Cruises
Explora III Delivered in Genoa as MSC's Largest LNG-Powered Cruise Ship
Explora Journeys received Explora III at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard in Genoa on Jul 23, 2026, marking the halfway point in MSC Group's luxury cruise brand expansion. The ship is the first in the fleet powered by LNG and measures 19.2 meters longer than sister ships Explora I and Explora II. Rather than increasing cabins, the line added new onboard spaces including wellness facilities on Deck 5, three new dining concepts, and two Owner's Suites. The ship will sail a five-night Mediterranean prelude from Genoa before its naming ceremony on 1 August in Barcelona.
