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.
Explora I
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: ITPSSCurrently on: 7-Night Mediterranean: Civitavecchia to Barcelona via Porto Santo Stefano & Monte Carlo (7 nights) — Currently at Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario)
Civitavecchia (Rome)
→ Porto Santo Stefano (Argentario)
→ Monte Carlo
→ Saint-Tropez
→ Tarragona
→ Palma De Mallorca
→ Barcelona
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At Anchor
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
- Call sign
- 9HA5823
- IMO number
- 9869875
- MMSI
- 256389000
- Draft
- 6.9 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
EXPLORA I has 11 distinct culinary experiences, including Anthology, Sakura, Marble & Co. Grill, Fil Rouge, Med Yacht Club, Emporium Marketplace, and in-suite dining.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes live music, DJ sessions, enrichment programming, cinema presentations under the stars, lounges, and the Conservatory Pool & Bar, which functions as a cinema venue at night.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 461 ocean-front suites, including an Owner’s Residence, Ocean Residences, Ocean Penthouses, and Ocean Suites. All suites include floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace; 82 are designed to support multi-generational connecting arrangements.
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.
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Itineraries & Sailings
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14 Nights
14-Night Mediterranean from Barcelona via Ibiza, Tunis/La Goulette & La Valletta
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7-Night Africa & Middle East from Dubai via Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Doha & Ad Dammam
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7-Night Caribbean: San Juan to Miami via Basseterre, Tortola/Road Town, Gustavia & Road Bay
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