Explora Journeys Celebrate Three Milestones
Explora Journeys Fleet Expansion Is Progressing
On July 14, three milestones in the continued fleet expansion of Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of MSC Cruises, were celebrated in Sestri Ponente, Italy, near Genoa.
• Float-out of EXPLORA III
• Coin ceremony for EXPLORA IV
• First steel cutting for EXPLORA V
EXPLORA III (IMO 9869899) is scheduled for completion in 2026, with EXPLORA IV (IMO 9869904) and EXPLORA V (IMO 9977892) the following year. EXPLORA VI (IMO 9977907) is scheduled to follow in 2028.

