Slicing through the oceans with elegance: the ship EXPLORA III is a floating hotel ready to travel from the fjords of Norway to Greenland, then cross the Atlantic in autumn to reach New England and the eastern coast of Canada.
Feeling like being aboard a private yacht with the amenities of a luxury cruise ship: this is the promise of EXPLORA III, the new vessel from Explora Journeys, which offers guests 461 ocean-view suites, 5 heated pools, 7 restaurants, and 12 bars and lounges. Among its most exclusive spaces is the Owner’sResidence, designed by Patricia Urquiola, featuring a panoramicterrace that spans the full width of the stern, offering an uninterrupted view of the sea. The interiors combine oak parquet flooring, fine marbles, curved wood paneling, and furnishings by Cassina, Kettal, and Moroso. At the heart of the culinary offering, a flagship of its services, lies The Cellar by Explora Journeys, a wine experience presenting nearly 350 labels from around the world, accompanied by tastings of caviar, lobster, selectedcheeses, chocolate truffles, and fine cured meats freshly sliced on a traditional Berkel machine. Among the new features is also The Chef’s Table, a concept allowing guests to collaborate with the culinary team in creating personalized menus and pairings. “From the highly personalized menu of The Chef’s Table to the depthand discovery offered by The Cellar, we have created concepts that exceed expectations and define a new standard,” said Alban Gjoka, Senior VP Food & Beverage at Explora Journeys. “Theseare not simply restaurants, but true immersive journeys designedto offer something authentically distinctive.” By the pool, Shore Club on 11 at The Conservatory offers freshly preparedMediterranean cuisine, including salads, grilled dishes, crêpes, artisanal ice cream, and wellness-oriented options. The onboard experience is completed by exclusive boutiques dedicated to iconic maisons such as Cartier, Piaget, Chopard, and Rolex, which continues its presence on board with an exclusive boutique-at-seaconcept.
