Explora Journeys launches ‘In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Programme’, which will be available across all journeys from 24 April on EXPLORA I and from 18 May on EXPLORA II. This marks a significant evolution of the brand’s partnership with Grand Slam champion Jannik Sinner who was appointed Global Brand Ambassador in August last year.
The programme will be further brought to life through Jannik’s presence during a special segment of EXPLORA III’s Prelude Journey. Taking place before her maiden journey, thanks to the ship’s early delivery, this five-night sailing from Genoa to Civitavecchia (Rome), from 24 to 29 July, 2026 will welcome Jannik aboard from 24 to 25 July.
Launch of new ship, The EXPLORA III in July
EXPLORA III’s Mediterranean Prelude Journey departs Genoa on 24 July, calling at Marseille, Saint-Tropez, Villefranche-sur-Mer and Livorno, before arriving in Civitavecchia (Rome) on 29 July.
Jannik and his Performance Team will join guests onboard for the first leg, from Genoa to Marseille, participating in a carefully curated programme of onboard experiences:
- Intimate Q&A Sessions: Offering all guests direct access to Jannik, exploring the mindset, the discipline and philosophy behind his approach to elite performance.
- Charity Gala Dinner: An elegant evening at the French-inspired Fil Rouge restaurant, attended by Jannik Sinner and Explora Journeys’ leadership. This exclusive event supports both the Jannik Sinner Foundation and the MSC Foundation.
- Private Coaching Sessions: A limited number of guests will have the opportunity to participate in private coaching sessions, led by members of Jannik Sinner’s professional Coaching and Performance Team, with appearances by Jannik Sinner throughout the programme.
- Wellness Sessions: A limited number of guests will also have the opportunity to experience In Balance wellness sessions, guided by Jannik Sinner’s dedicated Performance Team, with appearances by Jannik Sinner throughout the experience.
Following the Prelude Journey, EXPLORA III arrives in Barcelona on 1 August for her official Naming Ceremony. She then departs on her maiden journey from Barcelona to Lisbon on 3 August, marking the start of an inaugural season that spans Western Europe, the United Kingdom, Iceland and Greenland.
In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Programme
Developed in close collaboration with Jannik and his Performance Team, ‘In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Programme’ translates the discipline of elite competition into a bespoke guest experience focused on long-term physical and mental vitality.
Rooted in the brand’s Ocean Wellness philosophy, the programme reimagines high performance through a holistic lens and is structured around four foundational pillars:
Train: one-to-one workout session focusing on precision, control and balanced performance, adapting elite performance principles for a range of fitness levels.
Re-centre: guided breathwork practice, supporting mental clarity and nervous system regulation through calm, intentional breathing techniques.
Restore: a restorative treatment combining targeted muscle-release techniques with therapeutic touch to ease fatigue, enhance mobility, and promote deep relaxation.
Renew: programme concludes with a revitalizing wellness circuit in the thermal area of Ocean Wellness – The Spa, where alternating hot and cold therapies stimulate circulation, support recovery, and restore balance.
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