AN OCEAN OF NEW
SAIL UNIQUE
Explora Journeys offers guests unparalleled comfort and space, for the first time ever a genuine home-away-from-home at sea. Designed to feel like your own private yacht
DISCOVER THE OCEAN STATE OF MIND
Its influence is at the heart of Explora Journeys. The ocean connects us with ourselves, other people, and the places around us. It inspires inner and outer discovery, broadening horizons and triggering new connections.
We call this powerful, transformative and rewarding emotional response the Ocean State of Mind.
“This is the guiding force for everything we do”, says Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group Cruise Division. “Everything we do, everything we offer, is for one reason alone: to ensure our guests reach the Ocean State of Mind. It is the ultimate benefit that makes the Explora Journeys experience unique.”
“Everything we are is BASED on the SEA . The sea gives us energy, lets us breathe… it is at the CORE of who we are.”
ALEXA APONTE VAGO
OUR JOURNEYS COLLECTION
Explora Journeys is CREATING a collection of journeys that offer the perfect BLEND of celebrated destinations and less-travelled spots, both seen from new and original points of view that will INSPIRE and EXCITE in equal measure.
OUR DESTINATIONS
The perfect blend of CELEBRATED DESTINATIONS and off-the-beaten-path ports.
SLOWER PACE AND DEEPER IMMERSION
Most of the journeys in our collection offer overnights and longer stays (or unconventional times of arrival/departure) at destinations for in-depth exploration of the local culture and experiences, while avoiding crowds and larger ships.
SEAMLESS TRAVEL WITH FLEXIBLE ITINERARIES
Experience magical journeys, starting at 7 nights, extendable to 14 or 21 nights, all from easy-to-reach ports.
WORRY-FREE TRAVEL WHERE EVERYTHING IS TAKEN CARE OF
Pre- and post-journey hotels, flights, transfers and luggage handling: our Explora Experience Ambassadors ease you into your travel experience by taking care of essential arrangements before and after your journey.
THE ULTIMATE OCEAN ESCAPE WITH EXTENDED JOURNEYS
Guests can combine any consecutive journeys they wish. Extended Journeys are two or more consecutive journeys that together, present deeper, longer travel with more cultural immersion, savings and the ease of remaining in the same suite throughout the whole journey.
The 'OCEAN STATE OF MIND' is not lost when venturing ashore. At every destination, Explora Journeys provides INSPIRING opportunities for guests to DISCOVER authentic cultural, historical,
— Intimate, smaller groups with like-minded guests, for immersion to local cu lture – opportunities to understand the culture, connect with locals and feel the real vibe of the places visited
— Enriching opportunities to explore destination essentials, get behind-thescenes and experience unique locations reserved for Explora Journeys guests, led by local experts
— Seamless and worry-free experiences with everything taken care of, no hidden fees, fully insured partners, transpor tation arrangements and flexibility in change of plans. If an experience is delayed, our ship will wait
— Crafted experiences curated in collaboration with expert partners and ambassadors such as explorer Mike Horn
INTRODUCING OUR JOURNEYS COLLECTION
SEPTEMBER 2027 TO MAY 2028
From September 2027 through May 2028, our new Journeys Collection invites you to explore inspiring destinations with unique perspectives.
For the first time, EXPLORA III will sail into the soul of Asia where temples, gardens, and dynamic skylines converge in harmony. EXPLORA V, the latest addition to the fleet, will make her debut in the quiet Mediterranean before sailing east and joining EXPLORA I in the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula. Meanwhile, EXPLORA II and EXPLORA IV return to the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, and EXPLORA II will surrender to the raw, untamed beauty of the Amazon.
OUR DESTINATIONS
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
April - October 2025
March - November 2026
March - November 2027
CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA
November 2025 - March 2026
November 2026 - March 2027
SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON February 2027
RED SEA & ARABIAN PENINSULA
November 2027 - March 2028
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
March - November 2025
April - November 2026
March - November 2027
CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA
November 2025 - April 2026
November 2027 - April 2028
RED SEA & ARABIAN PENINSULA
December 2026 - March 2027
SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON
November 2027 - April 2028
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
August 2026
NORTHERN EUROPE, ICELAND & GREENLAND
August - September 2026
US & CANADA EAST COAST & NEW ENGLAND
September - October 2026
CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA
October 2026 - April 2027
CENTRAL & NORTH AMERICA PACIFIC COAST April - May 2027
ALASKA May - September 2027
ASIA
September 2027 - May 2028
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE April 2027
NORTHERN EUROPE, ICELAND & GREENLAND May - September 2027
US & CANADA EAST COAST & NEW ENGLAND September - November 2027
CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA
November 2027 - May 2028
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
December 2027 - January 2028 RED SEA & ARABIAN PENINSULA
January - March 2028
OUR ASIA
This is a region of the spirit and spirits, where ghostly mists rise in the enchanted landscapes of Thailand’s Phan Nga Bay and Vietnam’s surreal Ha Long Bay.
Where scarlet-robed monks ring temple bells in Da Nag and blue-hued wafts of incense rise in the venerable pagodas of Ho Chi Mihn City.
DAILY LIFE HUMS WITH RHYTHM AND PURPOSE.
Asia swims between two huge oceans, the Indian to the west and the Pacific to the east. In between rises a complex geography of island nations graced by some of the most fascinating cultures rooted in more than five thousand years of myth and mystery.
