Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has revealed its 2027-2028 Journeys Collection, featuring itineraries across five continents.
The season marks the brand’s first-ever Journeys through Asia and the debut of Explora V, the fifth ship in the fleet. Explora V will begin in the Mediterranean’s quiet season before continuing east to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula.
The Collection, running from September 2027 to May 2028, includes nearly 100 Journeys covering 59 countries and almost 200 destinations. Extended overnight stays and immersive regional experiences aim to provide deeper cultural engagement.
Explora III will take guests on 28 Journeys across 47 destinations in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore, all maiden calls. Overnight stays are planned in Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Naha, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and Bali. Itineraries coincide with seasonal highlights, including cherry blossoms in Japan and Chinese New Year celebrations in Shanghai.
Explora V will explore the Mediterranean during the quieter months, visiting 27 destinations across nine countries, including a maiden call at Salerno, gateway to the Amalfi Coast. Overnight stays in cities such as Istanbul allow for extended exploration, and New Year’s Eve in Naples will be marked with a sea-view of the city’s fireworks.
Following the Mediterranean, Explora V joins Explora I on itineraries through the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula, visiting Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Highlights include Petra, Luxor, the Pyramids of Giza, and AlUla. Overnight stays offer extended time in cultural capitals and coastal destinations, including Dubai for New Year’s Eve celebrations.
Explora II and Explora IV will operate in the Caribbean, Central and South America, visiting 51 destinations in 30 countries. New ports include Port Antonio in Jamaica, while other stops include Jost Van Dyke and Terre-de-Haut. Guests can explore Mayan ruins, rainforests, volcanic landscapes and the Amazon, with overnight stays in Manaus and New Year’s Eve in San Juan.
The 2027-2028 Collection underscores Explora Journeys’ focus on mindful exploration and immersive travel, offering extended stays, seasonal highlights, and maiden calls in Asia, the Mediterranean, the Red Sea and the Caribbean.
