Explora Journeys Explora II

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

96Top 8% of ships

Dining

74Top 37% of ships

Entertainment

79Top 22% of ships

Activities & Thrills

66Top 45% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

77Top 30% of ships

Value / Cost

97Top 8% of ships

Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above

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

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Worth Knowing

No notable trade-offs found.

General

Cruise LineExplora Journeys

Ship NameExplora II

Maiden voyage16 September 2024

Physical

Year Built2024

BuilderFincantieri (Sestri Ponente, Genoa)

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

63,900 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

249 m

Width/Beam

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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.

32 m

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks11

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

18 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew640

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

1.25

Total Cabins461

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins10

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

922

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

69.3

Amenities

Restaurants10 (8 included, 2 specialty/paid: Anthology and Chef's Kitchen)

Restaurants - Paid2

Restaurants - Included8

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

Euro

Total Pools5

- Pools - General Access3

- Pools - Adults Only1

Water Playground/Splash ParkNo

Kiddie/Splash PoolNo

Total Hot Tubs4

- Hot Tubs - General Access2

- Hot Tubs - Adults Only2

WiFiYes

Internet CenterYes

Bars/Lounges12

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)Yes

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Onboard WeddingsNo

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtYes

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackYes

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallNo

Water SlideNo

Water Sports PlatformYes

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaHelios Pool & Bar (Deck 12, adults-only)

Special AmenitiesButler 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)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$0.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

Tipping Expected?No

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

9HA5976

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9869887

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

256798000

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Valletta, Malta