The MSC Group has completed sea trials for its new luxury cruise line, EXPLORA JOURNEYS. The first vessel in the fleet, the EXPLORA I, has been built by Fincantieri and a naming ceremony is scheduled for July 8 in Civitavecchia, Italy.
The EXPLORA I will embark on its maiden voyage from South Hampton, England, taking passengers on a 15-night journey to the Norwegian Fjords and the Arctic Circle, ending in Copenhagen, Denmark.
The ship will offer one of the most spacious accommodations per guest in the luxury ocean category and has a high crew-to-passenger ratio. It boasts 11 culinary experiences, six unique restaurants, and 12 bars and lounges. Passengers will have access to three outdoor pools and one indoor pool, as well as a large indoor-outdoor wellness facility with a luxury spa.
In addition to luxury amenities, the EXPLORA I will also feature advanced environmental features, including a Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) system, advanced wastewater treatment, and a ballast wastewater treatment system. Its optimized hydrodynamics will improve fuel efficiency by reducing resistance through water.
Fincantieri will build up to six ships for EXPLORA JOURNEYS. MSC recently announced that work on Explora III and IV will be halted to be fitted with LNG engines and other changes to accommodate this upgrade. The EXPLORA V and VI will be fitted with more advanced LNG engines. MSC reported its investment in ships for Explora Journeys’ fleet would reach €3.5 billion.
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