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Explora II vs Explora V

The verdict

Which should you choose?

Explora II is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 912 passengers, in service since 2024. Explora V is a mid-size Explora Journeys ship carrying 914 passengers. Explora II has no Bliss scores yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold. Explora V has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose Explora II if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $1,800 (vs $3,640) and it has 130 cruises on sale (vs 63).

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Specifications

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

Explora IIExplora V
Cruise line Explora Journeys Explora Journeys
Ship size Medium Medium
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2024 —
Gross tonnage 63,900 —
Passengers 912 914
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 70.1 —
Length 817 ft —
Beam 108 ft —
Cruises on sale 130 63
Upcoming sailings 163 66
Cruise lengths 4 to 29 nights 6 to 38 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $1,800 (better) $3,640

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