Cruise news (MSC Explora Journeys-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Greenland calls for limits on cruise ship traffic in sensitive fjords
Greenland’s government is asking cruise operators to reduce or avoid sailings through certain fjords and narrow coastal waterways following...
August 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group reveals Catalina Sugar Beach ahead of November opening
MSC Group has unveiled Catalina Sugar Beach, the new name and redesigned concept for its beach destination on Catalina Island, off the coast of La...
August 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys names LNG-powered EXPLORA III in Barcelona
Explora Journeys officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona on August 1st, 2026, marking the introduction of the brand's first liquefied natural gas...
August 4, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys takes delivery of EXPLORA III
On July 23rd, Explora Journeys took delivery of EXPLORA III at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, expanding MSC Group's luxury ocean...
July 24, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys enhances Winter Mediterranean season with new culinary, wellness and cultural...
MSC's Explora Journeys has unveiled an expanded programme of culinary, wellness and cultural experiences for EXPLORA II during its Winter 2026&ndash...
July 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys announces inaugural Alaskan season for EXPLORA III ship in 2027
Explora Journeys has unveiled its first programme in Alaska, scheduled for the summer of 2027. Operating from May to September, the season will mark...
June 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora II ship to remain in the Mediterranean for Winter 2026-2027
Explora Journeys has announced that Explora II will remain deployed in the Mediterranean throughout the 2026-2027 winter season, marking the first...
June 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys unveils exclusive Mandala fine jewellery collection
MSC's luxury travel brand Explora Journeys has introduced Mandala, a new fine jewellery brand created exclusively for its fleet, during a private...
June 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys' ship Explora III completes sea trials
Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has successfully completed the sea trials of Explora III, the latest vessel being constructed for Explora Journeys...
June 2, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys opens Summer 2028 programme as EXPLORA VI completes 6-ship fleet
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for its Summer 2028 Journeys Collection, marking a significant stage in the expansion of the brand with the...
May 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys opens bookings for EXPLORA II ship's winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean cruises
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for the “A Serene Mediterranean” winter 2026–2027 schedule for the EXPLORA II ship, along...
May 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
EXPLORA III ship to debut with Northern Europe and Transatlantic inaugural season
Explora Journeys has outlined the inaugural deployment of EXPLORA III ahead of the vessel’s maiden voyages commencing on August 3rd, 2026. The...
May 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group expands private island portfolio with Sandy Cay development
MSC Group’s cruise division has announced the development of a new private island destination, Sandy Cay, to be introduced in 2028 alongside...
April 14, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Explora Journeys schedules winter 2026-2027 Mediterranean itineraries for ship EXPLORA II
Explora Journeys has presented a new seasonal deployment titled A Mediterranean Winter, which will see the vessel EXPLORA II operating exclusively in...
April 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Group establishes dedicated entertainment development facility in Edinburgh
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has announced the creation of MSC Creative Studios, a new facility intended to support the development of shipboard...
March 26, 2026