Explora Journeys’ President, Anna Nash, is enthusiastic about the opportunities that lie ahead with the ultra-luxury cruise brand, especially having joined a relatively young brand to “help shape and grow the business” during its infancy, she tells LATTE from her new office in Geneva, Switzerland.

Explora Journeys unveiled further details of the launch of its Chef Invité Series. The brand is welcoming multi-Michelin-starred chef, Thierry Marx, aboard EXPLORA II during an 11-night Caribbean sailing – revealed by Chris Austin, President of the Americas to trade partners (including LATTE) aboard EXPLORA II ahead of her christening in Civitavecchia last month.

Explora Journeys has launched an exclusive exhibition of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s marine photography for guests aboard the brand’s newly launched second ship, EXPLORA II. The exhibition, located in the ship’s Galleria d’Arte, offers a visual journey into the wonders of marine life through the lens and storytelling of Prince Hussain.

Explora Journeys is eager for the trade to hone in on the ‘bleisure’ market, believing it’s an untapped holiday segment ripe for its ultra-luxury cruising product. Chris Austin, President of North America for Explora Journeys told trade partners aboard the brand-new EXPLORA II that new audiences would be key for growth, and he believes the bleisure sector has strong potential.

EXPLORA II, the second ship in the fleet of the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys, was officially named in the Italian port of Civitavecchia, near Rome on Saturday night.

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.

Explora Journeys has named Anna Nash as its new President, reporting to MSC Group’s Cruise Division Executive Chairman, Pierfrancesco Vago.

Explora Journeys has revealed Rosalba Giugni will be the godmother of EXPLORA II, at the new ship’s official naming ceremony on 15 September 2024 in Civitavecchia near Rome, Italy. EXPLORA II is the latest addition to the Explora Journeys fleet and reflects the brand’s commitment to offering unparalleled luxury ocean travel experiences.

Explora Journeys has flagged the likely introduction of voyages to Australia in the coming years, potentially over the summer of 2027/28, LATTE can reveal.

Explora Journeys has confirmed it will open an exclusive Buccellati boutique on board EXPLORA II – exclusively foreshadowed by LATTE last week.

Explora Journeys is set to announce a new luxury boutique for EXPLORA II in the coming days, a substitute to the Rolex shop offered on board sister-ship EXPLORA I, LATTE can reveal. The second ship in the ultra-luxury cruise line’s fleet is slated to commence operation in mid-next month.

Explora Journeys’ soon-to-launch second ultra-luxury ship, EXPLORA II, has been confirmed as a floating hotel for the Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco 2025.