461 Suites, 5 Pools and 12 Bars: The New Megayacht Redefining Luxury Cruising

Explora Journeys, MSC's ultra-luxury brand, is about to launch the megayacht "Explora IV." On board: 12 bars, 7 restaurants, 5 pools and an incredible staff-to-guest ratio

Amit Cotler Published 22.06.26 | 08:45 | Updated 22.06.26 | 08:46

Luxury ship - EXPLORA III. Photo: EXPLORA PR

Just before the new mega-yacht Explora III sets sail for its first voyages, MSC Cruises' luxury brand, Explora Journeys, is already looking ahead to the next mega-yacht.

According to publications issued to the company's customers, Explora IV is scheduled to begin sailing as early as the summer of 2027.

So what will you find there? 461 luxury suites, all with luxurious balconies, 5 pools that can all be heated for cold-season cruises, 7 restaurants, 12 bars and lounges in different styles and a ratio of 1.25 guests to every employee, almost one to one.

The luxury brand is considered one of the most luxurious at sea, and competes, among other things, with cruises from super brands such as Four Seasons, which recently launched their own megayacht

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