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Explora Journeys vs The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Explora Journeys and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Pick Explora Journeys for history and culture and multigenerational groups.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Explora Journeys | The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Luxury | Luxury |
| Best for | Couples, Food lovers, History and culture, Multigenerational groups | Couples, Food lovers |
| Fleet rating | 4.3 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Cabins | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Dining | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Entertainment | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Service | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Pools & decks | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Value | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 3 |
| Ships on the way | 3 | — |
| Largest ship | Explora III (72,810 GT) | Ilma (46,750 GT) |
| Newest ship | Explora III (2026) | Luminara (2025) |
| Guests per ship, average | 996 | 399 |
| Usually sails | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Northern Europe | Caribbean, Mediterranean, Alaska, Northern Europe |
| Solo cabins | None | — |
| Single supplement | A Journey of One offer: solo occupancy from 0% over the current per-person fare on select journeys, in Ocean Terrace, Ocean Grand Terrace… | — |
| Loyalty program | Explora Club | Marriott Bonvoy |
| Owner | MSC Group | Oaktree Capital Management |
| Headquarters | Geneva, Switzerland | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 2017 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Explora Journeys or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?
Explora Journeys and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection rate the same overall on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 4.3 out of 5 across their rated ships. Pick Explora Journeys for history and culture and multigenerational groups.
Is Explora Journeys or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better value?
They score the same for value, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Explora Journeys or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 5.0 out of 5.
Is Explora Journeys or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Explora Journeys or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection better for cabins?
They score the same for cabins, 5.0 out of 5.
Which has bigger ships, Explora Journeys or The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection?
Explora Journeys's largest ship, Explora III, measures 72,810 gross tons, against 46,750 for Ilma, The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's largest. An average Explora Journeys ship carries 996 guests, a The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection ship 399.
How many ships do Explora Journeys and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection have?
Explora Journeys has 3 ships in service and 3 on the way; The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has 3 ships in service.
Are Explora Journeys and The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection owned by the same company?
No. Explora Journeys is part of MSC Group; The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is part of Oaktree Capital Management.