We are very excited to announce two hosted cruises on the brand new Explora I, not just a new Luxury Ship but a whole new way to look at Luxury Travel.
Explora Journeys is sure to be a favorite of our many Luxury Travelers that enjoy all-inclusive fares, luxurious & large accommodations (starting at 377 sq.ft.), a wide variety of dining venues, a feeling of an exclusive resort, exceptional service, and unparalleled value.


Two Exclusive Legendary World Departures for 2023:
Join Doug & Bonnie Crosby in July 2023
12-Night Inaugural Norwegian Journey - Epic Fjords & The Arctic Circle
Southampton to Tromso, July 11 to 23, 2023
Suites start from $7830.00 per person, double occupancy
Join Scott Caddow in December 2023
9-Night - Diamond Beaches & Sparkling Private Idylls
Roundtrip Miami, Dec. 13 to 22, 2023
Suites start from $3150.00 per person, double occupancy
All-Inclusive Luxury. Explora Journeys has taken care to include virtually everything that you want in a luxury cruise, without adding in the things that our clients llike us to customize for them.
Luxury Inclusions on every Journey:
- Welcome bottle of champagne and spirit of choice upon arrival
- Sophisticated cuisine across 9 distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining
- Unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas, and soft drinks are available anytime, including in-suite mini-bar
- High-speed, unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship
- All on-board gratuities
- Access to the spa thermal area
- Wellbeing and fitness programs onboard and ashore
Excerpt from our latest newsletter:
While building a new brand from the bottom up, Explora Journeys went to the cruising world to see what people liked and didn’t like. Dining was one of the top priorities. On Explora Journeys, you will have multiple culinary choices. All-day dining in the main restaurant; Concept restaurant where you can celebrate up-and-coming chefs with global cuisine concepts; Pan Asian for a taste of the Orient; Steakhouse; Mediterranean restaurant; International restaurant with cosmopolitan flavors from around the world; Poolside al fresco dining; Chef’s Kitchen, allowing you to prepare exquisite meals with the help of talented chefs or in-suite dining—course-by-course. Next in importance came space—both public space and personal space. Before I get further into the difference with this new brand, I need to explain some verbiage! You are taking a Journey instead of a cruise; crew members are considered Hosts; rather than cabins, you will have suites, penthouses, residences, and homes at sea.; you will have a terrace instead of a balcony and destination experiences instead of shore excursions. Now back to space: guests per host ratio 1.25 : 1—this is amazing! The smallest suite is 377 square feet going all the way to a 3000 square foot home at sea. Terraces range from 75 to 1345 square feet.
There are three outdoor pools, including one for adults only and one indoor pool with a retractable glass roof. There are 64 private cabanas (no surcharge) and multiple indoor and outdoor whirlpools. Explora Journeys will not have extravagant broadway type shows, but with 10 indoor and outdoor bars and lounges, there will be a variety of entertainment options around the ship. Well-being is something else that has become increasingly important. Explora Journeys has nearly 27,000 square feet of outdoor space, an indoor and outdoor spa facility of over 7500 square feet, and a 2900 square foot fitness facility with the latest equipment. There is a yoga studio and a fitness studio for personal training plus access to the spa thermal area at no additional charge. Guests did not want unexpected charges once onboard so naturally, Explora Journeys is all-inclusive. Unlimited beverages, fine wines and premium spirits, specialty coffees, teas, and soft drinks are available anytime, including in-suite mini-bars. Nine diverse culinary experiences as well as in-suite dining at no additional charge. Wellbeing and fitness programs on board and at destinations.
All on-board gratuities; unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship and shuttle service from port to the city center (where required/available). I hope this helps you understand why we are so excited about being part of the inaugural sales year for Explora Journeys. It’s an amazing product and we hope you will join us on one of our hosted groups—or on any of their journeys around the world.
EXPLORA JOURNEYS is the summation of a long-held dream of the Aponte Vago family to REDEFINE the LUXURY ocean experience and CREATE a category of its own. With over 300 years of sea-faring EXPERIENCE and a PASSION and RESPECT for the oceans guiding all that we do, we believe that Explora Journeys can prove to be truly TRANSFORMATIVE, with SUSTAINABILITY sitting at the very heart of the experience. We are excited to be able to tell you more about our VISION and we look forward to WELCOMING you onboard very soon.
PIER FRANCESCO VAGO
EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN
CRUISE DIVISION, MSC GROUP
