Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line owned by the MSC Group.[1]
History
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 1 completed its sea trials in April 2023. Delivery was delayed due to faulty fire panels. Its first cruise is scheduled to begin on 1 August 2023 departing from Copenhagen.[3][4]
Fleet
As of 2023 the line's fleet consists of a single ship with several more on order from Fincantieri.
| Name | Builder | Build year | GT | IMO number | Flag | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explora I | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy. | 2023 | 64,000 | 9869875 | Malta |
References
- Chang, Brittany. "MSC's new luxury cruise line has finally set sail — and its most expensive 2023 sailing will cost you a cool $21,500". Business Insider. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- "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.
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