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Itinerary

Dubrovnik

Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost

24 October 2024

Summary

At Sea

25 October 2024

Koper

Today a port town surrounded by industrial suburbs, Koper nevertheless warrants a visit. The Republic of Venice made Koper the regional capital during the 15th and 16th centuries, and the magnificent architecture of the Old Town bears witness to the spirit of those times.The most important buildings are clustered around Titov trg, the central town square. Here stands the Cathedral, which can be visited daily from 7 to noon and 3 to 7, with its fine Venetian Gothic facade and bell tower dating back to 1664. Across the square the splendid Praetor's Palace, formerly the seat of the Venetian Grand Council, combines Gothic and Renaissance styles. From the west side of Titov trg, the narrow, cobbled Kidriceva ulica brings you down to the seafront.

26 October 2024

Summary

Rijeka

Water is the essence of Kvarner, and the region's largest city expresses this simply. Whether in Croatian or Italian (Fiume) the translation of the name to English is the same: river. Although the history of Croatia's third city goes back to the days of Imperial Rome, modern Rijeka evolved under the rule of Austria-Hungary. The historic core retains vestiges of the old Habsburg monarchy from the time when Rijeka served as the empire's outlet to the Adriatic. During the 1960s, under Yugoslavia, the suburbs expanded rapidly. Rijeka is the country's largest port, with a huge shipyard, massive dry-dock facilities, refineries, and other heavy industries offering large-scale employment. Since the breakup of Yugoslavia, however, Rijeka's role as a shipping town has declined significantly. Much business shifted north to the smaller Slovene ports during the crippling wars of the 1990s, and although some has returned, the volume remains less than half that seen in 1980.

27 October 2024

Summary

Ancona

Ancona is the capital of Italy's Marche region. Ancona's main attraction is her tactile museum for the blinds. It's also a great place to take a dip and enjoy great sea views under the sunshine.

28 October 2024

Split

Split's ancient core is so spectacular and unusual that a visit is more than worth your time. The heart of the city lies within the walls of Roman emperor Diocletian's retirement palace, which was built in the 3rd century AD. Diocletian, born in the nearby Roman settlement of Salona in AD 245, achieved a brilliant career as a soldier and became emperor at the age of 40. In 295 he ordered this vast palace to be built in his native Dalmatia, and when it was completed he stepped down from the throne and retired to his beloved homeland. Upon his death, he was laid to rest in an octagonal mausoleum, around which Split's magnificent cathedral was built.In 615, when Salona was sacked by barbarian tribes, those fortunate enough to escape found refuge within the stout palace walls and divided up the vast imperial apartments into more modest living quarters. Thus, the palace developed into an urban center, and by the 11th century the settlement had expanded beyond the ancient walls.Under the rule of Venice (1420–1797), Split—as a gateway to the Balkan interior—became one of the Adriatic's main trading ports, and the city's splendid Renaissance palaces bear witness to the affluence of those times. When the Habsburgs took control during the 19th century, an overland connection to Central Europe was established by the construction of the Split–Zagreb–Vienna railway line.After World War II, the Tito years saw a period of rapid urban expansion: industrialization accelerated and the suburbs extended to accommodate high-rise apartment blocks. Today the historic center of Split is included on UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites.

29 October 2024

Summary

Bar

30 October 2024

Dubrovnik

31 October 2024

Summary

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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Explore Marella Explorer 2

Nonna's

Summary

Made-to-order pizza and pasta dishes are up for grabs at this place, which is open for lunch and dinner.

Fast Facts:

Pasta and Pizza Options
Open for lunch and dinner
Included

Latitude 53

Summary

The main waiter service restaurant is a good-looking place, with a gold-and-grey colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows. Menu-wise, you can expect traditional dishes with a modern twist.

Fast Facts:

Serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Waiter Service
Included

Vista

Summary

You’ll find Vista on the first floor of Latitude 53. Come evening, it transforms into a contemporary Italian restaurant. You’ll find Vista on Deck 5 in Latitude 53. Come evening, it transforms into a contemporary Italian restaurant. Here, you can get regional Italian favourites made with authentic ingredients.

Fast Facts:

Italian Restaurant
Serves Dinner
Included

The Market Place

Summary

You can watch chefs whip up dishes from around the world at this buffet restaurant. It’s made up of lots of different food stalls, hence its name. You can pick up fresh-out-the-oven pizzas, grilled-to-order paninis and sandwiches at lunchtime, and there's a design-your-own station every night, where you can choose all your ingredients for dishes like stir-fries.

Fast Facts:

Buffet Restaurant
Themed Dinners
Included

Snack Shack

Summary

Food stalls, beach huts and oversized deckchairs set the scene at this laidback eatery. As such, you can look forward to grab ‘n’ go lunches and snacks, like hot dogs and burgers. There’s a drinks station on hand, too.

