Explora Journeys · MSC EXPLORA

Explora V

4.0· 1,083 votesBuilt 2023 · 63,900 GT · 13 decks64 sailings from $540/night
Guests
9221,473
Crew
640
Cabins
461
Length
248 m
Space ratio
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Our take · opinion

Luxury before the crowds

We see Explora V as Explora Journeys’ next all-suite ocean yacht for couples who want quiet luxury and destination depth—without megaship theater. Asia debut seasons are the early brief.

We experience Explora V as the same refined EXPLORA platform as her earlier sisters, tuned for travelers who want space and service more than spectacle. Daytime life centers on the midship pool under the retractable glass roof, aft sun decks, and private cabanas—not waterslides. The wellness complex and running track set the pace: spa mornings, quiet lounges, and evenings that stay conversational instead of club-loud.

Cabins are the product. Every stateroom is a suite with a private terrace; we treat Ocean Terrace Suites as the volume play and step up to Ocean Penthouses or Ocean Residences when butler service and larger living rooms matter. Interconnecting Family Suites help small groups, but this is not a kids-club ship, so ask us about quieter banks away from the pool roof before you lock a category.

Dining is all-inclusive across multiple venues plus 24-hour in-suite service, with premium beverages, Wi-Fi, and spa access built into the fare story. Versus Explora I–IV, V is the Asia-era newbuild with next-gen alternative-fuel capability; the onboard vibe should feel familiar if you already like the brand’s low-density rhythm. Confirm your sailing on this page and we will match suite tier to itinerary length and how much terrace time you actually want.

She's for
  • Couples who want all-suite luxury without megaship crowds
  • Travelers booking early Asia and long-haul Explora itineraries
  • Guests who prioritize spa, space, and included dining over shows
  • Shoppers comparing Explora sisters for the newest fuel-forward hull
She's not for
  • Families who need kids clubs, waterparks, or high-energy evenings
  • Budget cruisers expecting mainstream pricing and upsell culture
  • Anyone who wants Broadway-scale nightlife as the main event
Honest caveat

She is still completing construction for a 2027 debut—suite names and venue nuances can shift before first guests. Confirm the latest deck plans and inclusions with us before you lock a category.

The record · ship background

Explora V, on paper

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Explora V is the fifth EXPLORA-class ship for Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury ocean brand, built by Fincantieri in Italy. She follows Explora I (2023), II (2024), III (2026), and IV (2027), with Explora VI completing the six-ship plan in 2028. Class targets sit near 64,000 GT with roughly 460 all-suite staterooms and a high crew ratio; typed specs on this page fill in as delivery nears.

The March 2026 Sestri Ponente program marked her coin ceremony alongside Explora IV’s launch and Explora VI’s steel cutting. Units five and six were firm-ordered in 2023 with enhanced efficiency measures and alternative-fuel readiness beyond the early sisters. Explora Journeys has marketed an Asia debut collection around her entry into service, expanding the brand beyond its first Atlantic and Mediterranean seasons.

Deployment will rotate globally once she enters the fleet. Confirm this sailing for the live homeport and itinerary rather than treating any season as permanent. Build notes and fuel labels below track the published yard program.

Build record

Keel to delivery
2026 – 2027
Inaugural
2027 (Asia debut season)
Fuel
LNG / alt-fuel capable
Sisters
MSC Explora 2, MSC Explora 3, MSC Explora 4, MSC Explora 5
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Upcoming sailings

40 itineraries · 64 sail dates on Explora V. Fares are live and change daily.

SailingDateDepartNights$/nInsideBalconySuite
A Journey Through Italy's Timeless Wonders To Istanbul's Vibrant SoulCivitavecchia (Rome) | Port Of Naples | Messina (Sicily) | Piraeus (Athens) | Volos | Istanbul | Istanbul
Dec 4, 2027Rome (Civitavecchia)7$650$4,550$4,550
A Journey Through Istanbul's Cosmopolitan Vibrancy To Rome's Timeless WondersIstanbul | Canakkale | Kusadasi | Heraklion, Crete | Siracusa (Sicily) | Port Of Naples | Civitavecchia (Rome)
Dec 12, 2027Istanbul7$650$4,550$4,550
A Journey Through Italy's Rich Heritage To Catalan EleganceCivitavecchia (Rome) | Salerno | Messina (Sicily) | La Valletta | Tunis/La Goulette | Sardinia/Cagliari | Barcelona
Dec 19, 2027Rome (Civitavecchia)7$688$4,815$4,815
A Journey Of New Year Festivities Through The Splendid MediterraneanBarcelona | Marseille | Villefranche-Sur-Mer(Nice) | Livorno (Florence) | Ajaccio (Corsica) | Port Of Naples | Naples Fireworks | Naples Fireworks | Civitavecchia (Rome)
Dec 26, 2027Barcelona7$764$5,350$5,350
7-Night A Journey Through FortressesCivitavecchia (Rome) | Salerno | Messina (Sicily) | La Valletta | Tunis/La Goulette | Palma De Mallorca | Barcelona
Jan 2, 2028Rome (Civitavecchia)7$650$4,550$4,550
A Journey Through Catalan Shores To Saudi Arabian MystiqueBarcelona | Civitavecchia (Rome) | Port Of Naples | Messina (Sicily) | Port Said | Crossing The Suez Canal | Crossing The Suez Canal | Sharm El-Sheikh | Aqaba (Petra) | Jeddah
Jan 9, 2028Barcelona12$612$7,345$7,345
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