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Explora III

Explora III: the ship dedicated to luxury

Third ship of the Explora Journeys fleet, Explora III will debut in the summer of 2026 and will be the first unit of the brand powered by LNG, Liquefied Natural Gas, among the cleanest fossil fuels in the world.

Compared to the sister ships Explora I and Explora II, the new flagship will be 19 meters longer and about 40 cm wider. Inside there will be new Suites and common areas that will be revealed later and which will be added to those already present on board the Explora Journeys ships already in operation such as the elegant Lobby or the indoor Conservatory pool as well as a whole series of lounges and dining options included in the price.

119 cruises
Genoa Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $5,454
price per person Taxes included
Explora III | Jul 24, 2026
Duration: 5 nights
Departure from: Genoa Landing: Civitavecchia
Itinerary:
1. Genoa,
2. Marseille,
3. Saint Tropez,
4. Villefranche Sur Mer,
5. Livorno,
6. Civitavecchia
Barcelona Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $7,636
price per person Taxes included
Explora III | Aug 3, 2026
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Barcelona Landing: Lisbon
Itinerary:
1. Barcelona,
2. Palma de Mallorca,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. Tanger,
6. Cadiz,
7. Portimao,
8. Lisbon
Barcelona Itinerary Mediterranean
Suite from $14,423
price per person Taxes included
Explora III | Aug 3, 2026
Duration: 14 nights
Departure from: Barcelona Landing: Southampton
Itinerary:
1. Barcelona,
2. Palma de Mallorca,
3. navigation,
4. navigation,
5. Tanger,
6. Cadiz,
7. Portimao,
8. Lisbon,
9. Leixoes,
10. La Coruna,
11. Bilbao,
12. Bordeaux,
13. St. Jean De Luz,
14. navigation,
15. Southampton
Lisbon Itinerary Norwegian fjords
Suite from $15,938
price per person Taxes included
Explora III | Aug 10, 2026
Duration: 15 nights
Departure from: Lisbon Landing: Copenaghen
Itinerary:
1. Lisbon,
2. Leixoes,
3. La Coruna,
4. Bilbao,
5. Bordeaux,
6. St. Jean De Luz,
7. navigation,
8. Southampton,
9. navigation,
10. Mandal,
11. Stavanger,
12. Olden,
13. Bergen,
14. Flam,
15. navigation,
16. Copenaghen
Lisbon Itinerary Northern Europe
Suite from $7,636
price per person Taxes included
Explora III | Aug 10, 2026
Duration: 7 nights
Departure from: Lisbon Landing: Southampton
Itinerary:
1. Lisbon,
2. Leixoes,
3. La Coruna,
4. Bilbao,
5. Bordeaux,
6. St. Jean De Luz,
7. navigation,
8. Southampton
Southampton Itinerary Northern Europe
Suite from $25,997
price per person Taxes included
Explora III | Aug 17, 2026
Duration: 23 nights
Departure from: Southampton Landing: Southampton
Itinerary:
1. Southampton,
2. navigation,
3. Mandal,
4. Stavanger,
5. Olden,
6. Bergen,
7. Flam,
8. navigation,
9. Copenaghen,
10. navigation,
11. Tallinn,
12. Stockholm,
13. Stockholm,
14. Riga,
15. Visby,
16. Ronne,
17. Copenaghen,
18. Aarhus,
19. Lysekil,
20. Oslo,
21. navigation,
22. Hamburg,
23. navigation,
24. Southampton
119 cruises

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Cabins and Suites

From the classic internal cabin to the most luxurious accommodations on board. Discover the cabin that best suits you aboard Explora III.

OT1 Ocean Terrace
OT1  	Ocean Terrace
Crafted to celebrate light and space, our 35 sqm (377 sq ft) Ocean Terrace Suites bring you closer to the sea’s natural rhythm. Expansive windows and a private sun terrace with alfresco dining and daybeds create a serene retreat with endless ocean views.
PH Penthouse
PH  	Penthouse

Our Ocean Penthouses have a characterful private dining area for four, and a calm, comfortable place to work, where you can entertain with others or spend time to yourself as you see fit.
Features

Spacious lounge area
Some of the suites feature separate living, dining and sleeping areas
Dining table for 4 guests
Spacious work desk area
Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences
Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Maximum capacity: 2 adults / some suites with a capacity for 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years
Outdoors

Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
Comfortable daybeds for relaxation
Bedroom

Bespoke queen-sized bed or twin beds sleep system
Down duvets and pillows
Some suites feature a double sofa bed
Extensive pillow selection
Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom

Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower
Plush bathrobes and slippers
Custom bath toiletries and amenities
Hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror

Suite: 34-47sqm (366-506 sq ft)

Terrace Area: 9-21 sqm (97-226 sq ft)

 

OT2 Ocean front Suites
OT2  	Ocean front Suites
Designed to capture light and space, the 35 sqm (377 sq ft) Ocean Terrace Suites by Explora Journeys provide a refined sanctuary close to the sea. Expansive floor-to-ceiling windows and a private sun terrace with alfresco dining and daybeds create a serene retreat with endless ocean views.
CO1 Cove Residences
CO1 Cove Residences

Enjoy perfect views of the oceans from your terrace’s dining area and private outdoor whirlpool, and make the most of our dedicated butler service.
Features

Private butler services
Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
Spacious lounge area
Dining table for 4 or 6 guests
Spacious work desk area
Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences
Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
Laptop-size safe
Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 2 children
Outdoors

Panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers
Bedroom
 
Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system
Large double sofa bed
Down duvets and pillows
Extensive pillow selection
Large walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
 
Luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub or a separate walk-in
shower (some suites feature both)
Plush bathrobes and slippers
Custom bath toiletries and amenities
Hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Ocean Residences Floor Plan
 
Total Suite area: 70-149 sqm (377 - 420 sq ft)

Suite: 56-74sqm (603-807 sq ft)

Terrace Area: 14-75 sqm (151-807 sq ft)

CR Cocoon Residence Suite
CR  	Cocoon Residence Suite

Experience the sweeping decks and effortlessly elegant spaces of Explora's Ocean Residences. Enjoy perfect views of the oceans from your terrace’s dining area and private outdoor whirlpool, and make the most of our dedicated butler service. Cocoon Residence Suite features Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system, large double sofa bed and oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea. In the outdoors a panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers Your suite includes separate living, dining and sleeping areas a spacious lounge area, dining table for 4 or 6 guests, spacious work desk area, private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas and a laptop-size safe.

Maximum capacity is 2 adults and 2 children

GP Grand Penthouse Suite
GP  	Grand Penthouse Suite

The Penthouses offer a luxurious, spacious retreat. with oceanfront floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive terraces to unwind and relax. And with a characterful private dining area for four, and a calm, comfortable place to work, you can entertain with others or spend time to yourself as you see fit. The Grand Penthouse Suite features Bespoke queen-sized bed or twin beds sleep system, some suites feature a double sofa bed and a spacious lounge area. Your suite includes dining table for 4 guests, spacious work desk area, private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and safe accommodating most tablets and laptops.

Maximum capacity is 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years.

GT Ocean Grand Terrace Suites
GT  	Ocean Grand Terrace Suites

Features

Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows helping you feel closer to the sea
Lounge area with flexible coffee/dining table
Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences
Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
Safe accommodating most tablets and laptops
Maximum capacity: 2 adults / some suites with a capacity for 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years
Outdoors

Spacious ocean-front terrace with a dining area
Comfortable daybeds for relaxation
Bedroom


Bespoke queen-sized bed or twin beds sleep system
Down duvets and pillows
Extensive pillow selection
Spacious walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom

Spacious bathroom with a walk-in shower*
Plush bathrobes and slippers
Custom bath toiletries and amenities
Hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror 

* Some suites with bathtubs and accessible features

OT3 Ocean Terrace Suite
OT3  	Ocean Terrace Suite

Ocean Terrace Suites elegantly combine space - at 35 sqm they are amongst the largest in the category - and light, as they all have floor-to-ceiling windows and private sun terraces, to help you truly relax and feel closer to the ocean that carries you onyour journey. Your suite features Bespoke queen-sized bed or twin beds sleep system, lounge area with flexible coffee/dining table. Your suite includes private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and safe accommodating most tablets and laptops.

Some suites with a capacity for 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years.

