Rare Beamafar Posted September 9, 2021 #1 Share Posted September 9, 2021 https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/25817-msc-s-luxury-brand-explora-journeys-launches-by-appointment-service.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelleherdl Posted November 15, 2021 #2 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Thanks Cruise Critic for creating this standalone Forum for Explora Journeys. I understand that booking are close to being open for the inaugural cruises. I know I want one. 😀. Iceland to New York for us. Two new countries with the added bonus of a fancy welcome to New York Harbor; with a long day at Bay of Fundy along the way to see the tides. It will be our first ‘TA’, since we technically will start the cruise on the east side of the Atlantic Ridge. Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted November 18, 2021 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 11/15/2021 at 4:42 PM, kelleherdl said: Thanks Cruise Critic for creating this standalone Forum for Explora Journeys. I understand that booking are close to being open for the inaugural cruises. I know I want one. 😀. Iceland to New York for us. Two new countries with the added bonus of a fancy welcome to New York Harbor; with a long day at Bay of Fundy along the way to see the tides. It will be our first ‘TA’, since we technically will start the cruise on the east side of the Atlantic Ridge. Dennis Currently one can only book through a travel agent. I'm looking forward to this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidless Posted November 24, 2021 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2021 We booked Miami to San Juan … it’s a long way off but still very excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ESCARGO Posted February 27, 2022 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2022 On 11/15/2021 at 4:42 PM, kelleherdl said: Thanks Cruise Critic for creating this standalone Forum for Explora Journeys. I understand that booking are close to being open for the inaugural cruises. I know I want one. 😀. Iceland to New York for us. Two new countries with the added bonus of a fancy welcome to New York Harbor; with a long day at Bay of Fundy along the way to see the tides. It will be our first ‘TA’, since we technically will start the cruise on the east side of the Atlantic Ridge. Dennis Hi! Can someone post the itinerary for the Iceland to NY 14 day cruise for 09-09-23? Also, pricing with reduced solo rate if possible. Thanks, Ted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TER777 Posted March 6, 2022 #6 Share Posted March 6, 2022 https://thepointsguy.com/news/explora-journeys-destinations/?utm_source=TPG Daily Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3784969&utm_usr=&utm_msg=e3c98a224cdc4ca2aebe1dbe9743cbc2&utm_date=2022-02-27 Saw this article the other day. Came here to learn more. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin1313 Posted March 6, 2022 #7 Share Posted March 6, 2022 8 hours ago, TER777 said: https://thepointsguy.com/news/explora-journeys-destinations/?utm_source=TPG Daily Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=3784969&utm_usr=&utm_msg=e3c98a224cdc4ca2aebe1dbe9743cbc2&utm_date=2022-02-27 Saw this article the other day. Came here to learn more. Thanks for the information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin1313 Posted March 6, 2022 #8 Share Posted March 6, 2022 On 2/26/2022 at 8:35 PM, ESCARGO said: Hi! Can someone post the itinerary for the Iceland to NY 14 day cruise for 09-09-23? Also, pricing with reduced solo rate if possible. Thanks, Ted I just booked the Iceland to NY 16 day cruise (9/9/23 - 9/25/23) and am sailing solo. The price for a solo in an Ocean Terrace Suite was $7,350 and you save $370 if you pay in full bringing the price to $6,980. I booked directly with an Explora Journeys Ambassador. I didn't notice a roll-call for this sailing so I created one under under "Explora Jorneys Roll Calls". The itinerary is (I just typed this so hopefully I don't have any errors): Day Date Location Sat 9/9/2023 Embarkation Reykjavik, Iceland Sun 9/10/2023 Reykjavik, Iceland Mon 9/11/2023 Akureyri, Iceland Tue 9/12/2023 Isafjordur, Iceland Wed 9/13/2023 Sea Day Thu 9/14/2023 Sailing Prince Christian Sund, Greenland Fri 9/15/2023 Paamiut, Greenland Sat 9/16/2023 Nuuk (Godthaab), Greenland Sun 9/17/2023 Sea Day Mon 9/18/2023 Qaqortoq (Julianehåb), Greenland Tue 9/19/2023 Sea Day Wed 9/20/2023 Sea Day Thu 9/21/2023 Sydney, Canada Fri 9/22/2023 Sea Day Sat 9/23/2023 Saint John, Bay of Fundy, Canada Sun 9/24/2023 Sea Day Mon 9/25/2023 Debarkation New York City Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Stickman1990 Posted April 13, 2022 #9 Share Posted April 13, 2022 For those looking for more information on the Explora offering Posts 327 and 328 in this thread over on the Crystal forum contain links to 237 and 53 page brochures on Explora It seems that Explora is creating a bit of interest amongst Crystal Cruises refugees looking at their options going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnld Posted May 5, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 5, 2022 On 4/13/2022 at 3:24 PM, Stickman1990 said: For those looking for more information on the Explora offering Posts 327 and 328 in this thread over on the Crystal forum contain links to 237 and 53 page brochures on Explora It seems that Explora is creating a bit of interest amongst Crystal Cruises refugees looking at their options going forward Been on Crystal 3x and had booked B2B Middle East cruises for late this year. Pity. Now looking at Explora in Jan. '24 for a unique Miami - Cartagena cruise Jan. '24. Something new & different... