Explora Journeys Celebrates Major Milestones In The Construction Of Its Luxury Fleet
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The Port of Barcelona and PowerCon begin work to build the first OPS for cruise ships at the MSC terminal
The Port of Barcelona and Danish company PowerCon A/S have started working on the construction project of the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system at the MSC terminal on Adossat wharf, the first for cruise ships in the Port of Barcelona. (more…)
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Explora Journeys launches next phase of Explora Club with online points access and expanded Status Match
Following the successful launch of Explora Club in April 2025, Explora Journeys is pleased to announce that the second phase of the brand`s exclusive loyalty programme will be live as of 1 July. (more…)
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Explora Journeys enhances Travel Advisor success with launch of new digital tools
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announced the launch of a comprehensive new digital initiative designed to empower and elevate the success of its valued travel advisor community. (more…)
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MSC Cruises Hits The Big Screen In Epic Racing Film F1® The Movie, Event Film Of The Summer
MSC Cruises is making a spectacular splash in cinemas worldwide today with the release of the much-anticipated racing drama F1® THE MOVIE, starring Brad Pitt and Damson Idris as drivers on a fictional Formula 1® team. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Unveils Exclusive Summer Special
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, is delighted to announce a limited-time offer for all new bookings made between 23 June and 15 July 2025. (more…)
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From Bridge to Reef: Partnerships Supporting Ocean Stewardship from Ships to Shorelines
Yesterday, (11/06/2025) at the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in Nice, the MSC Foundation hosted two interactive sessions in the ICRI #ForCoral Pavilion, featuring eight speakers who highlighted the greater benefits for marine conservation that can be achieved when private and public sector actors combine their strengths across sectors and areas of expertise. (more…)
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Explora Journeys’ Head Of Culinary, Franck Garanger, Awarded Knight Of The Order Of Agricultural Merit
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Explora Journeys And Vanity Fair Light Up Monaco Grand Prix Weekend With Iconic Vanity Fair Club Party Aboard Explora II
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, marked the beginning of the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025 weekend with an exclusive edition of the Vanity Fair Club aboard EXPLORA II. (more…)
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Formula 1 And The MSC Cruise Division Extend Global Partnership To 2030
Formula 1 and The Cruise Division of MSC Group, made up of MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, have today announced a multi-year extension that will see it continue as a Global Partner of the sport through 2030. (more…)
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Explora II To Host Exclusive Onboard Experiences During Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix De Monaco 2025
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today announced the exclusive programme of onboard experiences on EXPLORA II during the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. (more…)
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Explora Journeys’ Anna Nash discusses a new era of luxury ocean travel
The cruise line president explains how the brand is redefining the concept of cruising with elegant ships, immersive itineraries and personalised experiences that make every moment meaningful. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Debuts Extraordinary New Itineraries For Summer 2027
Explora Journeys has unveiled its highly anticipated Summer 2027 journeys spotlighting a trifecta of exciting firsts for MSC Group’s ultra elegant ocean travel brand. (more…)
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Emirates and MSC Cruises extend long-term partnership aimed at enhancing the air-sea experience and expanding market reach
Emirates and MSC Cruises have extended their long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the air-sea traveller experience, supporting Dubai’s cruise ambitions to become a major cruise hub, and exploring future opportunities for joint growth across the airline’s extensive network. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Becomes A Main Sponsor Of The ATP Gonet Geneva Open 2025
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announces its partnership with the Gonet Geneva Open, the leading tennis tournament in French-speaking Switzerland, for its 2025 edition. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Announces Booking Access For Triple Crown Experience At The Formula 1 TAG Heuer Grand Prix De Monaco 2025
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, is pleased to announce that guests can now book the exclusive F1 Monaco Triple Crown Hospitality Experience for the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Announces Seasonal Offer “An Invitation To Explore”
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has announced the launch of a seasonal exclusive offer designed to inspire discerning guests to explore the world’s most captivating destinations while enjoying valuable savings of up to EUR 2,000 per suite. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Launches Explora Club: A Loyalty Programme Designed To Elevate Every Journey
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, unveiled Explora Club – a new loyalty programme created to celebrate and reward discerning guests who seek more than a journey. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Commences The Mediterranean Journeys Collection
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has officially launched its Mediterranean Journeys Collection as the inaugural journey of the season set sail yesterday. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Celebrates Launch Of The Troncone Of Explora IV, Marking Key Milestone In Ship’s Construction
Explora Journeys today (2 April 2025) announced the successful launch of the troncone, the forward lower section of EXPLORA IV, the fourth of six luxury ships to enter service by 2028. (more…)
