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Explora I

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112 upcoming departures  ·  112 itineraries

Explora I is a 900-guest Explora Journeys cruise ship, in service since 2023. This page lists 112 upcoming departures across 112 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Adults wanting an all-suite ship ✓ Travelers who value included drinks and Wi-Fi ✓ Couples seeking multiple quiet lounges
112 itineraries · from $3,150 ● Where is it now?
Class Explora-class
Built 2023
Gross Tonnage 63,900
Guests 900
Crew 640
Length 248.0 m
Beam 32.6 m
Decks 14
Cabins 461
Max speed 18.0 kn
Flag Malta
Guests per crew 1.4
Space ratio 71

Explora I at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 63%

A mid-size ship at 63,900 gross tons — #205 of 565 ships we track. 71 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Adults wanting an all-suite ship
  • Travelers who value included drinks and Wi-Fi
  • Couples seeking multiple quiet lounges
  • Families needing connecting suites and youth programming
  • Guests prioritizing wellness and outdoor pools

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking traditional large-scale theater shows
  • Cruisers wanting casinos as a central feature
  • Guests preferring budget inside cabins
  • Families needing extensive facilities for toddlers
  • Travelers who dislike reservation-based specialty dining

Live Position ● 52 minutes ago

Heading to: Palermo

Currently on: 20 Nights Western Europe Cruise (20 nights) — En route to Palermo (Sicily) — last stop Port Of Naples

Barcelona → Marseille → Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice) → Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario) → Port Of Naples → Palermo (Sicily) → Ibiza → Palma De Mallorca → Barcelona → Alicante → Lisbon → Lisbon → Casablanca → Casablanca → Tangier → Malaga, Spain → Motril → Barcelona
Coming up
  1. Palermo arrives 09:00 AM
  2. Ibiza arrives 12:00 PM
  3. Palma de Mallorca arrives 09:00 AM
13.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Explora I

EXPLORA I is Explora Journeys’ first luxury cruise ship, delivered by Fincantieri in 2023. Designed as a spacious, yacht-inspired floating hotel, it carries about 900 guests in 461 ocean-front suites supported by approximately 640 team members. The ship emphasizes privacy, generous indoor and outdoor public areas, destination-focused travel, and a relaxed European style rather than the scale and intensity of mainstream mega-ships.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Explora Journeys
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Registry / flag
Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
9HA5823
IMO number
9869875
MMSI
256389000
Draft
6.9 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship offers 461 ocean-front suites, extensive public space, multiple pools, a 250-metre outdoor running track, and a high guest-to-host service ratio. Fourteen decks support a relatively intimate luxury-cruise experience.

For families

The 82 multi-generational connecting suites provide the clearest family-oriented accommodation feature. The ship otherwise focuses on an adult-oriented luxury-hotel atmosphere rather than extensive children’s facilities.

Pools, spa & wellness

Ocean Wellness includes an indoor and outdoor spa and wellness area of more than 700 square metres, along with pools, whirlpools, a running track, and fitness facilities.

Accessibility

The ship includes accessible suite accommodations, with the operator’s materials identifying 11 suites with accessibility features.

Environmental features

Environmental features include shore-to-ship power connectivity, advanced wastewater treatment, ballast-water treatment, selective catalytic reduction, energy-efficient equipment, optimized hull hydrodynamics, recycling systems, and reduced-underwater-noise certification.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 4

Fil Rouge Restaurant Med Yacht Club Restaurant Lobby Bar Journeys Lounge The Casino Guest Services Destination Experiences The Journey Piaget Rolex Cartier Panerai

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Explora I deck plans from Explora Journeys → (PDF)

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
Ocean Terrace SuiteOperator codes OT1, OT2, OT3 and OT4; OT1 is on decks 6-7, OT2 on decks 7-8, OT3 on decks 8-9 and OT4 on decks 9-10. Balcony 301 377 sq ft 75 sq ft 3 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Ocean Grand Terrace SuiteOperator code GT. Balcony — 420 sq ft 118 sq ft — 6, 7
PenthouseOperator code PH. Suite — 463-517 sq ft 97-151 sq ft — 6, 7, 8, 9
Deluxe PenthouseOperator code DP; sizes vary by deck. Suite — 463-517 sq ft 97-151 sq ft 3 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Compare all 11 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

12 included 2 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Fil Rouge Restaurant Included
Deck 4
French-inspired international cuisine restaurant.
Med Yacht Club Restaurant Included
Deck 4
Mediterranean restaurant with a relaxed yacht-club setting.
Anthology Restaurant Extra cost
Deck 5
Specialty restaurant offering a rotating chef-led dining concept.
Marble & Co. Grill Restaurant Included
Deck 5
Steakhouse-style restaurant.
Sakura Restaurant Included
Deck 5
Pan-Asian restaurant.
Private Dining Room
Deck 11
Private room for reserved dining experiences.
Chef's Kitchen Extra cost
Deck 11
Small-group culinary venue for chef-led dining and cooking experiences.
Gelateria & Crêperie Included
Deck 11
Poolside venue serving gelato and crêpes.
Emporium Marketplace Restaurant Included
Deck 11
Casual all-day marketplace restaurant.

Bars & lounges

Lobby Bar Varies
Deck 4
Bar located in the ship's main lobby.
Crema Café Varies
Deck 5
All-day café serving coffee, tea and light refreshments.
Astern Lounge Varies
Deck 5
Aft lounge beside the Astern pool.
Explora Lounge Varies
Deck 11
Central lounge serving light food, afternoon tea and drinks.
Malt Whisky Bar Varies
Deck 11
Whisky bar with a cigar-smoking terrace.
Sky Bar on 14 Varies
Deck 14
Open-air panoramic bar on the highest passenger deck.

