Explora II is a 900-guest Explora Journeys cruise ship, in service since 2024. This page lists 141 upcoming departures across 141 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.
A mid-size ship at 63,621 gross tons — #206 of 565 ships we track. 71 tons of ship per guest.
Currently on: 7 Nights Western Europe Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Piraeus (Athens) — last stop Milos
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
EXPLORA II is a 2024 all-suite luxury cruise ship operated by Explora Journeys, the MSC Group’s ultra-luxury brand. Built by Fincantieri, the 248-metre vessel combines a relatively intimate passenger scale with spacious ocean-front accommodations, private terraces and a high staff-to-guest service model. Its design emphasizes open deck space, relaxed European interiors, flexible dining and wellness rather than the large-scale attractions associated with mass-market ships.
The ship offers 461 ocean-front suites, 14 decks, five heated pools, extensive outdoor areas and a 1.25:1 guest-to-host ratio. Its accommodations range from terrace suites to residences with larger living spaces and private whirlpools.
Connecting suites and selected multi-generational-friendly accommodations support family travel. The layout also includes suite configurations with sofa beds and dedicated spaces suitable for families.
Ocean Wellness includes indoor and outdoor fitness facilities, a spa and treatment rooms, beauty services, an indoor hydrotherapy pool and heated swimming pools. Guests also have access to Technogym equipment and outdoor relaxation areas.
Accessible suites are included in the deck-plan inventory, alongside elevators, guest laundry facilities and other accessibility-oriented features. Exact accessible-suite counts were not consistently published in the reviewed sources.
The ship uses environmental technologies including advanced wastewater treatment, ballast-water treatment, energy-saving systems, selective catalytic reduction and shore-to-ship power capability. Explora Journeys also reports eliminating single-use plastics onboard and ashore.
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View the official Explora II deck plans from Explora Journeys →
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Decks |
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| Ocean Terrace SuiteBooking codes OT1, OT2, OT3 and OT4. | Balcony | 301 | 377 sq ft | 75 sq ft | 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 |
| Ocean Grand Terrace SuiteBooking code GT. | Balcony | 70 | 420 sq ft | 118 sq ft | 6, 7 |
| PenthouseBooking code PH. | Suite | 7 | 463-517 sq ft | 97-151 sq ft | 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Deluxe PenthouseBooking code DP. | Suite | 10 | 517-657 sq ft | 108-194 sq ft | 6, 7, 9, 10 |
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| Mediterranean | 4 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 6 |
| Africa & Middle East | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $508 | $483 | $490 | $427 | $541 | $393 | $619 | $720 | $734 | $654 | $654 | $763 |
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Explora II is registered in Malta.
Explora II carries about 900 guests with roughly 640 crew.
Explora II entered service in 2024.
At 63,621 gross tons and 248 m long, Explora II is a mid-size ship — larger than 63% of the 565 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
Daytime dress is casual. From 18:00, restaurants and indoor bars use an elevated resort-casual standard; sleeveless T-shirts, baseball caps, sportswear and informal beach footwear are not requested in those areas.
The main restaurants and marketplace dining are included in the journey fare, as are in-suite dining and food served at selected café and lounge venues. Anthology and Chef's Kitchen are additional culinary experiences with separate fees.
Gratuities are included in the journey fare.
Complimentary Wi-Fi is available in suites and public areas for web browsing, email, messaging, and voice and video calls, although service can vary with satellite coverage and navigation conditions.
Accessible suites are identified on the operator's deck plans. Guests requiring specific assistance should discuss requirements with Explora Journeys before booking.
The Nautilus Club provides children’s and teens’ activities. Children are not permitted in pools or whirlpools while wearing diapers, swim diapers or pull-ups, and the fitness centre and spa facilities are reserved for guests aged 16 and older.
