Explora Journeys is a brand new way of life journey model with two luxurious ships crusing world itineraries and providing vacationers an Ocean State of Thoughts. Explora Journeys guarantees visitors their very own non-public yacht, with easy European magnificence awaiting them aboard.
Explora Ships
Explora Journeys’ ships are designed with European household heritage in thoughts by homeowners MSC Group. A way of fashion is mirrored in its trendy, cosmopolitan and boutique resort vibe onboard the Explora I and Explora II.
The ships are designed to be vibrant, but intimate with an expensive expertise. They function 461 oceanfront suites, all with floor-to-ceiling home windows and personal balconies.
The Explora I has all oceanfront suites, together with one Proprietor’s Residence, 22 Ocean Residences, 67 Ocean Penthouses and 371 Ocean Suites. The suites vary in measurement from 377 sq ft to three,014 sq ft, making them among the greatest at sea.
The Ocean Terrace Suites and Ocean Grand Terrace Suites are among the many largest within the class, beginning at 377 sq ft and 420 sq ft, respectively.
The Ocean Penthouses provide over 463 sq ft of residing area, whereas the Ocean Residences begin at 754 sq ft. The Proprietor’s Residence is the biggest suite on the ship, with a complete suite space of three,014 sq ft.
Onboard the Explora III, which is able to debut in the summertime of 2026, will probably be 463 suites, barely greater than the Explora I and II. These will embrace 313 Ocean Suites, 109 Ocean Penthouses, 39 Ocean Residences and two Proprietor’s Residences.
Luxurious Touring
Explora Journey’s wellbeing experiences deal with combining health, restoration, diet and leisure alternatives to supply a high-end and luxury-tailored expertise.
Onboard, visitors can take pleasure in culinary experiences, limitless tremendous drinks and entry a state-of-the-art spa.
The Journeys Lounge affords leisure and enrichment that evolves all through the day, encompassing the posh model’s Ocean State of Thoughts.
Beneficiant outside decks, which supply greater than 26,909 sq ft, provide leisure with gorgeous sea views and a number of other indoor and outside whirlpools.
Along with that is the Astern Lounge, which affords a social hub internet hosting reside music and enrichment packages, amongst different options.
Immersive artwork experiences and privately-owned artwork collections add to the expertise, showcasing limited-edition screenprints and lithographs by Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, in addition to an authentic acrylic and silkscreen on canvas by Andy Warhol on the Explora I.
Knowledgeable artwork luminaries information visitors via the artwork, offering an unique and uncommon alternative to completely take within the onboard expertise.
The Buccellati boutique aboard the Explora II, the primary of its form at sea, commits to luxurious and refinement with magnificence, creativity and cultural enrichment. The choice showcases varied alternatives of knickknack, every offering visitors with a singular ambiance and sense of genuine craftsmanship.
Onboard the Explora III, the Ocean Wellness and Health space has been reimagined to supply a unified area devoted to wellbeing. The area, additional embodying an Ocean State of Thoughts, affords an Open-Air Health space and an expanded Sports activities Courtroom.
Explora Journeys Culinary Experiences
Explora Journeys’ ships provide 18 meals and beverage venues, together with 11 culinary experiences. The culinary experiences deal with wholesome, scrumptious meals from native sources.
Eating places embrace a tremendous eating expertise, a European steakhouse and a Pan-Asian restaurant.
There may be additionally an all-day eating market with 18 separate cooking stations, in addition to a gelateria and creperie.
Along with the eating places, there are 12 bars and lounges, together with eight indoor bars and 4 outside bars. The bars provide a wide range of drinks, together with cocktails, wine and beer.
Explora Journeys’ ships additionally provide a wide range of different eating choices, akin to in-suite eating and a Chef’s Kitchen. The Chef’s Kitchen (pictured above) is an immersive expertise in an ocean-front non-public kitchen setting.
Summer season 2025
Embodying ocean wellness, Explora Journeys’ summer season 2025 cruise assortment options itineraries on the model new ships, heading to each iconic locales and hidden gems.
Notable journeys from the posh way of life journey model embrace Western Mediterranean voyages that delve into the area’s wealthy historical past and breathtaking landscapes, with stops in historical cities and serene coastal cities.
Exploring Greece, Italy and Türkiye, the Explora I’ll tie collectively coastal glamour with Turkish historical vineyards to supply visitors standout itineraries. Highlights embrace hidden gems in Puglia and Istria, the guts of Athens and crystal waters in Istanbul.
