Explora Journeys
Explora I
Luxury Cruise Ship
EXPLORA I
Refined Ocean Living Aboard an All-Suite Luxury Cruise Ship
EXPLORA I set sail in 2023 as the first ship from Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise line of the MSC Group. Its designers drew on European elegance to create a true home at sea, offering the space and calm of a private residence on the open ocean.
As an all-suite luxury cruise ship, EXPLORA I gives every guest an ocean-front suite with floor-to-ceiling windows and a private terrace. Soft natural tones and warm light run through the interiors, and the sea stays in view from the first coffee of the morning to the last glass of the evening.
Guests set the rhythm of each day, from quiet hours by the pool to long dinners in elegant restaurants.
EXPLORA I
Routes
EXPLORA I
Ship Details
Suites
Decks
Length
Guests per host
- Gross tonnage
- 63,900GT
- Beam
- 32 m (~105 ft)
- Height above waterline
- 56 m (~184 ft)
- Speed
- 18 knots, 20.2 knots max
- Lifts
- 14, incl. 8 for guests
- Suite sizes incl. terrace
- 35–280 sqm (377–3,014 sq ft)
- Suites with accessibility features
- 10
- Pools and whirlpools
- 5 pools, 5 whirlpools
- Total public space
- ~16,600 sqm (~178,680 sq ft)
- Outdoor public space
- ~6,250 sqm (~67,275 sq ft)
- Outdoor public space per guest
- ~6.5 sqm (~70 sq ft)
- Voltage in suites
- 110/220 V
- Sailing since
- 2023
EXPLORA I
Inclusions & Facilities
-
Service around the clock
Authentic, intuitive service from a team of hospitality experts, with an industry-leading guest-to-host ratio of 1.25 to 1. Concierge services are on hand 24 hours a day.
-
Nine culinary experiences
Nine distinct culinary experiences, including In-Suite Dining 24 hours a day. Sakura, Marble & Co. Grill, Med Yacht Club, Fil Rouge and Emporium Marketplace are part of the inclusive dining; Anthology and Chef’s Kitchen are not.
-
Unlimited drinks
Unlimited beverages at all times: fine wines, premium spirits, speciality coffees, teas and soft drinks, including the in-suite mini-bar.
-
Welcome bottles
A chilled bottle of champagne waits in your suite on arrival, with your luggage already delivered, plus a bottle of wine and a bottle of spirit of your choice.
-
Wi-Fi by Starlink
High-speed complimentary Wi-Fi in every suite and public space. In some navigation areas it may be slower or unavailable.
-
Ocean Wellness
Access to the thermal area of Ocean Wellness – The Spa on deck 5: steam room, hydrotherapy pool, Finnish sauna, salt cave, experience shower, ice fall and heated marble loungers. Group wellness, fitness and mindfulness activities and rituals are included too.
-
Housekeeping
Twice-daily housekeeping, including evening turndown, and a shoeshine service.
-
Shuttles into town
Shuttle services from port to city centre, where required and available.
-
Gratuities
All on-board gratuities are included.
-
Every suite
All 461 suites face the ocean through floor-to-ceiling windows and open onto a private sun terrace with a dining area. Terrace included, they measure 35 to 280 sqm (377 to 3,014 sq ft). Each has a walk-in wardrobe with seated vanity, heated bathroom floors, a Dyson Supersonic™ hair dryer, an espresso machine, wireless charging by the bed and a pair of binoculars for the journey.
-
Pools and whirlpools
Five pools: three heated outdoor pools (Astern on deck 5, Atoll on deck 10 and the adults-only Helios on deck 12), The Conservatory under a retractable glass roof on deck 11, and the indoor hydrotherapy pool in the spa. Two indoor and three outdoor whirlpools sit on decks 11, 12 and 14.
-
Fitness
The Fitness Centre and Fitness Studio on deck 10, a 250 m running track on deck 12, and Open Air Fitness and a 14.2 × 11 m sports court on deck 14. In-suite fitness is available too.
-
Boutiques
Five boutiques share 262 sqm on deck 4: The Journey, Cartier, Panerai, Piaget and Rolex. Explora Journeys says its Rolex boutiques are the first official ones on a ship.
-
Accessible suites
Ten suites have accessibility features: one Grand Penthouse on deck 9 and nine Ocean Terrace Suites on decks 8 to 10, all close to the lifts. Features vary by suite, so share your needs when you book.
-
Families and friends
80 multi-generation-friendly connecting suites and 49 suites with a bathtub. Some suites also have twin beds, and your travel advisor confirms which with Explora Journeys.
-
Services on board
A Medical Centre on deck 3, Guest Services and Destination Experiences on deck 4, Future Journeys Ambassadors on deck 5, and guest launderettes on decks 9 and 10.
-
Ocean Grand Terrace Suites add
Priority dinner reservations at select restaurants, complimentary pressing of garments within 24 hours of check-in, and one bag of laundry per suite, each once per journey.
-
Ocean Penthouses add
Everything above, plus priority check-in and embarkation where available, and one more bottle of wine or spirit of your choice: three bottles in all.
-
Ocean Residences add
Everything above, plus private butler service by Residence Hosts, an enhanced In-Suite Dining menu and in-suite breakfast, a full in-suite bar, unlimited laundry and pressing, priority Destination Experiences reservations, a VIP embarkation lounge where available, and round-trip airport transfers up to 80 km (50 miles) each way.
-
The Owner’s Residence adds
Everything above, plus a dedicated Residence Manager as butler, Dom Pérignon on arrival, unlimited priority reservations at every restaurant, priority spa access and one treatment per guest, a private driver ashore once per journey, a hotel night before or after where available, and home-to-airport transfers up to 80 km (50 miles) each way.
EXPLORA I
Ship Map & Sections
- Suites
- 461, all ocean-front
- Guest-to-host ratio
- 1.25 : 1
- Length
- 248 m · 813 ft
- Decks
- 14
- Gross tonnage
- 63,900 GT
- Pools
- 5, plus 5 whirlpools
Choose a deck on the ship to see what is on it.
EXPLORA I
Room Types
EXPLORA I
Recommended Journeys
-
Monaco F1® Race Weekend, Reimagined
Monaco race weekend from a suite in Port Hercule, with the Grand Prix live by the pool and champagne in your suite.
Details: Monaco F1® Race Weekend, Reimagined




















