Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1 tennis player and Explora Journeys Global Brand Ambassador, was the first guest to sail onboard EXPLORA III, joining the opening leg of its Mediterranean Prelude Journey from July 24 to 25.
During the voyage from Genoa to Marseille, guests had the unique opportunity to participate in interactive wellness and social experiences with Sinner and members of his Performance team aboard the brand’s first LNG-powered ship.
While onboard, guests had the chance to engage directly with Sinner during a series of exclusive experiences.
In dedicated Q&A sessions, he shared the discipline, mindset and philosophy behind his approach to elite performance following his recent Wimbledon triumph. Guests also enjoyed first access to In Balance: A Jannik Sinner Ocean Wellness Program, a new signature wellness offering developed in collaboration with Explora Journeys and now available on board EXPLORA III.
To mark its launch, guests participated in sessions led by members of Jannik’s performance team, including Simone Vagnozzi, Darren Cahill, Umberto Ferrara and Andrea Cipolla, with Jannik making special appearances throughout the program.
At the conclusion of the first Q&A session, Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, welcomed Sinner as the very first Honorary Diamond Member of Explora Club, the brand’s loyalty program, presenting him with a commemorative Diamond Chaton.
Honorary Diamond Membership was also extended to members of Sinners’ performance team in recognition of the teamwork behind every great achievement.
A key moment unfolded when Jannik officially inaugurated EXPLORA III’s new padel court alongside Captain Serena Melani, Master of EXPLORA III, and Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys. Together, they cut the ceremonial ribbon before he took to the court for a friendly rally with his coach.
The opening leg of the Mediterranean Prelude Journey concluded with an elegant Charity Gala Dinner at the French-inspired Fil Rouge restaurant, bringing together Jannik Sinner and representatives of the Jannik Sinner Foundation, the MSC Foundation and Explora Journeys. The evening marked the first joint initiative between the two foundations, raising funds for marine education activities for children in Mediterranean communities.
As EXPLORA III’s Mediterranean Prelude Journey continues, guests are enjoying an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview of the ship before she arrives in Civitavecchia (Rome) on July 29, ahead of her official Naming Ceremony in Barcelona on August 1 and her Maiden Journey to Lisbon departing on Aug. 3.
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