MSC Explora 3 cabins and suites
MSC Explora 3 staterooms review, floor plans, photos
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OWNER'S Residence with Aft Wraparound Terrace & Whirlpool
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 2 |
| Cabin size: | 1670 ft2 / 155 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 1345 ft2 / 125 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | aft on decks 7-8 |
| Type (categories): | (OR) OWNER’S RESIDENCE with aft-facing wraparound terrace |
The OWNER'S RESIDENCES are sized 280 m2 (3015 ft2), including 155 m2 (indoor) and 125 m2 (outdoor).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 1 child under 18 years old.
The suite is fitted with smart technology for controlling the lights, heating, air-conditioning and curtains.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (200x200 cm / 79x79 inches) and a dressing room.
The huge TERRACE covers the ship's full width and has an outdoor infinity pool, shower room, 3 daybeds, a dining area (6-seat table), lounge area (cushioned sofas and chairs).
In addition to the standard complimentary cabin amenities, the OWNER'S RESIDENCE receives private butler services from the ship's Residence Manager. The service includes packing/unpacking (to the passengers' preferences), pressing/laundering assistance, assistance for making shipboard and ashore reservations, in-cabin dining, itinerary/transport/celebrations planning.
Additional benefits (complimentary provided amenities and services) include unlimited priority dining reservations (all the ship's restaurants), one treatment per person (at the ship's Ocean Wellness Spa), roundtrip home-airport-home transfers, roundtrip hotel-port-hotel transfers (max distance 80 km / 50 mi each way), private car driver (ashore), pre- or post-cruise hotel stay (overnight).
COVE Residence with Terrace Whirlpool
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 29 |
| Cabin size: | 605 ft2 / 56 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 150-260 ft2 / 14-24 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 6-7-8-9-10 |
| Type (categories): | (COJ, CO1) COVE RESIDENCE /aka RS1-Ocean Residence |
Category CO1 has no balcony whirlpool.
Category COVE Residences are sized, respectively, 70-80 m2 (755-860 ft2), including 56 m2 (605 ft2) indoor plus balcony (14-24 m2 / 150-260 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children under 18 years old.
These suites are with a double sofabed (to accommodate 3rd/4th person), separate living/sleeping areas, and fitted with smart technology for controlling the lights, heating, air-conditioning and curtains.
The BATHROOM has a bathtub and a bidet.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches). Standard amenities include down duvets and pillows, Frette bed linens, a pillow menu, walk-in wardrobe (with a seated vanity).
The TERRACE has an outdoor whirlpool, a 2-seat dining table, and a daybed (or 2 sun loungers).
Passengers in COVE Residences receive complimentary private butler services from the ship's Residence Hosts.
All COVE RESIDENCES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne (Vintage).
Additional amenities include Technogym Case Kit, Technogym Bench, 4-seat dining table, cocktail-making set.
RETREAT Residence with Terrace Whirlpool
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 6 |
| Cabin size: | 680 ft2 / 63 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 150-195 ft2 / 14-18 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | forward on decks 7-8-9 |
| Type (categories): | (RR) RETREAT RESIDENCE /aka RS2-Ocean Residence with bow-facing terrace |
Category RETREAT Residence/RS2 cabins are sized, respectively, 77-81 m2 (830-870 ft2), including 63 m2 (680 ft2) indoor plus balcony (14-18 m2 / 150-195 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children under 18 years old.
These suites have a double sofabed (to accommodate 3rd/4th person) and separate living/sleeping areas.
The BATHROOM has a bathtub and a bidet.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (200x200 cm / 79x79 inches).
The TERRACE has an outdoor whirlpool and a 2-seat dining table.
Passengers in RETREAT Residences receive complimentary private butler services from the ship's Residence Hosts.
All RETREAT RESIDENCES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne (Vintage).
Additional amenities include Technogym Case Kit, Technogym Bench, 4-seat dining table, cocktail-making set.
SERENITY Residence with Terrace Whirlpool
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 2 |
| Cabin size: | 645 ft2 / 60 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 570 ft2 / 55 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | aft on deck 9 |
| Type (categories): | (SR) SERENITY RESIDENCE /aka RS3-Ocean Residence with aft-facing wraparound terrace |
Category SERENITY Residences/RS3 cabins are sized 115 m2 (1215 ft2), including 60 m2 (645 ft2) indoor plus balcony (55 m2 / 570 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children under 18 years old.