ETHEREAL coastlines wrapped in rainforests, crowned by mountains, graced by CORAL GARDENS , caves and karsts – no other destination draws us more into LANDSCAPES that REDEFINE our words for tranquillity and blue.
OUR JOURNEYS COLLECTION
SEPTEMBER 2027 - MAY 2028
Gulf of Thailand
Ha Long Bay
Java Sea
CHINA
SOUTH KOREA
VIETNAM
MALAYSIA
SINGAPORE
THAILAND
CAMBODIA
INDONESIA
JAPAN
AN OCEAN OF NEW
Journey from Singapore to experience a captivating blend of ancient coastlines and modern cities. Glide through the South China Sea before exploring the bustling harbours and tranquil beaches of Vietnam and Thailand, before finding contrast in the peaceful temples and lively markets of Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and beyond. After a few more relaxing days at sea, Malaysia offers a kaleidoscope of culture between Langkawi’s jungle-fringed shores, Kuala Lumpur’s cosmopolitan streets and Malacca’s fascinating heritage.
BUU LONG PAGODA, HO CHI MINH CITY
ANG THONG ISLANDS, KUALA LUMPUR
PHU MY (HO CHI MINH CITY)
AN EXTENDED JOURNEY OF SOUTHEAST
ASIA’S CONTRASTS AND
COASTLINES
MALACCA
AN OCEAN OF NEW
A JOURNEY OF JAPANESE SEASONAL BLOSSOMS AND SACRED SITES
Begin in Tokyo during cherry blossom season, where fleeting blooms line the streets—a celebrated sight to behold. From Nagoya to Busan and Jeju Island, discover Korean and Japanese cultural connections on peaceful shores before uncovering Nagasaki’s storied past and Shimonoseki’s coastal allure. Loop back through Tokyo with more time to explore its cosmopolitan riches before sailing on to discover Shimizu, in the shadows of Mount Fuji, then island-hop from the volcanic beauty of Amami to the serene shores of Miyako and Okinawa.
SENGAN-EN GARDEN, KAGOSHIMA
NAHA (OKINAWA)
A JOURNEY OF JAPANESE BLOSSOMS AND SACRED SITES
JEJU ISLAND
Raise the heartbeat with a hike amidst local flora and SOARING silk cotton trees – or lower it, FLOATING in the SHALLOWS of a white sandy beach.
OUR CARIBBEAN
The beauty of the Caribbean is without doubt its crystalline waters. Our ships weave a way through the more than 700 islets and islands, sometimes for months at a time. We follow the sea turtle’s lead and keep the pace languid, our days sprinkled with snorkelling through caves and amidst underwater kingdoms of kaleidoscopic coral and fish.
DRIFT INTO THE SEDUCTIVE WARMTH OF THIS TROPICAL PARADISE
Awaken your senses with the soul-stirring flavours of Caribbean cuisine. Indulge in vibrant, bold dishes crafted with zesty spices such as freshly-caught seafood and rum-infused cocktails.
On shore, island life is just as colourful. From the unsurpassed French chic of the volcanic Saint Barthelemy to the character of Puerto Rico, the Caribbean’s vibe is joyous and free-spirited, offering escapism at its most uplifting. Explore sugar cane, coffee and cocoa plantations, or simply rest under swaying palms. Green jungled hills and cloudshrouded mountains offer the most majestic of backdrops, whilst the orchid-filled primordial rainforests are rich in wildlife, from monkeys and mongoose to hundreds of species of songbird.
BECOME IMMERSED IN ITS VIBRANT CULTURE AND CUISINE
VIRGIN GORDA
OUR SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON
In this seductive world of wild, unfettered nature lies a realm of jungleclad islands, giant trees, pot-bellied sloths, prowling jaguars and a pandemonium of parrots. A crucible of contrasts from deserted Devil’s Island to bustling Manaus; a green zone of paradise with a golden halo around it.
DISCOVER A CRUCIBLE OF CONTRASTS WHERE CULTURE FLOWS DEEP
A sanctuary for slowing down; the rainforest sets the rhythm of life. Surrounded by a symphony of otherworldly sounds: howler monkeys, macaws, frogs, chirps, splashes and leaves fluttering to the ground.
Tread softly, canoe quietly. Spy colossal lily pads, lounge on sugary white beaches, and follow jungle trails to waterfalls and wild orchids.
In this corner of the world, where everything is extraordinary, remote rock paintings from the Paleolithic period tell us that this land has been inhabited for thousands of years.
Set deep in spectacular scenery, explore colossal religious monuments, UNESCOacclaimed ancient ruins and mythical civilisations. Drop into museums exhibiting original works, wonder at open air man-made sculptures and admire the architectural diversity from Andean archaeological sites to the French forts of the Islands of Salvation.
Glide under a vast green MANTLE , crisscrossing through a labyrinth of enchanting RIVER VALLEYS .
