Explora Journeys · Explora Class
Explora III
Explora's 2026 LNG-powered eco-luxury flagship pioneering enlarged suite layouts, cutting-edge emission reduction, and curated oceanfront journeys.
2026
Year Built
922
Guests
72,810
GT
4
Pools
The first Evolution Class ship from Explora Journeys, and the line's first LNG-powered vessel. At 72,810 GT accommodating 922 guests in 463 ocean-front suites, Explora III is 19 meters longer than her sister ships. Launching August 2026 with new dining venues and expanded suite categories.
Dining & Drinks
Specialty dining included
All drinks included
Room service included
Dietary Options
Gluten-FreeVegan
Wellness & Relaxation
Pools
4
Hot Tubs
6
Medical Center
✓
Pool Lift
✓
Where Explora III sails
Ports on this ship's regular rotation — click any for a feel of it before you pack.
Things to do in Rome
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Colosseum
Rome's 50,000-seat amphitheatre where emperors distracted citizens for 350 years with a spectacle they couldn't unsee. Book tickets online — the same-day queue is a gladiatorial contest in its own right.
🕒 Daily 9 am – approx. 1 hr before sunset; advance booking essential
~1.4 km away
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Vatican Museums
A labyrinth of papal acquisitions culminating in the Sistine Chapel — Michelangelo spent four years on scaffolding so you'd spend thirty seconds craning your neck. Book online; the walk-up queue is a penance the Church did not design.
🕒 Mon–Sat 9 am–6 pm (last entry 4 pm); closed all Sundays except last Sunday of month
~3.5 km away
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St. Peter's Basilica
Rome's most famous church, built atop Saint Peter's tomb and scaled to make you feel appropriately small. Entry is free — though the dress code enforcer at the door will turn away bare shoulders without theological debate.
🕒 Daily 7 am–7 pm (summer) / 7 am–6:30 pm (winter); dome climb separately ticketed
~3.6 km away
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Roman Forum
The political heart of ancient Rome, now a wide field of columns, arches, and marble worn by two millennia of weather. Same ticket as the Colosseum and Palatine Hill — three ruins for the price of one existential crisis.
🕒 Daily 9 am – approx. 1 hr before sunset; included with Colosseum/Palatine Hill ticket
~1.5 km away
GoCruiseTravel.com Ship Data
2
Sailings tracked
88/100
luxury with nearly everything included
922
guests
GoCruiseTravel.com tracks 2 upcoming sailings on Explora III (Explora Journeys). Built 2026, 922 guests, 72,810 GT. Amenities: 4 pools, 6 hot tubs, accessible cabins, medical center. Explora Journeys Perk Score: 88/100 (luxury with nearly everything included) — unlimited drinks, Wi-Fi, gratuities, specialty dining, airport transfers, room service, port shuttles.
Accessible Travel
Traveling with accessibility needs? Explora III has 8 accessible cabins.
Pool LiftElevators: 6
Ask anything about Explora III
Policies at a Glance
PetsNot Allowed
Balcony SmokingNot Allowed
Dress CodeSmart Casual
Formal NightsNo
The Details
Can I do laundry onboard?
No self-service laundry onboard
What voltage are the cabins?
110V & 220V
Is there a dress code?
Smart Casual
Are there formal nights?
No formal nights required
Can I smoke on the balcony?
No — balcony smoking not allowed
USB in Cabins
✓
Upcoming Voyages on Explora III
OCT 18, 2026
One-way
Inaugural Mediterranean & Adriatic Coast
7N · 7 ports
Inaugural Mediterranean & Adriatic Coast
Rome → Dubrovnik
From
$4,600
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
NOV 1, 2026
One-way
Iberian Sunsets & Italian Rivieras
7N · 8 ports
Iberian Sunsets & Italian Rivieras
Barcelona → Rome
From
$4,700
per person
Estimated starting fare — verify with cruise line
Who sails this line
Typical age
45-65
Primary markets
IT · DE · CH · US · UK
Onboard languages
en · it
Kids onboard
Uncommon — adult-leaning atmosphere
