EXPLORA II hits the water - EXPLORA III Cuts steEl

On September 6th 2023 the official float out took place for the second ship in the Explora Journeys line up, Explora II. The ship is expected to hit the water in summer of 2024 with itineraries already announced and available to book.

The announcement was followed by the steel cutting of the Explora III which isn’t set to launch until 2026. Construction on the fourth ship, Explora IV is set to being early 2024 with a 2027 debut.

Eventually these four ships will be joined by Explora V and Explora VI. The noticeable gap between the first two ships and second two ships, might be related to the fact that ships III-VI will be powered by LNG (Liquid Natural Gas) which is expected to cut carbon emissions by 20%.

Whatever the case, the two years between 2024 and 2026 will give Explora Journeys the time to cut its teeth and prove its place among the leading cruise lines in the luxury sector.