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EXPLORA II Longest voyage — 29 nights visiting 19 ports on EXPLORA II.

By the numbers

63,900 GT

Tonnage

922

Guests

2024

Built

11

Decks

461

Cabins

813ft

Length · 248 m

$2,135 pp

Fares from

$5,730 pp

Median fare

More specifications

700

Crew

5 star

Rating

About EXPLORA II

Exquisitely designed with the guest and relaxed, home-like comfort in mind - and in partnership with the world’s foremost superyacht and luxury hospitality designers - the innovative ship will seamlessly blend elegant Swiss precision with modern European craftsmanship and vibrant design. With 461 oceanfront suites, penthouses and residences, guests will enjoy feeling closer to the sea and in port thanks to their floor-to-ceiling windows and personal private terrace. Suites will start at 35 sqm (377 sq ft) which makes them among the most spacious for the luxury cruise category. Fourteen decks will provide ample indoor public space, maximizing guest choice and create areas of quiet seclusion and privacy. Generous outdoor decks will boast more than 2,500 sqm (26,909 sq ft) delivering stunning views of the sea, with 64 private cabanas across 3 outdoor pools. A fourth pool, with a retractable glass roof, will allow swimming and poolside relaxation in any weather. Combined with various indoor and outdoor whirlpools on the ship’s promenade deck, the ship has been designed with water as a real focal point of the onboard experience - helping our guests discover their ocean state of mind. Tailored to suit personal preferences, flexible dining times at nine distinct restaurants will provide unrivalled variety at sea. Each venue will celebrate global culinary talents, with a focus on provenance and wholesome ingredients sustainably sourced from local partners. To make sure guests are spoilt for choice, several indoor and outdoor bars and lounges will also be in place to unwind and relax. The wellbeing experience onboard was inspired by our love for the sea, with a spacious indoor/outdoor spa and fitness area on board. From treatment rooms to state-of-the-art fitness equipment, group workout classes to personal training appointments, tailor-made programs make keeping well while on holiday effortless and enjoyable. Bespoke wellness experiences at each destination will make relaxation and rejuvenation easily accessible both onboard and ashore.

Ports EXPLORA II visits

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Volos (15) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Volos Kusadasi (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Kusadasi Malaga (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Malaga Malta (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Malta Patmos (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Patmos Rhodes (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Rhodes Alicante (13) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Alicante Bari (13) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Bari Santorini (13) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Santorini Lisbon (12) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Lisbon Villefranche (Nice) (12) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Villefranche (Nice) Casablanca (10) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Casablanca Rovinj, Italy (10) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Rovinj, Italy Bodrum (9) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Bodrum Funchal (9) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Funchal Nafplion (9) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Nafplion Skiathos, Greece (9) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Skiathos, Greece Tangier, Morocco (9) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Tangier, Morocco Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands (8) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands Gibraltar (8) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Gibraltar Koper (8) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Koper San Sebastian (La Gomera) (8) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting San Sebastian (La Gomera) Cartagena, Spain (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cartagena, Spain Genoa, Italy (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Genoa, Italy La Goulette (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting La Goulette Palamos (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Palamos Palermo (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Palermo Palma de Mallorca (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Palma de Mallorca Santa Cruz de Tenerife (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Santa Cruz de Tenerife Syracuse,Italy (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Syracuse,Italy Cagliari (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cagliari Marseille, France (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Marseille, France Zadar, Croatia (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Zadar, Croatia Miami, Florida (5) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Miami, Florida Agios Nikolaos, Greece (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Agios Nikolaos, Greece Amalfi, Italy (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Amalfi, Italy Brindisi (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Brindisi Ibiza (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Ibiza Marmaris (4) port 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EXPLORA II visiting Ajaccio Cannes (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cannes Gallipoli (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Gallipoli Mahon, Spain (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Mahon, Spain Pylos (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Pylos Rijeka (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Rijeka Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma St John's, Antigua (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting St John's, Antigua Trapani (Sicily) (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Trapani (Sicily) Bocas del Toro (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Bocas del Toro Cartagena, Colombia (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cartagena, Colombia Catalina Island, Dominican Republic (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Catalina Island, Dominican Republic Charlotte Amalie (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Charlotte Amalie Colon, Panama (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Colon, Panama George Town, Cayman Islands (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting George Town, Cayman Islands Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy Marigot Bay (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Marigot Bay Monte Carlo (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Monte Carlo Oranjestad, Aruba (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Oranjestad, Aruba Point-a-Pitre (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Point-a-Pitre Port Antonio (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Port Antonio Puerto Limon (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Puerto Limon Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Puerto Plata/Dominican Republic Road Bay (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Road Bay Roadtown (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Roadtown San Andres, Colombia (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting San Andres, Colombia Santa Marta (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Santa Marta St. John (Cruz Bay), USVI (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting St. John (Cruz Bay), USVI Willemstad, Curacao (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Willemstad, Curacao

Ship gallery

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Deck plans

EXPLORA II deck plan — Deck 3

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Explora II sail?
No current deployment or homeport data was available in the source documents for Explora II. The brand sails worldwide itineraries; consult Explora Journeys' schedule directly for current voyage information.
What is the history of Explora II?
Explora II is the second vessel of the Explora class operated by Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise brand founded in 2021 as the luxury division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). MSC announced an initial order for four luxury ships from Fincantieri in October 2018, later expanded to six ships with deliveries running through 2028. Explora I's first cruise departed Copenhagen on 1 August 2023. Explora II, built by Fincantieri, carries IMO 9869887 and flies the Maltese flag.
Which cruise line operates Explora II?
Explora II is operated by Explora Journeys.
How big is Explora II?
Explora II measures 63,900 gross tons.
What class of ship is Explora II?
Explora II is an Explora-class ship.
How much does a cruise on EXPLORA II cost?
Fares start at $2,135 per person. The median fare across 99 upcoming sailings is $5,730 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Explora II sail?
No current deployment or homeport data was available in the source documents for Explora II. The brand sails worldwide itineraries; consult Explora Journeys' schedule directly for current voyage information.
What is the history of Explora II?
Explora II is the second vessel of the Explora class operated by Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise brand founded in 2021 as the luxury division of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). MSC announced an initial order for four luxury ships from Fincantieri in October 2018, later expanded to six ships with deliveries running through 2028. Explora I's first cruise departed Copenhagen on 1 August 2023. Explora II, built by Fincantieri, carries IMO 9869887 and flies the Maltese flag.
Which cruise line operates Explora II?
Explora II is operated by Explora Journeys.
How big is Explora II?
Explora II measures 63,900 gross tons.
What class of ship is Explora II?
Explora II is an Explora-class ship.
How much does a cruise on EXPLORA II cost?
Fares start at $2,135 per person. The median fare across 99 upcoming sailings is $5,730 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.

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