Explora Journeys Explora II
Explora

Explora Journeys Explora II

96
SCORE
Value / Cost 97Space & Comfort 96Entertainment 79Pools & Relaxation 77Dining 74Activities & Thrills 66
Line
Explora
Built
2024
Guests
922
Tonnage
63,900 tons
Length
249 m
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What We Like
+Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
+Strong Space & Comfort — scores 96/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 79/100
+Attentive service — about 1.25 guests per crew member
Worth Knowing
No notable trade-offs found.

General

Cruise Line
Explora Journeys
Ship Name
Explora II
Maiden voyage
16 September 2024

Physical

Year Built
2024
Builder
Fincantieri (Sestri Ponente, Genoa)
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
63,900 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
249 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
32 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
14
Passenger Decks
11
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
18 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
640
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
1.2514
Total Cabins
461
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
10
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
922487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
69.32128

Amenities

Restaurants
10 (8 included, 2 specialty/paid: Anthology and Chef's Kitchen)
Restaurants - Paid
2
Restaurants - Included
8
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Euro
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
3
- Pools - Adults Only
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
No
Total Hot Tubs
4
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
2
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Bars/Lounges
12
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
Yes
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Helios Pool & Bar (Deck 12, adults-only)
Special Amenities
Butler service for Ocean Residences/Penthouses, Rolex Boutique, sommelier wine service, Technogym in-suite equipment, private steam room in Owner's Residence

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$0.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
0%
Tipping Expected?
No

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
9HA5976
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9869887
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
256798000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Valletta, Malta
96
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Value / Cost 97
Space & Comfort 96
Entertainment 79
Pools & Relaxation 77
Dining 74
Activities & Thrills 66