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Explora Journeys • EXPLORA II
Sep 14, 2026
Mediterranean
$18,450/person
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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
EXPLORA II is the larger vessel at 64,000 GT, 10% more than Spirit of the Ocean's 58,250 GT. EXPLORA II offers more personal space with a space ratio of 69.4 GT per passenger versus 58.3. EXPLORA II edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
Score: 6 – 0
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Category
EXPLORA II
Spirit of the Ocean
Size
64,000 GT
58,250 GT
Passengers
922
999
Year Built
2024
2024
Crew Ratio
1:1.4
1:2.0
Space Ratio
69.4
58.3
Decks
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—
Length
248m
236m
From Price
$5,445/pp
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Comparison Verdict
EXPLORA II is the larger vessel at 64,000 GT, 10% more than Spirit of the Ocean's 58,250 GT. EXPLORA II offers more personal space with a space ratio of 69.4 GT per passenger versus 58.3. EXPLORA II edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 1.4:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | EXPLORA II |
| Capacity | EXPLORA II |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | EXPLORA II |
| Spaciousness | EXPLORA II |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | EXPLORA II |
| Fleet Power | EXPLORA II |
Bottom line: EXPLORA II leads 6–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose EXPLORA II for overall superiority; pick Spirit of the Ocean if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose EXPLORA II if...
- Size matters to you (64,000 GT)
- Better service ratio (1.4:1 crew ratio)
- More space per guest (69.4 GT/pax)
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Sailing Prices
| EXPLORA II | Spirit of the Ocean | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $5,445 pp | — |
| Departing | Sep 14 | — |
| Duration | null nights | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data: gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better, more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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Can I compare more than two ships?
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