July 9, 2024
Unique guest experiences and digital firsts aboard EXPLORA I
Explora Journeys has introduced newly tailored entertainment programming aboard EXPLORA I, launched this month. The comprehensive fourteen-day program promises to elevate the guest experience with a series of evening performances, interactive activities, and exclusive events.
Read More…June 25, 2024
Italian cuisine at its finest curated by Chef Franck Garanger, Head of Culinary
Explora Journeys has revealed a new Italian concept for Anthology, the signature fine-dining experience offered aboard EXPLORA I and soon, EXPLORA II.
Read More…June 21, 2024
Five journeys axed as the ultra-luxe ship needs more time for the final finishes
Explora Journeys and shipbuilder, Fincantieri, have announced a joint decision to set a new date for the delivery of EXPLORA II. Originally intended to enter service on 11 August 2024 from Barcelona, EXPLORA II will now debut on 16 September, sailing from Civitavecchia (Rome).
Read More…June 13, 2024
Explora Journeys’ second ship on track for maiden cruise in August 2024
Explora Journeys’ second ship, EXPLORA II, has successfully completed its sea trials ahead of her maiden voyage from Barcelona on 11 August 2024.
Read More…May 28, 2024
Activation to take place in Barcelona and aboard EXPLORA I
Explora Journeys has become a Global Partner of the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup, the pinnacle of global yacht racing, set to take place this year in Barcelona, Spain. This marks a significant milestone for Explora Journeys, aligning with the brand’s commitment to creating exceptional experiences at sea and reflecting a shared maritime heritage and values.
Read More…April 17, 2024
Davos modular collection for EXPLORA II’s Helios Pool
Explora Journeys, in partnership with leading digital design platform Archiproducts, is presenting the interior design installation ‘AQUA’, at Milan Design Week 2024.
Read More…March 28, 2024
Guest immersions in the vineyards of Mykonos and Istria’s truffles
Explora Journeys has unveiled a new collection of distinctive Destination Experiences in the Mediterranean for 2024, continuously expanding its offerings ahead of the inaugural Mediterranean season of EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II.
Read More…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…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 7, 2023
EXPLORA II floated out, first steel cut of EXPLORA III
Explora Journeys has celebrated dual maritime milestones at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard in Italy – the float out of EXPLORA II and the steel cutting of EXPLORA III, representing the second and third ships out of a total of four firm orders by Explora Journeys.
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.
Read More…August 3, 2023
Sakura and Med Yacht Club restaurants, the Lobby and Ocean Terrace Suite in pics
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.
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