Explora Journeys
Introducing a new vision for luxury ocean travel
Explora Journeys is redefining ocean travel for a new generation of discerning travellers through a synergy of the chicest ships and the most immersive itineraries that allow guests to discover further, travel deeper and linger a little longer at each destination.
With the first of four luxury ships launched in August 2023, remarkable itineraries will blend renowned destinations with lesser-travelled ports for a journey that celebrates discovery. Explora Journeys will introduce a unique luxury travel experience for those who want to explore differently.
Cruise Collection
Lisbon, Cartagena, Valencia, Barcelona
Fusina, Rovinj, Ravenna, Dubrovnik, Brindisi, Nydri, Lefkada Island, Piraeus
Monte-Carlo, Civitavecchia, Sorrento, Palermo, Sardinia, Mahón, Menorca, Palma de Mallorca, Barcelona
Miami, Florida, Santo Domingo, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Basseterre, Saint Kitts, Trois-Ilets, Roseau, Kingstown, Bridgetown
Miami, Florida, Cruz Bay, Saint John, Deshaies, Bridgetown, Roseau, Philipsburg, San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Miami, Florida, Charlotte Amalie, Terre-de-Haut, Bridgetown, Martinique, Basseterre, Saint Kitts, San Juan (Puerto Rico)
Barcelona, Saint-Tropez, Monte-Carlo, Ajaccio, Corsica, Livorno, Porto Cervo, Civitavecchia
San Juan (Puerto Rico), Road Bay, Saint John's, Gustavia, Tortola, Miami, Florida
San Juan (Puerto Rico), Tortola, Saint John's, Gustavia, Road Bay, Miami, Florida
Fusina, Dubrovnik, Kotor, Sorrento, Civitavecchia, Monte-Carlo, Livorno, Barcelona
Jeddah, Luxor, 'Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Al Wajh, Jeddah
Bridgetown, Port Elizabeth, Bequia, Port-of-Spain, Martinique, Little Bay, Tortola, Miami, Florida
About 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.
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 Explora I 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)