The world No. 1 tennis player and global brand ambassador Explora Journeys, Jannik Sinner, became the first guest to sail aboard EXPLORA III, participating in the first leg of his Mediterranean Prelude Journey from July 24 to 25. During the voyage from Genoa to Marseille, passengers had the unique opportunity to participate in interactive wellness experiences and social activities alongside Sinner and members of his high-performance team aboard the brand’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
During the trip, guests had the opportunity to interact directly with Jannik Sinner through a series of exclusive experiences. In various Q&A sessions, the tennis player shared the discipline, mindset, and philosophy that underpin his performance at the highest level, just a few days after winning the Wimbledon title.
Attendees also got a sneak peek at “In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Program,” a new wellness program developed jointly by Explora Journeys and the Italian tennis player, which is now available aboard the EXPLORA III.
To mark the launch, passengers took part in sessions led by members of Sinner's performance team, including Simone Vagnozzi, Darren Cahill, Umberto Ferrara, and Andrea Cipolla, with special appearances by the player himself throughout the program.
At the end of the first question-and-answer session, Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, welcomed Jannik Sinner as the first Diamond Honorary Member of Explora Club, the company’s loyalty program, and presented him with a commemorative Diamond Chaton. This recognition was also extended to the members of his high-performance team, in tribute to the teamwork behind every great athletic achievement.
One of the highlights of the trip was the official opening of EXPLORA III’s new paddle tennis court by Jannik Sinner, accompanied by Captain Serena Melani, who was in command of the ship, and Anna Nash. After cutting the ribbon, the tennis player played a friendly match with his coach on the new court.
The first leg of the Mediterranean Prelude Journey concluded with an elegant charity gala dinner held at the French-inspired restaurant Fil Rouge, which brought together Jannik Sinner, representatives from the Jannik Sinner Foundation, the MSC Foundation, and Explora Journeys.
The event also marked the first joint initiative between the two foundations, aimed at raising funds for marine education activities for children in Mediterranean communities.
As EXPLORA III continues its Mediterranean Prelude Journey, passengers continue to enjoy an exclusive preview of the new ship before its arrival in Civitavecchia (Rome) on July 29, ahead of its official christening ceremony, which will take place in Barcelona on August 1, and its maiden voyage to Lisbon, scheduled to depart on August 3.
Guests on board are the first to experience the evolution of the Explora Journeys experience. EXPLORA III features redesigned public spaces, more spacious Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences, three new dining options—The Chef’s Table, The Cellar, and Shore Club, located on Deck 11—as well as a renovated, unified Ocean Wellness area on Deck 5.
During this maiden voyage, passengers also have the exclusive opportunity to meet the Explora Journeys management team and the architects responsible for the ship’s design, gaining firsthand insight into the vision and craftsmanship that have shaped EXPLORA III, the third of the six ships that will make up the Explora Journeys fleet by 2028.
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