The first Explora Journeys ship: 456 ocean-front suites, every one with a terrace, five heated pools, six restaurants and twelve bars and lounges.
Her godmother is the oceanographer Dr. Sylvia Earle.
11 suite categories: Ocean Terrace Suites · Ocean Grand Terrace Suites · Penthouses · Deluxe Penthouses · Premier Penthouses · Grand Penthouses · Cove Residences · Retreat Residences · Serenity Residences · Cocoon Residences · Owner's Residences
Every suite is ocean-front with a terrace. Sizes are the figures Explora publishes for each category across the fleet. Explora prints under its suite photos that they are a combination of photography and artist renderings.
35 sqm (377 sq ft); terrace 7 sqm
Within the 35 to 39 sqm (377–420 sq ft) Ocean Suites band; terrace 11 sqm · Decks 6 and 7
43 to 48 sqm (463–517 sq ft)
43 to 61 sqm (463–657 sq ft)
48 to 53 sqm (517–570 sq ft)
60 to 69 sqm (646–743 sq ft)
67 to 80 sqm (721 to 861 sq ft)
77 to 81 sqm (829 to 872 sq ft)
113 to 126 sqm (1,216–1,356 sq ft)
149 sqm (1,604 sq ft)
| Category | Size | Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Ocean Terrace Suites | 35 sqm (377 sq ft); terrace 7 sqm | — |
| Ocean Grand Terrace Suites | Within the 35 to 39 sqm (377–420 sq ft) Ocean Suites band; terrace 11 sqm | Decks 6 and 7 |
| Penthouses | 43 to 48 sqm (463–517 sq ft) | — |
| Deluxe Penthouses | 43 to 61 sqm (463–657 sq ft) | — |
| Premier Penthouses | 48 to 53 sqm (517–570 sq ft) | — |
| Grand Penthouses | 60 to 69 sqm (646–743 sq ft) | — |
| Cove Residences | 67 to 80 sqm (721 to 861 sq ft) | — |
| Retreat Residences | 77 to 81 sqm (829 to 872 sq ft) | — |
| Serenity Residences | 113 to 126 sqm (1,216–1,356 sq ft) | — |
| Cocoon Residences | 149 sqm (1,604 sq ft) | — |
| Owner's Residences | — | — |
35 sqm (377 sq ft); terrace 7 sqm
The entry category, and every one faces the sea: floor-to-ceiling windows, a lounge area with a coffee or dining table, a private terrace with a dining table and a daybed, a walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity, and a bathroom with walk-in shower and heated floors. Some have twin beds or a bathtub.
Within the 35 to 39 sqm (377–420 sq ft) Ocean Suites band; terrace 11 sqmDecks 6 and 7
Like the Ocean Terrace Suites, with a larger private terrace: 11 sqm against 7, with a dining table and a daybed. Explora places them on Decks 6 and 7.
43 to 48 sqm (463–517 sq ft)
A larger lounge and a separate dining area for four inside; outside, a terrace with a dining table and a daybed. Walk-in wardrobe with a seated vanity; bathroom with walk-in shower.
43 to 61 sqm (463–657 sq ft)
Separate zones for sleeping, dressing, dining and lounging, a dining table for four, and a terrace with a dining table and a daybed. Some have a work desk or a bathtub.
48 to 53 sqm (517–570 sq ft)
An entrance hall, a lounge and dining area for four, a separate bedroom with walk-in wardrobe, and a terrace with a dining table and a daybed. Some have twin beds or a sofa bed.
60 to 69 sqm (646–743 sq ft)
The largest of the Penthouses: separate living, dining, sleeping and working areas, a dining table for four, a double sofa bed, a bathtub, and a larger terrace with a dining table and a daybed.
67 to 80 sqm (721 to 861 sq ft)
Explora files them on the Explora I page as Cove Residences with Whirlpool: a living area, a work space, a dining table for four, a separate bedroom with sea views and a walk-in wardrobe, and a terrace with a private outdoor whirlpool, a dining table and sun loungers. Residence Hosts serve the suite.
77 to 81 sqm (829 to 872 sq ft)
At the front of the ship, with views over the bow: a living area, a work space, a dining table for four, a separate bedroom, a marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower, a guest powder room, and a terrace with a private whirlpool.
113 to 126 sqm (1,216–1,356 sq ft)
At the stern, on a corner, with a panoramic terrace: a private whirlpool, a dining table, sun beds and an outdoor lounge. Inside, a living area, a dining table for four, a work space, a separate bedroom and a Calacatta marble bathroom with bathtub and separate shower.
149 sqm (1,604 sq ft)
On the aft deck, with a wraparound terrace and a private whirlpool. Separate zones to live, work, dine and sleep, and a guest powder room.
Across the full beam of the ship, with a private terrace over the full width of the stern and an infinity whirlpool. A dining area for eight, a separate bedroom, a Calacatta marble bathroom with bathtub, separate shower and private steam room, a guest powder room, and a dedicated Residence Manager. Explora prints two different sizes for the category (280 sqm and 315 sqm), so we confirm it per ship.
