Celebrity Mercury
Another celebrity star with a host of original features
Celebrity Cruises luxury vessel, the 77,713-ton Mercury, arrived in Southampton on October 17, 1997.
Mercury was the third in Celebrity’s new series of technologically advanced ships, not only featuring Celebrity’s signature AquaSpa, high technology Celebrity Theatre and an advanced interactive communications system, but also uncompromising levels of cuisine and service excellence for which Celebrity has earned its outstanding five-star reputation.
A prominent design team, including the original contributors to Century and Galaxy, as well as notable American designers, created a unique platform of style and function onboard the ship. Mercury’s public rooms are designed to flow together, allowing passengers to relax in the spacious surroundings of the ship without feeling crowded.
Among original features of Mercury were
In addition, 30 per cent of Mercury’s cabins had private verandahs.
The 1,870-passenger ship was constructed by Joseph L Meyer in Papenburg, Germany, who also built Celebrity, Zenith, Horizon, Century and Galaxy.
Vital statistics
Operated by: Celebrity Cruises
Built by: Meyer Werft, Germany
Entered service: November 1997
Refurbished: 2006
Registered: The Bahamas
Gross tonnage: 78,000 tons
Passengers: 1,870
Passenger decks: 10
Lifts: 10
Crew: 909 international
Officer nationality: Greek
Cabins: 935 including:
- 639 with ocean view
- 220 with balcony
- 296 inside
- 8 with wheelchair access
Length: 865ft
Width: 106ft
Draught: 25ft
Engines: Diesel
Facilities
One two-level main dining room (two sittings), alternative dining options, eleven bars, four lounges, casino, cinema/conference room, theatre, disco, card room, library, boutiques, beauty shop, three swimming pools (one inside), fitness centre.
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