Explora II Ship Info
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Explora Journeys Cruise Line
General Information
The
Explora II started sailing in 2024. Former names: none. The Explora II is registered
in Malta. The Explora II has 461 cabins.
You can expect between 922 to 922 passengers on a typical sailing. This means
that at the higher number (usually peak and holiday sailings) Explora II has a space ratio of
69.3.
(A space ratio less than 33 means that you may find the ship crowded in areas. A space ratio greater than 39 means that
there should be plenty of space for each passenger.) When this ship isn't sailing at capacity the space ratio can be as good
as 69.3.
The Explora II has
700 crew members on board. There are 1 passengers for every crew member on board.
There are self serve laudromats on this ship.
Sister Ships
The following ships share the same class as this ship. This means the basic design and layout of the ship
is the same. For the most part the cabins will be identical among these ships, but may be decorated differently.
2023- Explora I
2024- Explora II
Accessibility
There are 10 special needs cabins on this ship. These cabins have been modified for accessibility purposes.
13 Decks
There are 13 on this ship. The highest deck number is 14. The number of decks with passenger cabins is 5.
100% Balconies
This is the percent of the staterooms on board have balconies.
Other Information
Built in 2024, this is the second ship in the fleet.
There are 461 staterooms on board, spacious sundeck, 9 dining options, 4 swimming pools, and several jacuzzis. There is a spacious wellness center which has an indoor/outdoor spa with treatment rooms, thermal suites, and a beauty salon; as well as a fitness center and gym.
Dining options on board include:
Anthology-international cuisine, celebrity chefs (who attend select voyages as guests) create
special menus in collaboration with Franck Garanger (Explora Journeys’ Head Chef).
Sakura- Pan-Asian cuisine - Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian; Sake sommelier service; Asian
beverages; modern Asian music
Marble & Co. Grill- steakhouse with a wine cellar; personally sourced and sustainably farmed beef
Med Yacht Club-Mediterranean cuisine specialties from France, Spain, Italy, Greece
Emporium Marketplace-all-day opened buffet restaurant with food themed on the visited destinations;
has 18x cooking stations
Fil Rouge-traditional French cuisine and French-inspired international dishes
Chefs Kitchen & Private Dining Room- at a fee per person
24-hour in room dining
Nightly entertainment can be found at one of the lounges and bars on the ship. Journeys Lounge offers nightly shows, the Astern Lounge offers live entertainment and also doubles as a nightclub, and the Forward Lounge offers a large stage with amphitheater seating. There is also a casino and a poolside outdoor lounge. In the evenings, the Conservatory pool also transforms into a cinema for movies under the stars.
Children have their very own indoor playground and entertainment space on Deck 11. It offers supervised activities throughout the cruise. The Nautilus Club also hosts age-appropriate supervised activities (for children aged 6-17) including interactive gaming (on PlayStation 5, PlayStation VR2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox), sports contests, fun workshops and games. Nautilus Club has its own heated swimming pools and a Sports Court. There are also 82 interconnecting staterooms that are ideal for larger families.
On board shopping includes the first ever Rolex Boutique, as well as other souveneer shops.
Explora II Ship Stats
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Year Built | 2024 |
| Years Old | 0 |
| Tons | 63,900 |
| Speed | knots |
| Length | 813 feet |
| Beam | 105 feet |
| Total Cabins | 461 |
| Crew | 700 |
| Expected Passengers | 922 to 922 |
| Expected Space Ratio | 69 |
| Total decks | 13 |
| Decks with cabins | 5 |
Explora II Features
Activities
- 1 Indoor Pools
- 2 Outdoor Pools
- 5 Whirlpools (hot tubs)
- No Rock Climbing Wall
- No Flow Rider
- No Ice Rink
- No Bowling
- No Zipline
- No Waterslide
- No Water Park
- No Ropes Course
- No Mini Golf
- Sports Court
- Jogging Track
Features
- Casino
- Cigar Lounge
- No Chapel
- No Arcade
- Show Lounge
- Hair Salon
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- No Library
- No Bridge Viewing Area
- No Outdoor Movie Screen
- No Teen Lounge
- No Passenger Promenade
- Sea Viewing Lounge on upper deck
- Adult Only Outside Lounge Area
