Explora Journeys has appointed Regent Seven Seas Captain Diego Michelozzi as Master of EXPLORA I, the first of six ships to join the luxury travel brand’s fleet in 2023.
He will alternate with Captain Serena Melani whose appointment was announced earlier this year.
Captain Michelozzi spent the last two-and-a-half-years as Master of Seven Seas Splendor and has worked for more than 20 years at major cruise companies, following a period with the Italian navy.
Michael Ungerer, Explora Journeys’ CEO, said: “Captain Michelozzi will steer EXPLORA I to both familiar and off the beaten path destinations across the world with his experience, passion for exploration and respect for the ocean and nature, which reflects our own.
“We are delighted to welcome him onboard as we continue to build momentum and prepare EXPLORA I to soon take to the seas.”
EXPLORA I will join the Explora Journeys fleet in 2023 as the first of six new ships
Captain Michelozzi added: “It is an honour for me to join Explora Journeys and to play a part to bring to life the foresight and vision of the family.
“I was born on the Tuscan coastline in Italy, I come from four generations of seafarers and I naturally value the company’s commitment to preserve the mesmerising beauty of our oceans and marine life.”
Captain Michelozzi studied at the Artiglio nautical school in Italy, obtained an associate art degree at the University of Phoenix in the USA, a diploma in leadership and management at the University of Kent in the UK and an MBA at Coventry’s Arden University, also in the UK.