Explora Journeys unveiled sailings for EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II through to APR 2026.
Sailings will range from shorter journeys of between six to eight nights to longer voyages of 19 to 21 nights and offer accessible homeports such as Barcelona, Civitavecchia/Rome, Miami or Bridgetown.
The journeys allow for a slower pace of travel and allow travellers to spend more time in each destination with overnight stays while in port to allow time to be immersed in the local culture and environment.
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, said, "We have received incredibly high levels of satisfaction from the guests that have sailed with us so far. As the brand continues to grow and expand it is important that we listen to feedback and respond. As such, we have decided to refine our journey planning and I have been involved in designing the new journeys, drawing on my own travel experiences, bringing the personal touch that is at the heart of Explora Journeys."
"We now have regular, shorter seven-night journeys that are convenient for those who have limited time and we have ensured that we feature easily accessible homeports. We know that time is precious and true luxury is about making memories and meaningful connections – this is the Ocean State of Mind."
EXPLORA I
EXPLORA I's journeys from OCT 2024 to APR 2025 have been revised so that the ship will sail in the Caribbean to support the brand's growth in North America. Her winter 2024-2025 season starts with a Grand Journey from Barcelona to the Caribbean featuring Bridgetown, Pointe-à-Pitre, St John's and San Juan.
From APR and NOV 2025, EXPLORA I will sail in the Eastern Mediterranean, the Aegean Sea islands and the Dalmatian coast.
In winter 2025-2026, EXPLORA I will sail the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula.
EXPLORA II
EXPLORA II will sail her maiden journey from Barcelona, Spain, to Civitavecchia (Rome) – visiting Ibiza, Port-Vendres, Portofino, Monte-Carlo, Monaco and Port Santo Stefano in Italy.
She will continue to sail in the West Mediterranean until NOV 2024, when she will cross the Atlantic.
In MAY 2025, EXPLORA II will spend the summer sailing the Mediterranean with convenient embarkation in Barcelona or Civitavecchia/Rome.
Winter 2025-2026 will be spent in the Eastern Caribbean, journey to Pointe-a-Pitre, Roseau, Little Bay and Marigot.
More information on Explora Journey's website.