These suites have a double sofabed (to accommodate 3rd/4th person) and separate living/sleeping areas.
The BATHROOM has a bathtub and a bidet.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches).
The TERRACE has an outdoor whirlpool, a 4-seat dining table, a daybed, two sun loungers.
Passengers in SERENITY Residences receive complimentary private butler services from the ship's Residence Hosts.
All SERENITY RESIDENCES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne (Vintage).
Additional amenities include Technogym Case Kit, Technogym Bench, 4-seat dining table, cocktail-making set.
CACOON Residence with Terrace Whirlpool
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 2 |
| Cabin size: | 795 ft2 / 74 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 805 ft2 / 75 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | aft on deck 6 |
| Type (categories): | (CR) CACOON RESIDENCE /aka RS4-Ocean Residence with aft-facing wraparound terrace |
Category CACOON Residences/RS4 cabins are sized 149 m2 (1605 ft2), including 74 m2 (795 ft2) indoor plus balcony (75 m2 / 805 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children under 18 years old.
These suites have a double sofabed (to accommodate 3rd/4th person) and separate living/sleeping areas.
The BATHROOM has a bathtub and a bidet.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (200x200 cm / 79x79 inches).
The TERRACE has an outdoor whirlpool, a 4-seat dining table, a 6-seat lounge area (2-seater sofa + 4 armchairs + 2 tables, padded and with cushions), sunbathing area (2 sun loungers).
Passengers in CACOON Residences receive complimentary private butler services from the ship's Residence Hosts.
All CACOON RESIDENCES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Dom Perignon Champagne (Vintage).
Additional amenities include Technogym Case Kit, Technogym Bench, 4-seat dining table, cocktail-making set.
GRAND Penthouse
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 11 |
| Cabin size: | 505 ft2 / 47 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 140-225 ft2 / 13-21 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 6-7-8-9-10 |
| Type (categories): | (GP) GRAND PENTHOUSE Suite |
Category GP-GRAND Penthouses are sized, respectively, 60-68 m2 (645-730 ft2) including 47 m2 (505 ft2) indoor plus balcony (13-21 m2 / 140-225 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 2 children under 18 years old.
These suites have a double sofabed (to accommodate 3rd/4th person) and with separate living/sleeping areas.
The BATHROOM has a walk-in shower, but some suites additionally have bathtubs.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches).
The BALCONY has a low table with 2 chairs and a dining area (1 round table + 2 chairs).
All GRAND PENTHOUSES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne (Grand Vintage).
Additional amenities include Technogym Case Kit, a 4-seat dining table.
PREMIER Penthouse
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 4 |
| Staterooms number: | 65 |
| Cabin size: | 450-465 ft2 / 42-43 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 110-195 ft2 / 10-18 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 6-7-8-9-10 |
| Type (categories): | (PP) PREMIER PENTHOUSE Suite |
Category PREMIER Penthouses are sized, respectively, 52-53-61 m2 (560-570-655 ft2) including 42-43-43 m2 (450-465-465 ft2) indoor plus balcony (10-10-18 m2 / 110-110-195 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 1 child under 18 years old.
Some suites have a double sofabed to accommodate a 4th person.
The BATHROOM has no bathtub.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches).
The BALCONY has a low table with 2 chairs and a dining area (1 round table + 2 chairs).
All PREMIER PENTHOUSES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne (Grand Vintage).
Additional amenities include Technogym Case Kit, 4-seat dining table.
DELUXE Penthouse
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 3 |
| Staterooms number: | 27 |
| Cabin size: | 410 ft2 / 38 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 110 ft2 / 10 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 8-9 |
| Type (categories): | (DP) DELUXE PENTHOUSE Suite |
Category DELUXE Penthouses/PH2 are sized 48 m2 (515 ft2), including 38 m2 (410 ft2) indoor plus balcony (10 m2 / 110 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 1 child under 18 years old.
The BATHROOM has a walk-in shower, but some suites additionally have bathtubs.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches).
The BALCONY has a daybed with a low table and a dining area (1 round table + 2 chairs).
All DELUXE PENTHOUSES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne (Grand Vintage).
Additional amenities include a Technogym Case Kit, a 4-seat dining table.