All 26 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

Where Explora I sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Mediterranean 3 1 0 0 0 2 3 6 8 2 1 5
Caribbean 0 7 8 8 4 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $599 $434 $519 $549 $606 $520 $504 $669 $640 $675 $715 $673

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Barcelona40× Miami31× San Juan25× Piraeus24× Civitavecchia23× Venice16× St. John’s14× Road Town Tortola13× Ajaccio12× Dubai12× Málaga12× Palma de Mallorca12×

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Caribbean Cruise

Caribbean
From $5,325 · $533/night
Ports of Call
Miami, Willemstad, Oranjestad, Santa Marta +2 more
Next: Nov 25, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Middle East Cruise

Africa & Middle East
From $8,170 · $817/night
Ports of Call
Jeddah, Alula (Al Wajh), Luxor (Safaga), Sokhna +4 more
Next: Mar 5, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $5,625 · $563/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Alicante, Lisbon, Malaga, Spain +3 more
Next: Apr 23, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $6,125 · $613/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Alicante, Lisbon, Tangier +3 more
Next: Oct 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $5,495 · $550/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, Civitavecchia (Rome), Port Of Naples, La Valletta +3 more
Next: Mar 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $5,350 · $535/night
Ports of Call
Lisbon, Cadiz, Casablanca, Tangier +5 more
Next: Nov 24, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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108 Nights

108 Nights World Cruise Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $81,700 · $756/night
Ports of Call
Dubai, Khasab, Mumbai, Mormugao +52 more
Next: Jan 6, 2029
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Middle East Cruise

Africa & Middle East
From $14,000 · $1,273/night
Ports of Call
Jeddah, Jabal Sabaya, Jizan, Salalah +4 more
Next: Nov 28, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights N/A Cruise

Mediterranean
From $14,100 · $1,282/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona, La Valletta, Heraklion, Crete, Rhodes +4 more
Next: Nov 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 112 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 21, 2026Nov 1, 202611 Nights Western Europe Cruise11MediterraneanBook →
Oct 21, 2026Nov 17, 202627 Nights Transatlantic Cruise27MediterraneanBook →
Oct 24, 2026Nov 1, 20268 Nights Western Europe Cruise8MediterraneanBook →
Nov 1, 2026Nov 17, 202616 Nights Transatlantic Cruise16CaribbeanBook →
Nov 1, 2026Nov 25, 202624 Nights Transatlantic Cruise24CaribbeanBook →
Nov 1, 2026Nov 12, 202611 Nights Western Europe Cruise11MediterraneanBook →
Nov 12, 2026Nov 17, 20265 Nights Caribbean Cruise5CaribbeanBook →
Nov 17, 2026Nov 25, 20268 Nights Caribbean Cruise8CaribbeanBook →
Nov 17, 2026Dec 5, 202618 Nights Caribbean Cruise18CaribbeanBook →
Nov 25, 2026Dec 13, 202618 Nights Caribbean Cruise18CaribbeanBook →
Nov 25, 2026Dec 5, 202610 Nights Caribbean Cruise10CaribbeanBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 20, 202615 Nights Caribbean Cruise15CaribbeanBook →
Dec 5, 2026Dec 13, 20268 Nights Caribbean Cruise8CaribbeanBook →
Dec 13, 2026Dec 20, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 13, 2026Dec 27, 202614 Nights Caribbean Cruise14CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Jan 4, 202715 Nights Caribbean Cruise15CaribbeanBook →
Dec 20, 2026Dec 27, 20267 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 11, 202715 Nights Caribbean Cruise15CaribbeanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 4, 20278 Nights Caribbean Cruise8CaribbeanBook →
Jan 4, 2027Jan 20, 202716 Nights Caribbean Cruise16CaribbeanBook →
Jan 4, 2027Jan 11, 20277 Nights Caribbean Cruise7CaribbeanBook →
Jan 11, 2027Jan 20, 20279 Nights Caribbean Cruise9CaribbeanBook →
Jan 11, 2027Jan 29, 202718 Nights Caribbean Cruise18CaribbeanBook →
Jan 20, 2027Feb 5, 202716 Nights Caribbean Cruise16CaribbeanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 112 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Explora I FAQ

What flag does Explora I sail under?

Explora I is registered in Malta.

How many passengers does Explora I hold?

Explora I carries about 900 guests with roughly 640 crew.

How old is Explora I?

Explora I entered service in 2023.

How big is Explora I?

At 63,900 gross tons and 248 m long, Explora I is a mid-size ship — larger than 63% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Explora I?

There are no formal evenings. Daytime clothing should be comfortable, while evening dining and indoor bars call for elevated resort-casual dress; swimwear, bathrobes and workout clothing are not permitted in those venues.

Which dining is included on Explora I?

The standard fare includes the ship's regular dining experiences, including Fil Rouge, Med Yacht Club, Marble & Co. Grill, Sakura, Emporium Marketplace and in-suite dining. Anthology and Chef's Kitchen carry an additional experience fee.

Are gratuities included?

Onboard gratuities are included in the Journey fare.

Is Wi-Fi included?

Complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi is provided throughout the ship, including suites and public spaces, although service may be slower or unavailable in some navigation areas.

Is Explora I accessible for guests with reduced mobility?

Accessible suites are available and are identified on the ship's deck plans. Guests should notify Explora Journeys before final payment about mobility, hearing, vision or medical-accessibility needs; wheelchairs and scooters are not supplied onboard.

What facilities are available for children?

Nautilus Club provides supervised programming for children aged 6 to 17, with selected activities for ages 3 to 5 when accompanied by a parent or guardian. Helios Pool, the Whisky Bar and the Cigar Lounge are adults-only, while the fitness centre and spa facilities are reserved for guests aged 16 and older.