Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise brand of MSC, currently operates with two ships on the world’s oceans and has set itself the ambitious goal of becoming the market leader in this segment. To achieve this, its fleet will be expanded by four new builds in the coming years.
At the same time, they want to appeal to existing customers of other luxury cruise lines and convince them to sail with Explora Journeys. For this purpose, a status match program has now been introduced, similar to what already exists for the MSC Voyager Club. With it, you can – depending on your current membership level with another cruise line – directly enter Explora Journeys with a higher status.
To use the status match, you must first register for the Explora Club loyalty program:
After successful registration, you then have the option to apply for the status match via the contact form. As mentioned at the beginning, Explora Journeys offers this for all renowned luxury cruise lines. What’s particularly pleasing is that existing MSC Voyagers Club members can also participate in the status match.
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You must prove your status with one of the cruise lines listed below to Explora Journeys. This is done by providing a scan, photo, or screenshot of your current loyalty status with another eligible brand.
The status match can only be used once per member. So if you hold status with multiple cruise lines, you should first check from which cruise line you want to submit proof to Explora Journeys or which option offers you the most benefits in the Explora Club. The application is usually processed within 10 working days and you will then receive confirmation via email.
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Below you will find an overview with all details regarding the respective mappings in the Explora Club compared to the status levels of other cruise lines:
MSC also offers a status match for the Voyagers Club, where many hotel loyalty programs are accepted. Afterwards, you can match the Voyagers Club status further to Explora Club.
MSC Voyager Club
| Status at MSC Cruises | Status at the Explora Club |
| Classic (1 – 2,199 points) | Silver |
| Silver (2,200 – 4.299 points) | Silver |
| Gold (4,300 – 9,999 points) | Gold |
| Diamond (10,000 – 24,999 points) | Platinum |
| Blue Diamond (> 25,000 points) | Platinum |
Seabourn
| Status at Seabourn | Status at the Explora Club |
| Member (> 1 night) | Silver |
| Silver (> 20 nights, or 10 nights in suites) | Silver |
| Gold (> 70 nights, or 35 nights in suites) | Gold |
| Platinum (> 140 Nächten, or 70 nights in suites) | Gold |
| Diamond (> 250 nights, or 125 nights in suites) | Platinum |
| Diamond Elite (> 650 nights, or 325 nights in suites) | Platinum |
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
| Status at Regent Seven Seas Cruises | Status at the Explora Club |
| Bronze (> 7 nights) | Silver |
| Silver (> 21 nights) | Silver |
| Gold (> 75 nights) | Gold |
| Platinum (> 200 nights) | Gold |
| Titanium (> 400 nights) | Gold |
| Diamond (> 1,000 nights) | Platinum |
| Commodore (> 2,000 nights) | Platinum |
Silversea
| Status at Silversea | Status at the Explora Club |
| 1 – 99 days | Silver |
| > 100 days | Silver |
| > 250 days | Gold |
| > 350 days | Gold |
| > 500 days | Platinum |
Crystal Cruises
| Status at Crystal Cruises | Status at the Explora Club |
| Emerald Society Pin (Milestone-Level 5) | Silver |
| Silver & Diamond Society Pin (Milestone-Level 10) | Silver |
| Gold & Diamond Society Pin (Milestone-Level 20) | Gold |
| Gold & II Diamond Society Pin (Milestone-Level 50) | Gold |
| Gold & III Diamond Society Pin (Milestone-Level 100) | Gold |
| Gold & IV Diamond Society Pin (Milestone-Level 200) | Platinum |
| Gold & V Diamond Society Pin (Milestone-Level 300) | Platinum |
Ponant
| Status at Ponant | Status at the Explora Club |
| Major (from the 2nd cruise) | Silver |
| Admiral (from the 4th cruise) | Silver |
| Grand Admiral (from the 7th cruise) | Gold |
| Commodore (from the 20th cruise) | Platinum |
Seadream Yacht Club
| Status at the Seadream Yacht Club | Status at the Explora Club |
| Club Member (> 1 night) | Silver |
| Club Member (> 100 nights) | Gold |
Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours
| Status at Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours | Status at the Explora Club |
| Gold (after the first cruise) | Silver |
| Platinum (< 10,000 Scenic status points) | Gold |
| Diamond (> 10,000 Scenic status points) | Gold |
| Emerald (> 25,000 Scenic status points) | Platinum |
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
| Status at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Status at the Explora Club |
| Fee Tier (0 – 14,999 points and yearly fee) | Classic |
| Gold (> 15,000 bonus miles) | Silver |
| Platinum (> 50,000 bonus miles) | Gold |
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
| Status at the The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection | Status at the Explora Club |
| Member (0 – 9 nights per year) | Classic |
| Silver Elite (> 10 nights per year) | Silver |
| Gold Elite (> 25 nights per year) | Gold |
| Elite (> 50 nights per year) | Gold |
| Titanium Elite (> 75 nights per year) | Platinum |
| Ambassador Elite (> 100 nights per year and expenses of > US$23,000 (~€20,438)) | Platinum |
Oceania Cruises
| Status at Oceania Cruises | Status at the Explora Club |
| Blue (2 – 4 credits) | Classic |
| Bronze (5 – 9 credits) | Silver |
| Silver (10 – 14 credits) | Silver |
| Gold (15 – 19 credits) | Gold |
| Platinum (20 – 39 credits) | Gold |
| Diamond (40 – 59 credits) | Platinum |
| President’s Circle (> 60 credits) | Platinum |
Benefits in the Explora Club
In general, the Explora Club has five status levels with various benefits. As usual, many are more symbolic in nature. However, Silver Status (which you also receive after your first journey) is already interesting as it gives a 5% discount on newly booked cruises. Platinum Status offers onboard credits for shore excursions and wellness treatments.
