Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys is the new luxury lifestyle travel brand launched by the MSC Group with the aim to redefine the luxury cruise category. They are the summation of a long-held dream of the Aponte Vago family to reinvent the ocean experience and give guests a truly memorable experience. 

Discover Explora I and Explora II. Designed to feel like your own private yacht, each ship is a beautifully crafted haven; the epitome of vibrant, cosmopolitan European elegance – a floating home-away-from-home.

Setting sail in Summer 2026, Explora III is a sanctuary of unparalleled comfort. Where thoughtful design and an abundance of space create an atmosphere of effortless elegance.

The Explora Journeys experience

Explora Journeys are devoted to providing a luxury first-class experience for every guest. The facilities onboard the ship allow each guest to find something they enjoy and there is truly something for everyone, from a fully immersive spa where the pressures of daily life dissipate, to a Parisian jazz club experience accompanied by French martinis and canapés. 

Each ocean-front suite onboard is designed with a refined, European elegance and are created to bring each guest closer to the ocean itself, with floor-to-ceiling windows and private sun terraces. The suites start at 35sqm meaning that you’ll be spoilt for space. There are 3 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool as well as 10 indoor and outdoor bars and lounges with entertainment and intimate performances as well as a casino, art gallery and curated shopping experiences. 

There are 9 unique culinary experiences onboard with 7 included, and 2 with an extra experience fee. There are 3 restaurants which you won’t have to book so you will always be spoilt for choice, even if you’ve left it until the last minute! Each restaurant aims for the highest standard and boasts some of the worlds most esteemed chefs. With fresh ingredients and menus tailored to suit the destination to which you’re traveling, you are sure to never go hungry.

They are also devoted to sustainability and hold the seas and oceans to the highest regard. This means they are committed to developing ground-breaking technologies that will mean each ship is built to help move towards a better future. 
Single-use plastics will not be used onboard the ship, nor will they be offered during land-based experiences - Explora Journeys is dedicated to leaving a positive impression on the places and people visited on their ocean journeys.

Explora Journeys Inclusions:

• All-inclusive journey 
• In-suite welcome bottle of champagne
• Authentic, cultured and intuitive service from a team of hospitality experts
• Eight distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
• Unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks available anytime, including in-suite mini-bar
• Access to the spa thermal area
• Wellbeing and fitness programmes on board and at the destinations
• All on-board gratuities
• Unlimited, high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship
• Shuttle services from port to city centre (where required/available)