The Luxury Cruise Review

Explora I pools and wellness options

Editors rating:
5.0
/5.0
Outstanding

Explora I is an oasis of relaxation and wellness with swimming pools, a luxe spa and state-of-the-art fitness studios.

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15 December 2024

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Explora I pools and wellness options

Editors rating:
5.0
/5.0
Outstanding

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Wellness ratings

OutdoorRating
Sun deck
(5.0)
Jogging
(5.0)
Pool(s)
(5.0)
IndoorRating
Spa
(5.0)
Gym
(5.0)

Explora I swimming pools and whirlpools

If you enjoy sunbathing by a pool then Explora I is the ship for you. In fact, there are four swimming pools on board with one dedicated to adults only.

The adults-only Helios pool on the Explora I cruise ship.
An adults-only haven; the Helios pool with views over the bow.
The Conservatory Pool on the Explora I cruise ship.
Swim laps in the large Conservatory Pool.

The Conservatory Pool is large enough to swim laps and it has a retractable roof to let the sunshine in. The infinity-edge Astern Pool has astounding views. Upstairs, the Atoll Pool is perfect for a refreshing dip.

The Astern pool on the Explora I cruise ship.
The Astern Pool; where the water never ends.
The Atoll pool on the Explora I cruise ship.
Cool off in the Atoll Pool.

On the open decks there are lots of whirlpool hot tubs, most of which have panoramic views.

A whirlpool tub on the Explora I cruise ship.
Enjoy panoramic views from every whirlpool tub.

The Spa

The spa on Explora I has a unique philosophy called Ocean Wellness. It is based on a series of experiences designed to encourage a journey of inner discovery and rejuvenation.

A massage treatment room on the Explora I cruise ship.
Couples can get treatments in the spa.

The signature treatment embraces this ethos with breath work and visualisation, coupled with full body massage and facial lymphatic drainage. On the other hand, there are also traditional massage and beauty treatments for those with a more conventional nature.

The spa on the Explora I cruise ship.
Unwind in the Ocean Wellness Spa thalassotherapy pool.

The spa also boasts a thalassotherapy pool as well as a steam room, a sauna and heated relaxation loungers. Best of all you don’t need to have a treatment to use them.

Explora I gym

Explora I has two excellent gym studios; one indoor and the other outdoor. Both have an large collection of TechnoGym workout machines, however free weights are only available at the indoor gym.

Exercise bikes on the open decks on the Explora I cruise ship.
Burn off calories in the open-air fitness studio.
Free weights in the gym on the Explora I cruise ship.
Free weights are available in the gym.

Also, you can hire a personal trainer for your workout, private yoga session or pilates training.

Explora I sports

I really liked the jogging track on Explora I. It runs right around the top deck. Seven laps is 1.6 km. / 1.0 mi.

The jogging track on the Explora I cruise ship.
The jogging track on Explora I.
Sports courts on the Explora I cruise ship.
Practice your basketball shots.

On the open decks there are also basketball and pickleball courts.

The author sailed as a guest of Explora Journeys.

About the Author: Jason Kerr
Founder and Managing Editor of The Luxury Cruise Review. A passion for travel, a weakness for espresso coffee and a love of Greek cuisine.

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