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 cruise line that was founded in 2021 as luxury cruise line division for the MSC Group.[1]
History[edit]
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[edit]
As of January 2024, the line's fleet consists of a single ship with five more vessels planned.
| Explora class | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Built | Shipyard | In Service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
| Explora I | 2023[5] | Monfalcone, Fincantieri, Italy | August 2023 | 63,900[5] |  Malta
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First ship in MSC’s luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. | 
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Future Fleet:[edit]
| Explora class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explora II | 2024[6] | Fincantieri | 64,000 (approximate)[7] | Keel laid on 5 May 2022[8] | |
| Explora III | 2026[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG-fueled cruise ship | |
| Explora IV | 2027[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG-fueled cruise ship | |
| Explora V | 2027[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship | |
| Explora VI | 2028[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship | |
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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 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 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. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Keel laid for Explora II at Fincantieri's Castellammare yard". 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
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