Explora Journeys is the privately owned luxury ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. The brand stems from a long-held vision to redefine the ocean experience for a new generation of discerning luxury travelers, drawing on the Aponte family’s 300 years of maritime heritage. At its heart is a unique “Ocean State of Mind” that connects guests with the sea, with themselves and with like-minded others, while immersive itineraries blend iconic destinations with lesser-travelled ports for Journeys that inspire discovery.
Explora Journeys offers 461 oceanfront suites, penthouses, and residences – each a ‘Home at Sea’ with floor-to-ceiling windows offering sweeping ocean views, private terrace, and elegant, spacious interiors.
Guests enjoy eleven distinct culinary experiences across six restaurants, in-suite dining, and Chef’s Kitchen, along with twelve bars and lounges, five heated pools, extensive outdoor decks with 64 private cabanas, a holistic wellness program, and refined entertainment. Inspired by the brand’s European heritage, seated at the heart of elevated Swiss hospitality, Explora Journeys delivers intuitive service and a relaxed sense of luxury.
The first ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, EXPLORA I, was launched in July 2023, with EXPLORA II arriving in September 2024. EXPLORA III and EXPLORA IV, both LNG-powered, will follow in 2026 and 2027. EXPLORA V and EXPLORA VI are set to join the fleet in 2027 and 2028, incorporating advanced environmental technologies as part of the brand’s commitment to sustainability.
