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MSC Explora 1: Miami to Barcelona16-night repositioning cruise · Monday, March 8, 2027

MSC Explora 1
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MSC Explora 1
MSC Explora Journeys
Transatlantic
MiamiUSABarcelonaSpain
Mar 8, 2027 -> Mar 24, 2027(16 nights)
From MiamiTo Barcelona
Cruise from Miami to Barcelona via San Juan, Puerto Rico, Funchal (Madeira), Portugal, Cadiz, Spain, Málaga, Spain. Approximate sailing route.1. San Juan, Puerto Rico2. Funchal (Madeira), Portugal3. Cadiz, Spain4. Málaga, SpainMiamiUSABarcelonaSpainSan Juan, Puerto RicoFunchal (Madeira), PortugalCadiz, SpainMálaga, SpainApproximate sailing route

Some itinerary locations are missing from this approximate map. See the listed itinerary below.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Mar 8, 2027Miami, United StatesDepart 17:00
Day 2 · At sea · Mar 9, 2027Time at Sea
Day 3 · At sea · Mar 10, 2027Time at Sea
Day 4 · Port of call · Mar 11, 2027San Juan, Puerto RicoArrive 08:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 5 · Port of call · Mar 12, 2027Philipsburg , Sint MarteenArrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
Day 6 · At sea · Mar 13, 2027Time at Sea
Day 7 · At sea · Mar 14, 2027Time at Sea
Day 8 · At sea · Mar 15, 2027Time at Sea
Day 9 · At sea · Mar 16, 2027Time at Sea
Day 10 · At sea · Mar 17, 2027Time at Sea
Day 11 · At sea · Mar 18, 2027Time at Sea
Day 12 · Port of call · Mar 19, 2027Funchal (Madeira), PortugalArrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 13 · At sea · Mar 20, 2027Time at Sea
Day 14 · Port of call · Mar 21, 2027Cadiz, SpainArrive 09:00 · Depart 21:00
Day 15 · Port of call · Mar 22, 2027Málaga, SpainArrive 09:00 · Depart 23:30
Day 16 · At sea · Mar 23, 2027Time at Sea
Day 17 · Disembark · Mar 24, 2027Barcelona, SpainArrive 08:00

Times are shown as listed by the cruise line, without timezone conversion. Confirm the current schedule before planning transfers or excursions.

Cruise details

Cruise line
MSC Explora Journeys
Ship
MSC Explora 1
Departs
Miami (Atlantic - North America)
Arrives
Barcelona (Mediterranean)
Length
16 nights
Month
March
Ports of call
San Juan, Puerto Rico · Philipsburg , Sint Marteen · Funchal (Madeira), Portugal · Cadiz, Spain · Málaga, Spain
Lead-in cabin
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About this voyage: a 16-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard MSC Explora 1, sailing from Miami to Barcelona as MSC Explora Journeys moves the ship between seasons. Compare its nightly fare with the full trip cost, including one-way flights and transfers.

Plan your flights

Plan travel to Miami and home from Barcelona. Check which flights and transfers the fare includes before adding travel costs to your budget.

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Miami cruise port guide

Terminal and location
PortMiami has several cruise terminals. Use the official port map and the terminal named on your boarding documents.
Airport and transport
The port lists cruise-line shuttles from Miami International Airport alongside other ground transportation options. Ask whether a transfer is included in your fare and whether it requires advance booking.
Before embarkation
Check the operator’s terminal and check-in window before departure. Parking is available for the cruise terminals, but a one-way sailing also needs a plan for collecting any vehicle left behind.

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Barcelona cruise port guide

Terminal and location
Barcelona’s cruise terminals include facilities at Moll Adossat and the World Trade Center. Match your operator’s terminal to the port’s passenger-terminal guide.
Airport and transport
The port describes a Cruise Bus connection between the Adossat terminals and the city centre. World Trade Center terminals are close to public transport. Compare an airport transfer with a city connection based on your assigned terminal.
Before embarkation
Do not assume all terminals share one drop-off point. Check the terminal, luggage arrangements and boarding window with the cruise line.

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Terminal assignments and transport services can change. Confirm boarding instructions and current transfer timetables before travelling.

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Explore MSC Explora 1: Miami to Barcelona

This 16-night sailing with MSC Explora Journeys is listed to leave Miami, USA, on March 8, 2027 and arrive in Barcelona, Spain, on March 24, 2027. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line.

For a one-way cruise, plan the journey to the departure port separately from the journey home after arrival. Check boarding instructions, the final port schedule and fare inclusions before buying flights or accommodation.

Before you book this itinerary

Confirm the local dates, exact terminals, boarding deadline and current itinerary with the operator. Compare cabin occupancy and inclusions in the final quote, then arrange flights and transfers for both ends of the journey.

MSC Explora 1: Miami to Barcelona: questions and answers

When does this MSC Explora 1 cruise sail?
The listed departure is March 8, 2027 from Miami. The listed arrival is March 24, 2027 in Barcelona, after 16 nights. Confirm the final schedule with MSC Explora Journeys.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Miami and ends in Barcelona. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line. Displayed fares are recent source observations; when a recent fare is unavailable, we show “Check fare”. Confirm currency, cabin type, occupancy, taxes, fees, gratuities and cancellation conditions before booking.

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