MSC cruises tells 2025 Travel Centres conference that repeat bookings reach 42pc

Suzanne Rowe of MSC Cruises told the Travel Centres 2025 conference in Naas that Explora Journeys launches luxury vessels with 900-guest maximum despite 1,500 capacity. Explora I sailed from 2023, Explora II operates currently, and four more enter service. Black Friday offers 40 percent discount. Repeat bookings reach 42 percent. All cabins face outside with four crew per guest and six restaurants.

World Class ships combine features from Meraviglia and Seaside classes. World Europa and World America sail currently. World Asia launches December 2026 with 6,762 capacity, 666 disability cabins, and 676 connecting cabins. Children up to age 17 travel free until 17 November. Cruises start at 200 euro per person weekly. Outdoor promenade and overwater swing ride feature on World America.

Key takeaways form Ms Rowe’s presentation include Yacht Club affordability, Explora Journeys luxury differentiation, World Class family facilities, and promotional pricing. Agents access materials at conference desk. The line operates 23 ships across five continents under itsContemporary brand. Four additional vessels join by 2030. Yacht Club provides premium enclaves with butler service, private restaurant, bar, and pool.