).
We do have Caviar on the menus in Fil Rouge, Sakura, Marble, and Anthology Restaurant.
Reservations are required for Sakura, Marble & Co. Grill and Anthology. Emporium Marketplace operates on a free-seating basis and does not require reservations. Fil Rouge and Med Yacht Club are open seating; reservations are not required but are recommended to avoid disappointment.
Reservations can be made prior to embarkation through My Explora App or the My Account section of the website, according to suite category:
- Ocean Suites: 75 days before sailing
- Ocean Penthouses: 90 days before sailing
- Ocean Residences: 120 days before sailing
- Owner's Residences: 180 days before sailing
Reservations may also be arranged onboard at the Dining Reservations Desk on Deck 5.
Guests may make up to two dining reservations prior to embarkation, one each for Sakura and Marble & Co. Grill. While reservations are not required for Fil Rouge and Med Yacht Club, they are recommended. Emporium Marketplace operates on a free-seating basis and does not require reservations. Additional dining reservations can be arranged onboard at the Dining Reservations Desk on Deck 5. Every effort will be made to accommodate more than one reservation per speciality restaurant; however, this may not always be possible on voyages with higher guest occupancy. Reservations for Anthology can be made either before embarkation or once onboard.
Every effort will be made to accommodate requests for multiple reservations at the same restaurant. However, repeat reservations may be limited to ensure all guests have the opportunity to enjoy each dining experience during their Journey.
Prior to embarkation, reservations may be modified through My Explora App or by contacting an Explora Journeys Ambassador or your preferred Travel Advisor. Once onboard, our Dining Reservations team on Deck 5 will be pleased to assist with any changes, subject to availability.
Reservations will be held for 15 minutes. If you arrive later than this, our Hosts will be pleased to assist with arranging an alternative dining time, subject to availability.
Yes. Group dining reservations can be arranged. Please contact your Travel Advisor or an Explora Journeys Ambassador for assistance prior to your Journey, or the Dining Reservations team onboard on Deck 5.
At Sakura, Marble & Co. Grill and Anthology, dining tables and reservation times are assigned. Fil Rouge and Med Yacht Club offer open seating, with tables assigned on entry. Emporium Marketplace operates on a free-seating basis.
Our team will do their utmost to accommodate seating preferences, including quieter locations, wherever possible. Specific table requests are subject to availability at the time of dining.
Seating is based on 'first come first served' basis in our open seating restaurants and all specific requests will be accommodated subject to availability.
We offer a selection of fourteen indoor and outdoor bar and lounge venues around the ship.
There are different table configurations available in our dining venues including tables for two.
We have varying hours for our breakfast, lunch and dinner services in different dining venues ensuring that we accommodate all our guests' preferences.
There are six different restaurants onboard with dining available in another three (Cream Café, In suite dining and Explora Lounge) venues around the ship.
Our dining venues are located on decks 4, 5 and 11.
In-Suite Dining is available 24 hours a day and our Crema Café operates throughout the day from approximately 6:30 in the morning till 19:00
Afternoon tea will be served in the Explora Lounge every day except for turnaround day between 16:00- 17:00
We will serve high quality Swiss loose leaf and bag teas.
There is a full In-Suite Dining menu available 24 hours a day.
Our opening hours vary depending on whether we are in port or at sea. Typically, our dining services are available from 6:00 till late every day.
Breakfast 07:00-10.00am
Lunch 12.00 -14.00
Teatime 16.00- 17.00
Explora Lounge 11:00 am- 02:00 am
Dinner 18.30-21.00
In suite dining available 24 hours
Once finalised we will have sample menus available on our website.
There are several locations offering dining service around the ship between 6:00 and 23:00 and of course In-Suite Dining is available 24 hours a day.
Lunch will be served in Emporium Marketplace restaurant on the embarkation day.
This information is collected when making your booking and can be added prior to your journey. You can also inform us when you arrive onboard.
We consider our company as Gluten Conscious
We cater to guests with gluten conscious requirements, and we request that guests advise any specific preferences at the time of booking.
Our Head of Culinary is specialized within this field and is creating exceptional plant based and vegetarian dishes.
We offer the opportunity to book your dining venue before boarding however we restrict the pre-reservations to one per venue.
