Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
79Top 17% of ships
Dining
73Top 40% of ships
Entertainment
63Beats 34% of ships
Activities & Thrills
55Beats 33% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
69Top 49% of ships
Value / Cost
97Top 8% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
Strong Space & Comfort — scores 79/100
Attentive service — about 1.25 guests per crew member
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Worth Knowing
No notable trade-offs found.
General
Cruise LineExplora Journeys
Ship NameExplora III
Maiden voyage3 August 2026
Physical
Year Built2026
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 63,900 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 248 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 34 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 Decks11
Speed 18 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew640
Passenger to Crew Ratio 1.25
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins463
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins11
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) 19.5
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsAnthology, Sakura, Med Yacht Club, Fil Rouge, Emporium Marketplace, Marble & Co. Grill, Shore Club, The Chef's Table, The Cellar, Crema Cafe
Restaurants - Paid0
Restaurants - Included9
Onboard Currency Euro
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive0
Total Hot Tubs5
- Hot Tubs - General Access5
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceNo
Bars/Lounges12
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubNo
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaAdult-Only Outside Lounge
Special AmenitiesLNG-powered ship (first in fleet) designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 80%; 463 suites (313 Ocean Suites, 109 Ocean Penthouses, 39 Ocean Residences, 2 Owner's Residences), all-outside balconied suites with floor-to-ceiling windows; nine dining venues all complimentary including Anthology, Sakura, Fil Rouge, Med Yacht Club, Marble & Co. Grill, Emporium Marketplace; 18.7 sqm public space per guest
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 0%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign IL9945
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9869899
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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 247503500
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.