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Marella Explorer 2

Marella Explorer 2

activeBuilt 1994
Marella CruisesCenturyActive🇲🇹 Malta
GRT
72 458
Guests
1814
Crew
780
Crew:Guest
1:2.3
Length
248m
Space Ratio
39.9
Current position
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History
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Marella Explorer 2 is the lead ship of the Century-class cruise ships, originally built by Meyer Werft in Germany and launched in 1995 as Century for Celebrity Cruises. The vessel underwent the line's most extensive refurbishment to date in 2006, completed by Fincantieri's Palermo shipyard, and during its final season with Celebrity Cruises visited 77 ports in 32 countries, the most destinations of any ship in the Celebrity fleet. After service with SkySea Cruise Line, the ship joined Marella Cruises in 2019 following a major refurbishment in Cadiz, Spain.

Vessel Timeline
1994
Keel Laid
Meyer Werft
18 May 1995
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 1994
MS Century
Celebrity
2008-2014
Celebrity Century
2015-2017
SkySea Golden Era
Today
Marella Explorer 2
Current
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
December 20, 1995
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Identity
IMO Number9072446
MMSI249054000
Call Sign9HJI9
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
Former NamesSkySea Golden Era (2015-2017), Celebrity Century (2008-2014), MS Century (Celebrity, 1995-2008)
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Keel Laid1994
Float OutMay 18, 1995
DeliveredDecember 31, 1994
Yard Number637
Maiden VoyageDecember 20, 1995
Est. price (CIN)$450M
Price per berth$248 071
Price per GT$6210
In 2026 dollars$990M
Per berth (2026$)$545 755
Per GT (2026$)$13 663
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Dimensions
248m
Length
32m
Beam
8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)72 458
Net Tonnage (NT)39 002
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Capacity
1814
Guests
780
Crew
907
Cabins
Guests (max)2177
Space Ratio39.9
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.3
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
29 300kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN B
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Onboard
13
Decks
8
Restaurants
1
Pools
Bars8
Hot Tubs4
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
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Marella Explorer 2 has a gross tonnage of 72,458 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 1,814, supported by a crew of 780. The ship measures 248 metres in length with a beam of 32 metres, spans 13 decks, and contains 907 cabins. It is powered by MAN B engines and operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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