Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
96Top 8% of ships
Dining
72Top 42% of ships
Entertainment
65Beats 38% of ships
Activities & Thrills
76Top 27% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
80Top 21% of ships
Value / Cost
44Top 27% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 96/100
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 80/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 76/100
Attentive service — about 1.32 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 44/100
General
Cruise LineExplora
Ship NameI
Maiden voyage1 August 2023
Physical
Year Built2023
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 64,000 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 249 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 32 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 17.8 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew700
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.32
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins461
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins8
Passenger Capacity 922
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 69.414
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsAnthology, Sakura, Marble & Co. Grill, Med Yacht Club, Emporium Marketplace, Fil Rouge, Crema Café, Explora Lounge, In-Suite Dining (9 dining venues total)
Restaurants - Paid1
Restaurants - Included8
Onboard Currency Euro
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access4
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterNo
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges12
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryNo
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkYes
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallYes
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomNo
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special Amenities24-hour butler service (Ocean Residences/Penthouse), spa with 9 treatment rooms, Rolex Boutique, 12 bars and lounges, casino, art gallery, outdoor movie screen, pickleball court, Nautilus Club (kids/teens spaces)
Costs and Gratuities
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA5823
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9869875
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 256389000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.