MSC Explora 5 deck plans
Deck layouts, review of facilities, activities, amenities
MSC Explora 5 deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2025-2026-2027 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by MSC Explora Journeys deckplan pdf (printable version).
Each of the MSC Explora 5 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 5 staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.
MSC Explora 5 (2027-built / currently on order) is the fifth in a planned series of six MSC EXPLORA-class expedition luxury ships, alongside fleetmates Explora 1 (2023), Explora 2 (2024), Explora 3 (2026), Explora 4 (2027), and Explora 6 (2028). The vessels are owned by the MSC Group and operated as a dedicated luxury fleet under MSC Cruises’ premium brand MSC EXPLORA JOURNEYS.
The Explora V deck plan includes 463 staterooms accommodating 926 passengers (maximum occupancy 1473 guests), served by 640 staff and crew. The ship has 13 decks (11 accessible to passengers, 5 with accommodations) and features 18 food and beverage venues, extensive wellness facilities (Spa & Fitness), an Infirmary/Hospital, an Aft Marina Deck (supporting 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 the MSC Foundation area.
The vessel offers six restaurants (Mediterranean, International, Concept, Steakhouse, Pan-Asian, and an All-Day Dining/Lido Buffet), four swimming pools (three outdoor plus one indoor under a retractable glass roof), multiple whirlpools (indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis/spa pools), a Sports Court, a two-lane Running Track, and numerous sundeck spaces for relaxation and sunbathing, including open-air seating, daybeds, and 64 private cabanas available for rent.
Most decks are accessible via eight elevators (two forward and two aft banks) and interior staircases.
Deck layouts
Deck 03 - Marina-Tendering-Crew-Hospital
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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