Explora Journeys Plans Entry Into River Cruising
Explora Journeys plans to enter river cruising after signing a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard for its first luxury river ships, with sales planned to open in 2027.
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Explora Journeys plans to enter river cruising after signing a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard for its first luxury river ships, with sales planned to open in 2027.
Explora Journeys has taken delivery of EXPLORA III in Genoa, bringing its operational fleet to three ships ahead of the vessel’s Mediterranean prelude, Barcelona naming ceremony and inaugural Northern Europe season beginning in August 2026.
MSC Group has introduced Sandy Cay, a new private island retreat beside Ocean Cay in The Bahamas. Opening in 2028, it will offer MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests an intimate and serene island experience.
Explora Journeys expands luxury itineraries in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf for the 2027/28 season, boosting the brand’s Middle East presence.