Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys introduces a new era of all-inclusive ultra-luxury cruising. Discover refined European design, exceptional dining and curated itineraries across the globe. Each voyage blends cultural exploration, wellness and bespoke service for an elegant, immersive experience.
Why Choose Explora Journeys?
Explora Journeys brings the ease and privacy of an elegant ocean-front hotel to sea. Every suite, penthouse and residence features a private terrace, while nine inclusive culinary experiences, unlimited fine beverages, Wi-Fi, gratuities and Ocean Wellness create a thoughtfully complete voyage. Spacious ships, intuitive service and journeys designed around deeper discovery offer a relaxed, contemporary approach to luxury ocean travel.
Ocean-Front Homes at Sea
Every Explora Journeys suite, penthouse and residence faces the ocean, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace for dining, relaxing and watching the changing view. Spacious interiors, separate lounge areas, walk-in wardrobes and thoughtful in-suite details create the feeling of an elegant home rather than a traditional cruise cabin. Larger Penthouses and Residences add expansive living spaces, enhanced service and additional benefits.
Inclusive from the Start
Nine culinary experiences, unlimited fine wines, Champagne, premium spirits, speciality coffees and soft drinks are included in every journey. Guests also receive high-speed Wi-Fi, onboard gratuities, access to the Ocean Wellness thermal area, group fitness and mindfulness activities, and port-to-city shuttle services where available. A stocked minibar and welcome Champagne make the experience feel complete from arrival.
Global Culinary Experiences
Explora Journeys’ inclusive culinary collection ranges from Pan-Asian dining at Sakura and European steakhouse favourites at Marble & Co. Grill to Mediterranean sharing plates at Med Yacht Club and French-inspired menus at Fil Rouge. Emporium Marketplace, Crema Café, Explora Lounge and In-Suite Dining add relaxed flexibility throughout the day. Anthology offers a separate signature fine-dining experience for a more elevated occasion.
Space to Relax
Generous outdoor decks, five heated pools and intimate bars and lounges create plenty of space to find your own rhythm. Swim beneath a retractable glass roof, relax beside the Atoll Pool, enjoy panoramic views from the adults-only Helios Pool or settle into a peaceful corner overlooking the sea. The atmosphere feels spacious and sociable without the crowds, queues or large-scale attractions associated with mainstream resort ships.
Ocean Wellness
Ocean Wellness combines spa rituals, thermal facilities, movement and mindfulness with the restorative power of the sea. Explora Journeys’ Global Brand Ambassador, two-time Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner, has also helped create In Balance with his performance team. The programme brings together training, breathwork, targeted recovery and thermal therapies, translating the discipline of elite sport into a balanced and accessible wellbeing experience at sea.
In Balance with Jannik Sinner
Explora Journeys has partnered with two-time Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner as its Global Brand Ambassador, bringing together shared values of balance, focus and quiet excellence. Developed with Jannik and his performance team, In Balance is an immersive Ocean Wellness programme inspired by the routines that support elite performance.
The experience moves through four pillars: Train, Re-centre, Restore and Renew. Guests progress from focused movement and guided breathwork to targeted muscle-release techniques and a revitalising thermal circuit, creating a considered journey through physical vitality, mental clarity and recovery.
Explora Journeys FAQs
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group. Learn what is included in your all-inclusive fare, from unlimited fine wines and speciality dining to onboard gratuities, Wi-Fi and access to the Ocean Wellness spa. Discover the fleet's ocean-front suites, how the ships differ, and the destinations they sail, to help you plan your perfect voyage. Whether you are drawn to the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean or further afield, Explora Journeys and Paramount Cruises ensure every Journey is spacious, effortless and unforgettable.
Yes. Every Explora Journeys fare includes nine distinct culinary experiences, including in-suite dining, unlimited fine wines, premium spirits and speciality coffees, even from your in-suite minibar, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship, all onboard gratuities, and shuttle services from port into the city centre where available. Access to the Ocean Wellness thermal spa area and a welcome bottle of champagne are included too.
Every suite is ocean-front with its own private terrace, so there are no inside cabins. Sizes run from 35 square metre Ocean Suites, among the most spacious entry-level suites at sea, up through Ocean Penthouses and Residences to the 280 square metre Owner's Residence. All feature floor-to-ceiling windows, contemporary European design and premium furnishings, with elevated service in the higher categories.
Explora Journeys is building a fleet of six ships by 2028. Explora I and II are sailing now, Explora III launched in 2026 as the brand's first LNG-powered ship, with Explora IV, V and VI following through 2028. The newer ships add refined dining, wellness and public spaces, but all share the same intimate, all-suite feel of around 900 guests. It is the newest fleet in ultra-luxury cruising.
Explora Journeys cruises the Mediterranean and Western Europe, the Caribbean, Northern Europe including Iceland and Greenland, South America and the Amazon, Asia, and transatlantic Grand Journeys, with Alaska joining for the first time in summer 2027. Itineraries favour longer stays and overnight calls, giving you more time to explore each destination in depth.
Absolutely. Around a third of Explora's guests are new to cruising. It is designed for travellers who love luxury hotels and villas but may be new to the ocean, with a relaxed, spacious and unstuffy style and an exceptional 1.25 to 1 guest-to-host ratio. Families are welcome, with connecting suites and a club for younger guests, while the atmosphere stays calm and grown-up rather than resort-like.
As a dedicated luxury cruise specialist, we do more than sell the cruise. Your own consultant handles every detail from first enquiry to your return home. We are ABTA and ATOL protected and rated 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot by over 2,400 travellers, and we will secure the best fares we can on your sailing. Call us or enquire online to start planning.
