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{{Short description|Luxury cruise line}} |
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[[File:Explora 1.jpg|thumb|''Explora I'']] |
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'''Explora Journeys''' is a luxury [[cruise line]] owned by the [[MSC Cruises|MSC Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chang |first=Brittany |title=MSC's new luxury cruise line has finally set sail — and its most expensive 2023 sailing will cost you a cool $21,500 |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-msc-group-explora-journeys-luxury-homes-sea-2022-8 |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=Business Insider |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| logo = Explora_Journeys.jpg |
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| type = [[Privately held company]] |
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| industry = [[Transportation]] |
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| foundation = 2021 |
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| location_city = [[Geneva, Switzerland]] |
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| area_served = Worldwide |
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| products = [[Cruising (maritime)|Cruises]] |
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| parent = [[Mediterranean Shipping Company]] |
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| homepage = {{URL|explorajourneys.com/}} |
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}}Explora Journeys''' is [[cruise line]] that was founded in 2021 as luxury cruise line division for the [[MSC Cruises|MSC Group]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romanenko |first=Maria |title=MSC Group Reveals New Luxury Cruise Brand Explora Journeys - Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News |url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2021/06/msc-group-reveals-new-luxury-cruise-brand-explora-journeys/ |access-date= |website=Cruise Industry News |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSC and Silversea Take Delivery on New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ships |url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/msc-and-silversea-take-delivery-on-new-ultra-luxury-cruise-ships |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=The Maritime Executive |language=en}}</ref> |
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.<ref>{{Cite web |title=MSC and Silversea Take Delivery on New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ships |url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/msc-and-silversea-take-delivery-on-new-ultra-luxury-cruise-ships |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=The Maritime Executive |language=en}}</ref> |
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The line's first ship, ''Explora I'' completed its [[sea trial]]s in April 2023. Delivery was delayed due to faulty fire panels. Its first cruise began on 1 August 2023 departing from Copenhagen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-13 |title=Inside MSC’s new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys and its maiden voyage |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230789/inside-mscs-new-luxury-cruise-line-explora-journeys-brands-explora-i-just-set-sail-its-7-day-maiden |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-20 |title=$560M Explora I Delivered for MSC's New Luxury Cruise Brand |url=https://www.marinelink.com/news/m-explora-i-delivered-mscs-new-luxury-506688 |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=MarineLink |language=en}}</ref> |
The line's first ship, ''Explora I'' completed its [[sea trial]]s in April 2023. Delivery was delayed due to faulty fire panels. Its first cruise began on 1 August 2023 departing from Copenhagen.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-08-13 |title=Inside MSC’s new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys and its maiden voyage |url=https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/leisure/article/3230789/inside-mscs-new-luxury-cruise-line-explora-journeys-brands-explora-i-just-set-sail-its-7-day-maiden |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-07-20 |title=$560M Explora I Delivered for MSC's New Luxury Cruise Brand |url=https://www.marinelink.com/news/m-explora-i-delivered-mscs-new-luxury-506688 |access-date=2023-08-25 |website=MarineLink |language=en}}</ref>[[File:Explora 1.jpg|thumb|''Explora I'']] |
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== Fleet == |
== Fleet == |
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As of January 2024, the line's fleet consists of a single ship with five more vessels planned. |
As of January 2024, the line's fleet consists of a single ship with five more vessels planned. |
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{| class="wikitable" |
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! colspan="8" |Explora class |
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!Builder |
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!Launched |
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|''Explora I'' |
|[[Explora 1 cruise ship|''Explora I'']] |
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<ref name=":102">{{cite web |last=Payne |first=Holly |date=2021-06-10 |title=Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet |url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/steel-cut-explora-i-first-vessel-msc-cruises-luxury-explora-journeys |access-date=2022-02-05 |website=Seatrade Cruise News |language=en}}</ref> |
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|[[Fincantieri]], [[Monfalcone]], [[Italy]] |
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|2023<ref name=":102" /> |
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|2022<ref>{{Cite web |title=Explora I Completes Trials as MSC Prepares Launch of Luxury Brand |url=https://maritime-executive.com/article/explora-i-completes-trials-as-msc-prepares-launch-of-luxury-brand |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=The Maritime Executive |language=en}}</ref> |
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|[[Fincantieri]] |
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|64,000 |
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|July 2023 |
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|9869875 |
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|63,900<ref name=":102" /> |
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|{{Flag|Malta}} |
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|{{flag|Malta|civil}} |
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|In Service |
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|First ship in MSC’s luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. |
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|[[File:Explora_1.jpg|frameless|177x177px]] |
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==== Future Fleet: ==== |
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{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:Center;" |
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! colspan="6" |[[Explora-class cruise ship|Explora class]] |
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|Explora II |
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|''Explora II''<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=News |first=Cruise Industry |title=Explora II Floats Out and Steel Cut For Explora III - Cruise Industry News {{!}} Cruise News |url=https://cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/2023/09/explora-ii-floats-out-and-steel-cut-for-explora-iii/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=cruiseindustrynews.com/ |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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|2024<ref name=":10">{{cite web |last=Payne |first=Holly |date=2021-06-10 |title=Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet |url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/steel-cut-explora-i-first-vessel-msc-cruises-luxury-explora-journeys |access-date=2022-02-05 |website=Seatrade Cruise News |language=en}}</ref> |
