Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle ocean travel brand of the MSC Group, has officially launched its Mediterranean Journeys Collection as the inaugural journey of the season set sail yesterday. Marking this milestone, EXPLORA II’s departure from Barcelona was celebrated alongside the grand opening of the state-of-the-art MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal.
With immersive Mediterranean journeys aboard EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II, guests will experience the elegance, comfort, and discovery that define the Explora Journeys experience.
Until November 2025, guests are invited to embrace the Ocean State of Mind as they sail through the Western and Eastern Mediterranean enjoying the sun-drenched coastlines of Italy, Greece, Türkiye, France, and beyond. All journeys combine iconic destinations with hidden gems and lesser-explored ports, such as Skiathos (Greece), Portofino (Italy), St. Tropez (France) and Mahón (Spain), with each itinerary offering a seamless blend of cultural discovery and relaxed elegance.
Guests embarking on or disembarking from EXPLORA II in Barcelona will enjoy a seamless arrival and departure experience at the new MSC Barcelona Cruise Terminal, inaugurated on April 3, 2025. Designed by renowned Catalonian architecture firm Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, the terminal perfectly complements the elegance of the Explora Journeys experience. With expansive glass facades maximizing natural light, the space offers an open, airy ambiance that enhances the connection to the sea, reflecting the refined comfort and intuitive service found on board.
Highlight journeys of the 2025 Mediterranean Journeys Collection include:
Eastern Mediterranean Journeys on board EXPLORA I:
- A Journey to Cypress-studded Hills and Cobal Harbours – Piraeus (Athens) to Fusina (Venice) – (June 7-14, 2025) A seven-night sailing through Greece and Croatia, featuring Corfu’s cliff-backed beaches and Rovinj’s old-world charm.
- An Extended Journey of Magical Greek Gifts and Turkish Treasures – Piraeus (Athens) to Piraeus (Athens) – (June 21 to July 5, 2025) A 14-night voyage through the Aegean, with stops in Mykonos and vibrant Istanbul.
Western Mediterranean Journeys on board EXPLORA II:
- A Journey of Golden Ibiza Days and Warm Riviera Nights – Barcelona to Civitavecchia (Rome) – (June 2-9, 2025) A seven-night escape visiting artistic Ibiza and elegant Portofino.
- A Journey of Picturesque Piazzas and Soulful Souks – Civitavecchia (Rome) to Barcelona – (June 9-16, 2025) A seven-night journey featuring historic Trapani (Sicily) and exotic La Goulette (Tunis).
With extended stays, overnights, and flexible journey combinations of seven-, 14- & 21-night journeys that are combinable for the ultimate ocean travel experience, guests can explore the Mediterranean at their own pace – indulging in world-class dining, holistic wellness, and the comfort of spacious oceanfront suites.
To reserve a Mediterranean journey, guests can visit explorajourneys.com or contact their preferred travel advisor.
