Travel these days is not as simple as it once was. If you are longing for the taste of or want to see the greatest sites our Mediterranean neighborhood has to offer without going too far afield, look no further than the Mediterranean Shipping Company’s MSC Cruises most luxurious project yet: Explora Journeys. Explora Journeys is Mediterranean Shipping Company’s latest venture into the high-end cruise market.
Explora I, which graciously hosted me for seven days, is the first of six new cruise ships planned to sail worldwide over the next five years. Explora II is set to hit the open seas later this year. During my seven-day stay on the ship, I saw some of the most scenic views that the Adriatic and northern Mediterranean coastline has to offer.
Departing from Venice’s Fusina in northern Italy, Explora I made stops at the beautiful Croatian island of Hvar, off the Dalmatian coast, at Montenegro’s Bay of Kotor, the southern region of Puglia at the heel of Italy’s boot. However, despite the beautiful destinations, the real highlight is onboard the ship: an unparalleled level of grandeur and an opportunity to live a most luxurious lifestyle. You can swim in no less than five swimming pools, four of which feature heated saltwater, considered a more friendly option for the environment and your skin, as opposed to heavily chlorinated water.
One pool is indoors and weather-protected by a retractable glass roof in case the ship hits rough waters during the voyage. Deck Five�.