Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Dutch builder Den Breejen Shipyard for a fleet of river cruise ships, the brand's first move into the river market. The agreement was announced on 25 September 2026, as the MSC Group brand said the new vessels will focus on Europe.
Explora Journeys has signed a letter of intent with Netherlands-based Den Breejen Shipyard for new luxury river cruise ships for the European market. The deal would take MSC Cruises’ luxury brand into river cruising, but the company has not disclosed how many vessels are covered or when operations will start.