| Explora Journeys | |
| Type: | Privately held company |
| Industry: | Transportation |
| Foundation: | 2021 |
| Location City: | Geneva, Switzerland |
| Area Served: | Worldwide |
| Products: | Cruises |
| Parent: | Mediterranean Shipping Company |
Explora Journeys is cruise line that was founded in 2021 as luxury cruise line division for 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.
| Explora class | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Built | Shipyard | In Service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image | |
| Explora I[5] | 2023 | Monfalcone, Fincantieri, Italy | August 2023 | 63,900 |  Malta | First ship in MSC's luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. | ||
| Explora class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explora II | 2024[6] | Fincantieri | 64,000 (approximate)[7] | Keel laid on 5 May 2022[8] delivery delayed[9] [10] | ||
| Explora III | 2026 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG-fueled cruise ship | ||
| Explora IV | 2027 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG-fueled cruise ship | ||
| Explora V | 2027 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship | ||
| Explora VI | 2028 | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate) | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship | ||