Explora Journeys has revealed its latest culinary partnership for its fine-dining experience at Anthology aboard EXPLORA I. Chef Claude Le Tohic, a Chef-Partner of O’ by Claude Le Tohic in San Francisco, will curate an unparalleled culinary experience for guests from March to June 2024.

Explora Journeys’ Chef Alban Gjoka has been inducted into the prestigious Académie Culinaire de France. Gjoka, Vice President, Food and Beverage at Explora Journeys, was bestowed with the prestigious award at the French Consulate in New York earlier this month, led by Sebastien Baud, President Delegue of the Académie Culinaire de France.

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.

Late last month, LUXE by itravel with Pamela Goldsbro collaborated with Explora Journeys at the fabulous launch of Kristian Williams The Brand.

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.

PortMiami welcomed Explora Journeys’ EXPLORA I for her maiden call marking the ship’s debut in South Florida last Friday.

When it comes to selling new ultra-luxury travel operator Explora Journeys, who better to ask than the Chief Sales Officer, 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.

Explora Journeys has made two senior appointments to its executive leadership team.

Explora Journeys has recruited Samantha Langton to the new Brisbane-based position of Business Relationship Lead, commencing mid-November, LATTE can exclusively reveal.

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.

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.