Explora Journeys’ Second Cruise Ship Delayed
by Dori Saltzman
Photo: Explora Journeys
Explora Journeys and shipyard Fincantieri have pushed back the launch of Explora II by just under a month.
“After careful and detailed reviews of Explora II, it was decided that more time is needed for the final finishes to the ship to guarantee the highest quality luxury standards and to ensure that the new ship delivers to the fullest on the brand’s promise of an unmatched luxury ocean experience,” the announcement said.
The new delivery date will be Sept. 12, and the ship’s inaugural journey will depart on Sept. 16 from Civitavecchia on a seven-day sailing to Sorrento, the island of Lipari, Trapani and Siracusa in Sicily, Valletta in Malta, and Tarragona, Spain.
Explora Journeys is contacting guests booked on the voyages affected, either directly or through their travel advisors, to arrange an alternative journey on Explora I II or sister ship, Explora, I which is also sailing in the Mediterranean Sea.
