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Explora Journeys
Luxury cruise line From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Explora Journeys is cruise line that was founded in 2021 as luxury cruise line division of the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).[1]
History
In October 2018, Mediterranean Shipping Company announced an order with Fincantieri for four luxury cruise ships. This was later increased to six, with deliveries running through to 2028.[2]
The line's first ship, Explora I completed its sea trials in April 2023. Delivery was delayed due to faulty fire panels. Its first cruise began on 1 August 2023 departing from Copenhagen.[3][4]
Fleet
As of September 2024, the line's fleet consists of a two ships with four more vessels planned.
| Explora class | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Built | Shipyard | In Service | Tonnage | Flag | Notes | Image |
| Explora I | 2023[5] | Fincantieri | August 2023 | 63,621[3] |  Malta |
First ship in MSC's luxury brand, Explora Journeys. Delivered on 20 July 2023. |  |
| Explora II | 2024[6] | Fincantieri | September 2024 | 63,621[7] | Malta |
Keel laid on 5 May 2022[8] delayed delivery on 12 September 2024[9][10] |
|
Future Fleet
| Explora class | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Explora III | 2026[6] | Fincantieri[11][12][13] | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG-fueled cruise ship keel laid on 12 September 2024[14][15][16] |
| Explora IV | 2027[6] | Fincantieri[17][18] | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG-fueled cruise ship construction started on 12 September 2024 |
| Explora V | 2027[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
| Explora VI | 2028[6] | Fincantieri | 70,000 (approximate)[7] | LNG+Hydrogen-fueled cruise ship |
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