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EXPLORA II Longest voyage29 nights visiting 20 ports on EXPLORA II.

By the numbers

63,900 GT

Tonnage

922

Guests

2024

Built

11

Decks

461

Cabins

813ft

Length · 248 m

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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Pylos (17) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Pylos Barcelona (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Barcelona Civitavecchia, Rome (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Civitavecchia, Rome Nydri (14) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Nydri Kusadasi (13) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Kusadasi Alicante (12) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Alicante Istanbul (12) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Istanbul Naples (12) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Naples Volos (12) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Volos Livorno (11) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Livorno Patmos (11) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Patmos Santorini (11) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Santorini Lisbon (10) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Lisbon Malaga (10) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Malaga Villefranche (Nice) (9) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Villefranche (Nice) Malta (8) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Malta Nafplion (8) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Nafplion Skiathos, Greece (8) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Skiathos, Greece Bodrum (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Bodrum Funchal (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Funchal Koper (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Koper San Sebastian (La Gomera) (7) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting San Sebastian (La Gomera) Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Arrecife, Lanzarote, Canary Islands Cartagena, Spain (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cartagena, Spain Casablanca (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Casablanca Fiskardo, Kefalonia (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Fiskardo, Kefalonia Genoa, Italy (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Genoa, Italy La Goulette (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting La Goulette Palamos (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Palamos Palermo (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Palermo Palma de Mallorca (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Palma de Mallorca Tangier, Morocco (6) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Tangier, Morocco Siracusa, Sicily (5) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Siracusa, Sicily Zadar, Croatia (5) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Zadar, Croatia Cagliari (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cagliari Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, Spain (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Ceuta, Spanish Morocco, Spain Gibraltar (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Gibraltar Ibiza (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Ibiza Marmaris (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Marmaris Puerto Del Rosario, Fuerteventura (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Puerto Del Rosario, Fuerteventura Trogir (4) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Trogir Algiers, Algeria (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Algiers, Algeria Amalfi, Italy (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Amalfi, Italy Gallipoli (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Gallipoli Marseille, France (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Marseille, France Messina, Italy (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Messina, Italy Mytilene (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Mytilene Sarande (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Sarande Tarragona (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Tarragona Thessaloniki (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Thessaloniki Valencia (3) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Valencia Agadir (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Agadir Agios Nikolaos, Greece (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Agios Nikolaos, Greece Ajaccio (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Ajaccio Cannes (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cannes La Spezia (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting La Spezia Mahon, Spain (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Mahon, Spain Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma (2) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma Cadiz (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Cadiz Trapani (Sicily) (1) port guide Search cruises on EXPLORA II visiting Trapani (Sicily)

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EXPLORA II Astern Pool & Bar Atoll Pool & Bar Helios Pool & Bar Sky Bar On 14 The Conservatory Pool & Bar Gelateria & Creperie at The Conservatory The Spa Fitness Beauty Wellbeing Casino Gallery Steinway & Sons rolex buccellati cartier panerai piaget Anthology Sakura Marble & Co. Grill Med Yacht Club Emporium Marketplace Fil Rouge In-Suite Dining Chef's Kitchen Crema Café Lobby Bar Explora Lounge Malt Whisky Bar

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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.