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin1313 Posted May 30, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Explora I was floated out today (5/30/22) of Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Here's one of the sites that reported on it: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27584-explora-i-floats-out-at-fincantieri.html 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted June 2, 2022 #12 Share Posted June 2, 2022 On 5/30/2022 at 10:08 AM, dolphin1313 said: Explora I was floated out today (5/30/22) of Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. Here's one of the sites that reported on it: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27584-explora-i-floats-out-at-fincantieri.html Don't you love how all of the artist's impressions of the ship show a blue hulled ship and they floated out a white hulled one? MSC strikes again ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted June 5, 2022 #13 Share Posted June 5, 2022 On 6/2/2022 at 2:25 AM, Dr. Cocktail said: Don't you love how all of the artist's impressions of the ship show a blue hulled ship and they floated out a white hulled one? MSC strikes again ..... ...And instead of an Explora Journeys logo, they just painted the new main MSC group logo on the ship!... Wondering what are they thinking about the Explora branding???... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakers1041 Posted June 6, 2022 #14 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) On 6/1/2022 at 9:25 PM, Dr. Cocktail said: Don't you love how all of the artist's impressions of the ship show a blue hulled ship and they floated out a white hulled one? MSC strikes again ..... My travel agent had the same comment and called Explora and was was told the shipyard does a primer which is the white paint and then the blue will be added at a later time. It's still a year away. Apparently they received multiple calls about this. Edited June 6, 2022 by Lakers1041 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lakers1041 Posted June 6, 2022 #15 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Nunagoras said: ...And instead of an Explora Journeys logo, they just painted the new main MSC group logo on the ship!... Wondering what are they thinking about the Explora branding???... the MSC GROUP logo is on all of their cruise ships including the shipping containers. Very different from the MSC CRUISES logo which are on the funnel and aft part. Edited June 6, 2022 by Lakers1041 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunagoras Posted June 6, 2022 #16 Share Posted June 6, 2022 9 hours ago, Lakers1041 said: the MSC GROUP logo is on all of their cruise ships including the shipping containers. Very different from the MSC CRUISES logo which are on the funnel and aft part. Curiously have never seen the MSC Group logo on any of the old ships. And for that matter the logo on the funnels used on their older ships was the old MSC Group logo. They have changed for the current one little bit before the pandemic, I believe. Pretty much all the MSC containers sitting here at Lisbon's port have the older one you see on the funnels or at the older ships lateral side... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted June 7, 2022 #17 Share Posted June 7, 2022 Explora seems to have their first captain .... https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27630-serena-melani-named-captain-at-explora-journeys.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted June 7, 2022 #18 Share Posted June 7, 2022 4 hours ago, Dr. Cocktail said: Explora seems to have their first captain .... https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27630-serena-melani-named-captain-at-explora-journeys.html She’s coming from Seven Seas Splendor. EM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzin Posted June 8, 2022 #19 Share Posted June 8, 2022 On 6/7/2022 at 8:05 AM, Dr. Cocktail said: Explora seems to have their first captain .... https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27630-serena-melani-named-captain-at-explora-journeys.html Here is the announcement from Explora Journeys!https://explorajourneys.com/es/en/press-and-media/press/explora-journeys-is-proud-to-appoint-serena-melani-as-captain-fo.html?fbclid=IwAR28EBN0tx4OMKKLT5lpzKCjNJUVgUDZ4e07aNfnsEBdfU4YKn9vT5KtNzs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin1313 Posted June 9, 2022 #20 Share Posted June 9, 2022 Explora Journeys Announces Onboard Guest Experience Team... Here's the link to the article: https://www.cruiseindustrynews.com/cruise-news/27648-explora-journeys-announces-onboard-guest-experience-team.html Also, when I logged into my account on Explora Journeys website, my booking was available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtA Posted June 10, 2022 #21 Share Posted June 10, 2022 We too just booked the Iceland-NY cruise and we also booked the HI cruise in 2024. We are Crystal refugees and are hoping we like the new ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphin1313 Posted June 10, 2022 #22 Share Posted June 10, 2022 24 minutes ago, AtA said: We too just booked the Iceland-NY cruise and we also booked the HI cruise in 2024. We are Crystal refugees and are hoping we like the new ships. That Spring 2024 Hawaii cruise looks really nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtA Posted June 11, 2022 #23 Share Posted June 11, 2022 4 hours ago, dolphin1313 said: That Spring 2024 Hawaii cruise looks really nice. Right now we were supposed to be on that exact cruise on Crystal Serenity. Obviously that wasn't to be so hopefully we will be happy with this new cruise line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Host Jazzbeau Posted June 11, 2022 #24 Share Posted June 11, 2022 16 minutes ago, AtA said: Right now we were supposed to be on that exact cruise on Crystal Serenity. Obviously that wasn't to be so hopefully we will be happy with this new cruise line. I see trees of green green trees there too I see the trees and they are green and I think to myself I am lost in these woods 😢 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TER777 Posted June 12, 2022 #25 Share Posted June 12, 2022 I attended an online sales presentation last week. I asked if they would have dance hosts. The very disappointing response was NO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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