THE newly minted Explora Journeys luxury cruise line has joined Cruise Lines International Association and will participate in the upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, Cruise Weekly can exclusively reveal. Nicole Costantin, appointed as Explora’s Head of Sales Asia-Pacific, with responsibility for Australia, New Zealand and Asia (CW yesterday), has confirmed the...
THE newly minted Explora Journeys luxury cruise line has joined Cruise Lines International Association and will participate in the upcoming Cruise360 Australasia conference, Cruise Weekly can exclusively reveal.
Nicole Costantin, appointed as Explora’s Head of Sales Asia-Pacific, with responsibility for Australia, New Zealand and Asia (CW yesterday), has confirmed the line’s involvement in the trade show, where she and colleague Wanda Ferrand will showcase the Explora product at the C360 trade show.
Ferrand, who is now Explora’s Experience Centre lead for APAC, is also returning to the cruise sector some months after finishing up her most recent role as Operations Manager ANZ for Crystal Cruises.
Explora is a new venture from cruise giant MSC Cruises, with plans for as many as six newbuild vessels including the 922-passenger Explora I, which is scheduled to debut on 31 May 2023 (CW 01 Jun).
MEANWHILE MSC Cruises and Explora yesterday announced orders for its fifth and sixth ships, with Explora V and Explora VI to feature new generation LNG engines and a hydrogen-powered fuel cell to produce emissions-free power for the onboard hotel operation and allow zero emissions while in port.
Two other ships on order, Explora III and Explora IV, will also be lengthened by 19m to facilitate the installation of new LNG and hydrogen power systems and add more suites.
