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Explora Journeys

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ABOVE: Explora 1 (shown here in a computer rendering) was the first vessel in the Explora Journeys fleet.

Explora Journeys is a new upscale subsidiary of MSC Cruises. The line made its debut with the purpose-built Explora 1 in 2023. Explora II enters service in 2024, and two more ships are scheduled to round out the fleet by 2026.

Explora's luxurious ships are fairly small, with each having only 461 staterooms for an estimated capacity (double occupancy) of 922 passengers. All cabins offer private terraces.

Other amenities include four swimming pools (one with a retractable glass roof), 64 private cabanas for "day-long sunbathing sessions," nine restaurants, and high-speed Wi-Fi throughout the ship. Fares are described as "all-inclusive.

In 2024, Explora I and Explora II will offer a lengthy season of 5- to 28-night itineraries in Southern Europe, with most cruises in the one- to two-week range. Transatlantic repositioning cruises are also on the Explora Journeys 2024 calendar.

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