MSC Explora 6 deck 5 plan (Spa-Lounges-Restaurants2)

Deck 5 houses the Ocean Wellness complex (sized 700+ m2 / 7500+ ft2) featuring an indoor-outdoor Spa consisting of 9x Treatment Rooms (for massages), Thermal Suites, Beauty Salon (manicures, pedicures, hairdresser and barber services).

Ocean Wellness Spa is an indoor‑outdoor spa facility with multiple treatment rooms for massages and body therapies as well as wellness and thermal areas featuring saunas, steam rooms, heated loungers and relaxation spaces designed for rest and renewal inspired by the maritime environment, and the spa’s signature restorative experiences and holistic rituals are intended to support stress reduction and mental and physical relaxation. The Ocean Wellness area is connected with the Fitness Centre on the same deck, which houses modern workout equipment and spaces for exercise, making the Deck 5 complex a central hub for physical activity and wellness services.

Midship are the Chef's Kitchen and Anthology Restaurant/portside, the Crema Cafe (coffee lounge/patisserie), and the Marble & Co. Grill (Steakhouse).

The Chef’s Kitchen is an exclusive ocean‑front private kitchen venue offering an interactive culinary experience guided by the ship’s professional chefs. It is designed for a limited number of participants (typically up to 12) and combines hands‑on cooking with education, allowing guests of various skill levels to work with fresh ingredients, explore techniques and create dishes under chef supervision. The experience emphasises regional flavours and may reflect the culinary influences of destinations visited, and it culminates in a private dining setting where participants and chefs share the dishes prepared together, often paired with selected wines. This venue operates by reservation and requires an additional fee separate from the standard cruise-inclusive dining.

The Crema Cafe is a European‑style, all‑day coffee lounge/patisserie situated amid the public spaces, designed to reflect modern cafe culture with stylish interiors and comfortable seating set against uninterrupted views of the sea. It serves a selection of expertly brewed coffees chosen by world‑traveling connoisseurs, high‑quality loose‑leaf teas with a tea expert on hand, and refreshing cold‑pressed juices, alongside a display of fresh pastries, cakes, desserts and sweets such as madeleines, cannelés, biscotti and navette sandwiches, with gelato also available throughout the day. The space functions as a social hub where guests can meet, relax and converse while enjoying beverages and light fare, and it includes indoor seating with additional outdoor seating options.

Marble & Co Grill is a steakhouse restaurant with a wine cellar. It showcases a redefined European steakhouse concept focused on premium cuts of personally sourced, sustainably farmed beef and other grill‑based dishes. The venue features a modern, understated design with soft lighting, an in‑house dry‑ager for aging meats and a wine cellar offering a curated selection of wines, and it operates primarily for dinner service with reservations recommended. The menu emphasises the flavour and provenance of the ingredients, presenting a variety of steak and meat options along with complementary sides and accompaniments, and the restaurant provides both indoor and limited outdoor seating in an elegant setting as part of the ship’s specialty dining portfolio.

Midship-aft are positioned the Art Gallery (with original artworks on display and also hosting art auctions) and the MSC Foundation (a venue dedicated to the established by the Aponte family independent not-for-profit organization that manages MSC Group's conservation and humanitarian activities).

The MSC Foundation is a dedicated venue for the philanthropic arm of the MSC Group focused on marine conservation, humanitarian aid and sustainable development worldwide, established by the Aponte family. The area is intended to showcase the Foundation’s mission and programmes with information and materials that help guests learn about its conservation and social impact initiatives, and it provides opportunities for guests to engage with the Foundation’s work and contribute through voluntary donations or purchases that support its activities. MSC Foundation’s shipboard presence connects passengers with the organisation’s global efforts to protect the environment and support vulnerable communities while sailing.

Aft are positioned the Sakura Restaurant (portside/Pan-Asian cuisine - Japanese, Thai, Vietnamese, Malaysian; Sake sommelier service; Asian beverages; modern Asian music), the Astern Pool & Bar (Aft Lounge & Bar/live music entertainment daily, doubles as nightclub with a DJ programming) and the Lower Aft Plunge Pool & Lounge (poolside bar lounge with nightly live music/acoustic musicians and DJs; fitted with an outdoor swimming pool and sundeck area).

The Sakura Restaurant is an onboard dining venue offering Pan‑Asian cuisine that includes flavours and dishes from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, with menus designed to reflect those regional culinary traditions. Named after the Japanese cherry blossom, the restaurant’s interior draws inspiration from Japanese design elements and tea room aesthetics, and it features indoor seating as well as outdoor tables with ocean views. Sakura operates for lunch and dinner with reservations recommended, and its drink offerings include a curated selection of Asian‑influenced beverages such as sake with a dedicated sommelier, alongside a range of dishes prepared using traditional techniques and quality ingredients within a setting intended to present an immersive Asian dining experience.

The Astern Lounge is an all‑day lounge and ocean‑front social venue opening onto the Astern Pool area that serves as a gathering space for guests throughout the day and evening. It has indoor seating, with programming that transitions through daily activities including live music, DJ sessions and enrichment insights. As the day progresses toward evening, the space is emphasised for sunset aperitivo and live entertainment, making it a central social hub connected to the pool and outdoor leisure areas.