Explora Journeys

As someone who’s spent decades around ships and cruising, it’s not often I find myself on something completely new. But this summer, our family decided to try EXPLORA I, the first ship in the Explora Journeys fleet.

This month’s message comes from the sunny Mediterranean, as I’m finally back on the high seas after a long absence!

Luxury cruise line Explora Journeys has revealed an exciting new programme for Summer 2027.

From gourmet dining to exclusive excursions, from spa treatments to shopping sprees, it’s time to explore just some of the ways you can enhance your luxury cruise.

Luxury cruise ships have a reputation for transporting guests to the heart of some of the most intriguing destinations on earth, which includes a selection of UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Luxury cruise ships are more than just a means of travelling the world in ultimate opulence. They are an opportunity to unwind and experience your surroundings from a new perspective – and the spa and wellbeing facilities on board only contribute to this feeling of zen. Immaculately designed, these sanctuaries…

Explora Journeys launched last year and has truly set the standard for the finest cuisine at sea. Training Supervisor Grace shares her experiences dining on an Explora Journeys cruise aboard the first ship to join the fleet, EXPLORA I.

Explora Journeys has just announced its firm orders for two hydrogen-powered ships with Fincantieri, an Italian shipbuilder. This move further solidifies their commitment to achieving a net zero-carbon emissions target by 2050. In addition to these hydrogen-powered ships, Explora Journeys will continue to explore new and advanced environmental technologies for…

EXPLORA I, the inaugural vessel of Explora Journeys, has commenced its maiden journey. The seven-night sailing will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland. As the flagship of a series of upcoming itineraries spanning three continents, this northern European…

Adventurer Mike Horn has been named a brand ambassador for Explora Journeys, the new luxury cruise line from MSC. The renowned adventurer, explorer and environmentalist will work closely with the team to develop adventure destination experiences and onboard enrichment programmes. During the inaugural Iceland and Greenland Journey, ‘Arctic Geyser, Calving…