{"id":104624,"date":"2025-08-15T07:28:58","date_gmt":"2025-08-15T07:28:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/?p=104624"},"modified":"2026-01-12T11:34:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-12T11:34:53","slug":"ocean-wellness-retreats-explora-journeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/?p=104624","title":{"rendered":"Sailing into Serenity: New Wellness Retreats Aboard EXPLORA I &amp; II"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Above: Image from<\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/explorajourneys.com\/int\/en\/press-and-media\/press\/explora-journeys-presents-new-ocean-wellness-retreats\">Explora Journeys<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, is expanding its wellness offering at sea with the introduction of <em>Ocean Wellness Retreats<\/em> aboard its ships EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II. Designed as one-day immersive programmes available during extended Grand Voyages, these retreats draw from both Eastern and Western wellbeing traditions, offering guests a rejuvenating escape set against some of the most inspiring ocean routes in the <a href=\"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/\">world<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <em>Ocean Wellness Retreats<\/em> invite travellers to slow their pace and embrace practices that nurture body, mind, and spirit. Incorporating yoga, breathwork, and sound therapies, each retreat is intended to provide moments of restoration while enhancing the overall voyage experience. Guests are welcome to participate in multiple retreats across their sailing for deeper personal benefit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Program Highlights:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Surya Shakti Yoga is inspired by the sun, enhancing vitality and focus.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pranayama breathing techniques are designed to restore balance and mental clarity.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sound Healing &amp; Gong Baths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guided Reflection sessions encourage introspection and renewal.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The upcoming <em>Ocean Wellness Retreats<\/em> will take place on two extended sailings. Aboard EXPLORA I, guests can join <em>A Grand Voyage of European Gems and Tropical Idylls<\/em>, departing from Fusina (Venice) and travelling to Miami with stops at cultural ports across the Mediterranean before continuing to the Caribbean. On EXPLORA II, <em>A Grand Voyage between Sweet Mint Tea &amp; Lava Caves<\/em> will sail from Barcelona to Bridgetown, Barbados, Tangier, Gran Canaria, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The extended itineraries, which traverse cultural hubs and serene island landscapes, offer the ideal backdrop for guests seeking deeper self-awareness and balance while travelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay up to date on the latest luxury industry news:<a href=\"https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/insights-news\"> https:\/\/worldluxurychamber.com\/insights-news<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SOURCES: <a href=\"https:\/\/explorajourneys.com\/int\/en\/press-and-media\/press\/explora-journeys-presents-new-ocean-wellness-retreats\">EXPLORA JOURNEYS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Above: Image from Explora Journeys Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group, is expanding its wellness offering at sea with the introduction of Ocean Wellness Retreats aboard its ships EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II. 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