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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> |
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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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|[[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> |
<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, Fincantieri,]] Italy |
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Revision as of 20:00, 9 June 2024
Company type | Privately held company |
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Industry | Transportation |
Founded | 2021 |
Headquarters | |
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]
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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Name | Built | Shipyard | In Service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
Explora I | 2023[5] | Monfalcone, Fincantieri, Italy | August 2023 | 63,900[5] | Malta | 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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