Italian shipyard Fincantieri has launched a new cruise ship slated for MSC Cruises' luxury brand Explora Journeys.
Explora III is the third in a series of six ships that Fincantieri is building for Explora Journeys. The first two ships, Explora I and Explora II, were delivered in 2023 and 2024, respectively.
When completed, Explora III will have an LOA of 248 metres, a beam of 32 metres, and 461 all-balcony cabins housing 900 guests across 14 decks. One of the cabins will be laid out as an owner's residence with 280 square metres of indoor and terrace space while some of the other cabins will even provide access for wheelchair-bound guests.
Onboard facilities will include restaurants, bars, lounges, boutique shops, nine spa rooms, a beauty salon, 1,000 square metres of indoor and outdoor wellness facilities, and indoor and outdoor pools.
Explora III will also be ready to use bio-LNG and renewable synthetic LNG once these fuels become widely available in the maritime sector.
Explora III was launched at Fincantieri’s Sestri Ponente shipyard on Monday, July 14, the same day that keel of sister ship Explora IV was laid and the first steel for Explora V was cut.