Shore Excursions
Shore excursions are a key element of the cruise experience, offering guests opportunities to engage with local traditions, cuisines and cultures.
Why Marella Cruises is the Perfect Choice for Your Next Cruise Holiday
Marella Cruises is one of the world’s best cruise lines for voyages that excel in guest experience and all-inclusive sailing. Our Cruise Experts love recommending this innovative and guest-centric line, but if you’ve never sailed with Marella Cruises, you might have some questions. Let us walk you through everything you need to know about what to expect so you feel confident considering Marella for your next voyage.
Read MoreThe Marella Difference: What Makes This Cruise Line Stand Out?
For UK cruisers, Marella is already a favoured line thanks to its emphasis on providing a seamless, high-value, and quintessentially British cruise experience. If you’re unsure whether it is the perfect match for you and your holiday plans, here’s a quickfire guide to what makes Marella a top pick:
- Value For Money: Thanks to its all-inclusive cruising philosophy, Marella is a must-consider for anyone looking to enjoy a holiday without hidden fees or unexpected extras. Combining flights, transfers, meals, drinks and entertainment under a single cost, Marella defines money-savvy cruising.
- A Great Cruising Introduction: If you’re cruising for the first time, there’s no better feeling than knowing Marella takes care of everything for you. In addition to its inclusive packages, its variety of onboard health and wellness activities and rich catalogue of available destinations make it the perfect way to start a lifelong love for sailing.
- Family-Friendly: Want to take the whole family on the ultimate holiday? Marella’s activities, entertainment options and spacious cabins make it easy to explore the world together.
The Ship Experience: On Board a Marella Vessel
With the highlights covered, let’s take a closer look at Marella’s fleet and what makes it one of the best on the waters. There’s no better place to start than Marella Discovery, an incredible ship that offers 11 decks, 918 cabins, 9 restaurants, 7 bars and 2 pools!
Exploring Marella Discovery, you will discover so many wonderful interiors designed to make any location in the world feel familiar and comfortable. At Islands, you will find the ship’s main buffet restaurant, boasting a spacious, bright interior that’s both welcoming and efficient, equipped with anything you could want for breakfast, dinner, and everything in between.
As night falls, the ship’s atmosphere becomes even more enthralling thanks to its entertainment venues. At the heart of it all, the Broadway Show Lounge is a huge and impressive space, featuring plush seating for 800+ audience members and a programme of West End-style shows to impress all itinerary long.
Marella Discovery’s cabins are representative of the cruise line’s wider dedication to comfort and spacious accommodation. Wake up to the sunrise with the floor-to-ceiling windows of the Deluxe Cabin, or if you’re looking for something more spacious, the open feel, balcony and walk-in shower of the Grand Suite Cabin can’t be beaten.
What’s Included in Your Marella Cruise Fare?
Inclusivity is one of Marella Cruises’ biggest advantages, but what is actually included in its fares? Unexpected costs are no fun for anyone, so let’s break down exactly what you will be paying for if you opt to go with Marella. Remember, our Cruise Experts are always on hand to answer any questions you have about the costs and inclusions of any specific Marella voyage.
Flights, Transfers & Luggage
Fly cruises allow you to see distant parts of the world without having to sail for long stretches of time, and with Marella, these packages get even better. As standard, Marella fares include flights, a transfer to your ship and a 20 kg hold luggage allowance when you fly with TUI Airways.
Food & Main Dining
When you step on board a Marella ship, there’s no need to worry about paying a penny for your food. Whatever you fancy, it’s included in your fare. Soak up the sea views as you tuck into a steak at 47° or grab something on the go at the Snack Shack. However you want to dine, it’s all included with Marella.
Onboard Fun and Games
Whatever you and your family want to get involved in, Marella makes everything accessible under its base cruise fare. Entertainment shows, pub quizzes, sports games, fitness classes and so much more are covered, making every day at sea an itinerary highlight.
Tips & Service Charges
All onboard gratuities are built into the headline prices, meaning you won’t have to deal with any unexpected daily charges added to your cabin account.
The Drinks Packages: Standard All-Inclusive vs. Premium Upgrade
Common questions we get from cruisers considering a new line centre around drinks packages and what they include. Marella’s all-inclusive philosophy means that it offers guests certain drinks as standard, but if you’re looking to upgrade, there is also a premium option available.
To help you make the best choice for your holiday, here’s a quick comparison guide to show you what each option gets you:
| Standard All-Inclusive Package | Premium All-Inclusive Package |
| Hot drinks, soft drinks, draft beers, house wines (by the glass), prosecco (by the glass), standard spirits/cocktails | All standard package drinks, upgraded wine list, bottled beers,Upgraded cocktail list, Premium spirits, Lavazza coffees |
Explore Marella Cruises
If you’re craving something new or looking to get the most out of your cruising budget, Marella Cruises doesn’t disappoint. Take a look at some of the globe-spanning itineraries on offer from this cruise line and let our Cruise Experts help with any questions you have about finding the right holiday for you.
Marella Cruises – Frequently Asked Questions
What is the dress code on Marella cruises?
Beachwear and casual dress are perfectly acceptable across Marella’s ships, though guests are asked to wear footwear in restaurants. Smarter dress is preferred during the evenings, including polo shirts, trousers, skirts and dresses.
Does Marella have formal nights?
Marella Cruises voyages do not feature formal nights. Instead, more casual ‘Dress to Impress’ nights allow guests to choose how formally they wish to dress so that everyone feels comfortable.
Is Wi-Fi free on Marella Cruises?
Internet access is charged to guests’ cabin accounts at the rate advertised on their specific itinerary. Our Cruise Experts are more than happy to answer any questions you might have about the Wi-Fi fees for a specific itinerary you are looking at.
Which is the best Marella cruise ship for adults-only voyages?
While most of Marella’s fleet caters to families with young children, Marella Explorer 2 is strictly adults-only, featuring 10 bars, a golf simulator, and plenty of relaxing outdoor spaces.
What costs extra on a Marella cruise?
The few items not included in Marella’s base cruise fare include speciality dining venues (e.g., Surf & Turf, Kora La), onboard Wi-Fi packages, spa treatments, wellness facilities, shore excursions and room service.
Do Marella cruises sail from the UK?
No, Marella voyages do not sail from the UK, but UK cruisers can purchase all-inclusive fly cruises that jet off to ports across the Mediterranean and beyond, with flights and transfers included.
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