December 6, 2023
Greater focus on the Caribbean and more 7-night departures
Explora Journeys has unveiled the sailings for EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II through to April 2026. The journeys offer an appealing of array of different length sailings ranging from shorter journeys of between 6 to 8 nights, through to longer voyages of 19 to 21 nights and offer accessible homeports such as Barcelona, Civitavecchia/Rome, Miami or Bridgetown.
Read More…December 4, 2023
Advisor Pamela Goldsbro brings three luxury brands together
Late last month, LUXE by itravel with Pamela Goldsbro collaborated with Explora Journeys at the fabulous launch of Kristian Williams The Brand.
Read More…December 2, 2023
Explora Journeys’ first Christmas celebrations and New Year revelry program detailed
Explora Journeys has released its festive offerings on board EXPLORA I, the first of up to six ships from the MSC Group’s luxury lifestyle brand. This season, guests are invited to experience the magic of the Holidays and New Year’s Eve against the backdrop of the Caribbean.
Read More…November 7, 2023
Crest exchange to celebrate EXPLORA I’s first call in Florida
PortMiami welcomed Explora Journeys’ EXPLORA I for her maiden call marking the ship’s debut in South Florida last Friday.
Read More…October 27, 2023
Chief Sales Officer Chris Austin provides a 101 on how to lure the new-to-cruise
When it comes to selling new ultra-luxury travel operator Explora Journeys, who better to ask than the Chief Sales Officer, Chris Austin.
Read More…October 24, 2023
“No need to be pausing and waiting” says CSO, Chris Austin
The successful launch of a new ultra-luxury brand in the cruise industry presents a “huge opportunity” for travellers and travel advisors, says Chris Austin, Chief Sales Officer of Explora Journeys.
Read More…October 23, 2023
Savas and Gjoka join MSC Group’s ultra luxury brand
Explora Journeys has made two senior appointments to its executive leadership team.
Read More…October 20, 2023
New-to-cruise and “land-lubbers” a key focus for MSC Group’s ultra-luxury cruise brand
MSC Group’s new cruise line Explora Journeys has its eyes fixed on non-traditional markets in a move to expand the scope of the ultra-luxury segment. Those markets include new-to-cruising audiences as well as the yet-to-be fully-tapped European market, says Chief Sales Officer, Chris Austin.
Read More…October 20, 2023
Australian luxury cruise specialists sail from New York to Quebec City
Explora Journeys’ maiden ship, EXPLORA I, has earned high kudos from Travel Associates executive team sailing aboard the ultra-luxury ship this week from New York to Quebec City.
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…October 13, 2023
LATTE joins select global media partners for gala ceremony
Explora Journeys this evening celebrated the naming ceremony of its first of six ultra-luxury ships, EXPLORA I, in New York City. Among the festivities, Godmother Dr Sylvia Earle christened the ships and was welcomed into the wide MSC Group family by the company.
Read More…September 5, 2023
MSC Group promotes brand veteran Achille Staiano to luxury brand
Explora Journeys has tapped Achille Staiano as its Chief Commercial Officer based at its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
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