The port of Southampton welcomed EXPLORA I for the ship’s maiden call at the start of the luxury vessel’s nine-night journey around the United Kingdom. The maritime tradition of a crest exchange to celebrate a ship’s first visit to a destination took place on board Explora Journeys’ first of four vessels ordered by the MSC Group between the ship’s master Captain Serena Melani and Rebekah Keeler of Associated British Ports Southampton.  Michael Ungerer, CEO of Explora Journeys also attended the event. Michael Ungerer, CEO, Explora Journeys, said: “Southampton is one of the UK’s major ports and one of the most significant…