by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 2:55 PM ET, Mon June 24, 2024
Explora Journeys is launching a partnership with the Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup and will be sponsoring Emirates Team New Zealand at the prestigious sailing competition later this year.
Emirates Team New Zealand is the current defender of the America's Cup, and the team brought the trophy onboard Explora I in Barcelona last week for an event to announce the sponsorship. The team has won the cup four times, making it the most successful squad in recent history.
The Louis Vuitton 37th America's Cup is scheduled to take place between August and October in Barcelona.
“This collaboration aligns perfectly with our commitment to excellence and our deep passion for the sea,” says Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of MSC Group’s cruise division. “Whether in competitive sailing or in building a new luxury ocean travel brand, it is only through the strength of our team that we can excel and achieve our ambitious goals. Furthermore, Emirates Team New Zealand perfectly embodies the perseverance and innovation that are at the core of competitive sailing. We are honored to support such a distinguished team and look forward to their achievements in the upcoming America's Cup events."
Explora Journeys is the luxury lifestyle brand of MSC Group. The line’s first ship, Explora I, began sailing in August 2023, while the second ship, Explora II, will launch in September after delays.
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