ocean cruise line
MSC Explora Journeys
5 ships in the fleet
Why Book With Waterways Cruise?
Four decades of expertise, one dedicated advisor, and every detail handled — from your front door to the gangway and back.
Personal Service — Your Own Cruise Concierge
One dedicated advisor who knows your name and your preferences — not a call center, and never a stranger. Same person, start to finish.
Tailor-Made — 100% Custom-Built
This is not a package. Flights, hotels, transfers and shore days — all planned from scratch around how you actually like to travel.
Expertise — 40+ Years in Travel
Founded by J. Richard, a four-decade veteran of the travel industry, and solely focused on premium river and ocean cruising.
Security — Book With Total Confidence
A proud member of Signature Travel Network — with shipboard credits, exclusive perks, and your vacation investment protected.
Explora Journeys is the ultra-luxury lifestyle hospitality brand of the MSC Group, redefining ocean travel for a new generation of discerning travelers. Operating an exquisite fleet of custom-built luxury yachts, Explora Journeys introduces an 'Ocean State of Mind' philosophy, emphasizing cosmic relaxation, physical wellness, and unhurried destination discovery. The all-suite vessels boast massive oceanfront verandas, sophisticated cosmopolitan dining across multiple open-seating venues, and elite wellness sanctuaries. Navigating boutique harbors and iconic global ports, Explora Journeys delivers refined, European-style understated luxury with flawless, highly intuitive service.