Explora Journey takes delivery of Explora I

Explora Journey takes delivery of Explora I

MSC Group is spending €2.5 billion on four ships

Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora I, the first ship for the luxury lifestyle brand that is part of the MSC Group.

The handover was delayed after a well-publicised delay due to there being an issue with the fire safety panels.

The ship cost more than €500 million. Overall MSC Group will be spending €2.5 billion on four ships confirmed so far.

The handover, a traditional maritime event, was attended by Gianluigi Aponte, Founder and Chairman of the MSC Group; Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of MSC Group’s Cruise Division, the godmother of the ship Zoe Africa Vago, for Fincantieri Pierroberto Folgiero, Chief Executive Officer as well as representatives of MSC’s construction team together with managers and workers from the shipyard.

Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, Cruise Division, MSC Group, said, “Today is a historic day, and represents a decisive step in our growth path, because it marks the entry of the MSC Group into the luxury travel sector. This segment has strong growth prospects, in which we strongly believe and whose standards we aim to redefine, focusing as always on excellence and luxury.”

Michael Ungerer, CEO, Explora Journeys added, “This traditional maritime moment marks the most important milestone for Explora Journeys as we will finally be able to showcase our highly anticipated, extraordinary new ship. We have pushed the boundaries of innovation and design to create a ship that embodies our commitment to excellence. With the delivery of Explora I our vision to provide unparalleled luxury experiences has become an incredible reality. We invite our guests to embark on transformative journeys, offering an opportunity for inner and outer discovery inspired by
the ocean, resulting in physical, intellectual and spiritual rejuvenation. We call this the ‘Ocean State
of Mind’.”

Explora I will set sail on her maiden journey from Copenhagen, Denmark on August 1, 2023. This seven-night sailing will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland.

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