EXPLORA III, the third ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, made her maiden call to Southampton, welcoming 30 travel agents on board to experience the ship firsthand.
Explora Journeys President Anna Nash Vice President and UK & Ireland MD Antonio Paradiso were there to greet them.
A traditional Crest Exchange Ceremony marked the occasion with Captain Melani exchanging commemorative crests with Harbour Master at Associated British Ports Steve Masters.
Travel agents were then hosted for lunch at Fil Rouge, one of EXPLORA III’s seven dining destinations.
EXPLORA III’s maiden Southampton call forms part of her inaugural Northern European programme.
The ship is currently sailing an eight-night journey to Copenhagen, calling at Mandal, Sandnes (Stavanger), Olden, Bergen and Flåm.
Antonio said: “Explora Journeys set out to create a new expression of ultra-elegant ocean travel, appealing to travellers who may never have considered an ocean journey before.
“EXPLORA III takes that vision further, giving our travel advisor partners an even stronger proposition for attracting new-to-ocean guests.
“As the third ship in our planned six-ship fleet, her maiden call to Southampton marks an important milestone for Explora Journeys in the UK, and we’re delighted to celebrate it with the Port of Southampton and our partners here today.”
EXPLORA III marks the second ship in the Explora Journeys fleet to call to Southampton, following EXPLORA I’smaiden call almost exactly three years ago on 30 August 2023.
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