313 suites · private terrace
Ocean Suites
The entry suites on board, with a terrace, a large bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe.
Explora Journeys · Caribbean & Central America this winter
Explora Journeys' newest ship, and the first in the fleet to run on LNG. Sailing the Caribbean and Central America this winter.
the hotel
Explora Journeys is the luxury ocean line from the MSC Group, and its ships feel more like a private members’ club than a cruise ship. There are no queues, no formal nights and no loud announcements, just calm spaces, very good food and a team of almost one host for every guest.
Explora III joined the fleet in August 2026. It is 19.2 metres longer than its sister ships, with the same number of guests, so there is even more room to spread out. It is also the first Explora ship with dual-fuel engines that can run on LNG and lower-carbon fuels.
This winter it sails the Caribbean and Central America, including the Panama Canal, before heading up the Pacific coast of Central and North America in spring 2027.
“Seven nights on board showed me exactly why Explora is one of our most-requested cruises: world-class dining and the largest entry-level suites at sea. When booking Explora Journeys with us, you'll receive exclusive pricing and shipboard credits, perfect for the tax-free shopping onboard.”
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why we love it
With 19.5 square metres of public space for every guest, the ship rarely feels busy, even on sea days.
Itineraries include late evenings and overnight stays in port, so there is time to explore properly rather than rushing back to the ship.
Nine restaurants and dining experiences, from the Pan-Asian menu at Sakura to three new concepts: Shore Club on 11, The Chef's Table and The Cellar.
Connecting suites and large residences make it easy to travel together, and the Nautilus Club looks after children from three to seventeen.
Drinks, wifi and gratuities are included, and the atmosphere is relaxed rather than formal.
where you’ll sleep
Every suite faces the sea and has its own terrace. Almost a third of the ship is made up of penthouses and residences.
313 suites · private terrace
The entry suites on board, with a terrace, a large bathroom and a walk-in wardrobe.
109 penthouses · larger terraces
More space inside and out, with additional privileges on board.
39 residences
Apartment-style residences for longer journeys, families and those who want real space.
2 residences · 280 sq m including a 125 sq m terrace
The largest suites in the fleet, designed by Patricia Urquiola, with a sweeping terrace over the sea.
eat & drink
Six restaurants return from Explora I and II, joined by three new dining experiences.
Fine dining
Tasting menus created with visiting guest chefs.
New · poolside
A relaxed restaurant beside the Conservatory Pool.
New · intimate
A small, chef-led dining experience.
New · wine
A wine-focused experience in the ship's cellar.
Pan-Asian
Japanese and Asian dishes in a calm setting.
Mediterranean
Mediterranean cooking with sea views.
Grill
Steaks and seafood from the grill.
International
The main restaurant, open for dinner every evening.
All day
Market-style dining with cooking stations.
spa, family & activities
Pools
A 14.7-metre pool under a retractable glass roof, plus three heated outdoor pools, five whirlpools and 60 private cabanas.
Wellness
Spa and fitness together on Deck 5, with a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, salt cave, a Sava Sound Pod and Technogym Reformer Pilates.
Families
Separate clubs for juniors (3 to 5) and older children and teens (6 to 17).
Shopping
Cartier returns and Chopard opens its first boutique at sea, alongside a gallery, artisan brands and duty-free shopping onboard.
Bars
Including a malt whisky bar with a new outdoor cigar lounge.
From October 2026 to April 2027 it sails the Caribbean and Central America, including the Panama Canal. In May 2027 it moves to the Pacific coast of Central and North America.
Explora Journeys includes drinks, wifi, gratuities and most dining. A few experiences, such as some speciality dining and shore excursions, are extra. We will confirm exactly what is included for your journey.
Yes. There are connecting suites and residences, and the Nautilus Club has separate spaces for younger children and teens.
It is 19.2 metres longer with the same number of guests, has three new dining experiences, and is the first ship in the fleet able to run on LNG.
get in touch
Tell us when you'd like to travel and we'll find the right sailing and suite, and arrange your flights, hotel stays before and after, and transfers.
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