Fresh from several recent hospitality projects – including her suite designs for the Jumeirah Capri Palace and Il Sereno – Urquiola has just announced her latest collaboration with the luxury ocean-travel brand Explora Journeys. She has authored the design of the ship’s ultra-exclusive Owner’s Residence, a spacious luxury living space with 180-degree views. Patricia Urquiola designs exclusive residence for Explora JourneysPatricia Urquiola in her studio (Image credit: Courtesy of Explora Journeys)When Explora Journeys was launched in 2021, it debuted as a new luxury cruise venture from the Italian shipping company MSC Group. The new ship, Explora III, is scheduled to enter service in summer 2026, with its maiden voyages beginning in early August. The launch will mark the next major milestone in Explora Journeys’ expansion, extending the brand’s presence across an increasingly global range of itineraries.