July 15, 2025
EXPLORA III floated out, EXPLORA IV coin ceremony, EXPLORA V steel cutting
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:
Read More…May 13, 2025
Explora III will sail Alaskan waters in 2027, when Explora IV will also set sail
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.
Read More…February 12, 2025
The 2026-2027 winter season includes an in-depth exploration of the rainforest region
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.
Read More…December 5, 2024
Ocean Penthouses to account for nearly 1/4 of ship inventory on ship three
Explora Journeys has revealed new details for its third of six ultra-luxury ships, including additional high-end Penthouse suites, and – as foreshadowed previously – a second top-of-the-line Owner’s Residence. Scheduled to debut in the (northern) Summer of 2026, the LNG-powered 463-suite EXPLORA III will have two additional suites compared to fleet-mates, EXPLORA I and II, despite its larger overall footprint.
Read More…September 13, 2024
EXPLORA II delivered, EXPLORA III keel laying, EXPLORA IV first steel cutting
Explora Journeys staged a triple celebration at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, near Genoa, Italy yesterday as the luxury brand continues to grow towards a total of six ships planned by 2028.
Read More…August 5, 2024
Celebratory offer for new bookings in August 2024 – €365 suite experience credit
Explora Journeys last week celebrated the first anniversary of EXPLORA I, its pioneering first of six luxury ships which embarked on its maiden voyage on 1 August 2023.
Read More…October 20, 2023
LATTE chats with CCO Achille Staiano and CSO Chris Austin
Explora Journeys, the new ultra-luxury cruise brand of MSC Group, is yet to set in stone when it plans to commence sailing to Australia and New Zealand, with executives intent on laying the foundations for the brand in traditional markets.
Read More…September 6, 2022
Delivery of third ultra-luxe ship in 2026 likely to enable first Australian journeys
MSC Group’s new ultra-luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys is unlikely to sail to the Oceania region for another 4 years, the company’s CEO has indicated.
Read More…July 10, 2022
Two new Hydrogen-powered vessels, and revised design for EXPLORA III and IV
Explora Journeys and Fincantieri last week [6 July 2022] signed a memorandum of agreement for the construction of an additional two hydrogen-powered luxury cruise ships to take the total fleet number from four to six vessels.
Read More…June 11, 2021
461-suite and residence Explora I to debut in 2023
MSC Group has named its highly-anticipated entry into the luxury market as Explora Journeys, revealing details of the new brand designed for the “next generation of discerning luxury travellers”.
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