OT4 Ocean Terrace Suite
OT4  	Ocean Terrace Suite

Ocean Terrace Suites elegantly combine space - at 35 sqm they are amongst the largest in the category - and light, as they all have floor-to-ceiling windows and private sun terraces, to help you truly relax and feel closer to the ocean that carries you onyour journey. Your suite features Bespoke queen-sized bed or twin beds sleep system, lounge area with flexible coffee/dining table. Your suite includes private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and safe accommodating most tablets and laptops

Some suites with a capacity for 2 adults and 1 child under 18 years

COJ Cove Residences
COJ Cove Residences

Enjoy perfect views of the oceans from your terrace’s dining area and private outdoor whirlpool, and make the most of our dedicated butler service.
Features

Private butler services
Oversized floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the sea
Separate living, dining and sleeping areas
Spacious lounge area
Dining table for 4 or 6 guests
Spacious work desk area
Private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences
Espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas
Laptop-size safe
Maximum capacity: 2 adults and 2 children
Outdoors

Panoramic ocean-front terrace with private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers
Bedroom
 
Bespoke king-sized bed sleep system
Large double sofa bed
Down duvets and pillows
Extensive pillow selection
Large walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity area
Bathroom
 
Luxurious marble bathroom with a bathtub or a separate walk-in
shower (some suites feature both)
Plush bathrobes and slippers
Custom bath toiletries and amenities
Hairdryer and illuminated make-up/shaving mirror
Ocean Residences Floor Plan
 
Total Suite area: 70-149 sqm (377 - 420 sq ft)

Suite: 56-74sqm (603-807 sq ft)

Terrace Area: 14-75 sqm (151-807 sq ft)

PP Premier Penthouse Suite
PP  	Premier Penthouse Suite
The Premier Penthouses by Explora Journeys (48–53 sqm / 517–570 sq ft) are designed for guests seeking extra privacy. An elegant entrance hall leads to a bright lounge with a dining area for four, ideal for social gatherings, while expansive floor-to-ceiling glass doors open onto a large private terrace with a daybed and alfresco dining, perfect for sun-filled afternoons and sweeping ocean views.
RR Retreat Residence Suite
RR  	Retreat Residence Suite
Positioned at the very front of the ship, the Explora Journeys Retreat Residence (77–81 sqm / 829–872 sq ft) offers sweeping panoramic views across the bow. Inside, contemporary design meets characterful details, with curated décor and fresh flowers infusing warmth and creating the welcoming feel of a refined home at sea.
SR Serenity Residence Suite
SR  	Serenity Residence Suite
A serene retreat poised between sky and sea, the Explora Journeys Serenity Residence (113–126 sqm / 1,216–1,356 sq ft) occupies a prime aft position, offering sweeping ocean panoramas. Outside, the expansive wraparound terrace is the residence’s centerpiece, featuring a private whirlpool, dining table for four, sun loungers and an alfresco Technogym Bench. Inside, light-filled interiors with designer furnishings by Molteni&C include a large sofa, dedicated workstation, dining table for four, a separate bedroom and a generous walk-in wardrobe.
OR1 Owner’s Residence
OR1 Owner’s Residence
A one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece, the Owner’s Residence spans the full ship’s aft with 360° ocean views, a 125 sqm panoramic terrace with whirlpool, refined living and dining areas, a bespoke king-size bedroom, marble spa bathroom with steam room and the discreet care of a dedicated Residence Manager. Key specs: total area 280 sqm (suite 155 sqm + terrace 125 sqm); capacity 2 adults + 1 child <2 yrs (in cot), up to 4 adults with connecting suite.
DP Deluxe Penthouse Suite
DP  	Deluxe Penthouse Suite

The Penthouses offer a luxurious, spacious retreat. with oceanfront floor-to-ceiling windows and expansive terraces to unwind and relax. And with a characterful private dining area for four, and a calm, comfortable place to work, you can entertain with others or spend time to yourself as you see fit. Deluxe Penthouse Suite features Bespoke queen-sized bed or twin beds sleep system, some suites feature a double sofa bed and a spacious lounge area. Your suite includes dining table for 4 guests, spacious work desk area, private refrigerated mini-bar, replenished according to the guests’ preferences, espresso machine and tea maker with a complimentary selection of coffee and teas, and safe accommodating most tablets and laptops.

Maximum capacity is 2 adults and 2 children under 18 years.

OR2 Owner’s Residence
OR2 Owner’s Residence
A one-of-a-kind architectural masterpiece, the Owner’s Residence spans the full ship’s aft with 360° ocean views, a 125 sqm panoramic terrace with whirlpool, refined living and dining areas, a bespoke king-size bedroom, marble spa bathroom with steam room and the discreet care of a dedicated Residence Manager. Key specs: total area 280 sqm (suite 155 sqm + terrace 125 sqm); capacity 2 adults + 1 child <2 yrs (in cot), up to 4 adults with connecting suite.

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Info on the ship Explora III

Construction Year: 2025
No. of cabins: 1004
Tonnage: 63900
Length 248

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