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MSC Explora 3, port by port.

The hard part is not what to see: it is what fits in each call. Its itinerary, its ports and every activity, sorted by what actually decides it — the hours you spend ashore.

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11
Ports of call
14
Nights
1,553
Activities
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MSC Explora 3Time ashore · sample week
Boarding
1Miami08:2215:387 h 16
2Cruz Bay08:1215:487 h 36
3Saint John's09:1217:488 h 36
4Iles des Saintes09:1216:487 h 36
5Philipsburg08:1216:488 h 36
6San Juan (Puerto Rico)08:1216:488 h 36
7Tortola09:1216:487 h 36
8San Cristóbal09:1217:488 h 36
9Gustavia St Barths09:1222:0012 h 48
10Anguilla Island09:1215:486 h 36
11Miami——End
Total ashore: 83 h 52See the week →
01 — Time ashore rules

10 ports. A few hours in each. And zero desire to run back to the ship.

Otti organises every call: what to do, at what time, and with room to get back on board. Here is the usual itinerary of the MSC Explora 3 and a real sample week, generated with real preferences.

02 — Your plan for every port

Every port, already planned.

What to do, when, what it costs and when you are back on board. Real plan generated on 29 Sept 2026 with these preferences; times are approximate.

As a coupleCultureFood & drink€50-150preferences of the example
Miami
Day 1 · in port

Miami

7 h 16
ashore
08:2215:38
  1. 1
    ≈ 08:253 hfrom €72

    Tour gastronómico y de diversión Art Déco de South Beach en Miami

    The Art Deco Food and Fun Tour is perfect for the couple as it combines iconic local flavors with the colorful Art Deco architecture, offering a sensory and cultural introduction to South Beach within a reasonable duration and price.

    See price and book: Tour gastronómico y de diversión Art Déco de South Beach en Miami
    viator
  2. 2
    ≈ 11:451 h 30from €45

    El recorrido a pie oficial Art Deco de The Miami Design Preservation League

    The Official Art Deco Walking Tour by The Miami Design Preservation League complements the first activity by providing a deeper historical context with a highly rated, shorter walk, fitting well into the afternoon schedule and budget.

    See price and book: El recorrido a pie oficial Art Deco de The Miami Design Preservation League
    viator
Back on boardBack by around 13:10
  • All aboard 16:00
  • Sails 17:00
  • 2 h 50 to spare
  • This day, from €117
From the trip report
Embark on a captivating cruise aboard the MSC Explora 3, where each port unveils a new layer of history and culinary delight. From the iconic Art Deco streets of Miami to the vibrant flavors and stories of the Caribbean, this journey is designed for couples seeking both cultural immersion and memorable gastronomy, all within a moderate budget.

Open it and make it yours. Copied to your account in a second, ready to play with: change activities, times and preferences.

03 — Its ports of call

The route it repeats.

The itinerary this ship sails most often. Tap a port to see what to do there.

  1. 1
    MiamiEmbarkation395 activities
    What to do in Miami
  2. 2
    Cruz Bay42 activities
  3. 3
    Saint John's106 activities
    What to do in Saint John's
  4. 4
    Iles des Saintes Activities when you plan
  5. 5
    Philipsburg81 activities
    What to do in Philipsburg
  6. 6
    San Juan (Puerto Rico)250 activities
  7. 7
    Tortola83 activities
  8. 8
    San Cristóbal201 activities
  9. 9
    Gustavia St Barths Activities when you plan
  10. 10
    Anguilla Island Activities when you plan
  11. 11
    MiamiDisembarkation395 activities
    What to do in Miami

Upcoming departures

Pick yours when you start: you can change it at any time.

  • 25 Oct 2026 · 14 nights
  • 8 Nov 2026 · 14 nights
  • 22 Nov 2026 · 14 nights
  • 6 Dec 2026 · 14 nights
  • 5 Feb 2027 · 14 nights
  • 28 Feb 2027 · 14 nights
  • 29 Mar 2027 · 14 nights
04 — Inside the ship

On board, in numbers.

What awaits between one port and the next.

  • 926 – 1,473
    Passengers
  • 13
    Decks
  • 463
    Cabins
  • 640
    Crew
  • 2026
    Built
  • 72,800
    Tonnage (GT)

Where to eat

Nine dining venues plus room service included in the fare.

Spa & fitness

Includes spa, fitness center, and training programs accessible to guests.

With kids

82 interconnecting staterooms designed for families and small groups.

Sailing on the MSC Explora 3?

Every port, sorted before you sail.

What to do, at what time, and with room to get back on board. Otti organises it in a minute.

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