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Marella Explorer 2
Marella Explorer 2 is a Marella cruise ship operated by Marella, in service since 1995. At about 72,458 gross tons and ranks #3 by size in the 5-ship Marella fleet we cover.
- 72,458 gross tons
- 809 ft long
Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Ship facts
- Cruise line
- Marella Cruises
- Ship class
- Marella
- Entered service
- 1995 (31 years ago)
- Gross tonnage
- 72,458
- Length
- 809 ft (246.5 m)
- Speed
- 22 knots
- Builder
- Meyer Werft
- Flag
- Malta
- IMO number
- 9072446
About Marella Explorer 2
Marella Explorer 2 is the adults-only ship of the Marella Cruises fleet, built in 1995 as Celebrity Century and joining Marella in 2019. That makes her a good fit for British travelers who want a calmer, grown-up holiday: no kids club, quieter pool decks and evenings that lean toward live music, cocktails and shows. Drinks and tips are included in the fare, and extra-cost specialty restaurants add variety for a special night. Her Celebrity heritage shows in her elegant, well-proportioned public rooms and classic layout. She typically sails the Mediterranean and other regions on fly-cruises from UK airports.
Best for: British adults who want a quiet, all-inclusive cruise without children on board.
Marella Explorer 2 highlights
- Adults-only atmosphere with no children on board
- Drinks and tips included in the fare
- Extra-cost specialty restaurants for a special night
- Elegant public rooms from her Celebrity Century days
- Fly-cruises from regional UK airports
How Marella Explorer 2 compares in size
- Marella Voyager77,302
- Marella Explorer76,998
- Marella Explorer 272,458
- Marella Discovery69,472
- Marella Discovery 269,472
Gross tonnage measures a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Source: Wikidata.
Marella sister ships
Sailing with Marella
Marella Cruises is TUI’s British cruise line, built for UK holidaymakers who want a relaxed, all-inclusive fly-cruise package: drinks and tips are included as standard, and most sailings pair with flights from UK airports. Ships are mid-size and informal, with some sailing as adults-only. It is designed and sold for British travelers, so North Americans will find it hard to arrange and less tailored to their tastes.
Read our full Marella guide: dining, drinks, tipping and who it suits →
Marella Explorer 2 FAQs
How big is Marella Explorer 2?
Marella Explorer 2 measures about 72,458 gross tons and is about 809 feet (247 m) long. That makes it #3 of 5 Marella ships we cover by tonnage, and #175 among all 255 ocean cruise ships in our guide.
When was Marella Explorer 2 built?
Marella Explorer 2 entered service in 1995 and was built by Meyer Werft. Older ships are often refurbished, so ask about recent upgrades when you compare sailings.
What class of ship is Marella Explorer 2?
Marella Explorer 2 belongs to Marella's Marella, alongside Marella Voyager, Marella Explorer, Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2. Ships in the same class share a layout and most signature features.
Is Marella Explorer 2 good for families?
Marella’s family ships run kids clubs with activities by age group, busiest during UK school holidays. Children are not allowed on adults-only ships and sailings, so check the ship and date if traveling as a family. Facilities vary by ship, so check what Marella Explorer 2 offers for your kids' ages.
Updated November 2026 by the BookMyDreamCruise editorial team. How we research and fact-check.
Sources: Wikidata, Wikipedia, Marella official site.