Fast Facts:

Grab and Go Food
Beach hut seating
Included

The Dining Club

Summary

This fine dining restaurant was made for foodies. You’ll be treated to high-end cuisine – like seared scallops with Champagne butter and chateaubriand for two – making it the ideal spot for an extra special evening. It also hosts The Great Musical Afternoon Tea. This weekly event brings the West End to Marella Cruises, with dishes inspired by famous musicals – like the ‘Vietnamese Melody’ beef tenderloin yakitori and the ‘On My Own’ petit choux. There are six teas to choose from, as well as a cocktail of your choice. Plus, the whole place is decorated with show posters and memorabilia. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Fast Facts:

Fine Dining
Pre-Bookable
Chargeable

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

Summary

This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat and fish. The menu stars various cuts of steak, including the Porterhouse for two – and you can watch the chef cook yours on the open grill. Or you can create your own surf and turf with a selection of meats and seafood. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Fast Facts:

Steakhouse
Pre-Bookable
Chargeable

Kora La

Summary

You’ll feel like you’ve switched continents when you dine at this restaurant. It offers a pan-Asian selection of curries and noodle dishes, a separate sushi menu, plus bespoke dishes created by master chef Ian Pengelley exclusively for Marella Cruises. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Fast Facts:

Pan-Asian Cuisine
Pre-Bookable
Chargeable

Beach Cove

Summary

Like the name suggests, this place has a beachy vibe. Big sliding doors will make you feel like you’re eating al fresco, the menus are inspired by barbecues, and the decor includes quirky swing seats. A charge applies to dine here in the evening and we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Fast Facts:

Barbecue inspired menu
Open for lunch & dinner
Evening Meal Chargeable

The Coffee Port

Summary

If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, this place will do the trick. It’s the biggest Coffee Port in our fleet, serving sweet treats courtesy of our in-house chocolatier and Lavazza coffee. After dark, you can treat yourself to one of our coffee or tea-based cocktails, like espresso martinis and green tea mojitos. Or, whip up a hot chocolate with a creamy liqueur, like Baileys Salted Caramel. Alongside this, you can make use of the books and board games, or charge up your phone with the USB points. All drinks from the menu that are served here are included in the Premium All Inclusive package only – a small charge applies for all other guests.

Fast Facts:

Premium Coffee's and Sweet Treats
To stay or take away
Chargeable

Scoops

Summary

For those with a sweet tooth, try Scoops. This vintage-looking parlour serves up dollops of gelato in a range of flavours, and you can add toppings, too. The menu changes every day but you can expect out-of-the-ordinary options, like oreo, G&T and banoffee. The seating’s just as quirky – a collection of bike seats sit facing out to sea. A charge applies here.

Fast Facts:

Homemade Gelato
Freshly made waffle cones
Chargeable

Room Service

Bike Tours

Summary

For a different way of exploring a port of call, try one of our e-bike tours

This way, you can really get to know a destination and see the places that bus tours can't reach. You'll be led around by a guide, who'll give you the lowdown on all the sights.

Destination Services

Cultural Classes

The 19th Hole

Summary

Themed cocktails aren’t all this clubhouse-inspired bar brings to the table. You can take up a seat in a golf buggy, or tee off on one of two golf simulators for a charge.

Fast Facts:

Golf simulators with professional hosts
Golf themed cocktails
Chargeable

Flutes

Summary

If you’re after something bubbly, Flutes is the bar for you. You can sip glasses of Champagne* or Prosecco while listening to the sounds of a pianist. Plus, there are handy ‘press for bubbles’ buttons dotted around.

*Please note, Champagne isn’t included as part of the All Inclusive or the Premium All Inclusive drinks packages.

Fast Facts:

Champagne and Prosecco Bar
Perfect for pre-dinner drinks
Press for bubbles buttons

Broadway Show Lounge

Summary

This show lounge is big enough to rival a Broadway theatre. And that’s not all it’s got going for it. There are 12 spectacular shows on offer, covering a variety of different styles of music. So, whatever your taste, you'll find something to tickle your fancy.

Fast Facts:

11 Unique Shows
2 Shows a Night
West-end Style Shows

Indigo Bar

Summary

Indigo lays claim to a huge bar, where flare demonstrations and cocktail-making sessions take place. There’s also plenty of seating for taking in the 360-degree views – day or night.

Fast Facts:

Panoramic Views
Quiet daytime venue and live music in the evening
Silent Discos and late night discos

Indigo Casino

Summary

If you’re feeling lucky, you can try out the slot machines and card tables at the Indigo Casino.

Fast Facts:

Blackjack Tables
Fruit Machines
On Deck 12

Indigo Club

Aperitif

Summary

Thanks to its location, Aperitif is a great place to go before or after a meal at one of our speciality restaurants. Its menu features everything from Prosecco and spirits to cocktails.

Squid & Anchor

Summary

This pub at sea is a modern take on a traditional British watering hole. As such, it’s got a decent range of draught beers and some outside space. Plus, it hosts a live band, quiz nights and Saturday-night-style game shows on a regular basis.

Fast Facts:

Quizzes
Gameshows
Marella's Own Pub at Sea

Photo Gallery & Photo Studio

Broad Street Shops

Movies by Moonlight

Pool Bar

Summary

Like the name suggests, this bar sits next to the pool, so it’s great for grabbing drinks and frozen cocktails.

The Shack

Summary

This deck bar provides cool-down drinks in between sunbathing. You’ll find it just above Snack Shack, overlooking the pool.

