Who are Explora Journeys?

Explora Journeys are an ultra-luxury cruise line that opened in 2021. Explora Journeys is owned by the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) which is in turn owned by the Italian shipping dynasty, the Aponte family. Headquartered out of Switzerland in Geneva, Explora has offices in Europe, the Americas, Australia, and Africa.

Explora Journeys’ first ship, the Explora I, had its inaugural sailing out of Copenhagen on August 1st, 2023.

Explora Journeys’ second ship, Explora II, had its inaugural sailing out of Rome on September 16th, 2024.

Explora Journeys has four more ships on order with the Italian shipyard Fincantieri. These ships are:

EXPLORA III - Due in 2026

EXPLORA IV - Due in early 2027

EXPLORA V - Due in late 2027

EXPLORA VI - Due in 2028