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MSC Group’s upcoming luxury cruise brand, Explora Journeys, will begin passenger sailings in May 2023.
The cruise line unveiled renderings of the suites aboard its first vessel, the Explora 1.
See inside the designer suites, which start at an average of $470 per night.
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Explora Journeys, a new cruise line backed by one of the world’s largest shipping companies, is about to be the latest contender to enter the luxury travel market.
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Source: Explora Journeys, Quartz
And while its first vessel won’t set sail until spring 2022, the renderings of its suites are already proving the new brand’s commitment to the luxury segment.
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Explora Journeys is MSC Group’s latest venture into the cruise industry.
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The shipping and logistics giant also oversees the eponymous MSC Cruises, a popular European cruise line looking to expand its US presence.The MSC Poesia and MSC Magnifica.
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Source: MSC Cruises
But unlike MSC Cruises — which has 2022 itineraries sailing for as little as $40 per day according to data from Cruise Sheet — suites on this upcoming luxury cruise line will run travelers almost $500 per night.
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Source: Cruise Sheet
MSC Group first unveiled Explora Journeys in June 2021 with plans to grow its fleet to six ships by 2028.
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Its first vessel, the Explora I, won’t set sail until May 2023 …
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… but the company has already unveiled details about the upcoming floating luxury hotel.
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Like any cruise, the vessel will have a large selection of restaurants, bars, and lounges …
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… four swimming pools, onboard entertainment, and “wellness facilities.”
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But it wouldn’t be a true luxury cruise without plush staterooms: The Explora I will have 461 “Homes at Sea” — a collection of suites, penthouses, and residences — all with views of the ocean.
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Of the over 460 “homes,” 371 will be Explora’s baseline Ocean Terrace and Ocean Grand Terrace Suites.
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These suites, which start at 377 square-feet, may be significantly smaller than the 3,014 square-feet Owners Residences, but they still hold their own weight in luxury.
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Explora Journeys designed the hotel rooms at sea with design firms NenMar and De Jorio Luxury and Yachts. The latter specializes in cruise and yacht designs.
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Inside, there’s a bedroom, a living room, a walk-in closet with a vanity, and a modern bathroom, all created with a neutral and contemporary look.
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These suites also have terraces with daybeds and a dining set, giving guests a private space to lounge outdoors.
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But if you’d rather lounge indoors, you can still enjoy views of the ocean through the floor-to-ceiling windows that separate the terrace from the living room.
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To make the accommodations feel more like a “luxurious home,” the rooms will also have heated floors in the bathroom, espresso machines…
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… a mini bar restocked according to travelers’ preferences, and binoculars to watch the passing wildlife while lounging on the terrace.
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These luxuries are obviously more comparable to a luxury hotel room than the average cruise. And as a result, a vacation aboard the cruise won’t be cheap.
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On average, the two-person Ocean Terrace Suite will run travelers $470 per night and person, an over tenfold increase compared to MSC Cruises’ cheapest itineraries.
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