Explora Journeys released details of EXPLORA III and her debut which is set for August 2026. The vessel will feature 463 Ocean Suites, Penthouses, and Residences as well as award-winning culinary delights and energizing wellness experiences.
EXPLORA III’s inaugural season will travel through Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland, North America’s East Coast and the Caribbean through the winter season. While onboard, guests are encouraged to embrace the “Ocean State of Mind” while enjoying luxurious ocean travel.
Anna Nash, President, Explora Journeys said, “With EXPLORA III, we are thrilled to reach the halfway point in the launch of our fleet of six luxury ships, each designed to redefine the standards of ocean travel. This milestone represents more than just growth; it underscores our dedication to offering guests unparalleled access to some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. By expanding our fleet, we are able to offer a greater variety of itineraries, immersing travelers in diverse cultures, landscapes, and unique moments across the globe.”
EXPLORA III offers more space and features one of the highest space per guest ratios with her luxurious suites and expanded outdoor public spaces. The layout of the ship makes room for 313 Ocean Suites, 109 Ocean Penthouses, 39 Ocean Residences and 2 Owner’s Residences–463 spacious suites in total.
EXPLORA III will feature favorite dining experiences like Anthology, Sakura, Fil Rouge, Med Yacht Club, Marble & Co. Grill and Emporium Marketplace. The cruise line’s Ocean Wellness and Fitness concept has been reimagined in order to offer a space dedicated to wellbeing. The area includes Ocean Wellness–The Spa alongside a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre and Fitness Studio. Additionally, the wellness experience offers the Open-Air Fitness area on Deck 14 and a running track on Deck 12. Finally, the Sports Court allows for Pickleball, Paddle and Basketball.
Families will enjoy the enhanced Nautilus Club on EXPLORA III. The Nautilus Club has space for children aged 3 to 17 years with a dedicated team of experts ready to host fun activities and experiences geared to each age level.
EXPLORA III itineraries will begin in summer 2026 with her 7-night maiden voyage in the Western Mediterranean and the Iberean Peninsula. She will then sail a 7-night itinerary through Western Europe along Europe’s Atlantic coast between Portugal and England with stops in Spain and France. She will sail an 8-night roundtrip Northern European sailing in the Baltic Sea in late August before repositioning to North America via Greenland and Iceland.
The 11-night transatlantic repositioning cruise embarks from Reykjavik, Iceland and visits “off-the-beaten-path” ports like Ronne, Denmark; Nanortalik and Paamiut, Greenland; and Seyðisfjörður, Iceland before arriving in Quebec City, Canada. She will sail Canada and New England itineraries that include Bar Harbor, Maine in the United States and Saint John, Magdalen Islands, Havre-Saint-Pierre and Baie-Comeau in Canada.
EXPLORA III will sail to Miami, Florida on October 25, 2026 where she will sail the Caribbean for the winter season.