MSC Explora 1 deck plans
Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities
MSC Explora 1 deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2026-2027-2028 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by MSC Explora Journeys deckplan pdf (printable version).
Each of the MSC Explora 1 cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on MSC Explora 1 staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.
MSC Explora 1 (2023-built) is the first of six MSC EXPLORA-class expedition luxury ships, followed by fleetmates Explora 2 (2024), Explora 3 (2026), Explora 4 (2027), Explora 5 (2027), and Explora 6 (2028). The vessels are owned by MSC Group and operated as a dedicated fleet under MSC Cruises’ luxury travel brand MSC EXPLORA JOURNEYS.
Explora I’s deck plan shows a total of 461 staterooms accommodating 922 passengers (maximum capacity 1473) and served by 640 crew. The vessel has 13 decks (11 accessible to passengers, 5 with cabins) and features 18 food and beverage venues, extensive wellness areas (Spa & Fitness), an Infirmary/Hospital, an Aft Marina Deck for watersports operations, Marina Lounge & Bar, Forward Lounge, Coffee Lounge (patisserie), Gelateria & Creperie Bar, Aft Lounge & Bar, Lower Aft Plunge Pool & Lounge, Upper Aft Pool & Lounge, Forward Pool & Lounge (adults-only sundeck with a large swimming pool), Panorama Lounge & Bar, Galley/Kitchen, Lobby Hall (Reception & Tour Desk), Casino, duty-free Boutiques, Art Gallery, and MSC Foundation facilities.
The ship has six restaurants (Mediterranean-style, International-style, Concept, Steakhouse, Pan-Asian, and All-Day Dining/Lido Buffet), four swimming pools (three outdoor and one indoor with a retractable glass roof), several whirlpools (indoor and outdoor spa pools), a Sports Court, a two-lane Running Track, and multiple sundeck areas for relaxation, sunbathing, and open-air seating, including 64 private cabanas available for rent.
Most decks are accessible via eight lifts (two forward and two aft elevator banks) as well as indoor staircases.
Deck layouts
Deck 03 - Marina-Tendering-Hospital-Crew Cabins
Deck 04 - Lobby-Shops-Casino-Restaurants
Deck 05 - Spa-Lounges-Restaurants
Deck 06 - Cabins-Crew-Pool
Deck 07 - Cabins
Deck 08 - Cabins
Deck 09 - Cabins
Deck 10 - Cabins-Gym-Bridge-Aft Pool
Deck 11 - Lido-Pool-Sundeck1
Deck 12 - Adults Pool-Sundeck2
Deck 14 - Sports
Deck 15 - Topdeck-Aerial View
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