MSC's luxury travel brand Explora Journeys has introduced Mandala, a new fine jewellery brand created exclusively for its fleet, during a private event held aboard the ship EXPLORA I on June 6th.
The launch marked the company's first venture into fine jewellery, translating its “Ocean State of Mind” concept into a collection designed to serve as a lasting reminder of the travel experience. The unveiling took place during a soirée in Monaco attended by members of the Aponte-Vago family, Explora Journeys President Anna Nash and VIP guests.
The evening featured a cocktail reception and a curated fashion presentation showcasing the collection. Jewellery pieces were paired with both daytime and evening attire, highlighting their versatility and intended connection to the lifestyle promoted by the brand. During the event, company representatives indicated that the collection had been conceived as a tangible expression of the Explora Journeys identity, allowing guests to retain a personal connection to their voyages long after disembarkation.
The Mandala collection draws inspiration from the Explora Journeys emblem, itself based on the mandala concept, a symbol traditionally associated with harmony and balance. The design incorporates elements including a lotus flower and a fleur-de-lis, reflecting both spiritual symbolism and the brand’s European heritage. The collection was developed in collaboration with jewellery designer Fanny Blanchelande, whose work translated the maritime influences and aesthetic principles of the Aponte-Vago family into a series of wearable designs.
Materials used throughout the collection include precious metals and gemstones combined with enamel, ceramic, titanium and aluminium. The jewellery is intended to balance traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, while maintaining a visual connection to the sea and the wider themes associated with the Explora Journeys brand.
The debut collection is organised into three principal design lines. Origin centres on the company’s emblem and interprets its geometric forms as symbols of balance and transformation. Horizon reflects the meeting of sea and sky, using shapes and finishes intended to evoke light, movement and open horizons. Odyssey draws inspiration from Mediterranean colours, mosaics and coastal landscapes, introducing a more expressive and vibrant design language.
Each design line is accompanied by smaller companion pieces known as T/T (TenderTo) designs.
Following its Monaco debut, Mandala Fine Jewellery is scheduled to become available exclusively aboard EXPLORA III from the vessel’s inaugural voyage on July 24th, 2026. The collection will be displayed within a dedicated area of the Ocean Atelier jewellery boutique before being progressively introduced across the wider Explora Journeys fleet.
The launch of Mandala represents a further expansion of the Explora Journeys luxury offering, extending the brand’s maritime identity beyond the voyage itself through a collection designed to reflect its connection to the sea, travel and contemporary ocean-inspired living.