Explora Journeys has announced that EXPLORA II has successfully completed her sea trials.
This will be the second of a fleet of six luxury ships to be built for Explora Journeys by Fincantieri in Italy, one of the finest shipbuilders in the world.
The final construction phase of the 63,900 GT vessel took place at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Sestri Ponente near Genoa, Italy.
Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, Cruise Division of MSC Group said:
“The launch of Explora I last year was the realisation of a long-held family dream to offer guests an unmatched luxury at sea experience. Explora II successfully completing her sea trials is the next milestone on our Explora journey.
“In summer 2024 discerning travellers will now have the opportunity to travel on our two ships on carefully created and combinable itineraries both in the Western and Eastern Mediterranean, embarking from easy access ports and uncovering hidden gems in lesser travelled destinations.”
EXPLORA II will provide access to some of the Western Mediterranean’s most enchanting and less-explored destinations, said the cruise company in a statement.
The itineraries will feature distinctive ports such as Portofino, Porto Cervo, St-Tropez, Calvi, Mahon or Monte Carlo.
With overnights and longer stays at destinations, guests can explore local cultures and experiences, creating memories that last a lifetime.
Journeys start at 7 nights and can extend to 14 or 21 nights, all departing from easily accessible ports, such as Barcelona, Spain or Civitavecchia near Rome, Italy and avoiding repetitions of ports during the combinable journeys.
On every journey, guests can enjoy elegant suites with a private ocean-front terrace, nine unforgettable inclusive culinary experiences, unlimited premium beverages, high-speed Wi-Fi via Starlink connectivity, vibrant entertainment, and ocean-inspired wellness.
EXPLORA II Highlights
Setting a new standard in luxury ocean travel, EXPLORA II, offers discerning travellers the perfect blend of discovery and sophistication.
Journeys start at 7 nights and can extend to 14 or 21 nights, all departing from easily accessible ports.
- A total of 14 decks offering 16,600 sqm (178,680 sq ft) total public space, offering one of the highest guest-to-space ratios in the luxury ocean category at 18.4 sqm (198 sq ft)
- 461 Ocean front ‘Homes at Sea’ with an average size of 42 sqm (452 sq ft): 1 Owner’s Residence, 22 Ocean Residences, 67 Ocean Penthouses, 301 Ocean Terrace Suites, 70 Ocean Grand Terrace Suites
- A choice of 11 culinary experiences, 6 unique restaurants, 12 bars and lounges
- 248 metres long, 32 metres wide, 56 m height above water line
- Ocean Wellness offering both indoor and outdoor wellness and fitness facilities, 9 treatment rooms, 1 beauty salon
- 3 outdoor pools, 1 indoor pool with retractable roof, 1 indoor hydrotherapy pool, 64 private cabanas
- 1:1.25 Host to Guest ratio
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