Explora Journeys is a luxury cruise line owned by the MSC Group.[1]
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]
As of January 2024, the line's fleet consists of a single ship with five more vessels planned.
Name | Builder | Launched | GT | IMO number | Flag | Status |
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Explora I | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy | 2022[5] | 64,000 | 9869875 | Malta | In Service |
Explora II[6] | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy | 2023 | Launched | |||
Explora III[6] | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy | 2026 | Steel Cut | |||
Explora IV[6] | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy | 2027 | Ordered | |||
Explora V[7] | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy | Ordered | ||||
Explora VI[7] | Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy | Ordered |