Explora Journeys is the new luxury lifestyle travel brand launched by the MSC Group in Geneva, Switzerland with the ambition to redefine the luxury cruise category.
A uniquely different, new style of transformative ocean travel will inspire exploration in all its forms, all with a spirit and style of vibrant, cosmopolitan, and relaxed European luxury.
With the first of four luxury ships scheduled to set sail in May 2023, remarkable itineraries will blend renowned destinations with lesser-traveled ports for a journey that celebrates discovery.
Homes at Sea
The first ship EXPLORA I will be home to 461 ocean-front suites, penthouses, and residences.
With unrivaled space and privacy, and service that means everything is taken care of, you can relax into your comfortable homes at sea with your luggage delivered and a chilled bottle of champagne waiting as you undertake your Ocean Journey.
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Highlights Denmark, Norway and Sweden Cruise
A privileged glimpse at the best of Northern Europe, from the greenest cities in Denmark to the stunning fjords of Southern Norway, and a stylish haven in North Germany. Days of exploration blend with idyll days at sea for a journey unlike any you’ve known before.
Copenhagen and Goteborg, while each distinct, both share titles of being ranked as two of the world’s greenest cities. A powerful sense of creative design and a zest for the cozy Hygge lifestyle bestows a wonderful joyous vibe on both locales. Recharged. Renewed.
A day at sea leads us past a maze of islands swimming in a narrow fjord to call on Norway’s crown city of Oslo. History is more than nostalgia here and it is proudly on display at the Viking Ship Museum and City Hall, where the much-anticipated Nobel Peace Prizes are awarded each year. Don’t miss the formal gardens at Frogner Park, where more than 200 sculptures present humanity’s emotions in beautiful and bizarre displays. Have you ever found yourself smiling this much? Not until you board a fast boat to experience lovely Lysefjord and glide along Hegjane Waterfall, or discover a mountain stairway, created by Nepalese sherpas, to Preikestolen (pulpit rock) for soul-enriching cliff-views. Fuel the spirit with the neo-Nordic food scene that has put Stavanger on the culinary map. But don’t forget her history within Stavanger Cathedral which is Norway’s oldest.
From the North Sea, we ply the Elbe River more than 130 kilometers inland to call upon Hamburg, Germany’s “capital of cool.” Affluent shopping promenades mix with endowed museums, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the iconic architectural concert hall; all have a role in cementing Hamburg as a must-do retreat amongst the most sophisticated social circles. Once the home of designer Karl Lagerfeld who, like the city, anticipated what came next in fashion, media, and moguls.
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Through the Virtuoso Voyages program, you’ll receive added benefits when you book through a Virtuoso travel advisor.
Perks include:
- Dedicated onboard hosts
- Private welcome reception
- Exclusive shore excursions, from VIP tours to outings with a private car and driver
- Shipboard credits and specialty dining options
