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, the high-end cruise brand from MSC Cruises, has its sights firmly set on the Asian market, blending cutting-edge ship design with culturally attuned luxury experiences.

Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury ocean brand, has unveiled a new suite of digital marketing tools to support its global network of travel advisors.

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. 

The Head of Culinary at Explora Journeys, Franck Garanger, has been named Chevalier (Knight) of the Ordre du Mérite Agricole by the French Ministry of Agriculture and Food Sovereignty.

Formula 1 and The Cruise Division of MSC Group, made up of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, have extended their existing relationship that will see the company continue as a Global Partner of the sport through 2030.

Explora Journeys marked the beginning of the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025 weekend with an exclusive edition of the Vanity Fair Club aboard EXPLORA II.

The official launch of Explora Journeys in China this month represents an important milestone in the cruise line’s global expansion, according to Global President Anna Nash.

Explora Journeys will host an exclusive program of onboard experiences aboard EXPLORA II during the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. As the only ship docked in Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule during race week, EXPLORA II will offer guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the glamour and adrenaline of Formula 1 from an unparalleled vantage point.

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.