Explora II

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.

Explora Journeys’ team in Australia and New Zealand will continue to expand as the luxury cruise line continues to forge its own path down under. In Sydney this week from his home in the UK, Antonio Paradiso, VP International Sales at MSC Cruises & Explora Journeys + Managing Director UK, Ireland & Australia, tells LATTE that the three-year strategy for the brand will be to increase its footprint here, steadily.

Explora Journeys has launched “Sky & Sea” fare options, an innovative fare designed to provide a seamless travel experience from the moment guests depart from their departure airport to the moment they step on board.

Explora Journeys marked a significant step forward in the brand’s journey overnight (Monday 14 July 2025), celebrated at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Genoa Sestri Ponente, where three pivotal milestones marked the next chapter in the evolution of its fast-growing fleet:

Explora Journeys is offering a limited-time deal for all new bookings made between 23 June and 15 July 2025.  Whether seeking a last-minute summer escape or planning a voyage later in the season, guests can enjoy up to a $1,000 “Journey Experience Credit” per suite. This offer allows travelers to discover the Mediterranean, Northern Europe or the Caribbean. 

Explora Journeys marked the beginning of the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025 weekend with an exclusive edition of the Vanity Fair Club aboard EXPLORA II.

Explora Journeys will host an exclusive program of onboard experiences aboard EXPLORA II during the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025. As the only ship docked in Monaco’s iconic Port Hercule during race week, EXPLORA II will offer guests a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the glamour and adrenaline of Formula 1 from an unparalleled vantage point.

Explora Journeys will sail to Alaska for the first time, with the addition of the popular destination among a trifecta of firsts for the cruise line in its new Summer 2027 program.

Explora Journeys has been named as a leading sponsor for the Gonet Geneva Open – the leading tennis tournament in French-speaking Switzerland, for the 2025 edition.

Explora Journeys has opened up access to guests for its exclusive F1 Monaco Triple Crown Hospitality Experience for the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025.

Guests reserving select journeys between 17 April and 14 May 2025 will benefit from up to EUR 1,000 savings per person to offset their air travel arrangements, applicable to the first and second guests in each suite.

Explora Journeys has rolled out its loyalty program fore repeat guests called Explora Club. Explora Club offers a seamless and intuitive, five-level structure – Classic, Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.