THE AMAZON
CANADA
OUR JOURNEYS COLLECTION
NOVEMBER 2027 - MAY 2028
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
NORTHERN EUROPE, ICELAND & GREENLAND
US & CANADA EAST COAST & NEW ENGLAND
CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA
SOUTH AMERICA & AMAZON
BELIZE
BAHAMAS TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS
CAYMAN ISLANDS JAMAICA
UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS
MEXICO DOMINICAN REPUBLIC PUERTO RICO
COSTA RICA
GUATEMALA COLOMBIA PANAMA
EXPLORA II
EXPLORA IV
USA CURAÇAO BONAIRE ARUBA
BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
ANGUILLA ISLAND
SINT MAARTEN
SAINT BARTHÉLEMY
SAINT MARTIN
SAINT KITTS AND NEVIS
SAINT LUCIA
ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
GUADELOUPE
BARBADOS
SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES MONTSERRAT
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
FRENCH GUIANA
Sailing the Amazon River
BRAZIL
SPAIN
MADEIRA
PORTUGAL
AN OCEAN OF NEW
2 - 9 January 2028
Journey from San Juan into the vibrant rhythms of Caribbean life. From the verdant peaks of Tortola to the local spirit of Pointeà-Pitre, each port offers its own distinct character, enveloped by island charm. In Gustavia, indulge in French-Caribbean culture before spending two tranquil days onboard gazing out across the endless blue. Then, discover the pristine beauty of our private Bahamian island marine reserve, Ocean Cay, where powder soft sands meet our unique quest to protect our beautiful blue planet.
SAINT BARTHÉLEMY
MARKET, GUADELOUPE
A JOURNEY OF ISLAND COLOUR AND CARIBBEAN CALM
GUSTAVIA
A JOURNEY OF ISLAND COLOUR AND CARIBBEAN CALM
RICO
GUSTAVIA
OCEAN
TORTOLA
AN OCEAN OF NEW
6-22 January 2028
Journey from Miami to the Western Caribbean, experiencing the timeless allure of tropical island living.
In Cozumel and Costa Maya, uncover Mayan history and snorkel vibrant reefs. In Guatemala, explore ancient landscapes and in Belize City, discover fascinating stories of a former capital. Visit the pastel-hued streets of Key West, the sun-drenched serenity of our private island marine reserve, Ocean Cay and pause again in cosmopolitan Miami before two tranquil days at sea.
The Journey continues east, visiting the bays of Antigua, French flair of Guadeloupe, and the untouched beauty of Saint Kitts.
BLUE HOLE
KEEL-BILLED TOUCAN
BELIZE CITY
AN EXTENDED JOURNEY OF CARIBBEAN CULTURE
AND COASTAL
WONDER
AN OCEAN OF NEW
6-27 February 2028
Your Journey begins in the bustling streets of San Juan before venturing to the tropical peaks of Montserrat and the UNESCOelegance of Bridgetown in Barbados. Venture to South America with a tranquil day at sea, where stories of Devil’s Island dramatic past await discovery before arrival in Brazil. Immerse in the Amazonian way of life in Santarém, Boca da Valeria and Manaus; vibrant riverside communities sustained by the rainforest. Continue the Amazon exploration with culturally enriching visits to Alter do Chão and Parintin before the adventure extends to the Eastern Caribbean.
21 Nights | EXPLORA II
THE AMAZON
ALTER DO CHÃO A JOURNEY INTO THE SPIRIT OF SOUTH AMERICA
MANAUS
A JOURNEY INTO THE SPIRIT OF SOUTH AMERICA
DOMINICA
OUR MEDITERRANEAN
“The sea was sapphire coloured, and the sky burned like a heated opal through air. We hoisted sail; the wind was blowing fair.” So wrote Oscar Wilde as he sailed for Greece and its islands, where every cove, olive grove and flower-strewn mountaintop captured his imagination. We endeavour to do the same on our explorations of the Mediterranean, combining the beguiling glamour of French Riviera and the Côte d’Azure with island hopping from Sardinia, Ibiza and Santorini to Captain Corelli’s Kefalonia.
WE TIME TRAVEL BACK TO THE CLASSICAL CIVILISATIONS OF ATHENS AND ROME.
Step in awe amidst their ancient ruins and savour the spell cast by Europe’s wealth of great art and glorious architecture. Visits ashore may range from a quiet caffè latte in a shaded piazza corner to a cocktail.
Back on board we channel the people of the Mediterranean, who have long mastered the art of living well.
SUN drenched days and HAZY siestas segue into unhurried evenings with dinner in the WARM breeze – on deck or on land at local trattorias and the Med’s most storied WATERFRONT restaurants.
OUR RED SEA & ARABIAN PENINSULA
Embraced by the Red Sea and Gulfs of Aden, Oman and Persia, the Arabic Peninsula has long been shaped by the riches of the Incense Route. The Middle East is home to some of the world’s oldest civilisations, dotted with UNESCO riches and world wonders. Ancient Egypt bestowed the great pyramids, forgotten temples and a pantheon of deities.
DISCOVER A LAND WHERE TRADITION ANCHORS INNOVATION
Every social encounter is marked by the ritual of cardamom-infused coffee and tea served with plump dates, while vibrant markets serve shaved shawarma, hummus and local culinary delights.
Age-old dishes meet mind-blowing Michelin-starred restaurants. A land of contrasts - where castles rise from the sand, nature meets human ambition and history and progress walk hand in hand.
Its sickle-shaped coasts and golden beaches give way to the shifting sands of Egypt, home to desert oases and ancient tombs that stand silent beside the eternal Nile. Jordan’s Wadi Rum and northern Saudi Arabia’s Mars-red landscapes evoke an otherworldly ambiance while the warm waters of the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf teem with marine life.
Parched DESERTS and rugged MOUNTAINS give way to sublime COASTS and vibrant CITIES .
