Explora Journeys has officially named EXPLORA III in Barcelona, marking the entry of the cruise brand’s first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered ship into its fleet and a key step in its plan to operate six vessels.
The ship was delivered in Genoa on July 23, 2026, and completed a Mediterranean prelude voyage before arriving in Barcelona for the naming ceremony.
EXPLORA III later departed Barcelona on August 3 for its seven-night maiden journey to Lisbon, starting its first season of voyages across Northern Europe, Iceland, Greenland and North America.
EXPLORA III is the first LNG-powered vessel operated by Explora Journeys and has been developed with technology that allows it to operate on LNG while supporting the future use of renewable alternatives such as bio-LNG and synthetic LNG when they become available.
The vessel is also equipped with shore power capability, allowing it to connect to onshore electricity at ports with suitable infrastructure. This enables the ship to switch off its engines while docked.
The naming ceremony in Barcelona
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