{"id":704,"date":"2021-06-10T16:50:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-10T16:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.paramountcruises.com\/?p=704"},"modified":"2026-01-21T12:19:40","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T12:19:40","slug":"explora-journeys","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.paramountcruises.com\/blog\/explora-journeys\/","title":{"rendered":"Explora Journeys: Reimagining the Ultra-Luxury Cruise Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Explora Journeys<\/a> represent a new era of ultra-luxury travel at sea, combining refined design, immersive itineraries and a lifestyle-led approach to cruising. Created by MSC Cruises<\/a>, Explora Journeys moves beyond traditional luxury cruising to deliver elegant Ocean Journeys where space, freedom and time take centre stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rather than following traditional luxury cruise conventions, Explora Journeys offers a refined, lifestyle-led experience designed to feel like an ultra-elegant private yacht or boutique hotel at sea. The focus is on space, freedom, design and time, because, as the brand itself believes, time is the ultimate luxury<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Explora Journeys Fleet: A Growing Horizon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explora Journeys luxury cruises launched its first ship, EXPLORA I<\/a>, in 2023, followed by EXPLORA II<\/a> in 2024. The fleet is now set to expand to six luxury ships by 2028<\/strong>, all built in Italy by Fincantieri, one of the world\u2019s most respected shipbuilders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Future vessels will incorporate LNG and hydrogen-ready technologies<\/strong>, underlining the brand\u2019s long-term commitment to sustainability and alternative fuels. Each ship has been designed in collaboration with leading superyacht and luxury hospitality designers, resulting in ships that feel more like a sophisticated home at sea than a conventional cruise liner.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cInspired by our personal travel wishes, Explora Journeys will be an ocean escape like no other, allowing guests to relax, make memories, and cherish the time at sea with their loved ones. After all, time is the ultimate luxury.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Cruises<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Life Onboard Explora Journeys: The \u201cOcean State of Mind\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of Explora Journeys’ luxury cruises is its signature philosophy: the Ocean State of Mind<\/strong>. Life onboard is unhurried, immersive and elegant, allowing guests to truly disconnect and enjoy the journey as much as the destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond dining and design, the onboard experience<\/a> is shaped by a strong sense of space and flow. Wide-open decks, carefully curated social areas and residential-style lounges encourage guests to move freely and naturally throughout the ship. Service is intuitive rather than formal, creating an atmosphere that feels relaxed yet deeply luxurious, closer to an exclusive private residence than a traditional cruise ship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Oceanfront Suites and Private Terraces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Explora Journeys features 461 oceanfront suites, penthouses and residences<\/strong>, each with floor-to-ceiling windows and a spacious private terrace<\/strong>, not a balcony. These terraces feature daybeds and dining areas, providing a constant connection to the sea, whether in port or at sail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Culinary Journeys Without Restrictions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are no main dining rooms and no fixed dining times. Instead, guests can choose from nine distinct culinary experiences, each offering globally inspired, European-rooted cuisine. The standout restaurant, Anthology, showcases curated menus created in collaboration with world-renowned guest chefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wellness, Pools and Open Decks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wellbeing is woven seamlessly into the onboard experience. Guests enjoy access to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n