GRAND MOSQUE, ABU DHABI
EXPLORA I
EXPLORA V
OUR JOURNEYS COLLECTION
NOVEMBER 2027 - MARCH 2028
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
RED SEA & ARABIAN PENINSULA
CROATIA
MALTA
BAELARIC ISLANDS
SPAIN
TUNISIA
EGYPT Crossing the Suez Canal
TÜRKIYE
JORDAN
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
QATAR SAUDI ARABIA
KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN
OMAN
AN OCEAN OF NEW
9 - 23 December 2027
Begin in dazzling Dubai, a forwardfacing city where innovation and tradition seamlessly intertwine. Journey onwards to Abu Dhabi, visiting grand mosques and cultural marvels, before experiencing Bahrain’s island heritage and marvelling at Doha’s skyline which rises up from the desert. In Dammam, immerse in Saudi Arabia’s emerging scene before returning to Dubai with its beckoning nightlife, cosmopolitan dining offering and luxury boutiques. After a day at sea, uncover Oman’s peaceful charms and Sur’s maritime legacy before relaxing on Muscat’s serene waterfront.
GRAND MOSQUE
DOHA AN EXTENDED JOURNEY OF GULF GRANDEUR
ABU DHABI
AN EXTENDED JOURNEY OF GULF GRANDEUR
MOSQUE, MUSCAT
AN OCEAN OF NEW
Celebrate the season surrounded by captivating Mediterranean beauty. Journey from Rome to Salerno’s southern elegance and Sicily’s baroque heart of Messina. In Valletta and Tunis, uncover colourful culture and history before crossing to Cagliari on Sardinia’s sleepy shores. Come together for festivities onboard with an indulgent day of celebration at sea on 25 December, then, Journey from Barcelona to the French Riviera’s coastal allure, Florence’s Renaissance wonders, and Corsica’s timeless charm. End the year with fireworks at sea.
FLORENCE
SALERNO
A JOURNEY OF MEDITERRANEAN
SPLENDOUR AND SEASONAL REFLECTION
BARCELONA
CAGLIARI
AN OCEAN OF NEW
Journey from Jeddah along the storied coasts of Arabia, where history and heritage intertwine. From Al Wajh, venture inland and step back further in time, marvelling at the endless, rock-carved landscapes of AlUla. Spend two days in Safaga enjoying an immersive exploration of Luxor’s timeless treasures before continuing to Ain Sokhna’s shores, known as the gateway to Cairo. Discover Sharm El-Sheikh’s underwater world, then uncover the rose-red city of Petra from Aqaba. After a reflective day at sea, return to Jeddah, soul enriched by the Red Sea’s sacred heart.
LUXOR A JOURNEY OF RED SEA WONDERS
AQABA (PETRA)
A JOURNEY OF RED SEA WONDERS
MIAMI TO SAN JUAN
30 January - 8 February 2028 DATE ARRDEPT
30.01 JEDDAH 31.01 Jeddah 13:00
01.02 Al Wajh (Al-Ula) 08:00 22:00
02.02 Safaga (Luxor) 07:00
03.02 Safaga (Luxor) 17:00
04.02 Ain Sokhna 07:0021:00
05.02 Sharm El-Sheikh 09:0021:00
06.02 Aqaba (Petra) 07:0021:00
07.02 At Sea 08.02 JEDDAH 08:00
JEDDAH
SAUDI
HEGRA, AL-ULA
JOURNEYS PLANNER
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
DATE NIGHTSSHIP DESTINATIONS
06.09.20277 EXPLORA EX20270906BCNCVV BARCELONA Ibiza La Goulette (Tunis) La Valletta Taormina (Sicily) Amalfi CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
06.09.20277 EXPLORA II EP20270906PIRIST PIRAEUS (ATHENS) · Nafplio Paros · Skiathos Volos Kusadasi (Ephesus) · ISTANBUL
13.09.20277 EXPLORA EX20270913CVVBCN CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) · Livorno (Florence) Genoa Portofino · Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice) Olbia (Sardinia) Palma de Mallorca · BARCELONA
13.09.20277 EXPLORA II EP20270913ISTPIR ISTANBUL · Marmaris Patmos Syros · Agios Nikolaos (Crete) · Mykonos PIRAEUS (ATHENS)
20.09.20277 EXPLORA EX20270920BCNCVV BARCELONA Mahón (Menorca) Alghero (Sardinia) · Saint-Tropez Cannes La Spezia CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
20.09.20277 EXPLORA II EP20270920PIRFSA PIRAEUS (ATHENS) · Paros Rhodes Corfu · Dubrovnik Hvar · FUSINA (VENICE)
27.09.20277 EXPLORA EX20270927CVVBCN CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) · Naples Lipari (Aeolian Islands) · Ajaccio (Corsica) · Monte Carlo Marseille BARCELONA
27.09.20277 EXPLORA II EP20270927FSAPIR FUSINA (VENICE) · Koper · Split · Kotor Mykonos · Milos · PIRAEUS (ATHENS)
04.10.20277 EXPLORA EX20271004BCNCVV BARCELONA Ibiza La Goulette (Tunis) La Valletta Taormina (Sicily) Amalfi CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
04.10.20277 EXPLORA II EP20271004PIRIST PIRAEUS (ATHENS) · Nafplio Paros · Skiathos Volos Kusadasi (Ephesus) · ISTANBUL
