Explora Journeys has signed a Letter of Intent with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard to construct luxury river cruise vessels, marking the company’s initial entry into the river cruise sector.
Sales for the new river cruise ships are anticipated to open in 2027. Explora Journeys has yet to disclose the number of ships planned, expected delivery dates, or starting itineraries, indicating these details will be released later.
Explora Journeys’ Ocean State of Mind Philosophy Applied to Rivers
Explora Journeys intends to transfer its Ocean State of Mind philosophy, which fuses the freedom and discovery of sea travel with European hospitality and design, to cruising on Europe’s most iconic rivers.
Shipbuilder Profile and River Cruise Market Context
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Breejen Shipyard, headquartered in the Netherlands, has a track record of building ships for multiple river cruise operators including Avalon, Emerald, and Scenic. Explora Journeys’ entry places it in competition with established river cruise brands like Viking, Uniworld, AmaWaterways, and Avalon, alongside newer entrants such as Celebrity River Cruises and Trafalgar.
