MSC Explora 1 deck 11 plan (Lido-Pool-Sundeck1)

Deck layout and review

Review of MSC Explora 1 deck 11 (Lido-Pool-Sundeck1)

Deck 11 houses a fore-located Observation Lounge (bow-facing indoor venue), Whiskey & Cigar Bar (portside) and the starboard-facing Private Dining Room, Chef's Kitchen and Children's Area.

Midship is the Conservatory Pool & Bar (main indoor swimming pool covered with a retractable glass roof) and its sunbathing area. The pool deck is served by the poolside bar Gelateria & Creperie (snacks and beverages) and the Emporium Marketplace (All-Day Dining Restaurant/indoor Lido buffet with an aft terrace/outdoor seating).

In the evenings, the Conservatory Pool & Bar transforms into Cinema (for watching movies under the stars).

MSC Explora Journeys ship (pool deck)

Emporium Marketplace serves food themed on the visited by the cruise ship destinations and has 18x cooking stations - sushi, seafood, daily rotisserie, homemade sandwiches, cooked-to-order pasta, fresh-baked pizzas and breads, charcuterie/cured meats station, fromagerie/cheese station, boulangerie/bakery; beverages station/soft drinks, brand teas and coffees, fresh juices, wines and champagne.

Deck 11 is accessed via 8x lifts (2x forward and 2x aft elevators) and indoor staircases.