Cruise Frog guide
Explora IV
Explora IV is a new Explora Journeys cruise ship of the Explora class, due to enter service in 2027. She will measure 72,810 gross tons. She is set to sail Northern Europe, Canada and New England, Caribbean itineraries.
Explora IV is a new ship for Explora Journeys, due to join the fleet in 2027. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet. Every new ship on the way
About Explora IV
Explora IV is an upcoming Explora-class ship under construction at Fincantieri, the brand's second LNG-powered vessel, scheduled to set sail in summer 2027. The line lists 461 ocean-front suites, seven restaurants, 12 bars and lounges and five heated pools, including an Owner's Residence designed by Patricia Urquiola, and Wikipedia gives the same planned tonnage as Explora III. Her inaugural season covers Northern Europe and the Baltic, Iceland and Greenland, and North America's East Coast and New England, followed by Caribbean Journeys in winter 2027-28.
Deck plans
Where she will sail
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Explora IV?
Explora IV is being built for Explora Journeys and belongs to its Explora class.
When does Explora IV enter service?
Explora IV is a new ship for Explora Journeys, due to join the fleet in 2027. No maiden voyage date has been announced yet.
How big is Explora IV?
Explora IV measures 72,810 gross tons.
Where does Explora IV sail?
Explora IV is set to sail Northern Europe, Canada and New England and Caribbean itineraries.
Where can I find the deck plans for Explora IV?
Explora Journeys publishes the deck plans for Explora IV; this page links to Deck plans and Deck plans (PDF).
More from Explora Journeys
Explora I2023 · 63,621 GT · 996 guests · Mediterranean · CaribbeanExplora 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…
Explora II2024 · 63,900 GT · 996 guests · Mediterranean · CaribbeanExplora II is the second Explora-class ship, built by Fincantieri at Sestri Ponente near Genoa and delivered on 12 September 2024. Marine environmentalist Rosalba Giugni named…
Explora III2026 · 72,810 GT · Caribbean · Northern EuropeExplora III is the third Explora-class ship and the line's first LNG-powered vessel, delivered by Fincantieri in Genoa in July 2026. At 72,810 gross tons she is 19.2 metres…