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Marella Explorer

Marella Explorer

activeBuilt 1995
Marella CruisesCenturyActive🇲🇹 Malta
GRT
76 998
Guests
1924
Crew
900
Crew:Guest
1:2.1
Length
264m
Space Ratio
40.0
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History
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Built by Meyer Werft in Germany, Marella Explorer is a Century-class cruise ship that has served multiple cruise lines throughout her career, beginning with Celebrity Cruises as Galaxy before being transferred to TUI Cruises as Mein Schiff and eventually becoming Marella Explorer under TUI ownership. The ship was notable for incorporating design improvements over her sister ship Century, including a longer hull that accommodated additional passenger amenities such as an atrium space, extra bar and lounge seating, and a Sushi Bar.

Vessel Timeline
25 May 1995
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
1 May 1996
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 1995
MV Galaxy
Celebrity
2008-2009
Celebrity Galaxy
2009-2010
Mein Schiff
TUI Cruises
2010-2018
Mein Schiff 1
TUI Cruises
Today
Marella Explorer
Current
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
December 21, 1996
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Identity
IMO Number9106297
MMSI249051000
Call Sign9HJH9
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
Former NamesMein Schiff 1 (TUI Cruises, 2010-2018), Mein Schiff (TUI Cruises, 2009-2010), Celebrity Galaxy (2008-2009), MV Galaxy (Celebrity, 1996-2008)
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel LaidMay 25, 1995
Float OutMay 1, 1996
DeliveredDecember 31, 1995
Yard Number638
Maiden VoyageDecember 21, 1996
Est. price (CIN)$320M
Price per berth$166 320
Price per GT$4156
In 2026 dollars$685M
Per berth (2026$)$356 029
Per GT (2026$)$8896
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Dimensions
264m
Length
32m
Beam
8.5m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)76 998
Net Tonnage (NT)76 998
Deadweight (DWT)6500
Length BP259.7 m
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Capacity
1924
Guests
900
Crew
962
Cabins
Guests (max)2681
Space Ratio40.0
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.1
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Propulsion
31 500kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN B
Propulsion TypeTwin Propellers
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Onboard
13
Decks
7
Restaurants
2
Pools
Bars10
Hot Tubs3
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
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Marella Explorer has a gross registered tonnage of 76,998 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 1,924, supported by a crew of 900. The ship measures 264 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres and spans 13 decks accommodating 962 cabins in total. She is powered by MAN B engines and operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

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