Marella Cruises Marella Explorer Ship Information

Departing from Bridgetown, Barbados
Departure Date 04/19/2026
OCG Class
Mainstream
Departing 04/19/2026
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Overview

The Marella Explorer, formerly sailing as Mein Schiff 1, began sailing for Marella Cruises in summer 2018.

Marella Explorer Ship Profile & Stats

  • Cruise Line: Marella Cruises
  • Ship Type: Cruise Ship
  • Line Class: Mainstream
  • Former Name: Mein Schiff 1, Celebrity Galax
  • Registry: Malta
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Year Last Refurbished: 2018
  • Capacity: 1,924 passengers
  • Decks: 13
  • Gross Tonnage: 76,998
  • Length: 866 ft
  • Beam: 106 ft
  • Average Speed: 22 knots
  • Inside Cabins: 296
  • Outside Cabins: 639
  • Nationality of Officers: European
  • Nationality of Crew: European, American
  • Number of Crew: 909

Marella Explorer On-Board Recreation

  • Indoor Pools: 1
  • Outdoor Pools: 2
  • Spa: Yes
  • Casino: Yes

Marella Explorer Dining Choices

  • Latitude 53
  • The Dining Club
  • Kora La

Marella Explorer Entertainment

  • Indigo Bar: Lounge
  • The Lounge
  • Mediterranean Bar
  • Braodway Show Lounge: Broadway shows
  • Squid & Anchor: Pub


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