Signature highlights
The ship is planned with 457 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, seven restaurants, and 12 bars and lounges. Construction milestones include the steel cutting in July 2025 and the coin ceremony in March 2026.
Explora V
About Explora V
EXPLORA V is a new Explora Journeys luxury cruise ship under construction at Fincantieri and scheduled to enter service in December 2027. The vessel is planned around 457 ocean-front suites, an intimate service model, and spacious indoor and outdoor areas. Its onboard concept includes multiple pools, restaurants, bars and lounges, wellness facilities, and family spaces. EXPLORA V will join the LNG-powered third-generation ships in the brand’s six-vessel fleet.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Explora Journeys
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Malta
Onboard Experience
Dining
Explora Journeys lists seven restaurants, including signature dining concepts such as Sakura and Anthology, alongside casual marketplace and poolside options.
Entertainment
Planned leisure spaces include bars and lounges, an observation-oriented social atmosphere, outdoor decks, and curated entertainment and enrichment programming.
Staterooms & suites
All 457 accommodations are ocean-front suites with private outdoor space, ranging from Ocean Terrace Suites to Penthouses and larger residences, including an Owner’s Residence.
For families
The ship is planned with an enhanced Nautilus Club offering dedicated spaces and experiences for children and teenagers.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include Ocean Wellness & Fitness, heated pools, whirlpools, outdoor exercise areas, and wellness programming designed around relaxation and fitness.
Accessibility
The official ship information identifies accessible suites and accessible facilities among the accommodation options. The exact number of accessible suites was not consistently reported across sources.
Environmental features
EXPLORA V is planned to use LNG propulsion, shore-power connectivity and advanced environmental technologies. Explora Journeys also describes the upcoming fleet as supporting its longer-term goal of net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions from marine operations by 2050.
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