OCEAN Penthouse
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 3 |
| Staterooms number: | 6 |
| Cabin size: | 365 ft2 / 34 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 95-150 ft2 / 9-14 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 6-7-8-9 |
| Type (categories): | (PH) OCEAN PENTHOUSE Suite |
Category STANDARD Penthouses are sized 43 m2 (465 ft2), including 34 m2 (365 ft2) indoor plus balcony (9 m2 / 95 ft2).
Category PH cabins (deck 6) are sized 48 m2 (515 ft2), including 34 m2 (365 ft2) indoor plus a larger balcony (14 m2 / 150 ft2).
The cabin's max capacity is 3 adults or 2 adults plus 1 child under 18 years old.
The BATHROOM has no bathtub.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches).
The BALCONY has a daybed and a dining area (1 round table + 2 chairs).
All OCEAN PENTHOUSES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Moet & Chandon Champagne (Grand Vintage).
Additional amenities include Technogym Case Kit, 4-seat dining table.
Ocean GRAND TERRACE Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 3 |
| Staterooms number: | 70 |
| Cabin size: | 300 ft2 / 28 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 120 ft2 / 11 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 6-7 |
| Type (categories): | (GT) GRAND TERRACE SUITE |
OCEAN GRAND TERRACE SUITES are sized 39 m2 (720 ft2), including 28 m2 (indoor) and 11 m2 (outdoor).
The cabin's max capacity is 2 adults plus 1 child under 18 years old.
The BATHROOM is sized 4 m2 (40 ft2). Some suites have bathtubs.
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches), but some cabins have two twin beds (90x200 cm / 35x79 inches).
The BALCONY has a daybed and a dining area (1 round table + 2 chairs).
All OCEAN GRAND TERRACE SUITES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne (Yellow Label).
Ocean TERRACE Suite
Layout (floor plan)
| Max passengers: | 3 |
| Staterooms number: | 226 |
| Cabin size: | 300 ft2 / 28 m2 |
| Balcony size: | 75 ft2 / 7 m2 |
| Location (on decks): | 6-7-8-9-10 |
| Type (categories): | (OT1, OT2, OT3, OT4) OCEAN TERRACE SUITE |
OCEAN TERRACE SUITES are standard balcony cabins sized 35 m2 (375 ft2), including 28 m2 (indoor) and 7 m2 (outdoor).
The cabin's max capacity is 2 adults plus 1 child under 18 years old.
The BATHROOM is sized 4 m2 (40 ft2).
The BEDROOM has a King-sized bed (180x200 cm / 71x79 inches), but some cabins have two twin beds (90x200 cm / 35x79 inches).
The BALCONY has a daybed and a dining area (1 round table + 2 chairs).
All OCEAN TERRACE SUITES receive as a welcome gift a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne (Yellow Label).
MSC Explora 3 cabins review
MSC Explora III staterooms (463 total) are all outside, balconied, and in Suite categories (marketed as OCEAN FRONT SUITES). Each cabin features floor-to-ceiling windows with slide-opening doors leading to a private step-out balcony. Cabin sizes start at 35 m² (375 ft²), making these accommodations among the largest in the luxury cruise industry.
For Explora Journeys, cabin design was commissioned from two architectural and interior design studios: De Jorio Design International (Genoa, Italy) and Nenmar (London, UK).
Cabin types include Owner’s Residences (2), Ocean Residences (39; including 2x COCOON, 2x SERENITY, 6x RETREAT, 29x COVE), Penthouses (100; including 11x GRAND, 65x PREMIER, 27x DELUXE, 6x PENTHOUSE), and Ocean Suites (296; including 70x Ocean GRAND TERRACE and 226x Ocean TERRACE).
The ship offers 82 interconnecting cabins (family suites) designed for families and small groups.
All suite terraces are private and furnished with a dining area and comfortable daybeds.
Explora III's standard cabin amenities (provided complimentary in all staterooms regardless of category) include a step-out balcony (accessed through floor-to-ceiling sliding doors), a lounge area (two-seat sofa, glass-top coffee/dining table, armchairs), refrigerated mini-bar (replenished daily based on guest preferences), Espresso machine (with biodegradable pods), coffee/tea-making facilities (kettle, teapot, premium coffee and tea selection), electronic safe (fits most tablets and laptops), mirrored vanity/writing desk, smart UHDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system, Internet, on-demand movies), sleeping area (King-size bed convertible to twins, down duvets, four pillows plus premium pillow menu, bedside wireless chargers), walk-in closet (with seated vanity and ample storage), two personal binoculars (for onboard use), and refillable water bottles (complimentary keepsakes for each guest).
