Explora Journeys
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Cruises |
| Parent | Mediterranean Shipping Company |
| Website | explorajourneys |
Explora Journeys is a cruise line that was founded in 2021 as the luxury cruise division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).[1]
History
In October 2018, Mediterranean Shipping Company 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 two ships with four more vessels planned.
| Explora class | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Built | Shipyard | In Service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
| Explora I | 2023[5] | Fincantieri | August 2023 | 63,621[3] |  Malta
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First ship in MSC's luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. | 
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| Explora II | 2024[5] | Fincantieri | September 2024 | 63,621[6] | Malta
|
Keel laid on 5 May 2022[7] delayed delivery on 12 September 2024[8][9] |
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Future Fleet
| Explora class | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explora III | 2026[5] | Fincantieri[10][11][12] | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG-fueled cruise ship keel laid on 12 September 2024[13][14][15] |
| Explora IV | 2027[5] | Fincantieri[16][17] | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG-fueled cruise ship construction started on 12 September 2024 |
| Explora V | 2027[5] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
| Explora VI | 2028[5] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
construction July 2025[18][19][20]
- float-out of EXPLORA III
- coin ceremony of EXPLORA IV
- steel cutting of EXPLORA V
References
- ^ Romanenko, Maria. "MSC Group Reveals New Luxury Cruise Brand Explora Journeys - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". Cruise Industry News.
- ^ "MSC and Silversea Take Delivery on New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ships". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b "Inside MSC's new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys and its maiden voyage". South China Morning Post. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "$560M Explora I Delivered for MSC's New Luxury Cruise Brand". MarineLink. 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b c d e f g 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.
- ^ a b c d e "MSC Cruises to Launch Yacht Club-Style Luxury Ships". Travel Agent Central. 18 October 2018. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Keel laid for Explora II at Fincantieri's Castellammare yard". 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ "Explora II Delivery Pushed to September - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News".
- ^ "EXPLORA II Completes Successful Sea Trials".
- ^ ""Explora IV" ist klar zum Stapellauf". 31 March 2025.
- ^ https://anbord.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/explora_4_250327behling01__2_.webp
- ^ https://anbord.de/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/explora_4_250327behling01__38_.webp
- ^ MSC : Fincantieri livre l’Explora II, met sur cale l’Explora III et lance la construction de l’Explora IV. 13 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ Triple celebration for explora journeys. September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 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 . 12 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Explora Journeys Celebrates Launch of the Troncone of Explora IV - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News".
- ^ https://cruiseindustrynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/EXIV.jpg
- ^ "Fincantieri | MSC and Fincantieri, Explora Journeys' fleet construction moves full steam ahead". www.fincantieri.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "Explora Journeys Celebrates Major Fleet Construction Milestones". explorajourneys.com. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
- ^ "Explora Celebrates Three Fleet Construction Milestones - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". cruiseindustrynews.com/. Retrieved 2025-07-14.
