The week of July 17 marked a historic 5 days for the posh cruise market, with two new ships delivered, a brand new model launched by the trade’s fastest-growing firm and the handover of the Crystal Serenity to the “new” Crystal model.
Marking its debut on the posh section, the MSC Cruises Group took supply of the Explora I on July 20.

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Constructed by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, the 920-guest vessel is ready to enter income service for Explora Journeys on August 1.
Constructed to supply the corporate’s tackle an upscale product, the prototype vessel presents a complete of 12 indoor and out of doors lounges and bars, along with 4 pool decks, a 1,000-square-meter wellness middle, 461 outsized suites and extra.
Constructing on Explora’s so known as European-style luxurious life-style idea, the 64,000-ton ship additionally incorporates a complete of 11 culinary experiences, together with specialty venues for French, Mediterranean and Pan-Asian delicacies.
Planning to increase its fleet to 6 vessels by 2028, MSC’s new model is now set to take supply of the Explora II in 2024.
In the meantime, on July 19, Silversea Cruises took supply of the brand new Silver Nova from the Meyer Werft shipyard.
A prototype as properly, the LNG-powered luxurious vessel ushers in a brand new period for the upscale model of the Royal Caribbean Group by introducing new inexperienced know-how, along with a singular asymmetrical design for its public areas.
After being in-built Germany, the 728-passenger ship is ready to enter income service this summer season with a maiden voyage to the Japanese Mediterranean.
Following a whole refurbishment on the Fincantieri shipyard in Trieste, the Crystal Serenity was additionally handed over this week.
Set to debut for A&Okay’s new Crystal Cruises model on July 31, the 2003-built ship noticed a discount of its visitor capability and now carries solely 740 friends on newly upgraded and expanded suites.
The Serenity additionally underwent work on its public areas and facilities, with up to date ideas and the addition of recent venues.
Collectively, the three vessels symbolize nearly 2,400 extra berths becoming a member of the posh market over the upcoming weeks.

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