Representing a new era in luxury ocean journeys, EXPLORA I is the blueprint of sublime design, unforgettable experiences, and the key to discovering your “Ocean State of Mind”.
EXPLORA I falls somewhere between a superyacht and a boutique hotel – it’s elegant, refined, quietly sophisticated and truly beautiful. Explora Journeys have spent time talking to travellers and deciphering what is important to them so you can expect a ship full of luxurious and thoughtful touches. Exceptional service is the standard thanks to a high crew-to-guest ratio (one of the highest in the industry) and you’ll have four swimming pools and more than 27,000-square-feet of outdoor deck space with 64 private cabanas, hot tubs, and a large screen for Movies Under the Stars to entertain you while on board.
The 18 food and beverage venues will include five all-inclusive, vibrant restaurants and one additional paid venue. Delight in live cooking stations in the Emporium Marketplace, enjoy the laidback vibes of the Med Yacht Club, feast on delicious steaks at the Marble & Co. Grill steakhouse, dine on international dishes at French-influenced Fil Rouge and explore Pan-Asian cuisine at Sakura.
EXPLORA I falls somewhere between a superyacht and a boutique hotel – it’s elegant, refined, quietly sophisticated and truly beautiful. Explora Journeys have spent time talking to travellers and deciphering what is important to them so you can expect a ship full of luxurious and thoughtful touches. Exceptional service is the standard thanks to a high crew-to-guest ratio (one of the highest in the industry) and you’ll have four swimming pools and more than 27,000-square-feet of outdoor deck space with 64 private cabanas, hot tubs, and a large screen for Movies Under the Stars to entertain you while on board.
The 18 food and beverage venues will include five all-inclusive, vibrant restaurants and one additional paid venue. Delight in live cooking stations in the Emporium Marketplace, enjoy the laidback vibes of the Med Yacht Club, feast on delicious steaks at the Marble & Co. Grill steakhouse, dine on international dishes at French-influenced Fil Rouge and explore Pan-Asian cuisine at Sakura.
Step on board EXPLORA I and begin your transformative journey, as you experience ultra-luxury service, inspiring destination experiences and enriching entertainment.
With a talented and passionate team of well-travelled culinary experts, you can enjoy one of the most immersive and diverse dining experiences at sea.
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From lounging by the pool to enjoying a pampering experience in the spa, your days can be as relaxing or rejuvenating as you like.
Explora Journeys have entirely re-imagined and broken away from the norm of cruise entertainment and enrichment, by offering bespoke experiences, tailored to their guests.
*Please note that all named entertainment experiences are examples only and are not guaranteed on all journeys.
Luxurious and serene, each of their 461 ocean-front suites, penthouses and residences have been designed with European elegance and offer a real home-away-from-home to every guest.
The iconic Owner’s Residence creates the largest living space on-board, with multiple harmonious indoor and outdoor spaces in which to relax, entertain and unwind, including dedicated private butler services by the Residence Manager.
Stand in awe of the panoramic ocean views from your expansive private terrace – extending over the full ship’s aft width – with a spacious infinity whirlpool and elegant outdoor dining and lounging areas exquisitely designed by Manutti.
Every aspect of the ambiance of the Owner’s Residence reflects the meticulous curation of all details, conscious at all times of our commitment to sustainability; curated and handpicked decorative elements, sofas and chairs are by Knoll and Molteni & C, and sophisticated lighting solutions designed by Astep.
The Owner’s Residence features an expansive stylishly decorated living area, a comfortable dining area for eight guests, a separate spacious bedroom with sea views, including a comfortable working space, an en-suite luxurious marble bathroom sculpted of precious Calacatta marble, with a bathtub a separate shower, a private steam room, and a walk-in wardrobe. The suite also features an additional guest powder room.
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Panoramic ocean-front terrace covering the full ship’s width, with a private spacious whirlpool, day beds, a dining table, a scenic lounge area, shower
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our luxurious Retreat Residences offer oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto a spacious sun terrace with a private whirlpool, as well as full spectacular views of the ship’s forward part, featuring a privileged view of her navigation to celebrated and off-the-beaten path destinations.
For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the effortlessly elegant spaces of the Retreat Residences include a stylishly decorated living area, a calm work space, a comfortable dining area for four, as well as a separate spacious bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. Sofas and chairs are by Molteni & C and the sophisticated lighting solutions are designed by Astep.
Each Retreat Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.