11.10.20277 EXPLORA EX20271011CVVBCN CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) · Livorno (Florence) Genoa Portofino · Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice) Olbia (Sardinia) Palma de Mallorca · BARCELONA
11.10.20277 EXPLORA II EP20271011ISTPIR ISTANBUL · Bodrum · Rhodes Patmos Agios Nikolaos (Crete) Mykonos · PIRAEUS (ATHENS)
18.10.2027 11 EXPLORA EX20271018BCNBCN BARCELONA Valencia · Casablanca · Agadir Arrecife · (Lanzarote) Santa Cruz de Tenerife Funchal (Madeira) Cadiz BARCELONA
18.10.20279 EXPLORA II EP20271018PIRFSA PIRAEUS (ATHENS) · Istanbul · Syros · Kotor Split · Koper · FUSINA (VENICE)
27.10.202710 EXPLORA II EP20271027FSABCN FUSINA (VENICE) · Zadar Dubrovnik · La Valletta · Civitavecchia (Rome) Livorno (Florence) · Monte Carlo Marseille · BARCELONA
29.10.202710 EXPLORA EX20271029BCNBCN BARCELONA Alicante · Lisbon Tangier Málaga Valencia Palma de Mallorca · BARCELONA
04.12.20277 EXPLORA V EA20271204CVVIST CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) · Naples Messina (Sicily) Piraeus (Athens) · Volos · ISTANBUL
11.12.20278 EXPLORA V EA20271211ISTCVV ISTANBUL · Kepez Kusadasi (Ephesus) Heraklion (Crete) · Siracusa (Sicily) Naples CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
MEDITERRANEAN & WESTERN EUROPE
DATE NIGHTSSHIP DESTINATIONS
19.12.20277 EXPLORA V EA20271219CVVBCN CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) Salerno Messina (Sicily) La Valletta · La Goulette (Tunis) Cagliari (Sardinia) BARCELONA
26.12.20277 EXPLORA V EA20271226BCNCVV BARCELONA Marseille · Villefranche-sur-Mer (Nice) · Livorno (Florence) · Ajaccio (Corsica) Naples At Sea CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME)
02.01.20287 EXPLORA V EA20280102CVVBCN CIVITAVECCHIA (ROME) Salerno Messina (Sicily) La Valletta · La Goulette (Tunis) Palma de Mallorca BARCELONA
CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL AMERICA 2027
05.11.20278 EXPLORA IV EO20271105MIASJU MIAMI · Providenciales Gustavia Pointe-à-Pitre · Basseterre · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · SAN JUAN
13.11.20277 EXPLORA IV EO20271113SJUMIA
SAN JUAN · Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) Catalina Island · Puerto Plata · Key West · Ocean Cay · MIAMI
20.11.20277 EXPLORA IV EO20271120MIASJU
MIAMI · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · St. John’s (Antigua) · Pointe-à-Pitre Basseterre SAN JUAN
22.11.202710 EXPLORA II EP20271122MIAMIA
MIAMI · Willemstad Oranjestad · Santa Marta Cartagena · George Town (Grand Cayman) · MIAMI
27.11.20277 EXPLORA IV EO20271127SJUMIA
SAN JUAN · Gustavia · Spanish Town (Virgin Gorda) Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) Cayo Levantado (Samaná Bay) · Ocean Cay MIAMI
02.12.202710 EXPLORA II EP20271202MIAMIA
MIAMI · Port Antonio Colón Bocas del Toro Puerto Limon · San Andrés · MIAMI
04.12.20279 EXPLORA IV EO20271204MIAMIA
MIAMI · Puerto Plata · San Juan Cruz Bay (Saint John) Gustavia · Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) · MIAMI
12.12.20277 EXPLORA II EP20271212MIASJU
MIAMI · Puerto Plata · Catalina Island Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) · St. John’s (Antigua) Marigot SAN JUAN
13.12.202710 EXPLORA IV EO20271213MIAMIA
MIAMI · Ocho Rios Kralendijk · Willemstad Oranjestad Ocean Cay MIAMI
19.12.20277 EXPLORA II EP20271219SJUMIA SAN JUAN · Road Town (Tortola) Pointe-à-Pitre · Gustavia · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · MIAMI
23.12.20277 EXPLORA IV EO20271223MIASJU
MIAMI · Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) St. John’s (Antigua) Road Town (Tortola) · Basseterre · SAN JUAN
26.12.20277 EXPLORA II EP20271226MIASJU
MIAMI · Puerto Plata · Catalina Island Frederiksted (Saint Croix) · Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) · At Sea Jost van Dyke SAN JUAN
30.12.20277 EXPLORA IV EO20271230SJUMIA
SAN JUAN · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · At Sea Cayo Levantado (Samaná Bay) · Puerto Plata Ocean Cay MIAMI
2028
02.01.20287 EXPLORA II EP20280102SJUMIA SAN JUAN · Road Town (Tortola) Pointe-à-Pitre · Gustavia · Ocean Cay MIAMI 06.01.20289 EXPLORA IV EO20280106MIAMIA MIAMI · Cozumel · Costa Maya Santo Tomás de Castilla · Belize City · Key West · Ocean Cay MIAMI
