Jannik Sinner, disco royalty Sister Sledge, and a Patricia Urquiola-designed residence—Explora III's Barcelona naming unveils the fleet's roomiest ship yet, plus a new mission to restore the Mediterranean's vanishing seagrass meadows.
What if your ship had a wine cellar guided by cellar masters, a dinner shaped entirely by your own stories, and a poolside beach club that followed you from the Mediterranean to the Arctic? Explora III and IV just made that real.
She hasn't yet welcomed her first guests, but Explora III has already passed one of the most critical tests in a new ship's life. The third vessel in Explora Journeys' ultra-elegant fleet has completed sea trials.
Explora III debuts July 2026 with industry-leading space ratios, Patricia Urquiola residences, LNG technology, and expanded wellness facilities – Explora Journeys' third ship targets discerning travelers seeking yacht-like intimacy.
Explora III's float-out ceremony marks a milestone for luxury cruising, with 463 oceanfront suites and expanded public spaces redefining ultra-elegant ocean travel.
Explora Journeys unveils its most ambitious season yet – introducing Alaska for the first time, debuting the elegant EXPLORA IV, and revealing hidden Mediterranean gems.
Explora III will be powered by LNG. It will also have more suites as well as more space for every guest.
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