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|Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
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|[[Fincantieri]] |
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|2023 |
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|64,000 (approximate)<ref name=":12">{{Cite web |title=MSC Cruises to Launch Yacht Club-Style Luxury Ships |url=https://www.travelagentcentral.com/cruises/msc-cruises-to-launch-yacht-club-style-luxury-ships |access-date=12 September 2019 |website=Travel Agent Central |language=en}}</ref> |
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|64,000 |
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| align="Left" |Keel laid on 5 May 2022<ref>{{cite web |date=2022-05-05 |title=Keel laid for Explora II at Fincantieri's Castellammare yard |url=https://www.seatrade-cruise.com/shipbuilding-refurb-equipment/keel-laid-explora-ii-fincantieris-castellammare-yard |accessdate=2022-05-09}}</ref> |
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|9869887 |
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|{{Flag|Malta}} |
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|Launched |
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|Explora III |
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|2026<ref name=":10" /> |
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|Fincantieri |
|[[Fincantieri]] |
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|70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":12" /> |
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|2026 |
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| align="Left" |LNG-fueled cruise ship |
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|64,000 |
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|9869899 |
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|{{Flag|Malta}} |
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|Steel Cut |
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|Explora IV |
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|2027<ref name=":10" /> |
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|Fincantieri |
|[[Fincantieri]] |
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|70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":12" /> |
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|2027 |
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| align="Left" |LNG-fueled cruise ship |
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|64,000 |
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|9869904 |
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|{{Flag|Malta}} |
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|Ordered |
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|Explora V |
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|''Explora V''<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Fincantieri {{!}} MSC confirms orders to Fincantieri for two new hydrogen-powered ships to join Explora Journeys’ fleet |url=https://www.fincantieri.com/en/media/press-releases/2023/msc-confirms-orders-to-fincantieri-for-two-new-hydrogen-powered-ships-to-join-explora-journeys-fleet/ |access-date=2024-01-19 |website=www.fincantieri.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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|2027<ref name=":10" /> |
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|Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy |
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|[[Fincantieri]] |
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|2027 |
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|70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":12" /> |
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|64,000 |
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| align="Left" |LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
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|9977892 |
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|{{Flag|Malta}} |
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|Ordered |
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|Explora VI |
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|2028<ref name=":10" /> |
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|Fincantieri |
|[[Fincantieri]] |
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|70,000 (approximate)<ref name=":12" /> |
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|2028 |
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| align="Left" |LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
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|64,000 |
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|9977907 |
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|{{Flag|Malta}} |
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|Ordered |
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Revision as of 19:57, 9 June 2024
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Company type | Privately held company |
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Industry | Transportation |
Founded | 2021 |
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Area served | Worldwide |
Products | Cruises |
Parent | Mediterranean Shipping Company |
Website | explorajourneys |
Explora Journeys is cruise line that was founded in 2021 as luxury cruise line division for the MSC Group.[1]
History
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]
![](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/Explora_1.jpg/220px-Explora_1.jpg)
Fleet
As of January 2024, the line's fleet consists of a single ship with five more vessels planned.
Explora class | |||||||
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Explora I | 2023[5] | Fincantieri | July 2023 | 63,900[5] | ![]() |
First ship in MSC’s luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. | ![]() |
Future Fleet:
Explora class | |||||
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Explora II | 2024[6] | Fincantieri | 64,000 (approximate)[7] | Keel laid on 5 May 2022[8] | |
Explora III | 2026[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG-fueled cruise ship | |
Explora IV | 2027[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG-fueled cruise ship | |
Explora V | 2027[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship | |
Explora VI | 2028[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
References
- ^ Romanenko, Maria. "MSC Group Reveals New Luxury Cruise Brand Explora Journeys - Cruise Industry News | Cruise News". Cruise Industry News.
- ^ "MSC and Silversea Take Delivery on New Ultra-Luxury Cruise Ships". The Maritime Executive. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "Inside MSC's new luxury cruise line, Explora Journeys and its maiden voyage". South China Morning Post. 2023-08-13. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ "$560M Explora I Delivered for MSC's New Luxury Cruise Brand". MarineLink. 2023-07-20. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
- ^ a b c Payne, Holly (2021-06-10). "Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet". Seatrade Cruise News. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ a b c d e Payne, Holly (2021-06-10). "Steel cut for Explora I, first vessel in MSC Cruises' luxury Explora Journeys fleet". Seatrade Cruise News. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ^ a b c d e "MSC Cruises to Launch Yacht Club-Style Luxury Ships". Travel Agent Central. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Keel laid for Explora II at Fincantieri's Castellammare yard". 2022-05-05. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
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