Construction work has begun on Explora II, the second vessel of Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s newly-launched luxury brand.
The steel cutting at a special ceremony at Fincantieri’s Castellammare di Stabia yard in Italy last week followed on just three months from the start of work on its first ship, Explora I, scheduled to arrive in May 2023.
After Explora II’s arrival in Spring 2024, two further new ships will join the fleet over the following two years.
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, said. “The start of Explora Journeys’ second ship signals our firm commitment to our new luxury brand with a significant financial investment in a fleet of innovative, elegant ships, that will bring together our vision and purpose to create an ocean state of mind like no other.
“Given our belief in this brand to create a new category in luxury, lifestyle travel, we will continue to invest in its expansion to attract the growing number and aspirations of the next generation of discerning luxury travellers.”
The Explora vessels will offer 461 ocean front suites all with private terraces and generous outdoor space.