Explora Journeys Explora III

Cruise Line

Explora Journeys✓

Ship Name

Explora III✓

Maiden voyage

3 August 2026✓

Year Built

2026✓

Builder

Fincantieri✓

Gross Tonnage

ⓘ

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

63,900 tons✓2937250800

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

248 m✓88365

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.

34 m✓

Total decks

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

13✓

Passenger Decks

11✓

Speed

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

18 knots✓

Crew

640✓

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✓14

Total Cabins

463✓

Single Occupancy Cabins

ⓘ

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

No✓

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

11✓

Passenger Capacity

ⓘ

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

922✓487662

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

ⓘ

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

19.5✓2128

Restaurants

Anthology, Sakura, Med Yacht Club, Fil Rouge, Emporium Marketplace, Marble & Co. Grill, Shore Club, The Chef's Table, The Cellar, Crema Cafe✓

Restaurants - Paid

0✓

Restaurants - Included

9✓

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

Euro✓

Total Pools

3✓

- Pools - General Access

2✓

- Pools - Adults Only

1✓

- Pools - Exclusive

0✓

Total Hot Tubs

5✓

- Hot Tubs - General Access

5✓

WiFi

Yes✓

Internet Center

Yes✓

Cell Phone Service

No✓

Bars/Lounges

12✓

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

Yes✓

Casino

Yes✓

Chapel

No✓

Night Club

No✓

Laundromats (self service)

Yes✓

Laundry/Dry Cleaning

Yes✓

Library

Yes✓

Movie Theatre

Yes✓

Onboard Weddings

No✓

Spa

Yes✓

Video Arcade

No✓

Basketball Court

Yes✓

Tennis Court

No✓

Fitness Center

Yes✓

Ice Skating Rink

No✓

Jogging Track

Yes✓

Mini-Golf Course

No✓

Rock Climbing Wall

No✓

Water Slide

No✓

Babysitting

No✓

Children's Playroom

Yes✓

Supervised Youth Program

Yes✓

Teen Center

Yes✓

Kosher Meals

Yes✓

Adult Only Relaxation Area

Adult-Only Outside Lounge✓

Special Amenities

LNG-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✓

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.

0%✓

Tipping Expected?

No✓

Call sign

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

IL9945✓

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.

9869899✓

MMSI number

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

247503500✓

Port of registry

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

Valletta, Malta✓