09.01.20287 EXPLORA II EO20271223MIASJU MIAMI · Puerto Plata · Catalina Island Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) · Marigot · Cruz Bay (Saint John) SAN JUAN
15.01.20287 EXPLORA IV EO20280115MIASJU MIAMI · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · St. John’s (Antigua) · Pointe-à-Pitre Basseterre SAN JUAN
16.01.20287 EXPLORA II EP20280116SJUSJU SAN JUAN · Bequia Castries · Roseau · St. John’s (Antigua) Basseterre · SAN JUAN
22.01.20287 EXPLORA IV EO20280122SJUMIA SAN JUAN · Gustavia · Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) Cayo Levantado (Samaná Bay) · Puerto Plata Ocean Cay · MIAMI
23.01.20287 EXPLORA II EP20280123SJUMIA SAN JUAN · Road Town (Tortola) Pointe-à-Pitre · Gustavia · Ocean Cay MIAMI
MIAMI · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · St. John’s (Antigua) · Terre-de-Haut (Îles des Saintes) · Basseterre · SAN JUAN
30.01.20287 EXPLORA II EP20280130MIASJU MIAMI · Puerto Plata · Catalina Island Charlotte Amalie (Saint Thomas) · Road Bay Cruz Bay (Saint John) SAN JUAN
NIGHTSSHIP DESTINATIONS
01.04.20287
08.04.20287 EXPLORA IV EO20280408MIASJU MIAMI · Providenciales Gustavia St. John’s (Antigua) · Road Bay SAN JUAN
15.04.20287 EXPLORA IV EO20280415SJUMIA SAN JUAN · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · Pointe-à-Pitre Marigot · Ocean Cay · MIAMI
22.04.20287 EXPLORA IV EO20280422MIASJU MIAMI · Providenciales Gustavia St. John’s (Antigua) · Road Bay SAN JUAN
29.04.20287 EXPLORA IV EO20280429SJUMIA SAN JUAN · Cruz Bay (Saint John) · Pointe-à-Pitre Marigot · Ocean Cay · MIAMI
2028
15.09.202710 EXPLORA IV EO20270915QUENYC QUEBEC CITY · La Baie (Saguenay) Sept-Iles Sydney · Halifax Boston NEW
25.09.202710 EXPLORA IV EO20270925NYCQUE NEW YORK CITY Portland · Saint John (Bay of Fundy) · Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) Magdalen Islands · Gaspé · QUEBEC CITY
05.10.202710 EXPLORA IV EO20271005QUENYC QUEBEC CITY · La Baie (Saguenay) Sept-Iles Sydney · Halifax Boston NEW YORK CITY
15.10.202710 EXPLORA IV EO20271015NYCQUE NEW YORK CITY Portland · Saint John (Bay of Fundy) · Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) Magdalen Islands · Gaspé · QUEBEC CITY
25.10.2027 11 EXPLORA IV EO20271025QUEMIA QUEBEC CITY · La Baie (Saguenay) Sept-Iles Havre-Saint-Pierre · Sydney Halifax · New York City · MIAMI
RED SEA & ARABIAN PENINSULA
19.11.20279 EXPLORA EX20271119JEDJED JEDDAH Safaga (Luxor) · Ain Sokhna Sharm El-Sheikh Aqaba (Petra) JEDDAH
28.11.2027 11 EXPLORA EX20271128JEDDXB JEDDAH Jabal Al-Sabaya · Jizan · Salalah Muscat Khor Fakkan Khasab DUBAI
09.12.20277 EXPLORA EX20271209DXBDXB DUBAI Abu Dhabi · Bahrain · Doha Dammam DUBAI
16.12.20277 EXPLORA EX20271216DXBDXB DUBAI Sur Muscat Khor Fakkan · Khasab DUBAI
23.12.20277 EXPLORA EX20271223DXBDXB DUBAI · Dammam · Doha Bahrain Abu Dhabi DUBAI
30.12.20278 EXPLORA EX20271230DXBDXB DUBAI ·At Sea Sur · Muscat Khor Fakkan Khasab · DUBAI
03.01.20289
JEDDAH · Safaga (Luxor) · Ain Sokhna · Sharm El-Sheikh Aqaba (Petra) · JEDDAH
12.02.20287 EXPLORA EX20280212DXBDXB DUBAI Sur Muscat Khor Fakkan · Khasab DUBAI
19.02.20287 EXPLORA EX20280219DXBDXB DUBAI Abu Dhabi · Bahrain · Doha Dammam DUBAI
26.02.2028 11 EXPLORA EX20280226DXBJED DUBAI Muscat · Salalah · JEDDAH
26.02.20289 EXPLORA V EA20280226JEDJED JEDDAH · Safaga (Luxor) · Ain Sokhna · Sharm El-Sheikh Aqaba (Petra) · JEDDAH
06.03.20289 EXPLORA V EA20280306JEDJED JEDDAH Al Wajh (Al-Ula) · Safaga (Luxor) · Ain Sokhna · Sharm El-Sheikh Aqaba (Petra) · JEDDAH
06.02.2028 11 EXPLORA II EP20280206SJUMAO SAN JUAN · Little Bay · Bridgetown · Devil’s Island · Santarem (Pará) · Boca da Valeria MANAUS
17.02.202810 EXPLORA II EP20280206SJUMAO MANAUS · Parintins Alter do Chão · Scarborough (Tobago) · Castries Roseau Philipsburg SAN JUAN
27.09.20279 EXPLORA III EL20270927TYOTYO TOKYO Kagoshima Shanghai Busan · Hirohsima TOKYO 07.10.20279 EXPLORA III EL20270927TYOTYO TOKYO Toba (Ise) · Kobe · Kochi · Beppu Busan · Nagasaki Shimonoseki · TOKYO
16.10.202710 EXPLORA III EL20271016TYOTYO TOKYO Kagoshima Nagasaki Busan · Hakata (Fukuoka) Hiroshima · Beppu Osaka · TOKYO
26.10.202710 EXPLORA III EL20271026TYOTYO TOKYO Nagoya Osaka Kochi · Hiroshima Beppu Busan Nagasaki · Shimonoseki TOKYO
05.11.2027 11 EXPLORA III EL20271105TYOTYO TOKYO Nagoya Kochi Shanghai Naha (Okinawa) Miyako Islands Ishigaki Island · HONG KONG
