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Celestyal Cruises vs Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises rates higher than Celestyal Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 to 2.9 out of 5 across their rated ships. Celestyal Cruises leads on cabins; Marella Cruises on entertainment. Pick Celestyal Cruises for history and culture; Marella Cruises for families and adults only.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Celestyal Cruises | Marella Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | History and culture, Couples, Value seekers | Couples, Families, Adults only, Value seekers |
| Fleet rating | 2.9 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 2.5 | 2.4 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 1.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 2 | 5 |
| Largest ship | Celestyal Journey (55,819 GT) | Marella Voyager (77,302 GT) |
| Newest ship | Celestyal Discovery (2003) | Marella Voyager (1997) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,262 | 1,863 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands |
| Solo cabins | None | Every ship |
| Single supplement | Celestyal lists no cabins built for one. A solo guest books a standard cabin, and the line says its Celestyal One fare comes with a… | Single cabins are priced for one with the same fittings as double cabins. Marella runs regular solo deals across single inside to balcony… |
| Owner | Searchlight Capital Partners (majority owner) | TUI Group |
| Headquarters | Piraeus, Greece | Luton, England |
| Founded | 2014 | 1973 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Celestyal Cruises or Marella Cruises?
Marella Cruises rates higher than Celestyal Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.1 to 2.9 out of 5 across their rated ships. Celestyal Cruises leads on cabins; Marella Cruises on entertainment.
Is Celestyal Cruises or Marella Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Celestyal Cruises or Marella Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Celestyal Cruises or Marella Cruises better for entertainment?
Marella Cruises scores higher for entertainment, 2.0 to 1.0 out of 5 (shows, music, and things to do at sea).
Is Celestyal Cruises or Marella Cruises better for cabins?
Celestyal Cruises scores higher for cabins, 2.5 to 2.4 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Celestyal Cruises or Marella Cruises better for families?
Marella Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Celestyal Cruises is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Celestyal Cruises or Marella Cruises?
Marella Cruises's largest ship, Marella Voyager, measures 77,302 gross tons, against 55,819 for Celestyal Journey, Celestyal Cruises's largest. An average Celestyal Cruises ship carries 1,262 guests, a Marella Cruises ship 1,863.
How many ships do Celestyal Cruises and Marella Cruises have?
Celestyal Cruises has 2 ships in service; Marella Cruises has 5 ships in service.
Are Celestyal Cruises and Marella Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Celestyal Cruises is part of Searchlight Capital Partners (majority owner); Marella Cruises is part of TUI Group.