Marella Voyager
Sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain · Fly into PMI
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Marella Voyager leaving Rhodes, September 2026 · Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Marella Voyager
Marella Voyager is a Marella Cruises cruise ship of the Century class, in service since 1997. She measures 77,302 gross tons and carries 1,912 guests. She sails Mediterranean, Caribbean itineraries. We rate her 3.2 out of 5.
Marella Voyager is a Century class ship built by Meyer Werft in Germany that entered service in 1997 as Celebrity Cruises' Mercury. She later sailed for TUI Cruises as Mein Schiff 2 and then Mein Schiff Herz, before a refit at Navantia in Cádiz and a naming ceremony in Málaga in May 2023 brought her to Marella. At 77,302 gross tons she carries 1,912 guests and is the line's newest ship, with 18 restaurants, 10 bars, a food hall, a speakeasy, the Broadway Show Lounge and minigolf on the top deck. Her 2027 summer is spent on week-long Mediterranean loops from Palma, with Caribbean sailings in winter.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 1,912
- More guests than 68% of 600 ships
- Entered service
- 1997
- Refitted 2023
- Length
- 264 m
- Longer than 68% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 12
Marella Voyager is bigger than 57% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 68%. At 40.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 55% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 3/5+0.6, fleet average 2.4
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Marella Cruises fleet average across 5 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Century class
Marella Voyager is one of 3 Century class ships. Marella Explorer (1996) and Marella Explorer 2 (1995) are in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marella Voyager this ship | 2023 | 3.2/5 | |||
| Marella Explorer | 2018 | 3.0/5 | |||
| Marella Explorer 2 | 2019 | 3.2/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
Marella Voyager leaving Rhodes, September 2026Photo: Pjotr Mahhonin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Flying in for your cruise?
Marella Voyager sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain. The airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), with 4 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Sala VIP LlevantPMI Module A (Non-Schengen)3.3 ★
- Sala VIP MestralPMI Module B3.1 ★
- Sala VIP MediterráneoPMI Module C2.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Marella Voyager?
Marella Voyager is operated by Marella Cruises and belongs to its Century class.
What are Marella Voyager's sister ships?
Marella Voyager is one of 3 Century class ships. Marella Explorer (1996) and Marella Explorer 2 (1995) are in service.
How big is Marella Voyager?
Marella Voyager measures 77,302 gross tons and 264 metres in length, with 12 decks.
How does Marella Voyager compare in size with other cruise ships?
Marella Voyager is bigger than 57% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruise Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 68%. At 40.4 gross tons per guest she is roomier than 55% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Marella Voyager feel?
Marella Voyager has a passenger space ratio of 40.4: 77,302 gross tons for 1,912 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Marella Voyager feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Marella Voyager carry?
Marella Voyager carries 1,912 guests at double occupancy.
When did Marella Voyager enter service?
Marella Voyager entered service in 1997 and was last refurbished in 2023.
Where does Marella Voyager sail?
Marella Voyager sails Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Palma de Mallorca, Spain.
Which airport should I fly into for Marella Voyager?
Marella Voyager sails from Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Fly into Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), which has 4 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Marella Voyager?
Marella Cruises publishes the deck plans for Marella Voyager; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Marella Voyager rated?
Cruise Frog rates Marella Voyager 3.2 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (4/5) and lowest on entertainment (2/5).
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