The ship as Thomson Celebration in Alanya, 2011

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Marella Celebration

Marella Celebration is a former Marella Cruises cruise ship, which sailed 2005 to 2020. She measured 33,933 gross tons and carried 1,254 guests with a crew of 520.

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Marella Celebration no longer sails for Marella Cruises: she left Marella Cruises' fleet in April 2020. Marella Cruises' fleet today · Retired and departing ships

About Marella Celebration

Marella Celebration was built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France and entered service in April 1984 as Holland America Line's Noordam. She joined Thomson Cruises in 2005 as Thomson Celebration and was renamed for Marella in 2017. At 33,933 gross tons and about 1,250 guests she was one of the smallest ships in the fleet. On 29 April 2020, during the COVID-19 pause, Marella announced she would retire immediately and be sold for scrap, and she was beached at Aliağa, Turkey, in 2022.

Deck plans

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Marella Celebration?

Marella Celebration sailed for Marella Cruises.

Is Marella Celebration still sailing for Marella Cruises?

Marella Celebration no longer sails for Marella Cruises: she left Marella Cruises' fleet in April 2020.

How big is Marella Celebration?

Marella Celebration measures 33,933 gross tons and 215 metres in length, with 9 decks.

How crowded does Marella Celebration feel?

Marella Celebration has a passenger space ratio of 27.1: 33,933 gross tons for 1,254 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Marella Celebration feels busy for her size.

How many passengers does Marella Celebration carry?

Marella Celebration carried 1,254 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 520 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).

When did Marella Celebration enter service?

Marella Celebration entered service in 1984.

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