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Explora I

The Explora I is a luxury cruise ship operated by Explora Journey...

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The Explora I is a luxury cruise ship operated by Explora Journeys (MSC Group) and registered in Valletta, Malta. The ship’s keel was laid on June 10, 2021, and it was launched (float‑out) on May 30, 2022. Delivery occurred on July 20, 2023, and service began in 2023. The maiden voyage departed on August 1, 2023, from Copenhagen, Denmark, on a seven‑night sailing to Reykjavík with stops at Lerwick (Shetland Islands) and Kirkwall (Orkney). The vessel is identified by IMO 9869875 and MMSI 256389000. Explora I has a gross tonnage of about 63,713 GT, measures approximately 248 m in length, has a beam of 32 m, and a draught of about 7.1 m. The ship features 14 decks (11 accessible to passengers), reaches a top speed of around 19 knots, carries approximately 922 guests in 461 suites, and is staffed by about 638 crew members, offering a high level of luxury service.

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EXPLORA I, the first ship on the Explore Journeys fleet, sets sail in summer 2023. Set to redefine the possibilities of luxury ocean travel, EXPLORA I will elegantly carry guests both on and off the beaten path, offering the perfect blend of celebrated and lesser-known destinations. The ocean and its influence sit at the heart of the onboard guest experience — inspired by the very thing that carries us, the sea — a transformative natural force that helps us deliver the unique Ocean State of Mind for our guests. On board, guests can expect vibrant, cosmopolitan relaxed European luxury at sea. EXPLORA I offers 461 ocean-front suites, penthouses and residences designed to be 'Homes at Sea' for our guests with private terraces and sweeping ocean views; an unparalleled choice of 18 restaurants, bars and lounges, each its own celebration of global talents and cultures; four swimming pools, extensive outdoor decks with private cabanas, and refined onboard entertainment and enrichment. For a true sense of rejuvenation, Ocean Wellness offers the gift of physical and spiritual renewal, from a deeply calming spa inspired by the ocean's natural forces, to a modern fitness space full of cutting-edge equipment.

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Name

Explora I

Operator

Explora Journeys (MSC Group)

Port of Registry

Valletta, Malta

Laid Down

June 10, 2021

Launched

May 30, 2022 (float-out)

Completed

July 20, 2023

Maiden Voyage

August 1, 2023, from Copenhagen for a seven‑night sailing to Reykjavík via Lerwick and Kirkwall

In Service

2023 – Present

Identification

IMO 9869875, MMSI 256389000

Status

Active