Transatlantic on Explora Journeys Explora 1 | Ep 67

What’s it really like to cross the Atlantic on a luxury cruise as a solo traveler? Dr. Krystal welcomes Meredith, a seasoned solo cruiser from Philadelphia, to share her experience sailing across the Atlantic aboard Explora Journeys. Despite having completed nearly 40 cruises, Meredith explains why this 13-night journey from San Juan to Barcelona completely transformed her understanding of luxury cruising. The conversation explores how Explora Journeys caters exceptionally well to solo travelers, including rare 0% solo supplement pricing, spacious suite accommodations, and a relaxed onboard atmosphere that made meeting fellow cruisers easy. They also discuss the practical side of long luxury sailings, including high-speed Wi-Fi that allowed Meredith to work remotely during six consecutive sea days in the Atlantic. The episode dives deep into Explora’s dining experience, entertainment, inclusions, service standards, and how the cruise line compares to other premium and luxury brands Meredith has sailed. Listeners will also hear about unique transatlantic ports including the Canary Islands and Tangier, Morocco, plus insider tips on status matching, onboard scheduling differences on European cruise lines, and what future luxury travelers should know before booking an Explora sailing. Episode Highlights: 🌊 Meredith’s first transatlantic crossing aboard Explora Journeys 🧳 Why 0% solo supplement pricing made this cruise possible 💻 Working remotely during six sea days with reliable onboard Wi-Fi 🛏️ Heated bathroom floors, elegant suites, and modern ship design 🍽️ Explora’s upscale “marketplace” dining concept and standout restaurants 🛁 Ocean-facing whirlpools and uncrowded luxury spaces onboard 🌍 Visiting the Canary Islands and Tangier, Morocco during the crossing 🎭 Entertainment, social life, and solo cruising on a luxury line 💳 How status matching can unlock discounts on Explora Journeys 🚢 Meredith’s definition of luxury cruising after nearly 40 cruises About the Guest: Meredith, a Western North Carolina native, now resides in Philadelphia with her two cats. When she’s not working at her professional corporate job, she is vlogging and documenting her solo cruise adventures on her YouTube channel and sharing across social media: Instagram, TikTok, Facebook. She cruises approximately 6-8 times per year with a goal of traveling to every port in the world. She has been on more than 35 cruises, visited all 7 continents and over 60 countries. TikTok: Mer.Cruises.Solo Instagram: @mer.cruises.solo YouTube: Mer Cruises Solo About the Host: Dr. Krystal Sodaitis is a pediatrician, executive, and life coach for neurodiverse physicians—and the passionate host behind Luxury Cruising. She brings expert insight and honest excitement to every interview, helping curious travelers elevate their adventures at sea. 📍 Website: luxurycruising.net 📧 Email: [email protected] 🔗 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/krystalsodaitis 📝 Looking for the perfect luxury cruise: Take our quiz 👥 Want to be a guest? Fill out this form to connect.  Looking for the perfect spa experience: Spa table Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.