To better assess whether a status match with Explora Journeys makes sense for you, below is an overview of the benefits for each membership tier.
Classic
- Personal welcome onboard
- Exclusive access to member offers in the Explora Club
- Priority access to new journeys
- Personal area in “My Explora”
Silver
The Silver level includes all Classic benefits plus:
- Exclusive gift for Silver members
- Signature loyalty highlight
- Birthday surprise
- 5% discount on Explora Journeys merchandise in the “The Journey” boutique
- 5% discount on future journeys
- Priority service in the “Explora Experience Center” (customer hotline)
- Exclusive cocktail reception with the ship’s management
- Invitation to a focus group¹
- Personal greeting by the General Manager
¹ From Silver status onwards, members have the opportunity onboard to participate in focus groups gathering travel experiences and guest opinions. Since focus groups don’t take place on every journey, eligible members are invited depending on group size. This benefit is not yet available. Members will be notified once it becomes active.
Gold
The Gold level includes all Silver benefits plus:
- Exclusive welcome gift for Gold members
- A surprise ritual or signature gift
- One complimentary laundry bag (once per journey)
Platinum
The Platinum level includes all Gold benefits plus:
- Exclusive welcome gift for Platinum members
- 100€/$ Journey Experience Credits for Ocean Wellness experiences (onboard credit for spa/wellness)²
- 100€/$ Journey Experience Credits for Destination Experiences (onboard credit for shore excursions)²
- Bridge tour with behind-the-scenes insights (subject to availability)
² For wellness or shore excursion credits, 100 Journey Experience Credits correspond to 100 units of the ship’s currency (USD or EUR).
Diamond
Diamond level cannot be obtained via status match. You must collect a massive 50,001 points for it. Depending on cabin category, this requires between 50 (all in the highest Owner’s Residences category) and 500 nights onboard Explora ships. If you match to Platinum, required points reduce to 30,000, still meaning between 30 and 300 nights.
Diamond status includes all Platinum benefits plus:
- Exclusive welcome gift for Diamond members
- Complimentary one-week journey for two people (in the Ocean Suite category)³
- Private transfer to the port (from airport or hotel)
- Complimentary suite upgrade (except Owner’s Residence)
- “President’s Journey” experience⁴
- Complimentary culinary experience (e.g. Chef’s Kitchen)
- Priority for onboard service reservations
- Complimentary laundry bag (max 1x per day)
- Private shopping consultation
³ Diamond members with at least 400 qualifying nights onboard receive a complimentary one-week journey (max duration: 6 nights) for two people.
⁴ Diamond members booking a “President’s Journey” (a journey where the President of Explora Journeys is onboard) have the opportunity to meet him personally.
Points allocation in the Explora Club
If you use the status match and it is successfully confirmed, you will be assigned the respective status and automatically credited with the required minimum points. Thus, it is easier to reach a higher status through the match.
The Explora Club has five membership levels:
- Classic (0 points)
- Silver (1 to 5,000 points)
- Gold (5,001 to 20,000 points)
- Platinum (20,001 to 50,000 points)
- Diamond (from 50,001 points)
Aside from status match, you can collect points in the Explora Club as follows:
- 100 points per night, possibly multiplied depending on cabin category:
- Ocean Suites: x1
- Ocean Penthouses: x2
- Ocean Residences: x3
- Owner’s Residences: x10
- 100 points for onboard spend of 1,000 EUR/USD (depending on onboard currency)⁵
- 100 points for shore excursions worth 1,000 EUR/USD (depending on onboard currency)⁶
⁵ Spend on pre/post-cruise hotels, flights, transfers, purchases at “Encore by Explora Journeys” and in Rolex, Cartier, Panerai, Piaget, and Buccellati boutiques as well as casino spend are excluded.
⁶ Applies to excursions booked before the journey or onboard.
Points for onboard spend or excursions are only credited for full 1,000 EUR/USD amounts. For example, if you book excursions worth 1,500 EUR, you still only receive 100 points.
Status validity
Points remain valid for five years from the date of last disembarkation. Meaning, another journey within that time extends your points and status for a further 5 years. If you fail to do so, points expire after 5 years and your status downgrades to Classic.
Conclusion
A free status match is always a nice thing, especially if the status remains valid for at least 5 years. If you are planning to sail with Explora soon, be sure to apply for the status match before booking. Even if it only results in Silver status, you can still benefit from the 5% discount.