Explora I is nimble enough to navigate smaller ports and sails using sustainable technology to reduce its impact on the environment
The new cruise ship, the Explora I – the first to be operated by Explora Journeys, a luxury offshoot of MSC Cruises.Having my nightly pick of unobstructed views of the sunset was a lesson in serenity I didn’t know I needed. I was nursing my sundowner cocktail in the Sky Bar on Deck 14
Within the first few hours of setting sail from Barbados for the all-inclusive trip’s series of Caribbean ports, it was already clear that this was not just any boat. The designers eschewed more traditional cruise “check-in” decks, and instead created a double-height entrance that also serves as a lobby bar, with dark wood, golden light and a grand staircase that puts some luxe city hotels to shame. It’s airy and chic, a natural hub for predinner drinks and beyond.
If you’re looking to cruise more sustainably, this ship might be for you. The company says the Explora I is equipped with catalytic reduction technology that reduces nitrogen oxide emissions from its fuel by 90 per cent. It also says the ship will eventually be retrofitted to use cleaner liquefied natural gas and hydrogen power. The ship has stabilizers to reduce noise pollution, and exterior illumination designed to reduce light pollution, both intended to minimize disturbance to marine life.
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