Sisley Paris opens spa room on EXPLORA III. Photo: Explora Journeys Luxury cruise brand Explora Journeys is adding French cosmetics house Sisley Paris as a new wellness partner, with the launch of a dedicated treatment room aboard the luxury ship EXPLORA III.
This is the first time the brand has operated aboard a ship, and as part of the collaboration, guests will be offered facial treatments and a selection of the brand's products. During 2027, the collaboration is expected to expand to the EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II ships.
As part of the move, a dedicated Sisley Paris treatment room will be set aside within the ship's spa, offering personalized facial treatments. At the same time, the spa boutique will offer the brand's skin and hair care products, perfumes and makeup products for sale.
The treatments will be based on Sisley Paris' phytocosmetology approach, which combines active ingredients derived from plants, including plant extracts, essential oils, minerals and trace elements. The brand, which has operated in the cosmetics sector for about five decades, will employ specially trained therapists, using its products and massage techniques.
The addition of Sisley Paris expands Explora Journeys’ wellness partner offering, which also includes Dr. Levy Switzerland, Aromatherapy Associates and Subtle Energies.
Sisley Paris will open a dedicated treatment room on the luxury cruise ship EXPLORA III. Photo: Explora JourneysThe Sisley Paris treatment menu on the ship will include two main facial treatments:
Sisley Signature Facial, 60 or 90 minute treatment: A multi-sensory massage treatment that combines relaxation with massage techniques that focus on the facial muscles, with the aim of giving the face an instantly lifted appearance.
Sisley Black Rose Facial, 90-minute treatment: A treatment based on the scent of roses, designed to soothe the skin, smooth the appearance of facial features, and restore radiance to the skin.
Sisley Paris will open a dedicated treatment room on the luxury cruise ship EXPLORA III. Photo: Explora JourneysAnna Nash, President of Explora Journeys: “Sisley Paris shares our belief in personalized care and exceptional quality. Both brands are family-owned, and there is a natural fit in the way we think about craftsmanship, durability, and attention to detail. This partnership feels very natural to us.”
Christine D'Orano, CEO and co-owner of Sisley Paris: "We are delighted to bring our expertise in skincare to EXPLORA III, creating a dedicated space at sea where guests can enjoy our facial treatments and collections."
Julanda Marais, Director of Ocean Wellness at Explora Journeys: “Nature is the thread that connects our concept of wellness and Sisley Paris’ approach to skincare. By bringing the power of plants into our wellness space, inspired by the sea, we can offer new facial treatments that integrate well with the existing menu.”
Sisley Paris will open a dedicated treatment room on the luxury cruise ship EXPLORA III. Photo: Explora JourneysExplora Journeys is the privately owned luxury cruise brand of the MSC Group. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the company is built on the 300-year maritime heritage of the Aponte family.
The brand seeks to redefine the luxury cruise experience through its Ocean State of Mind concept, which connects guests to the sea, themselves and the people around them. The cruise itineraries combine familiar destinations with less-touristed ports of call, offering a travel experience that blends discovery and curiosity.
Inspired by private yachts, the ships serve as floating luxury hotels, featuring ocean-facing suites, private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and spacious interiors with contemporary European design.