Explora Journeys: experience a new way of sailing

Few experiences provide a sense of freedom and escape quite like sailing across the seas. Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand from the MSC Group, brings elegance and freedom to this timeless human longing. It offers a whole new way of sailing, built on the idea of transforming the ship itself into the perfect holiday destination, where passengers feel truly at home.

Explora Journeys was created to redefine sail for a new generation of luxury travellers. Aboard their elegant and innovative ships, the brand invites its guests to discover an “Ocean State of Mind,” a unique way of feeling and living the ocean, in deep connection with the sea, themselves, and with other like-minded travelers. With a focus on serenity and exclusivity, Explora Journeys proposes discovering the world at a leisurely pace, away from the crowds, enjoying each destination with calm and authenticity.

This is complemented by meticulously planned itineraries that strike a balance between renowned destinations and less-visited ports.

Between 2023 and 2028, Explora Journeys plans to launch a fleet of six ships. The first, EXPLORA I, began its maiden voyage in 2023, followed by EXPLORA II, which set sail on 16 September 2024 from Rome with multiple stops in Spain. Both ships offer carefully curated itineraries in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean.

Both ships are equipped with with the most advanced maritime technology, and reflect an elegant European style in every detail, from its refined interior design to its exquisite gastronomic offering. Explora Journeys puts wellness at the centre of its appeal, offering guests some of the most expansive and sophisticated wellness spaces at sea. Ocean Wellness spa boasts over 700 m² of indoor and outdoor wellness facilities, as well as more than 270 m² of fitness areas with state-of-the-art equipment.

EXPLORA I offers travellers eleven unique culinary experiences, including six fine-dining restaurants with European and international cuisine, in-suite dining, the Chef’s Kitchen, twelve bars and lounges (eight indoor and four outdoor), four swimming pools (three heated outdoor pools and one indoor pool with a retractable glass roof), expansive deck areas with 64 private Balinese beds, multiple indoor and outdoor hot tubs, spas and an innovative entertainment offering.

EXPLORA I features 461 exceptionally spacious suites, all with private terraces, 24-hour room service and panoramic views. Guests can also enjoy uninterrupted, next-generation wifi, making it the perfect space for both work and relaxation.

EXPLORA II takes the commitment to excellence even further, offering one of the largest wellness areas in the maritime world with a comprehensive range of cutting-edge beauty and wellness treatments. These include treatments and programmes inspired by the authentic principles of Ayurveda (a traditional medicine system based on natural cures and lifestyle changes), results-driven aromatherapy, natural skincare and a variety of wellness solutions.

In addition to a Barcelona-Rome itinerary from 14 to 21 April, EXPLORA II will launch an irresistible option for Formula 1 fans in 2025. From 13 to 20 May, passengers will have the chance to experience the Monaco Grand Prix 2025 right in the heart of the action, with a Barcelona-Monte Carlo itinerary. Guests can stay aboard EXPLORA II for five days, enjoying luxury accommodation and first-class services while witnessing the races in the heart of Monaco.