EXPLORA Journeys unveils Prelude Journey for EXPLORA III

Explora Journeys has released details of an exclusive opportunity for select guests to be the very first to experience EXPLORA III ahead of its official launch and Maiden Journey.

A Mediterranean Prelude to EXPLORA III, a preview sailing from July 24 to 29, 2026, will offer guests a rare first glimpse of the newest ship in the fleet, offering never-before-experienced insights and perspectives.

Designed as an intimate and immersive behind-the-scenes preview, this one-time Journey is an invitation to discover the elegance and innovation of EXPLORA III before she is introduced to the wider world during her inaugural Journey from Barcelona to Lisbon, Aug. 3 to Aug. 10, 2026.

Departing from Genoa and concluding in Civitavecchia (Rome), A Mediterranean Prelude to EXPLORA III will trace the coastlines of the French and Italian Rivieras. In Marseille, guests can explore the vibrant energy of the Vieux-Port before continuing to Saint-Tropez. The harbourfront of Villefranche-sur-Mer offers a quieter charm, serving as the perfect starting point for discovering Nice’s palm-shaded avenues and Belle Époque elegance. Crossing back into Italy, Livorno provides a gateway to Tuscany’s rolling landscapes and the Renaissance treasures of Florence, before the Eternal City beckons as the prelude Journey’s final port of call.

Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, said that: “This exclusive preview Journey is our way of honouring those who have grown with us and believed in our vision from the beginning. It’s an intimate celebration of what’s to come – a chance to step aboard EXPLORA III before her official debut, connect with the visionaries who brought her to life and discover how our Ocean State of Mind philosophy continues to evolve with every new chapter.”

EXPLORA III is the first LNG-powered ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, representing the next step in MSC Group`s commitment to sustainable ocean travel. With 463 ocean-front suites, penthouses and residences – all with private terraces – the ship offers an atmosphere of relaxed, refined luxury, evoking the spirit of a private yacht.

Sail on over to www.explorajourneys.com for more.