Explora Journeys today announced details of the Explora III, the third of its six luxury ships and the first to be powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

The ship in summer 2026 will start sailing in Western Europe with a visit to Bordeaux in France, before heading to Northern Europe. The ship will depart Southampton, UK on August 17 and visit destinations in the Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Sweden and Germany before making her way to Iceland and Greenland.

The ship will arrive on September 27 in Quebec City before continuing her journey along the East Coast of Canada and North America, including a visit to New York City.

The ship then will arrive in Miami on October 25 before setting sail for a winter season in the Caribbean Sea.

Anna Nash, President, Explora Journeys, said, “With EXPLORA III, we are thrilled to reach the halfway point in the launch of our fleet of six luxury ships, each designed to redefine the standards of ocean travel. This milestone represents more than just growth; it underscores our dedication to offering guests unparalleled access to some of the world’s most breathtaking destinations. By expanding our fleet, we are able to offer a greater variety of itineraries, immersing travellers in diverse cultures, landscapes, and unique moments across the globe.”

Of note, the ship will have 463 ships, slightly more than the Explora I and II. These will include 313 Ocean Suites, 109 Ocean Penthouses, 39 Ocean Residences and two Owner’s Residences.

Other changes include the Ocean Wellness and Fitness, which has been reimagined to offer a unified space dedicated to wellbeing. The enhanced area includes Ocean Wellness – The Spa and a state-of-the-art Fitness Centre and Fitness Studio, created in partnership with Technogym. An Open-Air Fitness area will feature on Deck 14 and an running track along Deck 12. An expanded Sports Court will offer pickleball, paddle and basketball.

The Nautilus Club on the ship has been enhanced with dedicated spaces for children and teenagers. Nautilus Club Juniors is tailored for children aged 3 to 5 years and will include six hours of daily baby care services. Nautilus Club Teens is an area for children aged 6 to 17 with activities and experiences designed for older children and teenagers.

EXPLORA III will be equipped with shore power capability, advanced energy efficiency features, and as the first LNG-powered vessel in the Explora Journeys’ fleet, she will be enabled for the direct transition to drop-in bio-LNG and synthetic LNG.