EXPLORA III Meets Travel Advisors on Maiden Call to Greencastle, Co Donegal

EXPLORA III, the third ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, made her maiden call to Greencastle on Friday 12 September, welcoming 30 Travel Advisors from across Ireland onboard.

Explora Journeys’ Priti Mehta, Senior Head of Sales UK & Ireland, and Koral Lipton, Business Relationship Expert, UK & Ireland, hosted the Travel Advisors, providing first-hand insight into the brand’s distinctive approach to ultra-elegant ocean travel and how it can appeal to a new generation of ocean travellers.

The visit gave Travel Advisors the opportunity to experience EXPLORA III’s exceptional sense of space, European design, intuitive hospitality and epicurean excellence, alongside its diverse culinary and lifestyle offering.

Antonio Paradiso, VP & MD, UK & Ireland, Explora Journeys, said: “Travel Advisors are fundamental to our growth in Ireland, particularly as we introduce Explora Journeys to travellers who may not see themselves as traditional cruise guests. Bringing EXPLORA III to Foyle Port gives our partners the opportunity to experience our distinctive proposition first-hand and understand how to position it for their clients.”

EXPLORA III’s maiden call to Greencastle

During their time onboard at Foyle Port, the Travel Advisors explored EXPLORA III, experienced its distinctive spaces and culinary offering, and attended a business partner presentation, gaining valuable insight to share with their clients.

The visit formed part of Explora Journeys’ continued engagement with the Irish travel trade as the brand expands its six-ship fleet, with three now sailing, and seeks to grow awareness of luxury ocean travel among travellers who may not traditionally have considered a cruise.

EXPLORA I previously made her maiden call to Foyle Port in August 2023, marking Explora Journeys’ first visit to the island of Ireland.