Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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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
Marella Voyager
Gross Tonnage
Marella Discovery
69,472 GT
Marella Voyager
76,998 GT
Length
Marella Discovery
264 m
Marella Voyager
264 m
Beam
Marella Discovery
32 m
Marella Voyager
32 m
Passengers
Marella Discovery
1,830
Marella Voyager
1,814
Crew
Marella Discovery
720
Marella Voyager
726
Decks
Marella Discovery
—
Marella Voyager
—
Year Built
Marella Discovery
1,995
Marella Voyager
1,997
Space Ratio
Marella Discovery
38.0 GT/pax
Marella Voyager
42.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Marella Discovery
2.54 :1
Marella Voyager
2.50 :1
| Specification | Marella Discovery | 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 | 69,472 GT | 76,998 GTWinner |
| Length | 264 m | 264 m |
| Beam | 32 m | 32 m |
| Draft | 14 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 1,830Winner | 1,814 |
| Crew | 720 | 726Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 38.0 GT/pax | 42.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.54:1 | 2.50:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Chantiers de l'Atlantique |
| Flag | Malta | Malta |
| IMO Number | 9070622 | 9210220 |
Marella Voyager is the larger vessel at 76,998 GT — 11% more than Marella Discovery's 69,472 GT. Marella Voyager offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.5 GT per passenger versus 38.0. Built in 1997, Marella Voyager is 2 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Marella Voyager |
| Capacity | Marella Discovery |
| Modernity | Marella Voyager |
| Service | Marella Voyager |
| Spaciousness | Marella Voyager |
Bottom line: Marella Voyager wins more categories (4 vs 1), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Marella Discovery
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
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