AN EPIC SUMMER AHEAD

Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle brand of the MSC Group, has unveiled the inaugural itineraries of its second ship, Explora II, launching in summer 2024. A unique set of journeys and new destinations will allow guests to explore renowned and off the beaten path locations in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, India, the Indian Ocean and Africa marking the first time the luxury lifestyle brand will sail in these regions.

Featuring 25 journeys and 14 extended journeys between August 2024 and end of April 2025, the itineraries will include 82 unique ports across 26 countries, with visits to Italy, Spain, Greece, Cyprus, Israel and Croatia. Explora II will then pass through the Suez Canal and allow its guests to enjoy the beauties of Egypt, with its heritage and timehonoured traditions, before travelling on to Saudi Arabia, cruising the coastline of the Red Sea and visiting the world-heritage sights of Al Ula and Hegra en route to the Arabian Gulf for stops at Doha, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, known for their tall skyscrapers contrasting old palaces and beautiful mosques. Explora II will then reach the coast of India, where guests can explore everything from the steamy evergreen forests of the Western Ghats before continuing to the Seychelles and Maldives to each the natural sanctuaries of Africa with stops in Mozambique, Tanzania, Madagascar, Kenya, Mauritius and South Africa.

At each stop, guests will have opportunities to discover the local nature and culture through exclusive activities, while exploring exotic ‘bucket list’ destinations and delving into the locations through sustainable and tailored experiences. All journeys are designed for the discerning traveller who wants to stay longer, leave later and travel deeper. explorajourneys.com