MSC Group is officially entering the upscale shipping space with the luxury cruise ship Explora Journeys. The first of the four Fincantieri-built ships will set sail in 2023, with the others due for completion in 2024, 2025 and 2026. All will use the latest technologies to Targets off the beaten track. Guests will enjoy the highest level of service and amenities.

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Maximum privacy and sea view

461 suites offer guests fantastic views of the sea and harbours through floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. The exclusive rooms start at 35 square meters, making them some of the most spacious in the industry in this category.

The innovative vessels have been designed in collaboration with the world's leading superyacht and luxury hospitality designers. They combine elegant Swiss precision with modern European craftsmanship. 

In harmony with the ocean

Fourteen decks offer plenty of space indoors for retreats and guest preferences. The spacious outdoor decks will feature three outdoor pools and 64 exclusive cabanas on more than 2,500 square meters. A fourth pool with a flexible glass roof will allow guests to swim and relax poolside in any weather. Combined with various indoor and outdoor whirlpools on the Promenade Deck, the element of water is the ship's leitmotif: it brings guests into harmony with the ocean.

With the perfect blend of quiet and social areas and a coordinated guest-crew ratio, anticipatory service is ensured at every turn. Flexible dinner times in nine different restaurants, tailored to personal preferences, offer unparalleled variety at sea. Each restaurant celebrates cuisine from around the world, with a focus on wholesome ingredients sustainably sourced from local partners. Several bars and lounges will be available indoors and out. Relaxation begins the moment guests board the ship, not when they have to reach for their wallets for additional charges.

Guided by the sea

In collaboration with Fincantieri, Explora Journeys is building ships for the future that use the latest environmentally friendly technology while being adaptable to alternative energy solutions as they become available. The design includes provisions for battery storage that will enable future hybrid power generation.

All four vessels are eligible for shore power to avoid CO2 emissions from marine fuel while in port. Also all four vessels are certified by RINA DOLPHIN for reduced underwater noise. Disposable plastic is not used on board the ships or during shore excursions, as Explora Journeys wants to leave a positive impression on the places visited and their inhabitants that the ship visits.

These are the destinations

With ships sailing far north and south of the equator, the itineraries of the inaugural voyages offer the ideal mix of well-known destinations such as Saint Tropez, Bordeaux and Reykjavik and hidden gems like Kastellorizo, Bozcaada and the Lofoten Islands. For a more authentic experience and deceleration, Explora Journeys will take guests to less frequented ports.

Bookings for the 2023 inaugural trips will be available in the fall of 2021.