Explora Journeys

Explora Journeys is cruise line that was founded in 2021 as luxury cruise line division for the MSC Group.[1]

Explora Journeys
Company typePrivately held company
IndustryTransportation
Founded2021
Headquarters
Geneva, Switzerland
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsCruises
ParentMediterranean Shipping Company
Websiteexplorajourneys.com

History

In October 2018, MSC Group announced an order with Fincantieri for four luxury cruise ships. This was later increased to six, with deliveries running through to 2028.[2]

The line's first ship, Explora I completed its sea trials in April 2023. Delivery was delayed due to faulty fire panels. Its first cruise began on 1 August 2023 departing from Copenhagen.[3][4]

Fleet

As of January 2024, the line's fleet consists of a single ship with five more vessels planned.

Explora class
Name Built Shipyard In Service Tonnage Flag Notes Image
Explora I

[5]

 2023[5] Monfalcone, Fincantieri, Italy August 2023 63,900[5]  Malta First ship in MSC's luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023.

Future Fleet
Explora class
Explora II 2024[6] Fincantieri 64,000 (approximate)[7] Keel laid on 5 May 2022[8]
delivery delayed[9][10]
Explora III 2026[6] Fincantieri 70,000 (approximate)[7] LNG-fueled cruise ship
Explora IV 2027[6] Fincantieri 70,000 (approximate)[7] LNG-fueled cruise ship
Explora V 2027[6] Fincantieri 70,000 (approximate)[7] LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship
Explora VI 2028[6] Fincantieri 70,000 (approximate)[7] LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship

References
  1. Romanenko, Maria. "MSC Group Reveals New Luxury Cruise Brand Explora Journeys - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". Cruise Industry News.
  2. "MSC and Silversea Take Delivery on New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ships". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. "Inside MSC's new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys and its maiden voyage". South China Morning Post. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  4. "$560M Explora I Delivered for MSC's New Luxury Cruise Brand". MarineLink. 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  5. Payne, Holly (2021-06-10). "Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet". Seatrade Cruise News. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
  6. Payne, Holly (2021-06-10). "Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet". Seatrade Cruise News. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
  7. "MSC Cruises to Launch Yacht Club-Style Luxury Ships". Travel Agent Central. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
  8. "Keel laid for Explora II at Fincantieri's Castellammare yard". 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
  9. https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/06/explora-ii-delivery-pushed-to-september/
  10. https://explorajourneys.com/ie/en/press-and-media/press/explora-ii-completes-successful-sea-trials


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