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Luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub, a separate walk-in shower room and heated floors
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
For a true sense of being at home at sea, experience the effortlessly elegant spaces of the Cove Residences featuring a stylishly decorated living area, a calm work space, a comfortable dining area for four, as well as a separate bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. Sofas and chairs are by Molteni & C and the sophisticated lighting solutions are designed by Astep. The private sun terrace allows guests to unwind and savour the ocean featuring a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers.
Each Cove Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Abundant in space and light, the elegant Serenity Residences feature oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto the expansive panoramic terrace on the ship’s aft, including magnificent ocean views, a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table, relaxing sun beds and a comfortable outdoor lounge designed by Molteni & C.
The Serenity Residences feature a large stylishly decorated living area, a comfortable dining area for four, with sofas and chairs by Molteni & C and sophisticated lighting solutions designed by Astep, as well as a comfortable working space. The separate spacious bedroom with sea views includes a walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area and an en-suite luxurious marble bathroom sculpted of precious Calacatta marble, with a bathtub and separate shower.
Each Serenity Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our Cocoon Residences are amongst the most spacious of our Ocean Residences, featuring oversized floor-to-ceiling windows leading onto the expansive panoramic terrace on the ship’s coveted aft deck. Here, guests can drink in the spectacular views from their private whirlpool, relax in sun beds or the comfortable outdoor lounge designed by Molteni & C, or enjoy dinner overlooking the ocean.
The Cocoon Residences feature a large stylishly decorated living area, a comfortable dining area for four, with sofas and chairs by Molteni & C and sophisticated lighting solutions designed by Astep, as well as a comfortable working space. The separate spacious bedroom with sea views includes a walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area and an en-suite luxurious marble bathroom sculpted of precious Calacatta marble, with a bathtub and separate shower. The suite also features an additional guest powder room.
Each Cocoon Residence includes butler services provided by our Residence Hosts, a private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
The most spacious of our Ocean Penthouses, the Grand Penthouses offer elegant spaces with a separate stylish living area, a comfortable work space, a dining area for four, as well as a separate bedroom with sea views and a spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area. The private sun terrace allows guests to unwind and savour the ocean, in the company of friends or one another, featuring a dining table and a daybed.
All Grand Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
The light-filled, luxurious Premier Penthouses are designed for withdrawing in style or entertaining other guests – at a dining table laid for four, in the stylish living area and on the private sun terrace featuring a dining table area and a daybed overlooking the ocean.
All Premier Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, a separate bedroom with spacious walk-in wardrobe and a seated vanity area, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas.
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Flooded with light from the floor-to-ceiling oversized windows, the Deluxe Penthouses offer elegant accommodation and a stylish living area, a separate dining area for four, as well as a work space. The private sun terrace with a dining table and a daybed allows guests to feel closer to the ocean as it carries them on their journey.
All Deluxe Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Each of our Penthouses offers a spacious living area and a separate dining area for four, allowing guests to entertain others or retreat in style as they see fit. Floor-to ceiling doors lead onto an expansive private sun terrace with a dining table and a daybed for ultimate relaxation at sea.
All Penthouses include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.
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Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our Ocean Grand Terrace Suites are situated on decks 6 and 7, offering a more spacious private sun terrace featuring a dining table and a daybed, allowing guests to savour the ocean from the comfort of their daybed.
All Ocean Grand Terrace Suites include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.
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Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system – size: 180 x 200 cm (71 x 79 in)
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Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower and heated floors
*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Our Ocean Terrace Suites are amongst the largest entry-level suites in the industry. Each one has floor-to-ceiling windows, and a private sun terrace featuring a dining table and a daybed, allowing guests to feel closer to the ocean as it carries them on their journey.
All Ocean Terrace Suites include elegant lounge areas, private refrigerated mini bar – replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine, kettle and tea pot with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and feature spacious walk-in wardrobes with a seated vanity area.
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Outdoor
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*All images are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
The artist representations and interior decorations, finishes, and furnishings are provided for illustrative purposes only.
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EXPLORA I is the first ship to launch from luxury cruise line, Explora Journey’s.
EXPLORA I will be 63,900 gross tons and carry 922 passengers at double occupancy, with 640 crew.
Discover a new standard of luxury travel on an all-inclusive voyage aboard Explora Journeys’ new ship, EXPLORA I. Set to debut in July 2023, EXPLORA I is the first of six planned vessels for the new luxury operator Explora Journeys.
This ship is owned by MSC Group and operated as a separate fleet under the company’s new luxury brand MSC Group.
EXPLORA I is 248m in length. It will have 14 decks and incorporate a blend of Swiss precision and modern European craftsmanship.
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