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Cruises with Marella Cruises

Sailing to over 200 destinations, there's no better way to see the world in comfort and style than with Marella Cruises. When you're not ashore exploring the range of impressive ports of call, Marella ships are designed to be the perfect voyage for couples, families and first-time cruisers, with everything you could possibly need onboard. Plus, Marella Cruises offer all-inclusive sailings, with flights, luggage, overseas transfers and tips included in your cruise fare!

Marella Cruises: Life on-board

  • Total cruises 1,476
  • Fleet: 5 Ships
  • Destinations: 12

With a great selection of onboard activities for all ages, including bars, sports courts and a theatre, each and every guest will be able to find the perfect way to spend their time on the ship.

Family

Marella cruises pride themselves on making sure that even the youngest members of the family can enjoy their time onboard. Offering a range of activities for children of all ages, this is the ideal cruise line for families. Starting with family-sized and interconnecting cabins, everyone is sure to get a good night’s sleep and wake up ready to have fun. Fuel up at the main restaurant where kids will find some of their favourites, such as pizza and pasta (and maybe even a bowl of ice cream for a holiday treat). Onboard, dedicated kids clubs and areas just for teenagers mean that the younger guests have the chance to socialise with others their age, while family-friendly shore excursions to places like water parks and aquariums mean that the fun continues on dry land.

While every ship has the M Club, a specially designed space for 3-11 year olds, Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2 and Marella Explorer also boast The Hideout, a space dedicated to teenagers, perfect for those young adults looking to escape their parents for a while.

Dining

From hearty British pub grub to exotic specialities for those looking for a taste of local culture, experienced chefs from around the world are delighted to whip up a culinary storm for every guest during a Marella Cruises' holiday. Each Marella ship features at least three restaurants and with both casual and more formal restaurants where guests are served by attentive waiting staff, there is somewhere to eat for every occasion. What's more, if you find yourself getting peckish throughout the day, there is no chance of you going hungry as guests enjoy snacks on deck, afternoon tea and midnight feasts. In addition, those with special diets won’t have to worry about missing out either. If you advise the ship of your needs beforehand, they’re certain to make sure you can indulge as much as the next guest.

Entertainment

Once evening arrives and dinner is finished, Marella ships come to life with their programmes of exciting evening entertainment. Always popular amongst guests, why not head to the onboard theatre where you can enjoy West End-style shows, stand up comedians and more. However, live entertainment isn't just limited to the show lounges; during your cruise you'll find bands and cabaret acts popping up across the ship, as well as acoustic musicians playing in the background at some of the bars. Alternatively, if you're looking for a quieter evening, you're guaranteed to find a cosy corner away from the crowds to enjoy your favourite drink with your loved ones.

Recreation

A cruise isn't just about shore excursions and discovering new locations, it's also about making memories onboard your ship. For those who like staying fit, each Marella ship has plenty of sports opportunities. From sports courts to a fully-equipped gym and fitness classes, there's no excuse to miss out on your workout, even when you're at sea. However, getting active isn't everyone's idea of the perfect holiday, which is why the luxurious spa is a popular spot for anyone looking for a few hours of pampering and relaxation.

In addition, during your cruise, why not spend your free time learning a new skill? Including craft classes, dance lessons and cocktail-making workshops, you'll be able to head back home and show off your new hobby to all your friends.

Marella Cruises Ships

Whether you're looking for family-friendly or adult-only, Marella Cruises has a ship that will perfectly fit your needs, and with the fleet being all-inclusive, everything is taken care of before you even step onboard.

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Top FAQs

  • On all Marella cruises there is a Social Host/Hostess who arranges activities for Solo Travellers, such as dinners and get togethers.

  • Guests will need to bring adaptors to use electrical equipment from the UK. The Marella Cruises fleet plug sockets are for European or US 2-pin plugs. However, onboard Marella Dream, balcony suites provide UK standard plugs.

  • On a Marella cruise, there are three types of dress code. Casual wear is comfortable holiday wear (flip flops, shorts and light tops). Beachwear is for swimwear, such as bikinis and trunks. Smart wear is for dresses, shirts and suits for special occasions.

  • Most cabins onboard Marella ships can accomodate a third person with a bunk bed or a rollaway bed, but this should be mentioned at the time of booking.

  • On each ship, there are a small number of accessible cabins. To ensure one is available for your desired cruise, you must mention any accessibility requirements at the time of booking.

Dining

  • With the exception of formal nights which have two fixed seating times, Marella ships offer open, flexible dining.

  • Select drinks - including beers, wine, soft drinks and cocktails - are included in your Marella Cruises fare. For premium spirits, cocktails and canned drinks, guests can upgrade to the premium drinks package at £80 per person per week.

  • For special dietary requirements, you must mention this at the time of booking as well as inform the restaurant manager once you are onboard. Marella Cruises can cater to vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free and diabetic-friendly requirements.

  • While the Marella Cruises fleet does not have a 24-hour restaurant, guests can order room service 24 hours a day.

  • Guests can fill bottles at water dispensers found around the ship, as well as from the tap in your cabin. Water is also served regularly throughout meal times.

Booking and Excursions

  • No, excursions are not included in the cruise fare unless otherwise stated during a promotion.

  • Prices for shore excursions usually vary depending on the port of call and the type of excursion chosen. Prices typically start from £40 for adults and £25 for children.

  • If available, extras and upgrades can be booked onboard. This is also often possible to arrange earlier by contacting your cruise consultant.

  • Tips and service charges are included in the price of your Marella cruise. However, if you feel like tipping the staff once onboard, you can do so.

  • Normally with Marella you are able to enjoy time at the various ports of call in any way you wish. Guests can explore with the help of Marella guides or simply go it alone if preferred. Just be sure to be back onboard in time for the ship's departure. However, due to coronavirus safety measures, you may only be able to go ashore as part of an official shore excursion party. Please see your sailing date's itinerary details to confirm this.

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