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MSC Group’s Cruise Division Officially Inaugurates New Terminal In The Port Of Barcelona
MSC Group’s Cruise Division officially inaugurated the new MSC Barcelona terminal on the occasion of the first call of EXPLORA II at the new terminal – the second ship from luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand, Explora Journeys. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Launches Exclusive Offer
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, proudly announces the launch of its exclusive “Upgrade Your Ocean” offer. (more…)
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Rubén Rodríguez to Lead MSC Group North America Cruise Division
The Cruise Division of MSC Group has announced that Rubén Rodríguez has been appointed as CEO, Cruise Division, North America, where he will oversee the growth of both MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys. (more…)
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Explora II At The Heart Of Formula 1 Tag Heuer Grand Prix De Monaco 2025: Now Offering Exclusive Shorter Stays
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, is announcing that EXPLORA II, the latest addition to its ultra-elegant fleet, will be offering exclusive 3-night (23-26 May 2025), and 4-night (22-26 May 2025) stays during the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Unveils Ocean Wellness Retreats
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announces the launch of two exclusive Ocean Wellness Retreats, a series of immersive wellbeing experiences at sea. (more…)
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MSC’s New Cruise Terminal In Barcelona Welcomes Its First Passenger From MSC Fantasia
This Saturday morning, February 15th, the first guest disembarked from MSC Fantasia, becoming the inaugural passenger to experience the new terminal in Barcelona. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Announces Winter 2026-27 Itineraries
Explora Journeys has unveiled its Winter 2026-27 itineraries, featuring new destinations and immersive experiences aboard the Explora I, II and III. (more…)
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This Is the Most Incredible Wine Cellar at Sea. The cruise ship Explora I offers an unexpectedly thorough and surprising wine program with hard-to-source wines and older vintages
I didn’t board a cruise in Scandinavia expecting to learn more about wine, but that is exactly what happened. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Presents the Unique Oceans Offer
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, invites travellers to uncover the secrets of the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, and the vibrant North American East Coast with The Unique Oceans Offer. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Unveils Details Of The Upcoming EXPLORA III
Explora Journeys announced details of EXPLORA III, setting sail for her inaugural journeys in Summer 2026. (more…)
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Explora I Arrives at Tenerife Ports as the Last European Stop Before the Caribbean
The Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife welcomed the Explora I yesterday, a true masterpiece of navigation belonging to the luxury brand Explora Journeys, part of the MSC Group. (more…)
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MSC Foundation Supports New Valuable Research Into Coral Species At Risk Of Extinction
The MSC Foundation is supporting valuable new research by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species™ which has warned a staggering 44 per cent of reef-building coral species are at risk of extinction. (more…)
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Paddock Club™ Access Now Available For Guests Booking Their Formula 1 Grand Prix De Monaco 2025 Experience On Board Explora II
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, announced that access to the exclusive Formula 1® Paddock Club™ is now available to book for guests staying in Ocean Residences and Penthouses on board EXPLORA II during the FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025, taking place from 22 to 25 May 2025 in Monaco. (more…)
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Explora Journeys Unveils Chef Invité Series With Michelin-starred Thierry Marx Onboard EXPLORA II From 24 January To 4 February
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, today announced the launch of its Chef Invité Series. (more…)
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Explora I, the brand-new ship of Explora Journeys cruise company, calls for the first time in the port of Ancona
On 9th October, Explora I, the brand-new ship of Explora Journeys cruise company, calls for the first time in the port of Ancona. (more…)
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MSC Foundation And ‘Focused On Nature’ Bring An Exclusively Curated Exhibition Of Prince Hussain Aga Khan’s Photography Of Marine Life To Guests On Board Explora II
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Explora Journeys Invites Guests To Enjoy Exquisite Dining At Sea With Complimentary Dinner At Anthology During Limited-Time Offer
Explora Journeys is delighted to unveil a special opportunity for travellers to elevate their journey with a special culinary experience at Anthology. (more…)
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MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys up trade support with hires and promotions
MSC Cruises and its luxury sister brand Explora Journeys has laid out how it plans to increase support for agents in the UK and Ireland following its most successful year ever in the market, with three new hires and three promotions across its trade team. (more…)
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Explora II Officially Named in Civitavecchia
The Explora II, the second ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet, was officially named in a ceremony at the port of Civitavecchia, near Rome. (more…)
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Triple Celebration For Explora Journeys. EXPLORA II delivered at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy
Explora Journeys today staged a triple celebration at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente near Genoa, Italy as the new luxury brand continues to grow towards a total of six ships planned by 2028. (more…)
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