Plans as Explora publishes them, bow at the top. Explora's colour key: light to dark blue for Ocean Terrace Suites OT1 to OT4 and navy for Ocean Grand Terrace Suites (GT); pale pink to red for Penthouses, Deluxe, Premier and Grand Penthouses; cream to brown for the Residences, darkest for the Owner's Residence. Circled S marks a single sofa bed, D a double sofa bed, T twin beds; the swirl marks a private whirlpool. We confirm the category of any suite number with Explora before booking. EXPLORA I's plans differ from EXPLORA II's in the bed and sofa-bed markers on the suite decks and in the shop names on Deck 4.
The Medical Centre forward.
The Journeys Lounge forward, The Casino, Guest Services, Destination Experiences, the Lobby & Lobby Bar, The Journey, the Piaget, Rolex, Cartier and Panerai boutiques, and the Med Yacht Club and Fil Rouge restaurants aft.
Ocean Wellness The Spa forward, Future Journeys Ambassadors, Anthology, Crema Café, Marble & Co. Grill, Galleria d'Arte, the MSC Foundation, Sakura, the Astern Lounge and the Astern Pool & Bar.
Suites 6005 to 6090: Ocean Grand Terrace Suites at the forward end and along the after half, Cove Residences and Grand Penthouses among them forward, Ocean Terrace Suites forward of midships, and Penthouses, Cocoon Residences and a Deluxe Penthouse across the stern.
Suites 7001 to 7116: Retreat Residences at the bow, Ocean Grand Terrace Suites forward, Cove Residences and Grand Penthouses, Ocean Terrace Suites along the rest of the deck, and Penthouses, Serenity Residences and a Deluxe Penthouse across the stern.
Suites 8001 to 8100: Retreat Residences at the bow, Ocean Terrace Suites, Cove Residences and Grand Penthouses forward, Premier Penthouses amidships, and a Penthouse and the Owner's Residence, 8100, across the stern.
Suites 9001 to 9095: Retreat Residences at the bow, Ocean Terrace Suites, Cove Residences and Grand Penthouses forward, Premier Penthouses amidships, Deluxe Penthouses aft, and Penthouses and Serenity Residences across the stern.
The Bridge forward, suites 10001 to 10064 (Ocean Terrace Suites, with Deluxe Penthouses, Cove Residences and Grand Penthouses forward and Premier Penthouses further aft), the Ocean Wellness Fitness Centre and the Atoll Pool & Bar aft.
The Explora Lounge and its outdoor area at the bow, the Private Dining Room, Malt Whisky Bar, Chef's Kitchen, Nautilus Club, The Conservatory Pool & Bar with indoor whirlpools, Gelateria & Creperie and the Emporium Marketplace with outdoor seating aft.
The Helios Pool & Bar (adults only) forward, the running track and two whirlpools.
The Sports Court, Ocean Wellness open-air fitness, a whirlpool and the Sky Bar on 14.
One sailing on EXPLORA I, from our shortlist of the Explora Journeys calendar, with the fare as we last read it. Open it for the route, the map and our hotels at either end, or send it straight into the form.
05 Feb 2027 · 12 nights
A Journey of Amazon Exploration & Cultural Discovery
San Juan to Manaus
From USD 9,045 per person2 suites left · read 9 Oct
Booked through usUSD 1,500 from us at USD 40,000+ · Virtuoso amenities below that
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Fares are per guest at double occupancy, taken from Explora's own journey listings. Several carry promotional or early-booking terms that change without notice, so we confirm the fare and its conditions for your dates before you commit.
2024
Explora I's sister: 456 ocean-front suites, every one with a terrace, five heated pools, six restaurants and twelve bars and lounges.
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2026
The first LNG-powered Explora ship: 461 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, seven restaurants and twelve bars and lounges, with two Owner's Residences, one designed by Patricia Urquiola.
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2027
Explora III's sister, setting sail in Summer 2027 and already selling journeys: 461 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, seven restaurants and twelve bars and lounges, with an Owner's Residence by Patricia Urquiola.
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2027
Explora V sets sail in December 2027, with 457 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, seven restaurants and twelve bars and lounges.
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2028
Explora VI sets sail in August 2028, with 457 ocean-front suites, five heated pools, seven restaurants and twelve bars and lounges.
Deck plans & suitesDeck plans, suite sizes and photographs from Explora Journeys's own published materials · read October 2026 · a size in parentheses isour arithmetic on the line's figures
Photography and deck plans appear courtesy of Explora Journeys and remain the line's property; Via Privata shows them as an independent travel advisory that arranges Explora Journeys bookings. We are not owned by or affiliated with the line, and all trademarks belong to their owners. Layouts can change at a refit: we confirm the plan for your sailing before you choose a room.
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