by Lacey Pfalz
Last updated: 11:50 AM ET, Fri November 22, 2024
The second Explora Journeys ship, the EXPLORA II, arrived in PortMiami on Friday, November 22 ahead of its inaugural Caribbean season.
The ship originally debuted in September 2024, and will offer a selection of seven to 14-night cruises to destinations throughout the Caribbean, like St. Barths, Guadeloupe, Antigua and Puerto Rico. The ship celebrated its naming ceremony in Civitavecchia, near Rome, Italy, with marine environmentalist Rosalba Giugni as godmother.
The ship will sail a selection of unique itineraries this winter, including “A Journey of Coral Kingdoms & Pirate Lairs” itinerary from Miami to Road Bay, Antigua; “A Journey to Sainted Shores and Volcanic Islands” with visits to St. Vincent, Virgin Gorda, St. Lucia and others; and “A Journey to the Forgotten Worlds of the Riviera Maya,” with visits to the Florida Keys, Cayman Brac, Merida, Costa Maya and more.
The EXPLORA II will sail from MSC’s new terminal at PortMiami, which will open later this year. It’s the second ship in Explora Journeys’ fleet, with six total expected to set sail through 2028.
“We are thrilled to introduce EXPLORA II to Miami as she prepares to sail throughout the Caribbean for her winter season,” said Chris Austin, Explora Journeys President North America.
“Reflecting the luxurious standard of the Explora Journeys brand, the ship will provide immersive and vibrant experiences for guests looking to journey to this scenic part of the world with vibrant cosmopolitan life onboard and immersive destination experiences. We look forward to having EXPLORA II sail from MSC’s new state-of-the-art terminal at PortMiami when it opens later this year, providing guests with an upscale experience from the moment they arrive at the port.”
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