All cabin bathrooms feature heated floors, wall-hung toilets, walk-in showers, Frette plush bathrobes and linens, slippers, premium bath toiletries, Dyson Supersonic hairdryers, single-sink vanities, and LED-lit make-up/shaving mirrors.
All staterooms receive a welcome bottle of premium French Champagne.
Wheelchair-accessible cabins (ADA-certified suites) feature wider doors and bathrooms equipped with bathtubs.
Complimentary 24-hour room service is available.
Most staterooms have double occupancy (two adults), while some accommodate three passengers (two adults and a child).
All RESIDENCES and PENTHOUSES have separate living and sleeping areas, dining tables for 4-6 guests, abundant natural light, contemporary furnishings, and original artworks. RESIDENCES’ terraces include an outdoor whirlpool/Jacuzzi, a 4-seat dining table, and padded sun loungers.
“MSC Yacht Club”-style 24-hour butler services are provided complimentary to all RESIDENCES and PENTHOUSES. Butler services include packing/unpacking, pressing and laundry assistance, room service, itinerary and transportation planning, special event organization, and reservations support (onboard and ashore).
The OWNER'S RESIDENCE features a Living Room (with fireplace and double sofabed), Dining Room (eight-seat table), Guest Toilet, Powder Room, butler pantry, and a bar stocked with preferred beverages. The large bedroom includes a King-size bed, low table with two armchairs, Dressing Room, Steam Room, and a Calacatta marble bathroom (double-sink vanity, bathtub, separate shower room, Dyson Supersonic hairdryer). Interior furnishings include ultra-luxury Italian brands such as Molteni and Florence Knoll, and designer lighting by Astep. Guests receive a bottle of Dom Pérignon (vintage Champagne) as a welcome gift.
The OWNER'S RESIDENCE’s aft-facing wraparound terrace spans the ship’s full width and features an infinity (glass-walled) whirlpool, outdoor shower, two double daybeds, four padded sun loungers, a four-seat dining table, and a lounge area (low table with four armchairs). The terrace is accessible through four doors. All outdoor furniture is by Manutti.
RESIDENCES range from 70-149 m² (755-1605 ft²), including 56-74 m² indoors and 14-75 m² outdoors.
- Category CO-COVE Residences measure 70-80 m² (755-860 ft²), including 56 m² (605 ft²) indoor and a 14-24 m² (150-260 ft²) balcony.
- Category RR-RETREAT Residences measure 77-81 m² (830-870 ft²), including 63 m² (680 ft²) indoor and a 14-18 m² (150-195 ft²) balcony.
- Category SR-SERENITY Residences measure 113-126 m² (1215-1355 ft²), including 60 m² (645 ft²) indoor and a 55-65 m² (570-710 ft²) balcony.
- Category CR-CACOON Residences measure 149 m² (1605 ft²), including 74 m² (795 ft²) indoor and a 75 m² (805 ft²) balcony.
PENTHOUSES range from 43-68 m² (465-730 ft²), including 34-47 m² indoors and 9-21 m² outdoors.
- Category PH-STANDARD Penthouses measure 43 m² (465 ft²), with 34 m² indoors and a 9 m² (95 ft²) balcony. PH1 cabins on deck 6 measure 48 m² (515 ft²), including 34 m² indoors and a larger 14 m² (150 ft²) balcony.
- Category DP-DELUXE Penthouses measure 48 m² (515 ft²), including 38 m² (410 ft²) indoor and a 10 m² (110 ft²) balcony.
- Category PP-PREMIER Penthouses measure 52-53-61 m² (560-570-655 ft²), including 42-43 m² (450-465 ft²) indoor and a 10-18 m² (110-195 ft²) balcony.
- Category GP-GRAND Penthouses measure 60-68 m² (645-730 ft²), including 47 m² (505 ft²) indoor and a 13-21 m² (140-225 ft²) balcony.
Explora Journeys fares include accommodation, all shipboard meals (across nine dining venues plus room service), unlimited beverages (fine wines, premium spirits, specialty coffees and teas, soft drinks), complimentary in-suite mini-bar, access to wellness facilities (Spa, Fitness Center, training programs), onboard gratuities, free unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the ship, Welcome Aboard gifts (flowers, chocolates, Champagne), premium shuttle bus services (port-to-city), 24-hour concierge, twice-daily housekeeping (including evening turndown), and shoeshine service.
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