Explora Journeys names conservationist as godmother of newest ship

Explora Journeys has named ocean conservationist and marine educator Cristina Ozores as the godmother of its newest ship, Explora III.

Ozores is the co-founder of a marine education and conservation centre named Vellmarí in the Balearic Islands, which has been an MSC Foundation partner since 2024.

She will take part in Explora III’s naming ceremony in Barcelona on August 1, which will be the third vessel to join the fleet and the line’s first LNG-powered ship.

President Anna Nash said: “Naming Cristina Ozores as godmother on World Ocean Day is incredibly meaningful for us.

“Her dedication to ocean education and preservation reflects values that are deeply important to our brand and to the Ocean State of Mind philosophy that guides us.

“Cristina’s inspiring work and lifelong connection to the ocean make her a natural choice for this role.”

Ozores said being asked to be godmother of Explora III was “not just an honour", but "a very emotional moment”.

She added: “I have spent much of my life working below the surface – studying marine biology, restoring seabeds and helping younger generations better understand fragile ocean habitats.

“To see that work symbolically connected to a ship that will travel the world feels incredibly meaningful.

“My hope is that Explora III becomes a space where people can discover the ocean in a deeper and more meaningful way, reconnecting with the beauty beneath the surface.”