Explora Journey, a leadig luxury ocean company, has officially named and welcomed its first LNG-powered ship to the fleet.
This marks the halfway point in its vision of six extraordinary ships redefining ultra-elegant ocean travel.
EXPLORA III embarked on an exclusive Prelude Journey through the Mediterranean before arriving in Barcelona for the official naming ceremony.
Anna Nash, Explora Journeys President, says naming EXPLORA III is a momentous occasion that reflects both the trajectory of the fleet and their steadfast commitment to shaping the future of ultra-elegant ocean travel.
“Conceived as a destination in her own right, EXPLORA III brings to life an even more generous expression of space, design, gastronomy and holistic wellbeing, with every detail encouraging the presence and connection that defines our unique Ocean State of Mind.”
Cristina Ozores, a renowned marine educator and founder of the conservation organization Vellmarí, as well as a National Geographic Educator, highlighted that being the Godmother of EXPLORA III is about opening the door to a new kind of experience – one where people can truly discover the ocean in a deeper, more meaningful way.
EXPLORA III
EXPLORA III introduces a refined evolution of the brand’s design language, shaped by an even deeper commitment to space, light and unhurried discovery. Measuring 19.2 metres (63 ft) longer than her sister ships, EXPLORA I and EXPLORA II.
The LNG-powered cruise ship dedicates every additional metre to the guest experience, offering 19.5 square metres of public space per guest – one of the highest ratios in the industry and the most generous across the Explora Journeys fleet.
Antonio Di Nenno, Director of Architecture & Design, said the real evolution on EXPLORA III is their idea of casual luxury, now even more mature and consistent throughout the ship. “Luxury should be everywhere but never feel formal or intimidating. It should feel elegant, comfortable and familiar, like being at home.”
As the first LNG-powered vessel in the Explora Journeys fleet, EXPLORA III represents the next step in the brand’s investment in advanced marine technologies.
Designed to operate on liquefied natural gas today, the ship also offers a pathway towards renewable alternatives such as bio-LNG and synthetic LNG as these become increasingly available.
She is equipped with shore power capability, enabling connection to onshore electricity in ports where infrastructure exists, allowing engines to be switched off while alongside.
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