16.11.202710 EXPLORA III EL20271116TYOHKG HONG KONG · Ha Long Bay (Hanoi) Da Nang · Nha Trang · Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) SINGAPORE
26.11.20277 EXPLORA III EL20271126SINSIN SINGAPORE Malacca Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur) · Penang (Georgetown) Phuket Krabi · SINGAPORE
03.12.20277 EXPLORA III EL20271203SINSIN SINGAPORE Koh Samui Laem Chabang (Bangkok) · Sihanoukville · SINGAPORE
10.12.20277 EXPLORA III EL20271210SINSIN SINGAPORE Benoa (Bali) Surabaya Semarang · Jakarta · SINGAPORE
19.12.20277 EXPLORA III EL20271219SINSIN SINGAPORE Koh Samui Laem Chabang (Bangkok) · Sihanoukville · SINGAPORE
26.12.20277 EXPLORA III EL20271226SINSIN SINGAPORE Malacca Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur) · Penang (Georgetown) Phuket Krabi · SINGAPORE
02.01.20287 EXPLORA III EL20280102SINSIN SINGAPORE Koh Samui Laem Chabang (Bangkok) · Sihanoukville · SINGAPORE
09.01.20287 EXPLORA III EL20280109SINHKG SINGAPORE Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) Da Nang Ha Long Bay (Hanoi) HONG KONG
16.01.20289 EXPLORA III EL20280116HKGSGH HONG KONG · Ishigaki Island Naha (Okinawa) · Naze (Amami Islands) · Kagoshima · Nagasaki · Busan SHANGHAI
25.01.20288 EXPLORA III EL20280125SGHTYO SHANGHAI Miyako Islands Naha (Okinawa) · Naze (Amami Islands) · Nagoya · TOKYO
02.02.2028 11 EXPLORA III EL20280202TYOHKG TOKYO Kochi Kagoshima · Naze (Amami Islands) Naha (Okinawa) · Ishigaki Island Keelung (Tapei) Kaohsiung · HONG KONG
13.02.20287 EXPLORA III EL20280213HKGSIN HONG KONG · Da Nang Nha Trang · Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) SINGAPORE
20.02.20287 EXPLORA III EL20280220SINLCH SINGAPORE Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) Phu Quoc · Sihanoukville LAEM CHABANG (BANGKOK)
27.02.20287 EXPLORA III EL20280227LCHSIN LAEM CHABANG (BANGKOK) · Koh Samui Langkawi Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur) Malacca · SINGAPORE
05.03.20287 EXPLORA III EL20280305SINHKG SINGAPORE Phu My (Ho Chi Minh City) Nha Trang · Da Nang HONG KONG
12.03.20289 EXPLORA III EL20280312HKGTYO HONG KONG · Shanghai · Beppu Kochi Osaka · Toba (Ise) TOKYO
21.03.20289 EXPLORA III EL20280321TYOTYO TOKYO Nagoya Busan · Jeju Island · Nagasaki Shimonoseki TOKYO
29.03.20289 EXPLORA III EL20280330TYOTYO TOKYO Shimizu · Naze (Amami Islands) Naha (Okinawa) Miyako Islands · Keelung (Tapei) Kagoshima · TOKYO
EXPLORA
EL20280408TYOTYO TOKYO Shimizu Busan · Kanazawa Akita · Aomori TOKYO 26.04.202810 EXPLORA III EL20280408TYOTYO TOKYO Nagoya Osaka · Hiroshima Busan · Hakata (Fukuoka) Beppu · TOKYO
11.09.2027 11 EXPLORA III EL20270911VANTYO VANCOUVER · Klawock · Icy Strait Point (Hoonah) Sailing the Hubbard Glacier Seward Crossing the International Dateline Kushiro Aomori TOKYO 06.11.202716 EXPLORA II EP20271106BCNMIA BARCELONA Cadiz · Funchal (Madeira) · St. John’s (Antigua) Road Bay San Juan MIAMI
08.11.2027 11 EXPLORA EX20271108BCNJED BARCELONA · La Valletta · Heraklion (Crete) Rhodes · Limassol Port Said · Crossing the Suez Canal JEDDAH 2028
09.01.202812 EXPLORA V EA20280109BCNJED BARCELONA Civitavecchia (Rome) · Naples · Messina (Sicily) Port Said Crossing the Suez Canal Sharm El-Sheikh · Aqaba (Petra) JEDDAH
05.03.202810 EXPLORA EX20280305JEDPIR JEDDAH Al Wajh (Al-Ula) · Safaga (Luxor) Ain Sokhna · Crossing the Suez Canal Rhodes Kusadasi (Ephesus) PIRAEUS (ATHENS)
15.03.202810 EXPLORA V EA20280315JEDFSA JEDDAH · Ain Sokhna · Crossing the Suez Canal · Heraklion (Crete) · Dubrovnik Ravenna · FUSINA (VENICE)
19.03.202816 EXPLORA II EP20280319MIABCN MIAMI · San Juan St. John’s (Antigua) · Funchal (Madeira) · Cadiz Málaga BARCELONA
06.05.202816 EXPLORA III EL20280506TYOVAN TOKYO Aomori Kushiro Crossing the International Dateline Dutch Harbour (Unalaska) · Seward Valdez Sailing the Hubbard Galcier · Sitka · Victoria VANCOUVER
06.05.202812 EXPLORA IV EO20280506MIAQUE MIAMI · New York City · Portland · Saint John (Bay of Fundy) Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island) Magdalen Islands · Gaspé · QUEBEC CITY
JOURNEYS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
Our promise of a ‘Home at Sea’ is, of course, extended to your entire family. We welcome all generations and believe few things are as satisfying and enjoyable as special moments spent on holiday when you can all be together.
