Explora Journeys Explora II vs Marella Cruises Marella Explorer
Units
Side by side62 specifications |
Explora
Journeys Explora II
96
SCORE /100
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Marella Cruises
Marella Explorer
96
SCORE /100
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| Physical | ||
| Year Built | 20241,9902,027 | 19961,9902,027 |
Gross Tonnage ⓘA measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities. |
63,900 tons2,937250,800 | 76,998 tons2,937250,800 |
Length ⓘOverall length of the hull from bow to stern. |
249 m | 263.9 m |
Width/Beam ⓘThe ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use. |
32 m | 32.2 m |
Total decks ⓘTotal number of decks, including crew-only and service decks. |
14622 | 11622 |
| Passenger Decks | 11421 | 10421 |
Speed ⓘCruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph. |
18 knots1228.5 | 21.5 knots1228.5 |
Refurbished ⓘThe year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation. |
— | 20182,0082,028 |
| Amenities | ||
| Restaurants - Paid | 2018 | 4018 |
| Restaurants - Included | 8020 | 7020 |
Onboard Currency ⓘThe currency used for onboard purchases and billing. |
Euro | British Sterling |
| Total Pools | 5010 | 3010 |
| - Pools - General Access | 3110 | 2110 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | 104 | 104 |
| Water Playground/Splash Park | ✗ | ✓ |
| Kiddie/Splash Pool | ✗ | ✓ |
| Total Hot Tubs | 4013 | 7013 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 2024 | 6024 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | 2024 | 3024 |
| WiFi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Internet Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bars/Lounges | 12240 | 10240 |
| Beauty Salon/Barber Shop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Casino | ✓ | ✓ |
| Night Club | ✓ | ✓ |
| Laundromats (self service) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Laundry/Dry Cleaning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Library | ✓ | ✓ |
| Movie Theatre | ✓ | ✓ |
| Onboard Weddings | ✗ | ✗ |
| Spa | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video Arcade | ✓ | ✓ |
| Basketball Court | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tennis Court | ✓ | ✗ |
| Fitness Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Ice Skating Rink | ✗ | ✗ |
| Jogging Track | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mini-Golf Course | ✗ | ✓ |
| Rock Climbing Wall | ✗ | ✓ |
| Water Slide | ✗ | ✓ |
| Water Sports Platform | ✓ | ✗ |
| 24-Hour Room Service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Babysitting | ✓ | ✗ |
| Children's Playroom | ✓ | ✓ |
| Supervised Youth Program | ✓ | ✓ |
| Teen Center | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kosher Meals | Yes | — |
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | Helios Pool & Bar (Deck 12, adults-only) | Yes |
| Special Amenities | Butler service for Ocean Residences/Penthouses, Rolex Boutique, sommelier wine service, Technogym in-suite equipment, private steam room in Owner's Residence | First Champneys Spa at sea; The Lounge (colour-changing bar with hot-pink piano); The 19th Hole golf-themed clubhouse bar with simulators; Squid and Anchor pub (Marella's first onboard pub); Broadway Show Lounge seating 1,000; Murano speciality restaurant area with glass-blowing style performances |
| - Pools - Exclusive | — | 204 |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive | — | 3020 |
| Cell Phone Service | — | Yes |
| Passengers and Crew | ||
| Crew | 640582,394 | 908582,394 |
Passenger to Crew Ratio ⓘGuests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service. |
1.2514 | 214 |
| Total Cabins | 461492,865 | 935492,865 |
Single Occupancy Cabins ⓘWhether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement). |
✗ | ✓ |
| Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins | 10084 | 8084 |
Passenger Capacity ⓘThe maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy. |
922487,662 | 1,924487,662 |
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) ⓘGross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest. |
69.32.116127.7 | 40.022.116127.7 |
| Costs and Gratuities | ||
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) ⓘThe standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare. |
$0.00 | $0.00 |
Tip added to drinks & services ⓘThe automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services. |
0%020 | 0%020 |
| Tipping Expected? | ✗ | ✗ |