All the Dining Menus on an Explora Journeys Ship

When sailing aboard an Explora Journeys ship, you enter of world of luxurious amenities, world-class service, elevated experiences, and delicious fine-dining. The Explora Journeys dining experience is all about high quality ingredients, carefully curated menus, and layers of flavor and textures that will make the palette sing. From modern Italian cuisine, to European steakhouse fare- the dining options onboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II are elevated to the highest level.

Here are all the restaurant menus within the Explora Journeys’ fleet:

EXPLORA JOURNEYS RESTAURANT MENUS

ANTHOLOGY SAKURA MARBLE & CO

MED YACHT CLUB FIL ROUGE

ANTHOLOGY MENU

7-COURSE GRAND TASTING MENU

RICORDO DEL MARE

oscietra royal caviar, lobster, green apple, sweet & sour vinaigrette

or

GAMBERO ROSSO DI MAZARA DEL VALLO

sicilian coat red prawns, burrata cream, tomato coulis, lemon zest

or

CAPONATA PALERMITANA

sicilian sweet & sour vegetable salad, plant-based almond mozzarella, bell pepper coulis

CANNELLONI DI CAPASANTA

scallop cannelloni, black truffle, herb salad, parmigiano reggiano foam

or

LA MIA PRIMAVERA

morel salad, grilled asparagus, sicilian avola almonds and pea cream, arugula

or

VITELLO TONNATO

veal loin, albacore tuna espuma, caperberries, gremolata, lessatini olives

RAVIOLI ALLO SCAMPO

langoustine ravioli, san marzano tomato consomme, sage butter

or

RISOTTO DEL COLLE DEL VENETO

carnaroli rice “acquerello” radicchio trevigiano, goat cheese, 25-year aged “extravecchio” traditional balsamic vinegar

or

SPAGHETTI ALLE VONGOLE

pietro massi speghettoni, clams, dried cherry tomatoes

LA MONTAGNA

jersiaise beef fillet, amarone sauce, porcini-stuffed swiss chard, truffle potato pallet

or

IL MARE

mediterranean seabass, arabica coffee, olive condiment, potato foam, tonka bean

or

LA CAMPAGNA

garden harvest, taggiasca olive sand, butternut squash mousseline, piedmonte hazelnuts

MILLEFOGLIE

caramelized crispy dough, soft vanilla cream, raspberries

or

CANNOLO SICILIANO

bronte pistachio, ricotta, amarena cherries

or

EUFORIA DI CIOCCOLATO

85% dark chocolate & tofu, amaretto-toasted almond

SAKURA MENU

ASIAN-STYLE TAPAS TO SHARE

DIM SUM
iberico de bellota pork, ginger, black vinegar sauce, peanuts, shallots, pickles

GYOSA
galician cod, tiger prawns, chili mayonnaise, baeri caviar

EDAMAME BEAN
maldon salt

STARTERS

CRISPY DUCK LEG CONFIT
watermelon, roasted cashews, mint, basil, thai sweet sauce

JUMBO LUMP CRAB SALAD
avocado, edamame, baeri caviar, yaki sauce, ponzu jelly

SOFT SHELL CRAB TEMPURA
daikon, srirache mayonnaise, black sesame

WAGYU BEEF TATAKI
wakame salad, smoke madagascan, black pepper

CRISPY LANGOUSTINE ROLL
brick foil, pomelo salsa, spicy aioli

BLUEFIN TUNA TARTAR
soy mirin, avocado, black garlic mayonnaise, kamput pepper

WAKAME SALAD
sesame seeds, peanut sauce

SALE SALAD
green papaya, red quinoa, cancha corn, gomatare dressing, fried tofu, crispy lotus

SOUP POT

ROASTED PUMPKIN-GINGER SOUP
shiro miso tofu cream

MISO SOUP
silken tofu, kombu, wakame

FISH AND SEAFOOD

DEN MISO TOASTED BLACK COD FILLET
hoba leaf, grilled lime

MARINATED BAY SCALLOPS
calvisius oscietra caviar, green peas-edamame mash, sake cream, bonito flakes

LOBSTER PAD THAI
rice noodles, bean sprouts, lime, tamarind, peanuts

ROASTED SALMON
wasabi glaze, teriyaki broccolini, yakisoba sauce

VEGGIE MOOD

THAI VEGETABLE GREEN CURRY
coconut, garden vegetables, thai aubergine, sweet potatoes, shiitake, firm tofu, cherry tomatoes

