Explora Journeys has announced its Godmother for the new EXPLORA III—marine educator and conservation advocate Cristina Ozores.
Announced in conjunction with World Ocean Day, the appointment aligns with the luxury cruise brand’s broader sustainability messaging as it prepares to introduce EXPLORA III, the first liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered vessel in its fleet.
Ozores, a marine educator, dive trainer and National Geographic Educator, has built her career around advancing ocean literacy and environmental responsibility through immersive educational programs designed to connect communities with marine ecosystems.
“Naming Cristina Ozores as Godmother on World Ocean Day is incredibly meaningful for us,” said Anna Nash, President of Explora Journeys, in a media statement. “Her dedication to ocean education and preservation reflects values that are deeply important to our brand and to the Ocean State of Mind philosophy that guides us.”
EXPLORA III to Debut in August
In keeping with maritime tradition, the Godmother serves as a symbolic guardian of a vessel, bestowing blessings of safety and good fortune upon the ship, its crew and future guests.
Ozores will officially christen EXPLORA III during a naming ceremony in Barcelona on Aug. 1, 2026. The ceremony will take place just days before the ship embarks on its inaugural voyage.
Following its official debut, EXPLORA III will depart Barcelona on a 7-night maiden journey to Lisbon before beginning its first season in Northern Europe.
The ship’s inaugural deployment includes itineraries through the fjords of Northern Europe, Iceland and Greenland before crossing the Atlantic for voyages exploring New England and Canada’s eastern coastline during the fall season.
As the first LNG-powered ship in the Explora Journeys fleet, EXPLORA III represents an important milestone in the brand’s evolution and reflects the wider cruise industry’s investment in technologies aimed at reducing emissions and advancing more sustainable operations.
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