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The house champagne is Moet & Chandon Imperial, options like Nikka Whiskey and Johnnie Walker are included at the Malt Whiskey Bar, and the wine list offers hard-to-find bottles at a surprisingly fair price point. Besides passenger staterooms, Deck 11 (Lido Deck) houses also the Fitness complex consisting of a Gym Room (fitted with the latest training equipment) and a separate Fitness Studio (for group classes and personal training sessions). Midship on Lido Deck is the main swimming pool (indoor pool covered with a retractable glass roof) and its sunbathing area. The pool deck is served by the poolside bar Gelateria & Creperie (snacks and beverages) and the All-Day Dining Restaurant (indoor Lido buffet with an aft terrace/outdoor seating).
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Exquisitely designed with the guest and relaxed, home-like comfort in mind. Immerse yourself in all of the detail behind the Explora Journeys ships, from design and architecture, to safety and technology features. The writer enjoyed a chocolate-making workshop and private visit to the Adornes Domein estate during a shore excursion in Bruges, Belgium. Instead, the line goes for more of a cabaret vibe, using guest artists that it calls Luminaries. We loved the approach that the line took to a traditional Broadway show, opting to fill the stage with faux candles and a singer with an excellent voice.
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Explora Journeys is owned by the Aponte family, who intended the ship's vibe to encompass the luxury they feel on their own yacht and personal vacations. The ships are fitted with shoreside power capabilities (for eliminating CO emissions while port-berthed) and advanced underwater noise management systems (for protecting marine life). All MSC EXPLORA ships also have a comprehensive range of onboard energy-efficient/power-saving equipment to optimize engine use and further reduce emissions.
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She also procured for us several tastes of local foods including pickled herring, the flatbread known as lefse, and fenalår, a salted-and-cured lamb leg that might best be described as Norwegian prosciutto. Spanning 10,440 square feet, the Ocean Wellness area will include indoor and outdoor spa and fitness facilities. These include two VIP double spa suites with a private outdoor deck and shower, nine treatment rooms, a thermal area, gym and outdoor running track.
Details about the world's newest cruise line, Explora Journeys, were announced today, promising to take travelers to the far corners of the globe in luxurious style. Instead of Veuve Clicquot, guests in the higher-end suites receive a bottle of Dom Perignon Vintage 2013. Some of the cheapest cruises sailing from now through April 2026 are with MSC Cruises, including several $37 per day itineraries, according to data from budget cruise tracker Cruise Sheet. Explora I will sail Northern Europe, as well as New England and Eastern Canada this summer and fall, before continuing south to the Caribbean. Seven-day trips aboard Explora I start from $3,650 per person, all inclusive, and you can book your cruise at explorajourneys.com.
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Of the total 178,680 square feet of public space, 67,275 square feet (more than a third) is outdoor space. I spent some time relaxing by the Atoll pool flanked by plush sunbeds on deck 10, and though it was a bit too chilly for me on the North Sea, there were plenty of people out there sunbathing. The pools will be a major asset when the ship is sailing in warmer destinations such as the Mediterranean and Caribbean. The ship has a total of 18x food and beverage venues including 10x dining (6x restaurants, Chef`s Kitchen) and 12x bars and lounges (8x indoor + 4x outdoor). Wine selections are according to the current itinerary program/regions sailed, with a certified sommelier service for the boutique wine labels and wine pairing.
Throughout the ship, there are 64 private cabanas to make outdoor lounging feel more exclusive.
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"MSC Yacht Club" 24-hour butler services are provided complimentary to all Ocean Residences and Ocean Penthouses. Butler services packing and unpacking, pressing and laundering assistance, room service, itinerary and land transportation planning, special event planning, reservations assistance (onboard and ashore). By annual passenger shipping volumes, MSC is ranked the world's 3rd largest cruise shipowner - following only Carnival Corporation and RCG-Royal Caribbean. Other food venues include a private dining room, Italian gelateria and French creperie, all-day European-style cafe and traditional afternoon tea served in the Explora Lounge. Described as "Homes at Sea", Explora II has 461 ocean facing suites.
