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Marella Voyager

Marella Voyager

activeBuilt 1996
Marella CruisesCenturyActive🇲🇹 Malta
GRT
77 302
Guests
1912
Crew
909
Crew:Guest
1:2.1
Length
264m
Space Ratio
40.4
Current position
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History
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Built at Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, this Century-class cruise ship was launched as MV Mercury for Celebrity Cruises and entered service on 27 October 1997. The vessel subsequently transferred to TUI Cruises' fleet as Mein Schiff 2, then Mein Schiff Herz, before joining Marella Cruises as Marella Voyager. The ship gained notoriety when her captain was arrested by U.S. Coast Guard inspectors for intoxication during a routine safety inspection in Seattle, and she experienced a major norovirus outbreak affecting nearly 500 passengers during a Caribbean cruise.

Vessel Timeline
11 Jul 1997
Launched
Meyer Werft
31 Dec 1996
MV Mercury
Celebrity
2008-2011
Celebrity Mercury
2011-2019
Mein Schiff 2
TUI
2019
Mein Schiff Herz
TUI
Today
Marella Voyager
Current
At a Glance
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Christened
October 27, 1997
Maiden Voyage
October 27, 1997
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Built By
Meyer Werft
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Build Country
Germany
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Identity
IMO Number9106302
MMSI249053000
Call Sign9HJG9
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
Former NamesMein Schiff Herz (TUI, 2019), Mein Schiff 2 (TUI, 2011-2019), Celebrity Mercury (2008-2011), MV Mercury (Celebrity, 1997-2008)
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Construction
ShipyardMeyer Werft
Build Country🇩🇪 Germany
Float OutJuly 11, 1997
DeliveredDecember 31, 1996
Yard Number639
ChristeningOctober 27, 1997
Maiden VoyageOctober 27, 1997
Est. price (CIN)$320M
Price per berth$167 364
Price per GT$4140
In 2026 dollars$665M
Per berth (2026$)$347 803
Per GT (2026$)$8603
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Dimensions
264m
Length
32m
Beam
8.4m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)77 302
Net Tonnage (NT)77 302
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Capacity
1912
Guests
909
Crew
956
Cabins
Guests (max)2669
Space Ratio40.4
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.1
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
31 500kW
Power
Engine TypeMAN B
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Onboard
13
Decks
10
Restaurants
1
Pools
Bars8
Hot Tubs3
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
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Marella Voyager carries up to 1,912 passengers on a lower berth basis and is supported by a crew of 909. The ship has 956 cabins across 13 decks, with a beam of 32 metres. She is powered by MAN B engines and operates at a service speed of 22 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
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