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Explora I vs Explora III

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Explora I is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 912 passengers. Explora III is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 922 passengers. Explora I has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Explora III has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose Explora I if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $2,600 (vs $4,160).

Explora III does not lead by a clear margin on any measure we track, so pick it for its itinerary or its dates.

Side by side

Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

Explora IExplora III
Cruise line Explora Journeys Explora Journeys
Ship size Medium Medium
Gross tonnage 63,621 73,904
Passengers 912 922
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 69.8 80.2 (better)
Length 817 ft 879 ft
Beam 107 ft 108 ft
Cruises on sale 94 109
Upcoming sailings 155 123
Cruise lengths 5 to 129 nights 7 to 25 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $2,600 (better) $4,160

Questions

Explora I or Explora III?

Which is bigger, Explora I or Explora III?

Explora III is bigger at 73,904 gross tons, against 63,621 gross tons for Explora I. Explora I carries 912 passengers and Explora III carries 922.

Which has more space per passenger?

Explora III, with 80.2 gross tons per passenger against 69.8 on Explora I. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.

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