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Back by Popular Demand! Sail on Thomson Spirit in Summer 2018

28 Jul 2017 | by Sarah Clarke

Back by popular demand, Marella Spirit is staying in the UK for another year and sailing a spectacular summer season in 2018.

In response to overwhelming customer feedback and adoration for Marella Spirit, Marella Cruises have decided to release new sailings for next year. Marella Spirit’s last hurrah will cruise continental coasts and a medley of Mediterranean highlights in 2018.

As the longest serving cruise ship in the Marella Cruises fleet, Marella Spirit has accommodated thousands of happy cruise guests over the years and created many amazing holiday memories. So when Marella guests declared they were not quite ready to say goodbye to the 'Spirit' of the fleet, Marella Cruises quickly responded.

"When we had announced that Marella Spirit would be sailing with us for the last time this year we were overwhelmed by the response. Our customers really love Marella Spirit – [she's] the longest serving member of our fleet and has a real homely feel, being one of our smallest ships,' said Richard Sofer, Marella Cruises MD

Marella Spirit Fast Facts

  • Longest serving ship in the Marella Cruises fleet
  • One of the smaller ships in the Marella fleet
  • Find a welcoming and homely atmosphere onboard
  • Max capacity 1,254 cruise guests
  • 6 Bars
  • 4 Restaurants (Lido, Compass Rose, Terrace Grill, Sirocco’s A la carte)
  • 2 Pools
  • Oceans Spa and Beauty, Gym and sauna
  • Casino
  • Kid’s and Teen’s hangout areas
  • Sports Deck
  • Cinema
  • More on Marella Cruises

    Marella Spirit 2018 Q&A

    Q. When will Marella Cruises summer 2018 sailings go on sale?
    A. 2018 cruises are on sale now! Call us to book yours

    Q. Where will Marella Spirit be based?
    A. Marella Spirit will home-port in Palma in April 2018 and Malaga in May. This is for ease of access to Mediterannean highlights such as France, Italy, Spain and Portugal.

    Q. When is Marella Spirit’s last cruise?
    A. Marella Spirit’s revised final cruise for the Marella fleet is Continental Coasts departing 21st October 2018.

    Q. If I book Marella Spirit’s new final cruise, is this likely to change again?
    A. Marella Cruises have announced that there are no further plans to further extend Marella Spirit’s sailings for the Marella Cruises fleet.

    Q. When is Thomson Majesty’s last cruise?
    A. Thomson Majesty’s last cruise for the Marella Cruises fleet remains the 19th November 2017 as planned.

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