EXPLORA JOURNEYS DEBUTS ITS MOST-ANTICIPATED ITINERARIES

From March to November of 2027, guests can experience journeys in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada, New England in the U.S. — and Alaska, a first for Explora Journeys

WRITTEN BY MARC CASTALDO

EHeadquartered in Geneva and rooted in 300 years of maritime heritage, Explora Journeys is the luxury brand of the MSC Group, created to offer a deeper, more soulful connection to the ocean xplora Journeys is set to embark on new waters with the launch of EXPLORA IV — a next-generation LNG-powered vessel that redefines the future of luxury ocean travel. Arriving in late spring of 2027, this fourth ship in the brand’s growing fleet promises expanded elegance, reimagined public spaces and one of the highest space-to-guest ratios in the industry.

Guests aboard EXPLORA IV will enjoy an elevated experience through larger outdoor decks and more private residences, designed as serene sanctuaries where comfort meets a profound connection to the ocean.

While EXPLORA IV and her sister ship EXPLORA III will set their courses for new horizons, the inaugural ships EXPLORA I and II will return to their Mediterranean roots. More than 60 curated journeys will trace east and west, from the cliff-lined shores of Amalfi to the pastel charm of Slovenia’s Koper, pausing in vibrant ports like Croatia’s Trogir and the Casbah of Algiers.

“With the intention to savour every moment, our Summer 2027 journeys have been thoughtfully crafted, as always, to enable flexibility, extended stays and deeper immersion at a gentler pace,” says Explora Journeys president Anna Nash. “We are thrilled to be introducing Alaska for the very first time and to be offering many of our 2027 journeys on two of our ultra-elegant new ships, EXPLORA III and IV.”

For the first time, Explora Journeys will also unveil the raw, epic beauty of Alaska. Aboard EXPLORA III, guests will navigate glacial fjords and forested isles, sail the Whale’s Highway among orcas and humpbacks, and immerse themselves in Indigenous culture and cuisine.

Highlight voyages include an 11-night expedition to Sitka and Endicott Arm and a 14-night journey to the icy expanse of Hubbard Glacier and the storied port of Kodiak.

With EXPLORA IV , the connection to uncharted waters and charming foreign cultures only grows stronger.

Summer 2027 Journeys:

• EXPLORA I: Western Mediterranean

• EXPLORA II: Eastern Mediterranean (including the Adriatic)

• EXPLORA III: Alaska

• EXPLORA IV: Western Europe, Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland, the East Coast of the United States & Canada, New England www.explorajourneys.com @explorajourneys