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Explora I
Explora I is a Explora Journeys cruise ship of the Explora class, in service since 2023. She measures 63,621 gross tons and carries 996 guests with a crew of 640. She sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Transatlantic, South America itineraries.
About Explora I
Explora I is the first ship of Explora Journeys, MSC Group's luxury brand, built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone and delivered in July 2023 after a delay over fire-safety certification. She began sailing on 1 August 2023 from Copenhagen and was named in New York that October by marine biologist Sylvia Earle. The 63,621-ton ship has only ocean-front suites with terraces, 456 today, including Owner's Residences across the stern, plus six restaurants, 12 bars and lounges and five heated pools. She sails the Mediterranean in summer, crosses to Miami for a Caribbean season in winter 2026-27, and is scheduled for South America in winter 2027-28.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
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Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
- South AmericaCape Horn, Patagonia and the Amazon, in the southern summer
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Explora I?
Explora I is operated by Explora Journeys and belongs to its Explora class.
How big is Explora I?
Explora I measures 63,621 gross tons and 249 metres in length.
How crowded does Explora I feel?
Explora I has a passenger space ratio of 63.9: 63,621 gross tons for 996 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Explora I feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Explora I carry?
Explora I carries 996 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 640 (about 1.6 guests per crew member).
When did Explora I enter service?
Explora I entered service in 2023.
Where does Explora I sail?
Explora I sails Mediterranean, Caribbean, Transatlantic and South America itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Explora I?
Explora Journeys publishes the deck plans for Explora I; this page links to Deck plans and Deck plans (PDF).
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