Explora Journeys sets sail for next chapter, reveals Explora III

Explora Journeys has revealed EXPLORA III, which will be launching ahead of schedule in July 2026 with an exclusive Mediterranean Prelude Journey (July 24 to 29) before her naming ceremony in Barcelona (Aug. 1).

From Barcelona, EXPLORA III will start her Maiden Voyage to Lisbon on Aug. 3 and Journeys through new destinations in Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland later in the year.

EXPLORA III will also introduce brand new culinary concepts, a second Owner’s Residence, reimagined wellness and fitness facilities, and an exclusive Chopard boutique, amongst a plethora of other enhancements.

Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, explained that: “EXPLORA III represents a natural yet powerful evolution of our vision for ocean travel. She has been conceived as a destination in her own right – a luxury floating hotel that offers even greater space, comfort and choice of amenities, while welcoming the same carefully balanced number of guests as EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II.”

Nash said that: “This deliberate continuity allows for a more generous experience throughout the ship, where new residences and thoughtfully designed suites, alongside expansive public areas, foster a genuine feeling of being at home at sea.”

And she continued: “As the third ship in our fleet, EXPLORA III also marks an important milestone in our journey, bringing us halfway through our six-ship vision and reinforcing our long-term commitment to shaping a more refined future for ocean travel. EXPLORA III embodies our belief that true luxury lies in space, intention and the privilege of exploring the world at a more considered pace.”

With her 463 suites, only two more than on EXPLORA I and II, EXPLORA III benefits from LNG technology, allowing for an increased length of 63 ft (19.2 m) and resulting in one of the highest ratios of total public space per guest, with an impressive 210 sq ft (19.5 sqm) per guest.

With expanded public areas, more open-air deck space per guest and a higher number of spacious Ocean Penthouses and Ocean Residences, the ship also offers one of the industry-leading host-to-guest ratios, with almost 1 host per guest.

Sail on over to www.explorajourneys.com for more.