EXPLORA I, the first ship to join the fleet of Explora Journeys, commenced her maiden journey on 1 August 2o23, a seven-night sailing that will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland.

Explora Journeys is offering members of rival cruise lines and hotel loyalty programs the opportunity to use their status to earn a credit on its ships.

The Port of Barcelona, Spain has welcomed Explora Journeys’ first ship, EXPLORA I, ahead of the new ship receiving her first guests in Copenhagen on 1 August 2023. The stop provided a pre-inaugural “Insider First Look” at the ultra-luxury vessel.

Explora Journeys took delivery of EXPLORA I, the first luxury ship to join the new ultra-luxury brand’s fleet from the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. The delivery of EXPLORA I took place where the construction of the 63,900 gross tonne vessel began on 10 June 2021.

Explora Journeys is protecting 100% of travel advisor commissions on bookings made for the postponed launch of the luxury operator’s first vessel, EXPLORA I. The 922-guest ship was due to be delivered by shipbuilder Fincantieri late last week, ahead of the inaugural sailing on 17 July from Southampton to Northern Europe. That 15-night voyage has now been scrapped, with EXPLORA I set to launch instead on 1 August 2023 from Copenhagen, Denmark.

Explora Journey has aligned with EHL Hospitality Business School, a leading hospitality management school with campuses in Switzerland and Singapore.

Explora Journeys has unveiled further details of its retail offering aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, including all-new luxury watch and jewellery retail shops. This builds on the partnership between Explora Journeys and luxury watchmaker Rolex, who will make its on-sea debut on EXPLORA I from next month too.

Explora Journeys took trade partners sky high in Singapore on Tuesday evening, hosting a dinner in a private room at Artemis Grill’s CapitaGreen Rooftop, Level 40, as part of the International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia Pacific.

Explora Journeys will be home to the first-ever Rolex boutique on board a ship. Guests aboard EXPLORA I will have the opportunity to purchase some of the world’s most iconic timepieces by Rolex at a boutique entirely dedicated to the Swiss luxury watchmaker.

Explora Journeys has opened bookings for EXPLORA I’s Mediterranean and Northern Europe program between May and September 2024.

Explora Journeys has unveiled a new Pioneers status for travel advisors that recognises and rewards its frontline sellers.

Explora Journeys has formally unveiled the design of its Owner’s Residence on board EXPLORA I, previewed first and exclusively by LATTE in December 2021.