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Marella Discovery

Marella Discovery

activeBuilt 1995
Marella CruisesActive🇲🇹 Malta
GRT
69 472
Guests
1830
Crew
760
Crew:Guest
1:2.4
Length
264m
Space Ratio
38.0
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History
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Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, Marella Discovery is a Vision-class cruise ship originally launched as Splendour of the Seas for Royal Caribbean International. The vessel features distinctive amenities including a seven-story lobby, rock-climbing wall, and nine-hole miniature golf course, and after changing ownership to TUI AG, she became the first ship in the Thomson fleet to be based in Asia when home ported in Malaysia.

Vessel Timeline
17 Jun 1995
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 1995
Splendour of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
2016-2017
TUI Discovery
Today
Marella Discovery
Current
At a Glance
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Godmother
Lisa Wilhelmsen
Maiden Voyage
March 31, 1996
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
STX France
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Class Society
DNV
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Identity
IMO Number9070632
MMSI249639000
Call Sign9HA4324
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
Former NamesTUI Discovery (2016-2017), Splendour of the Seas (Royal Caribbean, 1996-2016)
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
Float OutJune 17, 1995
DeliveredDecember 31, 1995
Yard NumberB31
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherLisa Wilhelmsen
Maiden VoyageMarch 31, 1996
Est. price (CIN)$280M
Price per berth$153 005
Price per GT$4030
In 2026 dollars$599M
Per berth (2026$)$327 322
Per GT (2026$)$8622
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Dimensions
264m
Length
32m
Beam
8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)69 472
Net Tonnage (NT)69 130
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Capacity
1830
Guests
760
Crew
918
Cabins
Guests (max)2074
Space Ratio38.0
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.4
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Propulsion
24kts
Max Speed
4700kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila
Propulsion TypeFixed Pitch Propellers
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Onboard
11
Decks
6
Restaurants
2
Pools
Bars8
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
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Marella Discovery measures 264 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres, and has a gross tonnage of 69,472. She accommodates up to 1,830 passengers on a lower berth basis across 918 cabins spread over 11 decks, supported by a crew of 760. Her Wartsila engines deliver a service speed of 24 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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