CELESTYAL DISCOVERY (IMO 9221566)
CELESTYAL DISCOVERY is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship built in 2003 and flying the Bermuda flag, placing it in its 23rd year of service. The vessel reports a deadweight tonnage of 4,157 metric tonnes, a gross tonnage of 42,957, and a length overall of 202.85 metres. This vessel is configured for passenger service within the cruise sector. CELESTYAL DISCOVERY is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia over recent periods. It has operated under four former flag states and has been known by two former names. Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions. The most recent inspection was on 26 September 2025.
- Type: Passenger (Cruise) Ship
- Flag: Bermuda
- Year built: 2003
- MMSI: 310872000
- Call sign: ZCHI7
- Gross tonnage: 42957
- Deadweight: 4157 t
- Length overall: 202.85 m
- Beam: 28.1 m
- Home port: HAMILTON
- Port State Control (PSC) inspections: 36 since 2003
- PSC detentions in the last 36 months: 0
- Last PSC inspection: 26/09/2025
- Registered owner: ARIA SHIPPING LTD (Greece)
- Ship manager · ISM manager · DOC holder: OPTIMUM SHIPMANAGEMENT SERVICE (Greece)
- Last AIS position: 37°3.6′N · 024°27.3′E · Speed 14.0 kn · under way · received 15 October 2026 at 22:51 UTC
- Destination: Laurium (Lavrion) (GR LAV) · ETA 16 October 2026 at 02:00 UTC (as broadcast by the vessel)
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Frequently asked questions
What is the vessel type and age of CELESTYAL DISCOVERY?
CELESTYAL DISCOVERY is a Passenger (Cruise) Ship. It was built in 2003 and is currently in its 23rd year of service.
What are the dimensions of CELESTYAL DISCOVERY?
The vessel has a length overall of 202.85 metres and a beam of 28.1 metres. It operates with a maximum draught of 6.3 metres.
Which classification society manages CELESTYAL DISCOVERY?
The vessel is classed by DNV-GL (ex GL), which is an IACS member. Its current class notation is Passenger ship with cabins ERS IW.
What is the PSC inspection history for this vessel?
Over the last 36 months it has had 3 port state control (PSC) inspections and no detentions, with 6 deficiencies recorded. The most recent inspection was on 26 September 2025. All-time records show 36 inspections since 2003 and no detentions.
Where has CELESTYAL DISCOVERY been recently observed?
The vessel has been observed in the Mediterranean Sea and South Asia. These regions represent its most recent recorded geographic areas of operation.
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