Explora Journeys has not yet launched one luxury cruise ship, but it is already touting a couple more fleet members.
The Swiss outfit, which is privately owned by the family-run Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC), has just announced that two new hydrogen-powered liners will come into service in 2027 and 2028, respectively. The prospective fleet now comprises a total of six ships, two of which are currently under construction.
The newly revealed vessels, christened the Explora V and VI, will be built in partnership with world-renowned Italian yard Fincantieri and will be equipped with industry-first green tech, according to the brand.
Explora III cruise ship
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For starters, the duo will be fitted with next-gen liquefied natural gas (LNG) engines. LNG is the cleanest marine fuel currently available at scale and virtually eliminates…