Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has revealed its 2027–2028 Journeys Collection, featuring itineraries across five continents and introducing the brand’s first voyages through Asia.
The season also marks the debut of Explora V, the fleet’s fifth ship, which will begin with Mediterranean itineraries before continuing to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula.
From September 2027 to May 2028, the collection includes nearly 100 journeys visiting 59 countries and almost 200 destinations. The itineraries focus on deeper regional immersion, overnight stays in key cities, and opportunities to explore local culture at a measured pace.
Asia will feature prominently with Explora III, which will undertake 28 journeys covering 47 destinations in Japan, South Korea, China, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore. The itineraries include maiden calls, overnight stays in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Naha, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City and Bali, and coincide with seasonal highlights including Japan’s cherry blossoms and maple leaves, Chinese Golden Week, and onboard Chinese New Year celebrations.
Explora V will launch in December 2027 with a series of Mediterranean itineraries during the region’s quiet season, visiting 27 destinations in nine countries. The inaugural voyages include maiden calls such as Salerno on the Amalfi Coast, overnight stays in Istanbul, and a New Year’s Eve celebration in Naples. Following the Mediterranean, Explora V will travel to the Red Sea and Arabian Peninsula alongside Explora I, covering Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain. Guests will visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including Petra, Luxor, the Pyramids of Giza and AlUla, with multiple overnight stays enabling extended exploration.
Explora II and Explora IV will operate in the Caribbean, Central America and South America, visiting 51 destinations across 30 countries and territories. Highlights include maiden calls in Port Antonio (Jamaica), remote Amazonian communities, and opportunities to explore Mayan ruins, rainforests and Caribbean islands. Both ships will celebrate New Year’s Eve off San Juan, Puerto Rico, with views of the city’s fireworks from the ship.
