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Your complete guide to Marella’s all-inclusive, laid-back cruising
Including a library of Marella Cruises Resources
Updated December 2025
Looking for a friendly, great-value getaway with everything included? Marella Cruises — part of the TUI family — are all about stress-free holidays at sea. Think flights from the UK, tips and drinks included, and sun-soaked itineraries across the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Caribbean and beyond.
Here at Cruise Lowdown, we’re sharing honest reviews, ship guides, and detailed port tips to help you make the most of your Marella adventure.
🚢 Why choose Marella Cruises?
Marella Cruises are perfect if you want:
All-inclusive as standard (so you know the cost upfront)
UK flights and transfers included in your package
Friendly service and a relaxed dress code
Smaller ships that reach more intimate ports
Great entertainment and British-style dining
Whether you’re sailing on Marella Discovery, soaking up sunshine aboard Marella Explorer, or trying the newest itineraries on Marella Voyager, you’ll feel right at home.
Meet the Fleet
Meet the Marella fleet - table showing ships currently sailing for Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises currently operates a fleet of five ocean liners: Marella Voyager, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Marella Discovery, and Marella Discovery 2, each offering unique experiences from family fun to adults-only escapes, with ships like the Voyager being newer additions and Discovery ships known for family features, while the Explorers offer diverse dining and entertainment.
Cruise Lowdown sailed on Marella Voyager during inaugural season. Photo: Kathy Taylor
Here's a quick breakdown of the fleet:
Marella Voyager: The newest ship, offering modern facilities, numerous dining venues, and bars.
Marella Explorer & Explorer 2: Feature extensive restaurants (like Surf & Turf), bars, and the Explorer 2 is adults-only.
Marella Discovery & Discovery 2: Sister ships, popular for family-friendly features such as rock-climbing and escape rooms.
These ships sail to destinations across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, North Africa, and more, providing a range of cruise holidays for different tastes and ages.
✨ All ships offer all-inclusive drinks, gratuities included, theatres, pools and plenty of holiday vibes.
📝 Marella Ship Reviews & Tips
Helpful guides for planning:
10 Things You Should Know Before your First Marella Cruise
Marella Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the Best Marella Ship?
⛵ Marella Cruise Itineraries Travel Guides
(Destinations + ports + beaches + accessibility + local transport)
Explore our detailed guides — packed with insider tips:
Mediterranean & Greek Islands
Limassol, Cyprus (coming soon — full port guide)
Kusadasi, Turkey (coming soon — full port guide)
Mykonos Town, Greece (coming soon — full port guide)
Piraeus (Athens), Greece (coming soon — full port guide)
Souda (Chania, Crete) (coming soon — full port guide)
Rhodes Town, Rhodes (coming soon — full port guide)
Canary Islands & Atlantic
New guides launching throughout this season
Caribbean Sunshine
Stay tuned — more paradise ports arriving soon!
If you want a port prioritised, drop me a message on Instagram — @cruiselowdown. 💛
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Part of the TUI travel brand, Marella Cruises offers all-inclusive cruises in the Mediterranean, Caribbean and the USA, predominantly for the British market.
The Marella fleet consists of five ships:
Marella Voyager
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Marella Explorer
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Marella Explorer 2
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Marella Discovery
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Marella Discovery2
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