MEAT AND POULTRY

PORK CHEEKS CONFIT
truffle celeriac puree, smoked eel unagi sauce, crispy spring onions

APPLEWOOD SMOKED NEW ZEALAND LAMB RACK
shiso crust, yaki sauce

ROASTED KOREAN AKA MISO QUAILS
peppered lemon sauce, warm sushi rice

BLACK ANGUS SIRLOIN STEAK TERIYAKI
creamy wasabi, baby spinach

72-HOURS SLOW COOKED SHORT RIB BEEF PANAGE
crispy onions, coconut cream, roti paratha

SIDE DISHES

STEAMED ORGANIC BROWN RICE

STEAMED JASMINE RICE

VEGETABLE STIR-FRIED RICE, EGGS, SCALLIONS

FLASHED AUBERGINE, HOT AND SOUR SAUCE

SAUTEED BROCCOLINI, TERIYAKI SAUCE

SOBA NOODLES, SCALLIONS, SESAME SEEDS

MARBLE & CO MENU

STARTERS

CENTRE CUT OF SALMON GRAVLAX
artichokes trilogy, lemon confit, crispy buckwheat

ROASTED BEETS IN SALTED CRUST
goat cheese sainte-maure, alps apricot balsamic

JUMBO LUMP CRAB MEAT SALAD
pomelo, avocado, roasted peanuts, coconut, miang sauce

SLOW COOKED PORK BELLY
baby carrots, orange glaze, ages apple vinegar reduction

CRUSHED FINGERLING POTATOES & NORMANDY BUTTER
chives, calvisius oscietra caviar, creme fraiche

ROASTED VEGATABLE TIAN
pesto-cashew mayo, arugula, nyons olives, banyuls vinegar jus

SALADS

TUSCAN KALE SALAD
black food rotisserie, peanut dressing, white cabbage, parmigiano reggiano cheese

MESCLUN SALAD
beets, orange, radishes, pomegranate, figs vinaigrette

SOUPS

LOBSTER BISQUE
single malt whisky, whipped cream

FISH & LOBSTER

ROASTED ATLANTIC BONE-IN HALIBUT
combava-seaweed, hollandaise sauce

MEDITERRANEAN TUNA STEAK “AU POIVRE”
smoked madagascan pepper, red onion compote, passion fruit hollandaise, mango salad

LOBSTER BRIOCHE
butter-toasted brioche, lobster tail, aji amarillo aioli, spring onions, mustard cress

BEEF

SWEDEN, SWAMI
grilled sirloin steak, aged 45 days 300/320g

FRANCE JERSIAISE “FERME DES BELLES ROBES”
grilled I-bone sirloin steak, aged 45 days 300/400g

GERMANY BAVARIA, SIMMENTAL
grilled rib-eye streak, “entrecote” aged 30 days, 300/320g

USA ILLINOIS, BLACK ANGUS, “LINZ FAMILY”
grilled usda prime-rib steak, age 45 days 300/320g

FRANCE, JERSIAISE “FERME DES BELLES ROBES”
grilled prime-rib-eye steak, aged 30 days 400/450g

FRANCE, AUBRAC
beef filet, aged 20 days, 160g

MARBLE & CO SIGNATURE BURGER
jersey beef patty, viennese bun, tete de moine cheese, grilled pancetta, roasted beefsteak tomato, read onion pickles, olive jam, truffle dip, permigiano reggiano fries

VEAl, PORK, LAMB & POULTRY

“TERRE ET MER”
grilled veal medallions, maine lobster tail, truffle mashed potatoes, bisque jus, bearnaise

IBERICO DE BELLOTA ROASTED PORK RACK
taggiasca olive cruise

SWEET SPICE-GRILLED FRENCH LAMB CHOPS
cinnamon, paprika, coriander, celery flakes, cumin

BLACK TRUFFLE BUTTER-ROASTED CHICKEN
farm raised – le gars daudet, mayenne, france

