Marella Voyager, formerly known as MV Mercury, Celebrity Mercury, Mein Schiff 2, and Mein Schiff Herz, is a cruise ship with a rich operational history spanning over two decades. She is classified as a Century-class vessel and was constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. Launched on 11 July 1997, she officially entered service as MV Mercury on 27 October 1997. The ship's dimensions and specifications are not detailed on the Wikipedia page, but her notable service history includes several name and ownership changes. Initially operated by Celebrity Cruises, she served as Mercury for approximately eleven years. In 2008, she was renamed Celebrity Mercury. Her transfer to TUI Cruises occurred in 2011, when she was rechristened Mein Schiff 2, joining her sister ship, the former Celebrity Galaxy, now known as Mein Schiff 1. Throughout her career, Marella Voyager has experienced notable incidents. In May 2006, her captain was arrested in Seattle for intoxication during a routine inspection, leading to his dismissal. In February 2010, she suffered a significant norovirus outbreak while cruising in the Caribbean, affecting nearly 500 of the 1,800 onboard passengers, with medical assistance brought onboard. In her later years, the ship remained within the TUI Cruises fleet, with plans for transfer and rebranding. Originally announced to transfer to Marella Cruises in April 2022, the move was delayed to 2023. After her final voyage for TUI Cruises in April 2023, she was refitted at Navantia in Cádiz and was subsequently renamed Marella Voyager, with her christening taking place on 31 May in Málaga. Marella Voyager’s journey reflects her importance within the cruise industry, exemplifying her adaptability through various ownerships, renamings, and refurbishments, and highlighting her role in contemporary cruise operations.

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