INCENTIVES & corporate EVENTS ON EXPLORA JOURNEYS
Plan your next MICE or Incentive Program event at sea on an Explora Journeys Cruises ship. Your guests will never forget the unique experience of traveling the seven seas on board such beautiful and unforgettable ships.
Explora Journeys delivers a modern, European‑inspired luxury experience built around spacious suites, immersive itineraries, and a strong focus on wellness and enrichment. Its ships offer expansive public spaces, refined dining, and a contemporary design aesthetic that appeals to high‑end incentive groups seeking sophistication without formality. With guest capacities ranging from roughly 461 to 922, Explora balances intimacy with scale, making it ideal for corporate charters, executive retreats, and incentive programs that require elevated service, diverse venues, and a resort‑style onboard environment
Explora Journeys, the luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, was created by the Aponte‑Vago family, drawing on generations of seafaring expertise and deep European roots. Their vision was simple yet transformative: to create a new category of ocean travel — one that combines the elegance of a world‑class hotel with the freedom of the open sea. A way of travelling that feels expansive rather than excessive, intentional rather than prescriptive, and deeply personal in every moment. At the heart of this concept is the ocean itself. Not as a route between places, but as a place — a destination of calm, perspective, and possibility. Journeys unfold at a different rhythm. Iconic destinations alongside hidden gems — this is travel guided by curiosity rather than crowds. Time becomes the ultimate luxury, allowing you to feel the world rather than rush through it. This is the essence of our Ocean State of Mind.
customized experiences
Explora Journeys offers a first in the luxury cruise market, Customized experiences Inspiring authentic discovery. At every destination, Explora Journeys provides inspiring opportunities for guests to discover authentic cultural, historical, and culinary delights from an extraordinary perspective. These intimate, smaller groups are created with like‑minded guests, for authentic exploration and with the opportunity to understand the culture, connect with locals and feel the real vibe of the not‑to‑be‑missed places.
suites
Serene, spacious sanctuaries at sea blending European elegance with true comfort – all with sweeping ocean views from private terraces. Explora Journey’s Ocean Suites are among the most generous in the industry. Floor-to-ceiling windows welcome in an abundance of natural light, while spacious sun terraces with alfresco dining and daybeds offer a tranquil space to unwind.
DESTINATIONS
Explora Journeys has created a collection of Journeys that offers the perfect blend of celebrated and lesser-travelled destinations, both seen from new and original points of view that will inspire and excite in equal measure. Most Explora Journeys itineraries offer overnights and longer stays at destinations for in‑depth exploration of the local culture and experiences, while avoiding crowds and larger ships. Experience magical Journeys, starting at 7 nights, extendable to 14 or 21 nights, all from easy‑to‑reach ports. Pre and post‑Journey hotels, flights and transfers.
A Culinary Journey
Dining onboard an Explora Journeys ship is an Experience in itself; Diverse, Soulful, and deeply Memorable. Each venue has its own personality where flavors are refined, ingredients are honored, and every dish is crafted to surprise and delight.
Our variety of worldclass restaurants include Anthology, (Italian Fine Dining), Sakura (Pan-Asian), Marble & Co Grill (Steakhouse), Emporium Marketplace (All-Day Dining), Med Yacht Club (Mediterranean), Fil Rouge (French), and Shore Club (Beach-Style Cuisine)
ocean wellness
Ocean-Inspired Inner and Outer Well-Being. A sanctuary for body and mind, Ocean Wellness – The Spa offers a serene thermal area with a hydrotherapy pool, a tranquil salt cave, and an outdoor relaxation deck. The state‑of‑the‑art Fitness Centre and Fitness Studio, created in partnership with Technogym, feature the latest innovations for effective training. Completing the experience is the unique Open Air Fitness space on Deck 14 and a panoramic running track, offering room to move and breathe in the ocean air.
WORLD-CLASS ENTERTAINMENT
Reimagining Entertainment at Sea with the right vibe for the right time. Explora Journeys offers diverse entertainment choices with the perfect blend of vibrancy and privacy across several indoor and outdoor bars and lounges. An effortless, cosmopolitan atmosphere in which to discover, enjoy and appreciate diverse talent, performances and enriching luminaries from around the world.
why conduct your next incentive or mice event onboard an explora journeys ship?
When you travel with Explora Journeys, your stay is elevated with an astonishing selection of complimentary experiences with everything you would expect from the most uniquely luxurious experience at sea and more. All reservations include Nine culinary experiences, Unlimited fine beverages, Thermal spa access, Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, Wellbeing and fitness programs, All on-board gratuities, Bottle of wine and spirit of the guests’ choice upon arrival, In-suite welcome bottle of champagne and refreshments, as well as Authentic, cultured and intuitive service.
Explora Journeys provides carefully Curated Itineraries with crafted seven-night journeys covering both celebrated destinations and off-the-beaten track spots from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, from Alaska to South America, and from the Red Sea to Asia with multiple options to extend to 14 or 21 nights.
ALWAYS INCLUDED ON A explora journeys SHIP.....
unlimited fine beverages
Your guests can choose from an array of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, wines, sodas, specialty coffees, and bottled water from Explora Journeys Bars & Lounges
thermal spa access
Your guests can choose from an array of beers, spirits, cocktails, liqueurs, frozen drinks, wines, sodas, specialty coffees, and bottled water from Explora’s various Bars & Lounges
high speed Wi-Fi
Explora Journeys knows how important it is for guests to stay in touch with the outside world during an offsite event. All group events and meetings onboard Explora Journeys include high-speed Wi-Fi at no additional costs.
onboard GRATUITIES
Explora Journeys has you covered. Let your guests just sit back, relax and enjoy their group event while their professional staff makes your event a memorable one.
MSC FOUNDATION
SAFEGUARDING OUR PLANET AND PEOPLE
The MSC Foundation, as the philanthropic arm of the MSC Group, has one vision: to restore the critical balance between people and nature within a generation. Established by the Aponte family in 2018, the Foundation advances the Group’s commitments to marine conservation, humanitarian aid, and sustainable development worldwide.
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION – Restoring fragile marine ecosystems and biodiversity
- COMMUNITY SUPPORT -Strengthening coastal communities through healthcare and sustainable
- EDUCATION – Empowering individuals and communities with the knowledge to safeguard our planet.
- EMERGENCY RELIEF – Providing rapid, life-saving aid to communities affected by natural disasters and humanitarian crises
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OnDeck Events is an industry leader in the organization, management, and delivery of world-class MICE events onboard some of the world’s largest and most advanced cruise ships. Our MICE events experience spans Incentive Programs, Corporate Events, Association Meetings, Music festivals and Pro-Sports & College Fan Events, either as Partial or Full Ship Charters.
Today’s state-of-the-art cruise ships provide a superior alternative to the traditional land-based hotels, resorts, or conference centers, as well as a cost-effective, exclusive, and very efficient way to conduct your corporate, sporting, musical or other types of group events.
After 20+ years in the cruise industry, OnDeck Events has established long-standing partnerships with over 20 cruise lines providing access to more than 320 individual cruise ships ranging in capacities from 200 up to 6,000 passengers. Our expert team works hand in hand with our clients to identify the most suitable cruise ships with the ideal combination of cruise length, destinations, and facilities to meet their needs and deliver a memorable event at sea.