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June 15, 2026

EXPLORA III Clears Sea Trials: Luxury Cruising's Greenest Ship Sails July 24

EXPLORA III Clears Sea Trials: Luxury Cruising's Greenest Ship Sails July 24

EXPLORA III passes LNG sea trials ahead of July 24 debut — plus why cruise ships don't sink, why cruise food gets a bad rap, and more. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

The Luxury Cruise World Just Hit a Major Milestone — and It Runs on LNG

Explora Journeys' EXPLORA III has completed its Mediterranean sea trials and is on course for a July 24 inaugural sailing. As the fleet's first LNG-powered ship, it marks a meaningful shift for luxury cruise lines navigating tightening emissions rules — and shows what purpose-built green tech looks like in practice.

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Why Don't Cruise Ships Sink?

Watertight compartments, redundant bilge pumps, and strict stability engineering mean that even a serious hull breach rarely sinks a modern cruise ship. This guide breaks down the actual systems keeping these floating cities afloat — and the regulations that back them up.

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Why Is Cruise Food So Bad?

The buffet gets all the complaints — but the main dining room and specialty restaurants on most cruise ships are a different story. This guide explains why mass-produced buffet food drags down the reputation and where to eat instead to actually enjoy meals at sea.

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