Explora Journeys celebrated the departure of EXPLORA III after its inauguration ceremony in Barcelona, where the newest ship in the fleet begins its inaugural season and continues the brand's journey to redefine the most elegant maritime travel.
Following the ceremony held at MSC Cruises' new terminal in Barcelona, EXPLORA III set sail for Lisbon, a memorable moment for the brand. Upon leaving the city, it was joined by its sister ship, EXPLORA I, and the two ships sailed together before continuing on to their respective destinations, an inspiring tribute to the continued growth of the Explora Journeys fleet.
This launch marks another important chapter for Explora Journeys, which now has three ships sailing the world's oceans. EXPLORA III is the brand's first LNG-powered ship and offers a greater sense of spaciousness and a refined design, further enhancing the guest experience.
Its inaugural season has been carefully designed to discover some of the world's most extraordinary destinations through a more leisurely and immersive ocean voyage. EXPLORA III will sail through Northern Europe, exploring the Baltic Sea, the Norwegian fjords, Iceland, and Greenland before crossing the Atlantic to Canada and New England. Throughout the journey, guests will enjoy longer stays, enriching experiences at each destination, and itineraries that encourage a deeper connection with every place visited.
“Seeing EXPLORA III set sail on its inaugural season is a moment of immense pride and excitement for the entire Explora Journeys team,” said Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys. “From the outset, our vision has been to create an entirely new category of ocean travel, focused on space, elegance, intuitive hospitality, and meaningful experiences. EXPLORA III perfectly embodies that vision. Watching it depart from Barcelona, accompanied by EXPLORA I, is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and the exciting journey that still lies ahead.”
Delivered by Fincantieri in Genoa on July 23, EXPLORA III has already celebrated a remarkable series of firsts. It welcomed world number one tennis player and Explora Journeys global brand ambassador Jannik Sinneras its first guest during an exclusive Prelude Journey. This was followed by a special Prelude Journey, which brought together more than 270 partner travel advisors and 150 media representatives from around the world, all before the ship's official launch in Barcelona.
Now, as it begins welcoming guests for its inaugural season, EXPLORA III introduces new culinary concepts, enhanced Ocean Wellness experiences, expanded common areas, and a second Owner's Residence designed by renowned architect and designer Patricia Urquiola.
The launch of EXPLORA III marks another significant step in the brand's long-term vision, with a fleet of six ships entering service by 2028. Each new ship builds on the experience of its predecessors, continually refining Explora Journeys' promise of exceptional spaces, intuitive hospitality, and transformative ocean voyages.
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