H.I.S. (HIS) launched sales of full-ship charter cruises aboard the Explora III on November 6.
The Explora III is a cruise ship operated by Explora Journeys, the luxury brand of the MSC Group. All accommodations are oceanfront suites with private terraces. The ship has a passenger capacity of 922 and 461 suites.
The originally planned 11-day itinerary will be offered as a full-ship charter, with two six-day short cruises scheduled during Japan’s Golden Week holiday period.
Course A, departing Tokyo on April 26, 2028, is a six-day itinerary visiting Busan, South Korea, and Hiroshima, Japan, before returning to Tokyo. Course B, departing Tokyo on May 1, 2028, is a six-day itinerary from Tokyo to Jeju Island, South Korea, and Hakata in Fukuoka, Japan, before returning to Tokyo, including a visit to the Hakata Dontaku Port Festival. A Japanese-language support desk will be available on board, and HIS staff will accompany passengers.
Fares for Course A start from ¥698,000 to ¥1,368,000 per person based on double occupancy, while Course B fares range from ¥899,000 to ¥1,759,000 per person. The price includes meals at six restaurants, beverages, room service, wellness facilities, port taxes and fees, and onboard gratuities.
