The Explora III recently sailed from the Spanish port of Barcelona to kick off its maiden voyage for Explora Journeys. The ship will later offer a second seven-night cruise to Southampton, which will sail to Spain, Portugal and France. On its way to the United Kingdom, the Explora III will visit Porto, La Coruña, Bilbao and Bordeaux, as well as St. Jean de Luz. Before kicking off its maiden voyage, the Explora III was christened during a special ceremony at the Port of Barcelona. The Explora III also offered a pre-inaugural cruise in the Western Mediterranean, which departed from Genoa, Italy, on July 24, 2026.