Explora Journeys and shipbuilder Fincantieri announced a joint decision to set a new delivery date for Explora II.
"After careful and detailed reviews of Explora II, it was decided that more time is needed for the final finishes of the ship to guarantee the highest quality luxury standards and to ensure that the new ship delivers to the fullest on the brand’s promise of an unmatched luxury ocean experience.
Explora II will be delivered on 12SEP, 2024, and the maiden journey of the new vessel will take place on 16SEP, 2024, departing from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, with a seven-night journey to Sorrento, the island of Lipari, Trapani and Siracusa in Sicily, Valletta in Malta and Tarragona, Spain. Journeys start at seven nights and can be extended to 14 or 21 nights with all departures from easily accessible ports such as Civitavecchia, Italy and Barcelona in Spain while avoiding repetitions of ports during the combinable voyages.
Explora Journeys is contacting guests booked on the affected voyages, either directly or through their travel advisors, to arrange an alternative journey on EXPLORA II or its sister ship, Explora I, also sailing in the Mediterranean Sea.
Explora II will sail in the Western Mediterranean, visiting many less-explored destinations such as Portofino, Porto Cervo, Saint-Tropez, Calvi, Mahon, and Monte Carlo. Sailings will include overnight and longer stays in port.
