Explora Journeys Explained
Explora Journeys is cruise line that was founded in 2021 as luxury cruise line division for the MSC Group.[1]
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 September 2024, the line's fleet consists of a two ships with four more vessels planned.
| Explora class |
|---|
| Name | Built | Shipyard | In Service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
| Explora I[5] | 2023 | Monfalcone, Fincantieri, Italy | August 2023 | 63,621 |  Malta | First ship in MSC's luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. | |
| Explora II | 2024[6] | Fincantieri | September 2024 | 63,621[7] | Malta | Keel laid on 5 May 2022[8]
delayed delivery on 12 September 2024[9] [10] | |
Future Fleet
| Explora class |
|---|
| Explora III | 2026 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG-fueled cruise ship
keel laid on 12 September 2024[11] [12] [13] | |
| Explora IV | 2027 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG-fueled cruise ship
construction statrted on 12 September 2024 | |
| Explora V | 2027 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship | |
| Explora VI | 2028 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship | | |
Christened https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/09/explora-ii-officially-named-in-civitavecchia/
Notes and References
- Web site: Romanenko . Maria . MSC Group Reveals New Luxury Cruise Brand Explora Journeys - Cruise Industry News Cruise News . Cruise Industry News . en-US.
- Web site: MSC and Silversea Take Delivery on New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ships . 2023-08-25 . The Maritime Executive . en.
- Web site: 2023-08-13 . Inside MSC’s new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys and its maiden voyage . 2023-08-25 . South China Morning Post . en.
- Web site: 2023-07-20 . $560M Explora I Delivered for MSC's New Luxury Cruise Brand . 2023-08-25 . MarineLink . en.
- Web site: Payne . Holly . 2021-06-10 . Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet . 2022-02-05 . Seatrade Cruise News . en.
- Web site: Payne . Holly . 2021-06-10 . Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet . 2022-02-05 . Seatrade Cruise News . en.
- Web site: MSC Cruises to Launch Yacht Club-Style Luxury Ships . 12 September 2019 . Travel Agent Central . en.
- Web site: 2022-05-05 . Keel laid for Explora II at Fincantieri's Castellammare yard . 2022-05-09.
- https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2024/06/explora-ii-delivery-pushed-to-september/
- https://explorajourneys.com/ie/en/press-and-media/press/explora-ii-completes-successful-sea-trials
- https://www.meretmarine.com/fr/croisieres/msc-fincantieri-livre-l-explora-ii-met-sur-cale-l-explora-iii-et-lance-la-construction-de-l-explora MSC : Fincantieri livre l’Explora II, met sur cale l’Explora III et lance la construction de l’Explora IV
- https://explorajourneys.com/au/en/press-and-media/press/triple-celebration-for-explora-journeys Triple celebration for explora journeys
- https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2024/today-in-genoa-three-important-events-at-fincantieri-for-msc-delivery-of-explora-ii-coin-ceremony-for-explora-iii-and-steel-cutting-for-explora-iv/ Today in Genoa three important events at Fincantieri for MSC: delivery of Explora II, Coin Ceremony for Explora III, and Steel Cutting for Explora IV
