23 MARKETWATCH Explora Journeys celebrates three construction milestones MSC Group’s luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys continues to expand its fleet. On 14 July 2025 it celebrated three construction milestones at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa, Italy. After floating Explora III out of dry dock for the first time, Fincantieri laid the first keel block for Explora IV and cut the first piece of steel for Explora V. “ This triple celebration reflects the strength of our vision and the power of collaboration between our team, our partners at Fincantieri, and the unwavering support of [MSC Group owners] the Aponte-Vago family” Anna Nash, president, Explora Journeys Four new venues for Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Xcel Celebrity Cruises’ newest ship Celebrity Xcel, which launches in November 2025, will feature four new venues (pictured from left): an updated poolside area, an adults-focused arcade lounge, a spa, and the first-ever Celebrity Flagship store. The Celebrity Pool Club will feature a new pool valet and a rooftop design to provide increased shading. On the last sea day of each Caribbean itinerary, the Celebrity Pool Club will host the ‘Poolest Day Ever’, an all-day event featuring Caribbeaninspired live music, pop-up shows and pool games. The venue will also serve new poolside drinks. Attic at The Club, the adults-focused games room will be decorated with neon lights and offer retro games like Pac-Man, NBA Showtime and Golden Tee. The Spa onboard Celebrity Xcel will be the largest spa in the fleet and will offer guests eight therapeutic experiences in the Thermal Suite, which will include the cruise line’s first-ever Hydra Room. Guests will also be able to visit the Spa’s new outdoor Vitamin D deck, which will offer views from the front of the ship and complimentary non-alcoholic beverages. Celebrity Xcel’s Celebrity flagship store will combine a retail experience with an interactive exhibit that celebrates the cruise line, and will stock Celebrity products only available on Celebrity Xcel.
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