Explora Journeys has entered into a partnership with Steinway & Sons, creators of the world`s finest handcrafted grand pianos since 1853.
Three Steinway Spirio high-resolution player pianos will be onboard each of Explora Journeys ships.
In addition to listening to live performing artists, guests will therefore also be able to enjoy recitals by iconic pianists at the world’s great concert halls.
‘A Celebratory Journey’ from Québec to New York City will begin on 3 October 2023.
Four celebrated Steinway Artists will join this journey to perform for guests as they travel from Québec to New York.
Along the way, the ship will call at La Baie (Saguenay), Baie-Comeau, Havre-Saint-Pierre, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and Halifax, before arriving in New York, on 13 October.
The journey will culminate in New York, the home of Steinway & Sons.
A VIP tour of the Steinway workshops just outside Manhattan will allow guests a glimpse of the exceptional handcraftsmanship that has given the Steinway piano its unique richness and colour for over a century.
This is followed by lunch, and exquisite music performed live by a Steinway Artist.
‘A Celebratory Journey’ was announced at a joint event at Steinway Hall in New York on 8 December 2022.
The pianos will also be onboard EXPLORA I on her maiden journey in the summer of 2023 to Northern Europe and the Arctic Circle, where up-and-coming pianists will enthral guests with live performances.
Michael Ungerer, Chief Executive Officer, Explora Journeys said:
“This exceptional partnership brings a unique opportunity to celebrate and share musical excellence with a trusted, legendary luxury brand that shares our passion for talent and demonstrates our commitment to undeniable quality.
“With the pianos supplied by Steinway & Sons and an enrichment programme bringing the finest musicians in the world to interact with our guests, we are thrilled to take this journey together.”
Ben Steiner, Chief Executive Officer, Steinway & Sons commented: “From the very beginning, we realized that Explora Journeys were doing something very special and innovative in the luxury travel space, much in the way that we have innovated in the piano world with Spirio.
“We felt an instant synergy between our companies due to our shared vision of excellence, and the more I see of Explora Journeys and their incredible ships, the more impressed I have become.”
For more information, visit explorajourneys.com.
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