Explora III Makes Inaugural Visit to Southampton

The Explora III has arrived in Southampton, marking its inaugural visit to the port. As part of the visit, a group of travel advisors were invited onboard to experience the ship and learn more about the Explora Journeys brand.

## Introduction to Explora Journeys The visit was an opportunity for the travel advisors to gain a deeper understanding of the brand and its offerings, which will help them to introduce Explora Journeys to their clients and attract new customers. According to Antonio Paradiso, vice president and managing director of Explora Journeys for the UK and Ireland, the company aims to create a new expression of ultra-elegant ocean travel that will appeal to travelers who may not have considered an ocean journey before.

## Ship Details The Explora III is the third ship in Explora Journeys' planned six-ship fleet and features seven dining destinations, including Fil Rouge, where the travel advisors had lunch during their visit. The ship is also notable for being the company's first LNG-powered vessel.

## Itinerary The Explora III is currently sailing its inaugural Northern European program, which includes an eight-night journey from Southampton to Copenhagen, with stops at several ports along the way. The itinerary is as follows: | Destination | Duration | | --- | --- | | Southampton | 0 nights | | Mandal | 1 night | | Sandnes (Stavanger) | 1 night | | Olden | 1 night | | Bergen | 1 night | | Flåm | 1 night | | Copenhagen | 1 night |

## Ceremony and Celebration The occasion of the Explora III's maiden call to Southampton was marked with a traditional Crest Exchange Ceremony, during which Captain Melani exchanged commemorative crests with port and city officials. The ceremony was attended by Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, and Antonio Paradiso, among others. The visit was seen as an important milestone for Explora Journeys in the UK, and the company was delighted to celebrate it with the Port of Southampton and its partners.