Reception

Spa and Beauty Salon

Summary

At this state-of-the-art spa you can book in for treatments, like facials, body wraps and massages, plus there’s a beauty salon. The spa doesn’t scrimp on size. In fact, it’s the biggest in the fleet – packing in a relaxation room, made-for-two suites and treatment cabins with hot tubs. There’s also an adults-only sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows and a steam room. Just so you know, there's a charge for treatments and use of the facilities.

Fast Facts:

Hair & Beauty Salon
Wide Range of Treatments Available
Chargeable

Gym

Pool

Whirlpools

Summary

Four whirlpool baths bubble away by the main pool.

The Veranda

Summary

Cocoon chairs and Balinese beds give The Veranda its luxe feel. Plus, it's at the back of the ship, so it shows off stellar views of the horizon.

The Veranda Cabanas

Summary

If you’re feeling extra plush, you can hire a private cabana for the day or the week, for a charge. Plus, you can order drinks without moving from your lounger, courtesy of call buttons.

Minigolf

Summary

Couples can practice putting on this nine-hole minigolf green. It’s right at the top of the ship, so it comes with great sea views.

Fast Facts:

Sea Views
9 Hole Course
Included

Running Track

Marella Explorer 2 Cabins & Suites

Inside Cabin

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Summary

These cabins measure in at 16m2, which means you get twin beds that can be made into a queen-size, plus an en suite bathroom with a WC and shower. If you go for a 4-berth cabin, you’ll get twin beds and extra fold-down beds.

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Pullman Bed
Pullman Bed x2
Shower
TV
Safe
Hair Dryer
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk

Single Inside Cabin

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Summary

Our Single Cabins were made for solo travellers. These ones come with a single bed and an en suite bathroom with a WC and shower.

Facilities

One Single Bed
Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk

Outside Cabin

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Floorplans

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Summary

Our Outside Cabins feature either a porthole or picture window. They're 16m2 in size, with twin beds that can be made into a queen-size. The four-berth cabins, meanwhile, have twin beds that convert into a queen-size, as well as extra fold-down beds. Plus, you'll find a WC and shower in the en suite bathroom. Some cabins view may be obstructed. Reserve your cabin for a clear view.

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Pullman Bed x2
Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Telephone
Desk

Single Outside Cabin

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Summary

A good option for solo travellers, these cabins feature a single bed and an en suite bathroom with a WC and shower. Plus, there’s the added bonus of a porthole or picture window.

Facilities

One Single Bed
Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk

Balcony Cabin

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Summary You can admire the horizon from your own furnished balcony with these cabins. They make the most of the 16m2 of space with a queen-size bed or twin beds that convert to a queen-size. And the en suite bathroom packs in a shower and a WC. Our 3 and 4-berth cabins have a sofa bed or extra fold-down bed.

Please note, some of the cabins on Deck 8 have a different layout, with a fixed double bed against the wall – see our deck plan for the cabin numbers.

Facilities

Double
Sofa Bed
Lounge Area
Dining Area
Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
Pullman Bed
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk

Royal Suite

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Summary Our Royal Suite is the crème de la crème of cabins. Not only does it line up a bedroom with a king-size bed, but it also packs in a separate living area with a sofa bed, a dining area and a dressing area. You’ve also got an en suite bathroom with a shower, a WC and a tub, plus a big balcony with a whirlpool. And all this measures up at a sizeable 94m2. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:

Breakfast in bed once a week and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Facilities

Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
King or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Lounge Area
Dining Area
Bath
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Suite Benefits
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk

Junior Suite

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Summary Book one of our Junior Suites and you'll get to enjoy the views from your furnished balcony*. These 23m2 suites are found on Deck 10 and 12, near the top of the ship, which gives you a great vantage point. Inside, you've got twin beds that convert into a queen-size, a sitting area with a double sofa bed and an en suite bathroom with a WC and shower over a bath*. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:

Breakfast in bed once a week and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

*Please note, cabins 1200 and 1201 don’t have baths. Plus, cabins 1202 and 1203 have smaller balconies.

Facilities

Double
Queen or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Shower
Bath
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
Lounge Area
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk

Executive Suite

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Summary The Executive Suites live up to their name, with separate living and sleeping areas. The 46m2 suites come with twin beds in the bedroom, which you can convert to queen-size. There's a double sofa bed in the separate lounge, too. In the en suite bathroom, meanwhile, there's a shower over a bath, as well as a walk-in shower and a WC. And a furnished balcony rounds things off nicely. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:

Breakfast in bed once a week and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Shower
Bath
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
Sofa Bed
Lounge Area
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Suite Benefits
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

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Our 19m² Deluxe Balcony Cabins do exactly what they say on the tin. You'll get a furnished balcony, plus a queen-size bed, a double sofa bed and an en suite bathroom with a WC and shower. You're nice and high up on Deck 9 or 10, and at the aft of the ship so the views are some of the best around.

Please note, the image is of a cabin on Deck 9. These have a different layout to those on Deck 10, and come with a fixed double bed against the wall and a cabin partition door – see our deck plan for the cabin numbers.