MSC Explora 3 deck plans
Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities
MSC Explora 3 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 3 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 3 staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.
MSC Explora 3 (2026-built) is the third in a series of six MSC EXPLORA-class expedition luxury ships, with fleetmates Explora 1 (2023), Explora 2 (2024), Explora 4 (2027), Explora 5 (2027), and Explora 6 (2028). The vessels are owned by the MSC Group and operated as a separate fleet under MSC Cruises’ luxury travel brand MSC EXPLORA JOURNEYS.
Explora III’s deck plan shows a total of 463 staterooms for 926 passengers (maximum 1473 guests), served by 640 staff and crew. The ship has 13 decks (11 accessible to passengers, 5 with cabins), and features 18 food and beverage venues, wellness facilities (Spa & Fitness), an Infirmary/Hospital, an Aft Marina Deck (for watersports activities), 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, Boutiques (duty-free shops), Art Gallery, and MSC Foundation spaces.
The ship offers 6 restaurants (Mediterranean-style, International-style, Concept, Steakhouse, Pan-Asian, and All-Day Dining/Lido Buffet), 4 swimming pools (3 outdoor and 1 indoor/covered by a retractable glass roof), multiple whirlpools (indoor and outdoor Jacuzzies/spa pools), a Sports Court, and a two-lane Running Track. Additional outdoor relaxation areas include various sundecks with open-air seating, daybeds, and 64 private cabanas available for rent.
The ship has 12x lifts (6x forward and 6x aft elevators), with additional floor access via indoor and outdoor staircases.
Deck layouts
Deck 03 - Marina-Tendering-Hospital-Crew Cabins
Deck 04 - Lobby-Shops-Casino-Restaurants1
Deck 05 - Spa-Lounges-Restaurants2
Deck 06 - Cabins-Crew-Pool
Deck 07 - Cabins
Deck 08 - Cabins
Deck 09 - Cabins
Deck 10 - Cabins-Gym-Bridge-Aft Pool
Deck 11 - Lido-Pools-Sundeck1
Deck 12 - Adults Pools-Sundeck2
Deck 14 - Sports-Pool
Deck 15 - Topdeck-Aerial View
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