Explora Journeys has revealed further details of its inaugural Alaska deployment for EXPLORA I, which is set to begin in the destination in May 2024.

MSC Cruises will introduce the highly anticipated MSC World Europa to its fleet – the first in the trailblazing ‘World Class’ ships. The new ship will introduce a completely new cruising platform that boasts future-proof marine and onboard hospitality technologies as well as ground-breaking and ultramodern design.

Explora Journeys has unveiled its new group programs for travel advisors entitled ‘Journey Together’ and ‘Journey Together +’ , while also providing details of ‘By Appointment +’, a new development of its industry-leading ‘By Appointment’ service.

MSC Cruises is revamping its MSC Voyagers Club loyalty program with a range of new and attractive benefits. MSC Voyagers Club comprises five membership levels – Welcome, Classic, Silver, Gold and Diamond – and of which accrue points.

Explora Journeys has marked the keel laying for the second of four ships, EXPLORA II, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Castellammare di Stabia, Italy. The occasion was officiated by senior executives from MSC Group and Fincantieri.

MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC Euribia – the line’s most environmentally advanced ship in its fleet and its second LNG-powered ship.

MSC Group’s new ultra-luxury cruise brand, Explora Journeys, is partnering with Travelife to offer sustainable travel experiences for its guests.

Explora Journeys conducted a coin ceremony for its first ship, EXPLORA I, last week at the Monfalcone shipyard of Fincantierri ahead of the luxury vessel’s maiden journey, scheduled for May 2023.

Explora Journeys has appointed Franck Garanger as Head of Culinary for the nine culinary experiences to be offered aboard EXPLORA I.

According to the explorajourneys.com website and a 54-page digital brochure, LATTE can reveal the launch destinations in 2023/24 include the Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords, British Isles, Iceland & Greenland, Canada & America, the Caribbean, South America and Hawaii. The South Pacific and Asia are not included.

MSC Executive Chairman, Pierfrancesco Vago; Explora Journeys CEO, Michael Ungerer and Fincantieri GM Merchant Ships Division, Luigi Matarazzo were on hand for the first steel cutting of Explora Journeys’ second of four new luxury ships in Naples this week.

Explora Journeys has shared further details of its ‘By Appointment’ service, offered exclusively for travel advisors and revealed recently by Chief Sales Officer, Chris Austin.