NAUTILUS CLUB
A space dedicated to our younger guests Nautilus Club is a space dedicated to our younger guests, where a team of expert hosts will make sure they will be entertained and enriched in the company of other guests their own age. Nautilus Club offers the latest generation of video games and VR consoles, such as PlayStation 5 and PlayStation VR2, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, iPads and Oculus Pro. The space also offers other activities such as sports sessions, technology tournaments, paint art, and craft play, along with games in locations throughout the ship.
CURATED FAMILY-FRIENDLY DESTINATION EXPERIENCES
A series of Destination Experiences have been curated to be enjoyed by the whole family, ensuring that you create the most unforgettable moments together. The exciting experiences feature easily accessible and fun edu-tainment activities such as sa day at a farm or a visit to a space centre where children will get to meet and hear stories from a real astronaut.
80 multi-generation-friendly connecting suites
Ensuring that families and larger groups can enjoy plenty of space and privacy, EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II offer 80 multi-generation-friendly connected suites across the categories of Ocean Suites, Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences.
ADULTS-ONLY SPACES
For a moment of stillness and serenity, guests can enjoy the Helios Pool & Bar on deck 12, a panoramic area at the forward part of the ship exclusively reserved for adults only. Most of the other public spaces, restaurants, bars, lounges and pools on EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II welcome families and children.
CONNECTING SUITES
PRE- & POST-JOURNEY HOTELS, FLIGHTS & TRANSFERS
Let our EXPLORA EXPERIENCE Ambassadors ease you into your travel experience by taking care of essential arrangements before and after your journey.
LUXURY HOTEL STAYS
Our comprehensive hotel programme is the perfect option to enrich your explorations. Through our extensive partnerships with leading hoteliers around the globe, we can arrange bespoke accommodations in and around our port destination cities for any duration, room category or cultural experience.
TRUSTED TRANSFERS
Our worry-free transfers can add that extra step of ease to your journey. Group and private transfers can be arranged between the airport and pier or between the pier and the hotel on days of either embarkation or disembarkation.
AIR TRAVEL
Allow us to schedule and reserve your flights to ensure an effortless coordination of your travels. Excellent relationships with global airlines means we can ensure the best possible fares, schedules and choice of class to tie in with your journey.
PRIVATE AIR CHARTERS
Privacy, flexibility and simplicity are the key reasons to choose our private flight arrangements. Our Explora Experience Ambassadors can help you choose from a significant range of aircraft solutions to fit the personalised travel needs for couples, a mid-sized family, or a larger group of friends and family. We complete our service with home-to-ship transfers and seamless luggage handling for the utmost in safe and convenient travel.
SEAMLESS LUGGAGE HANDLING
For the ultimate ease of travel, our luggage valet programme allows you to ship your travel cases directly from your front door and have them waiting for you at your suite on board the ship and vice versa.
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITMENT
Explora Journeys is commited to helping create a more positive future, not just for this generation but for the generations to come.
“The sea is our source. We are passionate about doing what we can to protect the oceans, lands and cultures that we visit. We hold the seas and oceans that sustain our planet in the very highest regard.”
PIERFRANCESCO VAGO Executive Chairman, MSC Group Cruise Division
LEAVING THINGS BETTER FOR THE NEXT GENERATIONS
The innate respect for the ocean is why Explora Journeys –in partnership with Fincantieri – is committed to building the ships of tomorrow, utilising the very latest in environmentally supportive technologies.
All six ships will be RINA Dolphin-certified, ensuring reduced underwater noise, which in turn contributes to the preservation of marine life.
EXPLORA III, IV, V and VI will be LNG-powered, with EXPLORA V and VI also being hydrogen-powered.
Explora Journeys is dedicated to supporting environmental, humanitarian and sustainable development commitments worldwide through the MSC Foundation, a private non-profit foundation established by the Aponte family.
Inspired by the MSC Group’s values and motivated by a deep sense of responsibility for the planet and its resources, the foundation’s mission is to utilise MSC’s global reach and unique knowledge of the ocean to take immediate action that contributes to protecting and nurturing the blue planet.
The foundation also supports sustainable ecosystem management, empowers vulnerable communities, promotes inclusive education, and aids disaster recovery efforts.