EXPLORA JOURNEYS OFFICIALLY NAMES EXPLORA III IN BARCELONA
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BARCELONA, Spain, Aug. 3, 2026
Introducing an even greater expression of space, design, culinary experiences and wellbeing in ultra-elegant ocean travel.At a glance:EXPLORA III officially named alongside the MSC Cruise Division terminal in Barcelona.Godmother Cristina Ozores, the marine educator and National Geographic Educator, blessed and named the ship.The most spacious ship in the fleet, introducing enhanced public areas, expanded wellness and culinary experiences, a second Owner's Residence designed by Patricia Urquiola and an even greater sense of privacy and comfort.As the first LNG-powered ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, EXPLORA III represents the next step in the brand's investment in advanced marine technologies and future-ready ship design.Delivered ahead of schedule in Genoa on July 23, enabling an exclusive five-night Prelude Journey from Genoa to Civitavecchia (July 24-29).Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 tennis champion and Explora Journeys' Global Brand Ambassador, joined the opening leg of the Prelude Journey, hosting guest Q&As, inaugurating the new Sports Court and becoming the first Honorary Explora Club Diamond Member.BARCELONA, Spain, Aug. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Explora Journeys officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona, welcoming the brand's first LNG-powered ship to the fleet and marking the halfway point in its vision of six extraordinary ships redefining ultra-elegant ocean travel.
