Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Marella Discovery 2
Marella Voyager
Gross Tonnage
Marella Discovery 2
71,545 GT
Marella Voyager
76,998 GT
Length
Marella Discovery 2
264 m
Marella Voyager
264 m
Beam
Marella Discovery 2
32 m
Marella Voyager
32 m
Passengers
Marella Discovery 2
1,814
Marella Voyager
1,814
Crew
Marella Discovery 2
726
Marella Voyager
726
Decks
Marella Discovery 2
—
Marella Voyager
—
Year Built
Marella Discovery 2
1,995
Marella Voyager
1,997
Space Ratio
Marella Discovery 2
39.4 GT/pax
Marella Voyager
42.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Marella Discovery 2
2.50 :1
Marella Voyager
2.50 :1
| Specification | Marella Discovery 2 | Marella Voyager |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Marella Cruises | Marella Cruises |
| Class | Century Class | Vision Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 1,995 | 1,997Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 71,545 GT | 76,998 GTWinner |
| Length | 264 m | 264 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | — | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,814 | 1,814 |
| Crew | 726 | 726 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 39.4 GT/pax | 42.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.50:1 | 2.50:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9070619 | 9210220 |
Marella Voyager is the larger vessel at 76,998 GT — 8% more than Marella Discovery 2's 71,545 GT. Built in 1997, Marella Voyager is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Marella Voyager |
| Capacity | Tie |
| Modernity | Marella Voyager |
| Service | Tie |
| Spaciousness | Marella Voyager |
Bottom line: Marella Voyager wins more categories (3 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Marella Discovery 2
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Marella Voyager
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Premium onboard experience
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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