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sustainably handmade in Colombia, with
each item handcrafted by a group of female
artisans, many of whom are the main
source of income for their families.

Timeless Accessories + more
The Journey also offers scarves,
bags, eyewear, small leather goods and
lifestyle accessories from Swiss brand
Pink Maharani whose artisanal products
are handmade by more than 150 artisans in
India, Peru, Bhutan, Nepal and Cambodia;
Aaks – luxury handbags made in Ghana;
Fold exceptional leather bags; hats
from Borsalino; luxury eyewear brands,
Moscot and L.G.R; and global cult brand
Maui Jim, whose sunglasses have earned
the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of
Recommendation for their highly effective
UV filter.
The ship’s retail offer also includes
Plus niche French brands Memo Paris; Explora, featuring such brands as Kampos, an exceptional collection of Homeware
music-inspired Room 1015; Le Jardin made in Italy from recycled plastic bottles, and Gifts, as well as Fine Food & Drinks
Retrouvé; PH Fragrances, one of the first abandoned fishing nets and other organic in conjunction with Explora’s Expert
sustainable luxury niche brands; and Une materials; ‘Friulane’shoes from Allagiulia; Culinary team, selected to showcase small
Nuit Nomade. innovative Italian technical and lifestyle producers, unforgettable flavors and unique
outerwear brand North Sails; Save The stories.
Ready-to-wear Duck, the first B Corp Certified luxury “We are truly excited to reveal four
The Journey’s curated collection outerwear Italian brand, which produces years of hard work from our retail team at
of knitwear, resortwear, activewear and outerwear made without the use of animal Explora Journeys, to evoke an exciting new
loungewear for men and women combines products; Swiss luxury underwear brand, dawn in cruise retail to bring our guests an
luxury, sustainability and integrity, says Zimmerli; and Waimari, women’s clothes Ocean State of Mind,” concludes Pittaway.

Explora Journeys unveils destinations for U.S. and Canada, East Coast

MSC Cruises announced a whole
range of East Coast U.S. and Canada
destination experiences for its new luxury
ship, Explora Journeys, during Seatrade
Cruise Global.
The luxury lifestyle travel brand will
offer a wide range of curated pursuits and
experiences as part of its debut Inaugural
Journeys Collection for North America.
These will showcase an eclectic mix of
urban experiences in cities including New
York, Boston, Halifax or Quebec City and
the discovery of local customs and history,
as well as the opportunity to experience
snow-covered peaks, dramatic coasts,
evergreen forests and preserved landscapes
in Canada and the East Coast of the United
States, including New England.
EXPLORA I’s North American path encounters and to allow guests to fully Florida.
journeys will take place from September to immerse themselves in each destination, The Canadian destinations include
November 2023 without leaving their footprint on the places Baie Comeau on the St. Lawrence River,
MSC says that the Explora they explore. Charlottetown (Prince Edward Island),
experiences are tailored to small, intimate In addition to New York City and Gaspé, Havre-Saint-Pierre, La Baie
groups, from two to 25 guests; always with Boston, the U.S. destinations include (Saguenay), Quebec and Halifax.
an emphasis on exclusive, off-the-beaten- Portland, Maine and Port Canaveral,

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