Marella Explorer 2 Cruise Ship Guide

Marella Cruises · Explorer-class cruise ship

Marella Explorer 2 at a glance

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Marella Explorer 2 at a glance
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Overview

Marella Explorer 2, formerly Celebrity Century and SkySea Golden Era, was the lead ship of the Century class of cruise ships for Celebrity Cruises, and the co-flagship of the Celebrity fleet, along with Millennium-class ship Celebrity Constellation, and the newest Solstice class, Celebrity Reflection. Other ships belonging to the Century class include Marella Explorer and Mein Schiff 2 (2011). Marella Explorer 2 entered service in 1995. Marella Explorer 2 is an Explorer-class cruise ship operated by Marella Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Marella Explorer 2 with other Marella Cruises ships before booking.

Key facts

Cruise line
Marella Cruises
Ship class
Explorer
Entered service
1995
Gross tonnage
71,297 GT
Passenger capacity
1,934 (lower berth / double occupancy)
Crew
800
Length
251 m
Beam
32 m

What makes this ship notable

Marella Explorer 2, formerly Celebrity Century and SkySea Golden Era, was the lead ship of the Century class of cruise ships for Celebrity Cruises, and the co-flagship of the Celebrity fleet, along with Millennium-class ship Celebrity Constellation, and the newest Solstice class, Celebrity Reflection. Other ships belonging to the Century class include Marella Explorer and Mein Schiff 2 (2011).

Highlights

Practical planning

Use Marella Explorer 2’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Marella Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Marella Explorer 2 in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.

Frequently asked questions

What cruise line operates Marella Explorer 2?

Marella Explorer 2 is operated by Marella Cruises.

When did Marella Explorer 2 enter service?

Marella Explorer 2 entered service in 1995.

What class is Marella Explorer 2?

Marella Explorer 2 is an Explorer-class cruise ship.

How many passengers does Marella Explorer 2 carry?

Catalog capacity is 1,934 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.

How large is Marella Explorer 2?

Verified catalog specs list Marella Explorer 2 at 71,297 GT, 251 m long, 32 m beam.

Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Marella Explorer 2?

This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.

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