MV Galaxy
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| Galaxy | |
| Placed in Service: | 1996 |
| Status: | in service |
| Tonnage: | 77,713 gross tons |
| Length: | 866 feet |
| Beam: | 105 feet |
| Speed: | 21.5 knots |
| Decks: | 10 |
| Complement: | 1,850 passengers, 909 crew |
| Registry: | Bahamas |
MV Galaxy is a cruise ship operated by Celebrity Cruises. She was constructed in Papenburg, Germany in 1996, and is the second in a class that also includes the Century and the Mercury. Her main itineraries are in the Caribbean and Alaska.
The primary dining area on board the Galaxy is two deck Orion Restaurant, and is located in the aft area of the ship. Other dining options on the ship include the Oasis Buffet, which serves three meals a day and ice cream between lunch and dinner. There is also a casual dining "boulevard" featuring sandwiches, pizza, and hamburgers. Room service is available 24 hours a day on board. The menu is limited for much of the day, but during lunch and dinner hours, the full main restaurant menu can be ordered.
The primary source of entertainment is the Celebrity Theater, which offers two shows nightly. There is also the Cinema, which is used for showing movies, as well as giving informative talks prior to some shore excursions. The Fortunes Casino features gambling, ranging from five-cent slot machines to blackjack tables. The Galaxy's shops offer duty free jewelry, perfume, and liquor. A Celebrity merchandise shop offers inexpensive jewelry, watches, and formalwear. There are multiple discos and clubs, including the Rendezvous Lounge, the Stratosphere Lounge, Michael's Club (a cigar bar), and the Savoy Nightclub.
Activities are provided daily, with fewer options available while the ship is in port. The activities staff offers bingo, computer classes, among other things. There are three pools - two saltwater pools outside, and a freshwater pool under a greenhouse-like roof. Near the saltwater pools are five hot tubs. A gymnasium, with cardiovascular equipment, is available. The spa also offers many personal services, from massages to tooth whitening and facial masks to thalassotherapy.
