Enrichment Sessions and Circle of Interest activities are included in your Enrichment Voyage fare. Field Programs are available at a nominal additional charge.
Of course not! An Enrichment Voyage is A Departure From The Ordinary, and we realize everyone boards with a different expectation of the Voyage and we encourage you to make the experience your own. Nearly all guests choose to attend at least a few Enrichment Sessions on topics that interest them, and most guests select several Field Programs, but attendance is not a requirement to enjoy an Enrichment Voyage.
Unfortunately, no. Enrichment Sessions are not accredited and do not offer college credit. If you’d like to earn college credit while sailing aboard the MV Explorer, you may wish to consider the Institute for Shipboard Education’s Semester at Sea® program. Visit SemesterAtSea.org for information.

To learn more about Lifelong Learning for Senior adults aboard Semester at Sea® sailings, visit ISE's Lifelong Learners page.



Certainly! Enrichment Voyages attract mature adult travelers of all ages, and with a wide variety of Enrichment Sessions, Circles of Interest and Field Programs offered, there’s something for everyone to do.
The MV Explorer offers FREE internet service onboard. There's a 20-station Computer Lab, and laptop users can utilize Wi-Fi access throughout the public areas. Additionally, staterooms are equipped with a telephone, and phone cards are available for purchase for international calling.
With the exception of the two semi-formal Captain’s Dinners, the dress code is casual.
Yes. Although Enrichment Voyages are designed primarily for adult travelers looking to experience a unique, educational cruise experience, there are some special activities for children on the days at sea.
Room service from a limited menu (sandwiches and sweets) is available from 2-10 p.m. every day. Outside of traditional meal hours, including afternoon tea and a late night snack, there is a pool-side snack bar, which offers a limited menu of food, drinks and snacks for purchase (e.g.: pizza, sandwiches, specialty coffees, smoothies, ice cream, and yogurt). With buffet-style service for breakfast and lunch and multiple open-seating dinner options, there's virtually no chance you'll go hungry on board.

A $500 to $800 per person Non-Refundable deposit is required to hold space at time of booking. Final payment is due 120 days prior to sailing and is Non-Refundable.
Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are accepted. Unfortunately, we are unable to honor Discover Card, Debit Cards or Checks. Charges will appear on your Credit Card Statements as ISE (Institute for Shipboard Education).
We're pleased to offer the Travel Protection Plan from CSA, one of the industry's leading travel insurers. Ask your Travel Agent or Enrichment Voyages Personal Vacation Manager about adding the CSA Travel Protection Plan to your reservation at the time of booking. Rates vary depending on Voyage fare and traveler’s age.