Explora I Sets Sail on Maiden Voyage

EXPLORA I SETS SAIL ON HER MAIDEN JOURNEY

The luxury ship departed from Copenhagen in Denmark for a seven-night sailing to Reykjavik in Iceland

EXPLORA I, the first ship to join the fleet of Explora Journeys, has commenced her maiden journey on August 1. This seven-night sailing will take guests through the majestic landscapes of Lerwick, Shetland Islands and Kirkwall, Orkney before heading to Reykjavik, Iceland.

This is the first in a series of upcoming itineraries which will span three continents. This northern European journey has been designed to emphasize the brand’s ‘Ocean State of Mind’ philosophy. It will feature immersive experiences that aim to reward guests physically, intellectually, and spiritually.

Along with the on-board experience, guests can partake in activities like exploring Copenhagen’s beguiling waterways by kayak, discovering Shetland through its heritage pony breed, and an overnight stay in Iceland to explore the soul-enriching sites inside the Golden Circle.

Michael Ungerer, CEO Explora Journeys said, “It is our absolute honor to welcome the very first guests onboard our extraordinary ship and share this special moment with them as we embark on the maiden journey of EXPLORA I from Copenhagen. Our guests will be able to experience the very best European hospitality at sea and our vibrant, cosmopolitan sense of luxury, while discovering some of the world’s most remarkable destinations. A new era of transformative luxury ocean travel begins now with the first sailing of EXPLORA I.”

The festivities held in Copenhagen on August 1, 2023 also included the traditional crest exchange, a maritime tradition to celebrate a ship’s first visit to a destination. This traditional ceremony included the ship’s master Captain Serena Melani; Johan Hoganfalt, Deputy Port Captain; Sune Christensen, Chief Commercial Officer Copenhagen Malmö Port; Klaus Bondam, Director of Cruise Baltic and Cruise Copenhagen; and Michael Ungerer, CEO, Explora Journeys.

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EXPLORA I will also call the port of Copenhagen on August 15, 2023 with a sailing to Hamburg, Germany.

The luxury ship will spend several weeks in Northern Europe to offer a range of different itineraries. She will then cross the Atlantic Sea and spend the winter in North America and the Caribbean Sea. Then, she will return to Europe in Summer 2024 for voyages in the Mediterranean Sea. 

EXPLORA II is currently being built in Italy and will come into service in August 2024. EXPLORA III will become the first of two LNG powered vessels to join the Explora Journeys’ fleet in 2026 and EXPLORA IV in 2027.

SOURCE Explora Journeys

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