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Celestyal Discovery

Celestyal Discovery

activeBuilt 2002
Celestyal CruisesActive🇮🇹 Italy
3.9CC
1240/2k Berlitz
Celestyal Cruises
GRT
42 289
Guests
1360
Crew
468
Crew:Guest
1:2.9
Length
203m
Space Ratio
31.1
Current position
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History
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Built at Aker MTW Werft in Germany, 42,289 GRT with capacity for 1,360 guests. Celestyal Discovery is operated by Celestyal Cruises.

Vessel Timeline
11 Jan 2002
Keel Laid
Aker MTW Werft
7 Sept 2002
Launched
Aker MTW Werft
31 Dec 2002
AIDAaura
AIDA
Today
Celestyal Discovery
Current
At a Glance
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Godmother
Heidi Klum
🍾
Christened
Warnemünde, April 12, 2003
Maiden Voyage
April 1, 2003
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Built By
Aker MTW Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9221566
MMSI256667000
Call Sign9HA5930
Flag State🇮🇹 Italy
Port of RegistryGenoa
Former NamesAIDAaura (AIDA, 2003-2023)
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Construction
ShipyardAker MTW Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidJanuary 11, 2002
Float OutSeptember 7, 2002
DeliveredDecember 31, 2002
Yard Number004
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherHeidi Klum
ChristeningApril 12, 2003
Christening PortWarnemünde
Maiden VoyageApril 1, 2003
Est. price (CIN)$350M
Price per berth$257 353
Price per GT$8276
In 2026 dollars$634M
Per berth (2026$)$466 176
Per GT (2026$)$14 992
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Dimensions
203m
Length
28m
Beam
6.4m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)42 289
Net Tonnage (NT)42 289
Deadweight (DWT)4157
Length BP179.74 m
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Capacity
1360
Guests
468
Crew
680
Cabins
Guests (max)1454
Space Ratio31.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.9
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Propulsion
21kts
Max Speed
18 800kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
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Onboard
12
Decks
7
Restaurants
1
Pools
Bars5
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
AI-generated

Celestyal Discovery has a gross registered tonnage of 42,289 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 1,360, supported by a crew of 468. The ship measures 203 metres in length with a beam of 28 metres, spans 12 decks, and offers 680 cabins. She is powered by Wartsila engines and operates at a service speed of 21 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.9/ 5.0
18 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1240/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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