SIDE CASSEROLES

ROASTED BUCKWHEAT, BUTTERNUT, GOAT CHEESE CREAM, CRISPY SWEET POTATOES

FRIED BRUSSELS SPROUTS, RICOTTA CREAM, ROASTED SHALLOTS

SWISS CHARD GRATIN, MORNAY SAUCE, AGED GRUYERE CHEESE, CRISPY PARMIGIANO REGGIANO

SIDE DISHES

CURVED FRENCH FRIES

FRANK’S MASHED POTATOES

TRUFFLE MASHED POTATOES

BUTTER-BAKE POTATOES

CREAMY SPINACH

STEAMED VEGETAbLES

SAUCES

BEARNAISE

HOLLANDAISE

AU POIVRE

CREAMY ROGUEFORT

TRUFFLE DEMI-GLACE

CHEESE AND DESSERTS

SELECTION OF EUROPEAN AOP CHEESES
peppered black current fruit paste

EXPLORA JOURNEYS SIGNATURE CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
caramel, fleur de sel, madagascan vanilla sauce

YUZU CHEESECAKE
hibiscus infused raspberries

FRIED BEIGNETS
amaretto-pistachio / rum-swiss chocolate / bourbon-caramel sauce

ETON MESS
merigue, chantilly, mascarpone, fresh berries

“SORRENTO MIO”
limb curd, coconut crumble, tofu espuma, lemon sorbet

REFRESHING

MADAGASCAN VANILLA ICE CREAM

PEANUT BUTTER ICE CREAM

CHOCOLATE SORBET

BERRY SORBET

MEYER LEMON SORBET

MED YACHT CLUB MENU

TAPAS TO SHARE

PATATAS BRAVAS
fried baby potatoes, aioli, salsa brava

CROQUETAS
duo of fried iberico de bellota ham and porcini-truffle croquetas

SHRIMPS SAGANAKI
tiger shrimps baked in rustic tomato sauce, ouzo feta cheese, village bread

ACORN-FED 100% IBERICO HAM P.D.O. DEHESA DE EXTREMADURA
plate of finely sliced spanish pata negra from senorio de montanera

GRAN RESERVA MANCHEGO CHEESE PLATTER
selection of premium flavored menchego

APPETIZERS

FRESH LOCAL MUSSELS, CHORIZO DE BELLOTA IBERICO, ROASTED TOMATO
freshly prepared upon order

BEEF CARPACCIO
thinly sliced premium beef, aged parmigiano reggiano, grilled arugula, horseradish cream, amalfi lemon

GRILLED OCTOPUS
san marzano tomato sauce, taggiasca olives, french beans

EGGPLANT INVOLTINI
grilled aubergine, roasted veal stuffing, pistachio mortadella, smoked mozzarella, rustic tomato sauce

FALAFEL FRITTERS
cucumber spaghetti pickles, caper berries, plant-based harissa mayo

SALADS

FRENCH RIVIERA ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD
tian of tomatoes, butternut zucchini, sweet red onions over arugula, niçoise black olives,
hazelnut-peperoncino vinaigrette

GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE SALAD
roasted peppers, marinated zucchini, cherry tomatoes, arugula, kalamata olives,
greek yoghurt-lemon sauce

SOUPS

MINESTRONE
hearty vegetable soup, potato, tarbais beans, pesto, aged parmigiano reggiano

SOUPE DE POISSON MARSEILLAISE
rock rish soup, emmental, rouille sauce, garlic croutons

PASTA AND RISOTTO

PIETRO MASSI CALARAMATA PASTA N°25 ALLA CARBONARA
tube pasta, pancetta guanciale di cinta, pecorino romano d.o.p.

RISOTTO AI PORCINI
arborio rice, roasted porcini mushrooms, burrata espuma

TORTELLONI DI RICOTTA E SPINACI
handmade tortelloni, ricotta cheese, spinach, tomato-sage butter

PLANT-BASED SPECIALTY

ROASTED PUMPKIN BALLOTINE
roscoff pink onions, spanish almond cream, za’atar, lemon confit

FISH AND SEAFOOD

FRESH LOCAL FISH
ask your host

GRILLED YELLOWFIN TUNA PROVENÇAL
thousand flower honey vegetable confit, fired chickpea panisse

DOVER SOLE “ALLA PUTTANESCA”
roasted cherry tomatoes, olives, capers, lemon sauce, chive potatoes

TYRRHENIAN SEABASS
fennel saffron, piedmont hazelnut, capers, amalfi lemon confit, herb salad

MEAT ENTREES

ORGANIC FREE-RANGE CHICKEN TAJINE MOROCCAN-STYLE
saffron, lemon confit, green olives, couscous

