The back story
Fleet: EXPLORA I, II and III sailing; EXPLORA IV from summer 2027, V from December 2027, VI from August 2028 (explorajourneys.com, Oct 2026) · Suites per ship: 456 (EXPLORA I, II), 461 (III, IV), 457 (V, VI), all ocean-front (explorajourneys.com) · What’s included: Nine culinary experiences including in-suite dining; unlimited fine wines, champagne and premium spirits; Wi-Fi; the spa’s thermal area (explorajourneys.com, Oct 2026) · Owner: The MSC Group · Sails to: The Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland, the Caribbean, the US and Canada East Coast and the Pacific coast of Central and North America
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The back story
Explora Journeys·In depth
How the MSC Group built a luxury brand from scratch: large suites, terraces for all, a European sense of ease and six ships in six years.
The fleet
Who it suits. On a budget: An Ocean Suite (35–39 m²) on a short Mediterranean journey is the way in; drinks, Wi-Fi, the spa’s thermal area and nine culinary experiences are already in the fare. Mid-range: An Ocean Penthouse (43–69 m²) for more space, early dining reservations and laundry, perhaps on a family journey with the Nautilus Club for children aged 6 to 17. Luxury: An Ocean Residence (65–149 m²) with ground transfers and a Residence Host, or the 280 m² Owner’s Residence across the full width of the aft, with its own infinity whirlpool.
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456 suites
Explora Journeys·Ocean ships·€€€€
The first two Explora ships, each with 456 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, six restaurants and twelve bars and lounges.
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461 suites
Explora Journeys·Ocean ship · LNG-powered·€€€€
The newest Explora ship, sailing now, and the first in the fleet powered by liquefied natural gas.
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From summer 2027
Explora Journeys·Ocean ship · LNG-powered·€€€€
The second LNG-powered Explora ship, setting sail in summer 2027.
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From Dec 2027 and Aug 2028
Explora Journeys·Ocean ships · on order·€€€€
The last two ships of the current order, with 457 suites each, joining in December 2027 and August 2028.
