Explora I charts 37 South American ports this southern summer

The Explora I emerges from the mist as a refined vessel designed for those who measure experience not in hours but in profound moments of discovery. Between December 2027 and March 2028, this expedition ship will navigate 37 destinations across Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, the Falkland Islands and Chile, visiting 20 ports for the first time.

The voyage unfolds along some of South America’s most compelling waters. Rio de Janeiro’s iconic peaks frame the departure; the Amazon’s waterways reveal their primordial depths; the fjords of Patagonia carve their dramatic geometry against southern skies. Each route has been thoughtfully constructed to allow the time necessary for genuine immersion rather than hurried transits.

Onboard, the vessel’s architecture reflects the unhurried philosophy of the journey itself. Open decks with teak seating and leather furnishings face outward toward the passing landscape, encouraging contemplation rather than distraction. The bridge and observation spaces are designed for unobstructed views of the territories ahead.

What distinguishes this approach to South American exploration is the deliberate pacing: guests move through each region with sufficient time to absorb its character, whether ascending the colourful stepped streets of Brazilian neighbourhoods, witnessing the wildlife of remote coasts, or engaging with the singular ecosystems that define each destination. The maiden ports offer encounters with landscapes and communities rarely accessed by conventional ocean travel.

Explora Journeys positions these voyages not as ticking boxes on a continent but as sustained engagements with geography, culture and natural phenomena that demand proper attention.

Imagery courtesy of Explora Journeys (@explorajourneys).