Explora Journeys will return to Port Hercule for the FORMULA 1® GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2026, with EXPLORA I docking between 3 June and 8 June next year.

Explora Journeys marked a significant step forward in the brand’s journey overnight (Monday 14 July 2025), celebrated at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente, where three pivotal milestones marked the next chapter in the evolution of its fast-growing fleet:

Explora Journeys is offering a limited-time deal for all new bookings made between 23 June and 15 July 2025.  Whether seeking a last-minute summer escape or planning a voyage later in the season, guests can enjoy up to a $1,000 “Journey Experience Credit” per suite. This offer allows travelers to discover the Mediterranean, Northern Europe or the Caribbean. 

Explora Journeys will sail to Alaska for the first time, with the addition of the popular destination among a trifecta of firsts for the cruise line in its new Summer 2027 program.

Explora Journeys has been named as a leading sponsor for the Gonet Geneva Open – the leading tennis tournament in French-speaking Switzerland, for the 2025 edition.

Guests reserving select journeys between 17 April and 14 May 2025 will benefit from up to EUR 1,000 savings per person to offset their air travel arrangements, applicable to the first and second guests in each suite.

Explora Journeys has rolled out its loyalty program fore repeat guests called Explora Club. Explora Club offers a seamless and intuitive, five-level structure – Classic, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.

The Mediterranean Journeys Collection from Explora Journeys has officially set sail, with the inaugural journey of the season departing from Barcelona aboard EXPLORA II, coinciding with the grand opening of the MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal.

Explora Journeys has launched two exclusive Ocean Wellness Retreats, a series of immersive wellbeing experiences at sea. Designed to restore balance, elevate vitality, and inspire self-discovery, the new one- and two-night retreats blend the healing power of the ocean with expert-led practices in movement, mindfulness, and holistic rejuvenation.

A “laser-focussed vision” and “improved internal coordination” at Explora Journeys saw booking volumes for the ultra-luxury cruise brand pick up from September 2024, says Anna Nash, President of the cruise line.

Explora Journeys is attracting a new wave of cruisers, with the trade playing a key role in the fledgling cruise line’s journey, according to Head of Sales Nicole Costantin.

Explora Journeys has unveiled its Winter 2026-2027 itineraries, with the new season promising adventures to “idyllic islands” and “parched deserts” aboard EXPLORA I, EXPLORA II, and EXPLORA III.