December 10, 2025
Former local Cunard leader chosen to steer Explora Journeys and MSC Cruises’ growth
September 10, 2025
LATTE chats to VP International Sales Antonio Paradiso about the Asia debut and the arrival of EXPLORA V
September 1, 2025
Contemporary cruise brand to elevate emphasis on ship-within-a-ship concept in ANZ
MSC Cruises will amplify awareness and messaging for its high-end MSC Yacht Club experience in the Australia/New Zealand market, as part of a new strategy LATTE can exclusively reveal.
Read More…August 29, 2025
Aussie market now ultra-luxury cruise line’s fourth source market
Explora Journeys’ team in Australia and New Zealand will continue to expand as the luxury cruise line continues to forge its own path down under. In Sydney this week from his home in the UK, Antonio Paradiso, VP International Sales at MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys + Managing Director UK, Ireland & Australia, tells LATTE that the three-year strategy for the brand will be to increase its footprint here, steadily.
Read More…May 26, 2025
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys will continue as race sponsor until 2030
Formula 1 and The Cruise Division of MSC Group, made up of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, have extended their existing relationship that will see the company continue as a Global Partner of the sport through 2030.
Read More…April 8, 2025
The ribbon-cutting ceremony for MSC Miami Cruise Terminal took place yesterday
The world’s largest cruise terminal was inaugurated in PortMiami yesterday, with the official ribbon-cutting ceremony of MSC Miami Cruise Terminal attended by dignitaries from around the world.
Read More…December 18, 2024
The fourth vessel in the Fincantieri fleet has marked a key milestone
Images of the bulbous bow being fitted into EXPLORA IV at Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo have been revealed – a fascinating glimpse of the progress being made on Explora Journey’s latest vessel.
Read More…December 5, 2024
Ocean Penthouses to account for nearly 1/4 of ship inventory on ship three
Explora Journeys has revealed new details for its third of six ultra-luxury ships, including additional high-end Penthouse suites, and – as foreshadowed previously – a second top-of-the-line Owner’s Residence. Scheduled to debut in the (northern) Summer of 2026, the LNG-powered 463-suite EXPLORA III will have two additional suites compared to fleet-mates, EXPLORA I and II, despite its larger overall footprint.
Read More…October 17, 2024
LATTE chats exclusively with Anna Nash about new cruising audiences, opportunities
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.
Read More…March 5, 2024
Brand’s inaugural boss of five years to exit for ‘personal reasons’
Explora Journeys has confirmed its inaugural CEO, Michael Ungerer, will be leaving the company for personal reasons. Ungerer has held the position ofChief Executive Officer for nearly five years. During this time, he played a key role establishing the new luxury lifestyle brand and successfully launching the first ship, EXPLORA I.
Read More…December 2, 2023
Explora Journeys’ first Christmas celebrations and New Year revelry program detailed
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.
Read More…October 24, 2023
“No need to be pausing and waiting” says CSO, 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.
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