Explora Journeys’ newest luxury ship, Explora II, will be officially named by renowned marine environmentalist Rosalba Giugni in Civitavecchia near Rome, Italy on 15 September 2024.
Explora II is the newest addition to the Explora Journeys fleet. The celebratory naming event will follow the delivery of Explora II from shipbuilder to shipowner on 12 September at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente near Genoa, Italy.
Rosalba Giugni is the Founder and President of the Marevivo Foundation, a non-partisan environmental conservation organisation committed to the preservation of marine environments that was founded in 1985.
The Marevivo Foundation has since grown to more than 30,000 members and has become an important player in the Italian environmental sector. Marevivo has been in partnership with the MSC Group and the MSC Foundation since 2019.
Beyond empowering children, youth and the next generation of maritime professionals, Rosalba Giugni’s work encompasses various aspects of the marine ecosystem – from fishing to maritime property, tourism, commercial shipping and recreational boating. She has been instrumental in the creation of marine reserves, the promotion of international campaigns, and the development of legislation to protect marine ecosystems.
“We are honoured to have Rosalba Giugni as the Godmother of Explora Journeys’ magnificent new luxury ship, symbolising the dedication of the MSC Group and our MSC Foundation to preserve the natural beauty of the oceans that are fundamental to our journeys around the world,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman – Cruise Division, MSC Group.
“Her commitment to marine conservation and the protection of the sea makes her an inspiration to us all. Rosalba`s passion for the sea extends to scientific dissemination and public advocacy, making her a fitting godmother for Explora II,” said Vago.
Rosalba Giugni, Founder and President of Marevivo added: “I am deeply honoured to be named the godmother of Explora II. This role holds special significance for me, as it reflects our shared commitment to experiencing the world in a meaningful and respectful way,” she said.
“I am pleased to support Explora Journeys and the MSC Group in promoting and advancing a cultural shift towards greater protection of our precious marine ecosystem. Our future is tied to the health of the sea, and its wellbeing depends on the choices we make. The climate crisis is a clear warning: we are out of time. The ecological transition needs to begin now, tomorrow may already be too late,” said Giugni.
Explora II will depart on 16 September for her 7-night maiden journey to Tarragona, Spain, offering the luxury ship’s first guests an incredible Mediterranean sailing visiting Sorrento, Lipari (Aeolian Islands), Trapani (Sicily) and Siracusa (Sicily) in Italy and Valletta, Malta.
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