Luxury
Luxury Editorial
The Luxury Cruise Editorial – Spas at Sea
21 Feb 2024
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…
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Cruise Ships
Food and Drink
The Food on Board an Explora Journeys Cruise
01 Feb 2024
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.
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Cruise Ships
Explora Journeys Confirms Orders for 2 New Hydrogen-Powered Ships
21 Sep 2023
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…
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Cruise Lines
First Impressions of New Luxury Cruise Line Explora Journeys
13 Sep 2023
Luxury cruising has always been my preferred way to travel. The impeccable service and value provided by six-star cruise lines surpass that of any five-star hotel. So, when I heard about MSC Group launching a new luxury brand, Explora Journeys, I knew I had to experience it for myself. Despite…
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Maiden Voyage
EXPLORA I Embarks On Maiden Voyage
02 Aug 2023
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…
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Announcements
Mike Horn Named Explora Journeys Brand Ambassador
26 Apr 2023
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…
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Cruise Ships
EXPLORA I Successfully Completes Sea Trials
14 Apr 2023
EXPLORA I, the first ship to launch for brand-new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys, has successfully completed her sea trials. This will be the first of a fleet of up to six luxury ships to be built for the brand by Fincantieri in Italy, and marks one of the final…
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Destinations
Itineraries
Sailings
Explora Journeys Announces 2024-25 Itineraries for EXPLORA I
27 Feb 2023
EXPLORA I, the first ship to join the Explora Journeys fleet, will visit a series of exciting destinations during the autumn/winter 2024-25 season. The luxury ship will embark on 23 journeys and two grand journeys, stopping at 73 unique destinations across 24 countries. Sacha Rougier, Head of Itinerary Planning and…
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Cruise Lines
Destinations
Explora Journeys Reveals Immersive Destination Experiences
17 Feb 2023
Brand-new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys has revealed details of just some of the shore experiences that will be available on its first ship, EXPLORA I, ahead of the official launch this summer. A total of eight individual sailings will debut as part of the Northern European Inaugural Journeys Collection,…
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Maiden Voyage
Details Emerge of EXPLORA I’s Maiden Voyage
23 Nov 2022
EXPLORA I will be destined for ports across Northern Europe when she launches on 17 July 2023. The brand-new Explora Journeys ship will embark on a 15-night voyage under the title, ‘A Maiden Journey into Epic Fjords and the Arctic Circle’. Guests will visit a number of ports across Norway…
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