Explora II redeployment sees Mediterranean replace Middle East winter season
Explora Journeys, the luxury subsidiary of MSC Cruises, has confirmed that Explora II will operate in the Mediterranean between November 2026 and March 2027, replacing its previously planned deployment in the Middle East.
The revised programme reflects an early adjustment to the ship’s schedule, with the cruise line opting to confirm the change several months in advance of the winter season.
The decision comes amid ongoing considerations affecting cruise deployment in the wider region, including operational constraints linked to transit through the Strait of Hormuz amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Explora II redeployment sees Mediterranean replace Middle East winter season
