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 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.

Travel Associates’ inaugural Luxury Cruise Event lured more than 500 keen-to-book cruisers to the Hyatt Regency Sydney last Sunday, with crowds amassing at the doors to the Grand Ballroom eagerly awaiting for the doors to open at 10am.

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.

Explora Journeys last week celebrated the first anniversary of EXPLORA I, its pioneering first of six luxury ships which embarked on its maiden voyage on 1 August 2023.

NEW ART COLLECTION AND IMMERSIVE ART EXPERIENCES ON BOARD EXPLORA I