Four identical Explora ships will be arriving by 2026 launching the MSC Group’s new luxury sector cruise line, Explora Journeys.
Designed in partnership with the world’s foremost superyacht and luxury hospitality designers, the fleet will blend elegant Swiss precision with modern European craftsmanship.
Explora I will lead the way in May 2023, with 461 oceanfront suites and residences offering guests striking views at sea and in port from their floor to ceiling windows and personal private terrace.
Suites will start at 35 square metres, which is among the most spacious for the category in the industry.
Fourteen decks will provide ample indoor public space, maximising guest choice and seclusion.
Generous outdoor decks will boast more than 2,500 square metres overlooking the sea, with 64 private cabanas across 3 outdoor pools.
A fourth pool, with a retractable glass roof, will allow swimming and poolside relaxation in any weather. Combined with various indoor and outdoor whirlpool baths on the ship’s promenade deck, the ship was designed with water as a focal point to put guests in an ocean state of mind.
Tailored to suit personal preferences, flexible dining times will be available at nine distinct restaurants, each celebrating global culinary talents, with a focus on wholesome ingredients sustainably sourced from local partners.
And to ensure guests are spoilt for choice, several indoor and outdoor bars and lounges will also be available.
Personalisation continues in wellness with a spacious indoor/ outdoor spa and fitness area on board. From treatment rooms to state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group workout classes to personal training appointments, tailor-made programmes make staying well while on holiday easy and enjoyable.