There’s no dress code -- you’re more likely to see passengers in designer resort-wear than a ball gown -- revue-style shows, main dining room or buffet. Facilities include 78 interconnecting suites, suitable for families who prefer a separate bedroom from their older kids and teens. There are high chairs in restaurants, a modern kids’ club, Nautilus Club, with organized activities, age-appropriate toys in suites for passengers two years and younger and a shore program with families in mind, too.
The entry-level suites are among the largest for ocean ships of this size, at 377 square feet. In addition to a comfortable bed, small sofa, bathroom with bespoke bath products, and a walk-in closet, the suites all have thoughtful amenities like a Dyson hair dryer and Illy espresso machine. The most opulent is the Owner’s Residence, which measures 3,014 square feet and has a living and dining area with a fireplace, a private terrace with a whirlpool, and butler service. The line says its itineraries are designed to take passengers on "journeys of discovery" to destinations "on and off the beaten path". After the maiden voyage Explora II will embark on a series of Mediterranean cruises to ports in Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Israel and Croatia before transiting the Suez Canal to sail in Egypt. This will be followed by itineraries in the Arabian Gulf before sailing to India and on to the Seychelles, Maldives and Africa.
As part of the MSC Group, Explora Journeys is committed to building ships for tomorrow, utilising today's latest technologies and being ready to adapt to alternative energy solutions as they become available. Tuscan born Captain Diego Michelozzi comes from four generations of seafarers. The importance of preserving the mesmerising beauty of our oceans and marine life was instilled from an early age. A significant shipbuilding milestone honors the family's seafaring heritage and brings blessings for the ship's future. Explora Journeys initiated building its second luxury ship in Italy, affirming its commitment to tourism partners.
The dining program, led by Oceania veterans, is also top notch, leaning on artisanal ingredients and a European mindset. The high-end amenities onboard, coupled with large entry-level cabins (which Explora calls "suites") and an upscale atmosphere that isn't too stuffy -- no formal wear required! -- makes this an ideal ship for the affluent working professionals that Explora Journeys hopes to attract. In late-September 2020, Versonix Seaware announced that MSC's new brand will use the Versonix system for online cruise booking. Versonix (1986-founded) is a Silicon Valley company (headquartered in San Jose CA USA) specializing in hotel and resort reservation technologies.
At the stern is the Upper Aft Pool & Lounge (sundeck with open-air bar, 4-seat tables, a swimming pool and sunbathing area with daybeds and padded loungers). At the top of the ship on Deck 14 is the open-air sports court and outdoor fitness area, allowing passengers to get their fitness fix while enjoying the ocean’s breeze. Below, on Deck 12, are two of the ship’s slim and long hot tubs, towards the aft, while the adults-only Helios Pool & Bar lies at the front. The running track loops Deck 12, and rows of sun loungers and a cluster of cabanas are here, too, making it one of the best spots for sunbathing away from the main pools, with typically fewer younger passengers using this space. I was pleased to discover that the ship has plenty of outdoor spaces, including three outdoor pools.
With a crew to passenger ratio of 1.25 to 1, the ship will provide high levels of personal service as it sails to worldwide destinations. The crew was extremely discreet and operated in a European service style. There were some standards that I, as an American, could have gone without, such as having the female-appearing members of the party order or being served before the male-appearing ones, but overall the ambition of traditional service was appreciated.
The double-height Lobby Bar in the center of the ship, located on decks 4 and 5, evokes a sumptuous grand city hotel. I adored this statement-making lounge for its decadence and glamor. It’s contemporary and light, with an elegant long bar, glowing backdrop of rows of luxury spirits and a shiny Steinway grand piano. The space features a neutral color palette with peach marble coffee tables spaced between cube chairs and sofas.
They comprise 371 Ocean Terrace and Ocean Grand Terrace Suites, 67 Ocean Penthouses, 27 Ocean Residences and one Owner's Residence. The staterooms range in size from 377 square feet in the Ocean Terrace Suites category to 3,014 square feet for the Owner's Residence, making them among the most spacious in the industry. "Building a luxury brand that will redefine the cruise experience and create a category of its own has been a long-held vision of mine and my family," said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Group. "Explora Journeys will bring guests to lesser-traveled harbors to enjoy a more authentic experience and a slower pace of travel," the company says in a statement outlining its itineraries, which start at seven nights.
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