Explora Journeys
Luxury cruise line
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Explora Journeys is a cruise line that was founded in 2021 as the luxury cruise division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).[1]
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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Transportation |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Headquarters | |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Cruises |
| Parent | MSC Cruises |
| Website | explorajourneys |
History
In October 2018, Mediterranean Shipping Company 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
As of September 2024, the line's fleet consists of two ships with four more vessels planned.
| Explora class | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Built | Shipyard | In Service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
| Explora I | 2023[5] | Fincantieri | August 2023 | 63,621[3] |  Malta |
First ship in MSC Group's luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. |  |
| Explora II | 2024[5] | Fincantieri | September 2024 | 63,621[6] | Malta |
Keel laid on 5 May 2022[7] delayed delivery on 12 September 2024[8][9] |
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Future Fleet
| Explora class | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explora III | 2026[5] | Fincantieri[10][11][12] | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG-fueled cruise ship keel laid on 12 September 2024[13][14][15] |
| Explora IV | 2027[5] | Fincantieri[16][17] | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG-fueled cruise ship construction started on 12 September 2024 |
| Explora V | 2027[5] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
| Explora VI | 2028[5] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[6] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
construction July 2025[18][19][20]
- float-out of EXPLORA III
- coin ceremony of EXPLORA IV
- steel cutting of EXPLORA V