Explora & Centara deals

Explora Journeys will introduce EXPLORA III in summer 2026, bringing a third ship to the fleet and a reported 463 Ocean Suites aboard the new vessel. (allthingscruise.com) Explora’s suite inventory lists Ocean Terrace Suites at 35 sqm (377 sq ft) and Ocean Grand Terrace Suites with private terraces of about 11 sqm, each emphasising floor‑to‑ceiling windows and alfresco dining areas framed as hotel‑style amenities. (explorajourneys.com) The line has slated EXPLORA III’s inaugural season to include Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland, North America’s East Coast/New England, and a winter repositioning to the Caribbean for 2026–27, with the brand noting a focus on longer port stays and curated shore programming. (cruiseline.com) Centara published a rollout of immersive cultural and nature experiences on March 26, 2026, highlighting offerings such as Himalayan sound‑healing sessions in Pokhara, underwater shipwreck adventures in the Maldives, and sky‑high urban garden programmes in key city properties. (eglobaltravelmedia.com.au) Centara’s Maldives portfolio named in recent coverage includes Machchafushi Island Resort & Spa (The Centara Collection), Centara Grand Lagoon Maldives, Centara Mirage Lagoon Maldives and Centara Ras Fushi, and Machchafushi’s house reef was recognised among Travel + Leisure’s Best House Reefs in Asia Pacific 2025. (centarahotelsresorts.com) The group opened the 42‑key Himalayan Hideaway Resort Pokhara in January 2026 as its debut in Nepal and has signalled a 2026 pipeline of five new hotels as part of an aggressive international expansion strategy. (centarahotelsresorts.com)