Explora Journeys
Explora II
- Cruises
- 130
- From
- $1,800
Ship comparison
Explora II vs Explora III
Explora Journeys
Explora III
- Cruises
- 109
- From
- $4,160
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Explora II is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 912 passengers, in service since 2024. Explora III is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 922 passengers. Explora II 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 II if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $1,800 (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 II | Explora III | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Explora Journeys | Explora Journeys |
| Ship size | Medium | Medium |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2024 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 63,900 | 73,904 |
| Passengers | 912 | 922 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 70.1 | 80.2 (better) |
| Length | 817 ft | 879 ft |
| Beam | 108 ft | 108 ft |
| Cruises on sale | 130 | 109 |
| Upcoming sailings | 163 | 123 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 29 nights | 7 to 25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $1,800 (better) | $4,160 |
Explora Journeys
Explora II
Sailing now
130 cruises on sale, from $1,800.
Explora Journeys
Explora III
Sailing now
109 cruises on sale, from $4,160.
Questions
Explora II or Explora III?
Which is bigger, Explora II or Explora III?
Explora III is bigger at 73,904 gross tons, against 63,900 gross tons for Explora II. Explora II carries 912 passengers and Explora III carries 922.
Which has more space per passenger?
Explora III, with 80.2 gross tons per passenger against 70.1 on Explora II. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
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