Explora Journeys

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…