EXCLUSIVE: Behind the scenes onboard Explora III - Explora Journeys’ newest ship

Will Payne was in Genoa, Italy, for the official delivery ceremony of Explora III - the newest vessel in the Explora Journeys fleet - before getting a few hours onboard to see it before anyone else does. The tour starts where the ship does: the delivery ceremony itself, then straight into the build. The lobby sets the tone, followed by the Journeys Lounge and a Kids Club that's a long way from the standard cruise ship playroom. From there it's the Emporium Marketplace, the Cove Residence suites, and Ocean Wellness — including the fitness centre and running track for anyone who wants more than a lounger. Then the parts most cruisers never see on a standard ship tour: the shops, the Astern Lounge, and the Conservatory pool deck. Crema Café for coffee, the Galleria d'Arte for something a little different, and the Helios Bar and The Cellar for everything after dark. The tour finishes in an Ocean Terrace Suite — the kind of cabin that makes the case for this ship on its own. Here's the thing most people don't know about a ship delivery: this is the earliest a camera has ever been allowed onboard — before passengers, before the naming ceremony, before any of it. This is Explora III, first look. Catch up on all our latest reviews, ship tours and cruise news at World of Cruising → https://www.worldofcruising.co.uk Subscribe and click the bell so you don't miss our next adventure 🔔 #ExploraJourneys #ExploraIII #ShipDelivery #LuxuryCruise #ExclusiveFirstLook #CruiseShipTour #NewCruiseShip #WorldOfCruising #CruiseReview #Genoa #BehindTheScenes