April 14, 2023
Fincantieri-built EXPLORA I moves to final preparation phase
Sea trials have been successfully completed by EXPLORA I, the first of up to six ultra-luxury ships for the new brand, Explora Journeys.
Read More…February 21, 2023
Two new five-day land excursions with experiential travel company debut this year
Explora Journeys has partnered with Pelorus, the ultimate experiential travel company, for destination experiences in Scotland and Iceland.
Read More…February 18, 2023
Three-month, 50 destinations, 21 countries round the world voyage on MSC Magnifica
Reservations have opened for MSC Cruises’ 2025 World Cruise 2025 with an entirely new itinerary aboard MSC Magnifica. Voyagers can embark from four European ports – Civitavecchia/Rome, Genoa, Marseille and Barcelona (on 4, 5, 6 and 7 January 2025 respectively).
Read More…February 10, 2023
Plus naming date and venue revealed for EXPLORA I
Construction of Explora Journeys’ second ship, EXPLORA II, is building momentum with a Coin Ceremony taking place in Sestri Ponente, Genoa earlier this week.
Read More…November 29, 2022
Ultra-luxury start-up cruise line reveals enrichment, rituals, events and activities planned
MSC Group’s new ultra-luxury cruise brand, Explora Journeys, has revealed its program of entertainment and enrichment set to debut with the launch of EXPLORA I in mid-July 2023.
Read More…November 22, 2022
Vago defends “Y-shape” design of World class vessels
The naming of MSC Cruises’ first World-Class ship in Qatar last weekend and the delivery three days later of its fourth Seaside-Class ship in Italy is a clear sign that the family-owned cruise company means business in the contemporary and premium cruise sectors.
Read More…October 25, 2022
World’s largest LNG-powered cruise ship handed over
MSC Group has accepted delivery of its newest ship from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard, MSC World Europa, during a ceremony in Saint Nazaire, France.
Read More…October 21, 2022
Near 7-week delay for MSC Group’s new ultra-luxury cruise line
Explora Journeys, the new ultra-luxury cruise line owned by MSC Group, has confirmed a near seven-week delay for the maiden journey of its first vessel, EXPLORA I.
Read More…October 4, 2022
Spa, Wellness and Fitness program and partners revealed
Explora Journeys has unveiled its spa, wellness and fitness program which will debut aboard EXPLORA I when the luxury cruise ship launches in mid-2023.
Read More…September 25, 2022
A trio of new concert-style shows, five theatre productions, four themed experiences
MSC Cruises’ most innovative and environmentally advanced flagship, MSC World Europa, is set to feature new next-level entertainment options that complement the ship’s innovative design and cutting-edge technology.
Read More…July 29, 2022
Formal reveal of EXPLORA I’s Ocean Terrace Suites
Explora Journeys has formally unveiled the design of its Ocean Terrace Suites on its first ship, EXPLORA I, ahead of the ship’s maiden journey in May 2023. LATTE gave readers their exclusive first glimpses of the suites last December.
Read More…July 10, 2022
Two new Hydrogen-powered vessels, and revised design for EXPLORA III and IV
Explora Journeys and Fincantieri last week [6 July 2022] signed a memorandum of agreement for the construction of an additional two hydrogen-powered luxury cruise ships to take the total fleet number from four to six vessels.
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