Venturing into golden Ibiza days, picturesque piazzas and historical cities, the Explora II will make calls in Italy, Spain, France and extra, highlighting distinctive marvels within the Mediterranean alongside the way in which.
Itineraries obtainable embrace however should not restricted to:
- “An Prolonged Journey to Formidable Fortresses, Baroque Magnificence and Historical Mysteries”: a 21-night voyage aboard the Explora I from Piraeus (Athens), Greece, to Istanbul, Türkiye, from June 7 to June 28, 2025
- “A Journey to the Turkish Riviera & Historical Vineyards”: a seven-night voyage aboard the Explora I from Istanbul, Türkiye, to Piraeus (Athens), Greece, from June 28 to July 5, 2025
- “A Journey of Limoncello Days & Sardinian Sunsets”: a seven-night voyage aboard the Explora II from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy to Barcelona, Spain, from Aug. 18 to Aug 25, 2025, and
- “An Prolonged Journey via Glowing Waters to Historic Islands and Historical Splendour”: a 20-night voyage aboard the Explora I from Fusina (Venice), Italy, to Piraeus (Athens), Greece, from Aug. 9 to Aug. 29.
A selected spotlight of the season is the Grand Prix cruise aboard Explora II, providing motorsport fans a chance to mix their ardour with luxurious journey.
The posh way of life journey model additionally affords itineraries that includes overland expeditions that seize the essence of every location and provide genuine experiences, specializing in deep tradition immersions.
In nation immersions, that are three or more-day overland excursions, provide all-inclusive experiences for intimately-sized teams. Personal experiences are tailor-made to supply visitors uncommon alternatives throughout sailings, and professional explorers onboard add a next-level exclusivity to the expertise of ocean wellness.
Winter 2025-26
Upcoming winter itineraries provide new locations and immersive experiences aboard the Explora I and II, every designed to redefine the Ocean State of Thoughts and characterised by calm, unity, magnificence and pleasure.
The Explora I’ll provide itineraries within the Caribbean, that includes Caribbean gems, island bliss and a combination of idyllic and volcanic isles.
The Explora II is scheduled to function itineraries within the Japanese Caribbean, in addition to Central America.
A spotlight to notice aboard each the Explora I and II is the fascinating fireworks show in San Juan for New Yr’s.
Itineraries for the winter season embrace, amongst others:
- “An Prolonged Journey of Wild Grace”: a roundtrip 19-night voyage via Barbados aboard the Explora I from Dec. 2 to Dec. 21, 2025
- “An Prolonged Journey into Caribbean Sparkle and Joyful Celebration”: a 16-night voyage aboard the Explora I from Bridgetown, Barbados, to San Juan, Puerto Rico from Dec.21, 2025 to Jan. 6, 2026
- “A Journey to the Land Bridge Connecting the Americas”: a 10-night roundtrip voyage via Miami, United States, aboard the Explora II from Jan 5 to Jan 15, 2026, and
- “An Prolonged Journey between Idyllic & Volcanic Isles”: a 16-night roundtrip voyage via Bridgetown, Barbados aboard the Explora I from Jan. 3 to Jan. 19, 2026.
2026-27 Highlights
The Explora III will debut in August 2026, providing luxurious cruises to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and North America. Following her maiden voyage in Spain, the model new ship will sail to western Europe, providing high-end itineraries earlier than repositioning in Miami for her first winter season.
Different highlights from the posh way of life journey model embrace a not-to-be-missed journey into the Amazon aboard the Explora I in February 2027.
The Explora II will navigate the Pink Sea and Arabian Peninsula from December to March, whereas the brand new Explora III will sail the Caribbean and Central America earlier than reaching Central and North America in Might.
Onboard the Explora I and III, visitors can have the chance to see the New Yr’s fireworks in San Juan, whereas these on the Explora II will probably be within the Arabian Gulf for the fireworks expertise in Dubai.
Key itineraries obtainable embrace:
- “A Journey of Mediative Moments within the Arabian Gulf”: a seven-night voyage via Dubai, United Arab Emirates onboard the Explora II from Dec. 21 to Dec. 28, 2026, and
- “A Journey of Spectacular Festivities & Caribbean Wonders”: an eight-night voyage from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Miami, United States, from Dec. 28, 2026, to Jan. 5, 2027.