AMARONE BEEF FILLET
grilled beef filet, gorgonzola, spinach, summer corn polenta, amarone wine reduction

COCHINILLO “EL ASADOR DE SEGOVIA”
crispy roasted spanish suckling pig, rosemary finterling potatoes

OSSO BUCO MILANESE
braised veal shank, lombardia collina d’oro safforn risotto

SIDE DISHES

FRANCK’S MASHED POTATOES

VEGETABLES CASSEROLE

FRENCH FRIES

CORN POLENTA

SAUTEED SPINACH

DESSERTS

FRESHLY-BAKED TART OF THE DAY
ask your host

PIEDMONT HAZELNUT SEMIFREDDO
salted caramel

FLOATING ISLAND
pink pralines, bronte pistachio

SWEET CAPRESE
cherry tomato confit, strawberries, pistou

SIGNATURE DESSERT 60% WEISS CHOCOLATE
crunchy base, chocolate sorbet

ICEA CREAMS AND SORBETS OF THE DAY
ask your host

PETITS FOURS

HOMEMADE BISCOTTI

FIL ROUGE MENU

APPETIZERS

GRILLED DUCK GOIE GRAS
roasted apricots, mountain essence balsamic

BLUEFIN TUNA TATAKI OVER CRISPY TOMATO-OLIVE TART
vegetable virgin sauce, madagascan vanilla pepper

ROASTED BEETS IN SALT CRUST
vegetable pickles, winter truffle vinaigrette

JUMBO SCALLOP CARPACCIO, CALVISIUS OSCIETRA CaVIAR
granny smith apple tartar, chive vinaigrette

CASSEROLE OF BURGUNDY ESCARGOTS
chive-garlic cream sauce, vegetable julienne

FRENCH CARIBBEAN CAJUN SPICED JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKE
roasted cherry tomato aioli, vegetable slaw

PATE EN CROUTE
french family-stye crusty pate, farm-raised pigeon, cooked ham

SALADS

CAESAR SALAD
paprika croutons, don bocarte anchovies, parmigiano reggiano, caesar sauce

ASSIETTE DE CRUDITES
french raw freshly shredded vegetable salad, dijon vinaigrette

COEUR DE LAITUE AU ROQUEFORT
boston lettuce, shallots, a.o.c. roquefort cheese

SOUPS

ESCOFFIER CLASSIC CHICKEN CONSOMME RENAISSANCE
garden vegetables, herbs royale

SOUPE DE POISSON MARSEILLAISE
fish soup, emmental rouille sauce, garlic croutons

ROASTED GARLIC-SWEET CORN VELOUTE
buckwheat, coconut milk, cilantro

LITTLE ITALY

PIETRO MASSI CALAMARATA PASTA
carbonara of d.o.p. sam marzano tomato sauce

GRAND RESERVA ACQUERELLO RISOTTO
smoked ricotta, adriatic red shrimp’s tartar

MAIN COURSES

SEARED MEDITERRANEAN SEABASS
chickpea gnocchi, ratatouille, tomato petals

ORGANIC SALMON TOURNEDOS
beluga lentils, loire valley beurre blanc

FRESH MAINE LOBSTER
chermoula butter, primavera risotto, bisque sauce

72-HOURS SLOW BRAISED BLACK ANGUSE BEEF SHORT RIB
potato gnocchi, vegetable casserole, perigourdine sauce

SWEET POTATO TART OF PORCINI, PORTOBELLO AND OYSTER MUSHROOMS
plant-based cheddar cream, arugula

ROTISSERIE

VEAL FILET WELLINGTON
porcini stuffing, harvest vegetable, truffle demi-glace

FREE RANGE CHICKEN ROTISSERIE
frank’s mashed potatoes, french beans

FROM THE GRILL

DOVER SOLE, HERB BUTTER, CHIVE POTATOES

BLACK ANGUS PRIME SIRLOIN STEAK

NEW ZEALAND LAMB CHOP

SAUCES

BEARNAISE

HOLLANDAISE

BEURRE BLANC

TRUFFLE DEMI-GLACE

SIDE DISHES

STEAMED VEGETABLE

FRANCK’S MASHED POTATOES

FRENCH FRIES

RATATOUILLE

FRENCH BEANS

PILAF RICE

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