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Itinerary

Corfu

Corfu town today is a vivid tapestry of cultures—a sophisticated weave, where charm, history, and natural beauty blend. Located about midway along the island's east coast, this spectacularly lively capital is the cultural heart of Corfu and has a remarkable historic center that UNESCO designated as a World Heritage Site in 2007. All ships and planes dock or land near Corfu town, which occupies a small peninsula jutting into the Ionian Sea.Whether arriving by ferry from mainland Greece or Italy, from another island, or directly by plane, catch your breath by first relaxing with a coffee or a gelato in Corfu town's shaded Liston Arcade, then stroll the narrow lanes of its pedestrians-only quarter. For an overview of the immediate area, and a quick tour of Mon Repos palace, hop on the little tourist train that runs from May to September. Corfu town has a different feel at night, so book a table at one of its famed tavernas to savor the island's unique cuisine.The best way to get around Corfu town is on foot. The town is small enough so that you can easily walk to every sight. There are local buses, but they do not thread their way into the streets (many now car-free) of the historic center. If you are arriving by ferry or plane, it's best to take a taxi to your hotel. Expect to pay about €10 from the airport or ferry terminal to a hotel in Corfu town. If there are no taxis waiting, you can call for one.

27 September 2024

Summary

Brindisi

Life continues in Brindisi as if the 21st century hadn’t arrived. Visually, the landscape is as stunning as one would expect in southern Europe. Villages set on sunlit hilltops rise like islands above a rolling landscape of olive groves and vineyards. The coastline is a striking mixture of ruggedly beautiful cliffs and grottoes interspersed with a scattering of long, sandy beaches. Together with the wealth of historical artefacts and spectacular landscapes, Brindisi is one of Italy’s best kept secrets. Naturally, the cuisine is rich with its pickings from both land and sea and visitors can expect the best pasta, Caprese salad, local lemon loaf and spaghetti al vogole they have ever had!

28 September 2024

Summary

Kotor

Backed by imposing mountains, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into the deepest channel of the Bokor Kotorska (Kotor Bay), which is Europe's most southerly fjord. To many, this town is more charming than its sister UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, retaining more authenticity, but with fewer tourists and spared the war damage and subsequent rebuilding which has given Dubrovnik something of a Disney feel.Kotor's medieval Stari Grad (Old Town) is enclosed within well-preserved defensive walls built between the 9th and 18th centuries and is presided over by a proud hilltop fortress. Within the walls, a labyrinth of winding cobbled streets leads through a series of splendid paved piazzas, rimmed by centuries-old stone buildings. The squares are now haunted by strains from buskers but although many now house trendy cafés and chic boutiques, directions are still given medieval-style by reference to the town’s landmark churches.In the Middle Ages, as Serbia's chief port, Kotor was an important economic and cultural center with its own highly regarded schools of stonemasonry and iconography. From 1391 to 1420 it was an independent city-republic and later, it spent periods under Venetian, Austrian, and French rule, though it was undoubtedly the Venetians who left the strongest impression on the city's architecture. Since the breakup of Yugoslavia, some 70% of the stone buildings in the romantic Old Town have been snapped up by foreigners, mostly Brits and Russians. Porto Montenegro, a new marina designed to accommodate some of the world’s largest super yachts, opened in nearby Tivat in 2011, and along the bay are other charming seaside villages, all with better views of the bay than the vista from Kotor itself where the waterside is congested with cruise ships and yachts. Try sleepy Muo or the settlement of Prčanj in one direction around the bay, or Perast and the Roman mosaics of Risan in the other direction.

29 September 2024

Summary

At Sea

30 September 2024

Valletta

Malta's capital, the minicity of Valletta, has ornate palaces and museums protected by massive fortifications of honey-color limestone. Houses along the narrow streets have overhanging wooden balconies for people-watching from indoors. Generations ago they gave housebound women a window on the world of the street. The main entrance to town is through the City Gate (where all bus routes end), which leads onto Triq Repubblika (Republic Street), the spine of the grid-pattern city and the main shopping street. Triq Mercante (Merchant Street) parallels Repubblika to the east and is also good for strolling. From these two streets, cross streets descend toward the water; some are stepped. Valletta's compactness makes it ideal to explore on foot. City Gate and the upper part of Valletta are experiencing vast redevelopment that includes a new Parliament Building and open-air performance venue. The complex, completed mid-2013, has numerous pedestrian detours in place along with building noise and dust. Before setting out along Republic Street, stop at the tourist information office on Merchant Street for maps and brochures.

01 October 2024

Summary

Messina

Home to the Museo Regionale of Messina, known for featuring two of Caravaggio's paintings, the city is also famous for having been the capital of the ancient kingdom of Sicily.

02 October 2024

Taranto

03 October 2024

Corfu

04 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

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 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. There’s a drinks station on hand, too.

Fast Facts:

Grab and Go Food
Beach hut seating
Included

Tapas @ The Mediterranean

Summary

You’ll be whisked to sunny Spain when you dine in this section of The Mediterranean, which specialises in tapas dishes for dinner. Or you can take your taste buds over to Portugal and try espetadas – meat or veg skewers – for a little extra. It's open at lunchtime, too, for light bites, like sandwiches and jacket potatoes.

Fast Facts:

Open for lunch and dinner
Dinner menu includes all your Spanish tapas favourites
Included

Italian @ The Mediterranean

Summary

Start things off with a salad in this laidback eatery. Then, choose your toppings to create your very own pizza and pasta dishes – it’s a taste of Italy with a difference.

Fast Facts:

Open for lunch and dinner
Made to order pizza and pasta dishes
Included

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, 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

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

Summary

This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat. The menu takes in mains like lamb chops, lobster and grilled chicken – but the highlight has to be the 28-day-aged steaks. The interiors are inspired by the meaty menu, as well, with chopping board artwork and leather booth seating. 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

Umi Sushi

Summary

Sushi, sashimi and nigiri rolls are prepared right in front of your eyes at this brand-new eatery. If you're not a sushi fan, there's also dim sum, cooked dishes and dessert to look forward to. 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:

Both traditional sushi and non-fish sushi options
Pre-Bookable
Chargeable

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

The Coffee Port

Summary

If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, this place will do the trick. Lavazza coffee and sweet treats are served here ‒ courtesy of our in-house chocolatier. Plus, it's a great people-watching spot, since it overlooks the atrium. Time your visit right, and you can sip your coffee to a soundtrack of live piano music. 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 coffees 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

Broadway Show Lounge

Summary

With a capacity of 1,000 people, 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 brand-new shows on offer, plus you'll be handed a drink on arrival.

Fast Facts:

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

Aperitif

Summary

Thanks to its location, Aperitif is a great spot to head before or after a meal at one of the speciality restaurants. The menu here features everything from Prosecco and spirits to cocktails.

Squid & Anchor

Summary

Our pub at sea is a modern take on a traditional British watering hole. There are two bars to pick from. One pours a great selection of drinks for you to choose from while you settle in for the evening entertainment. The other deals in premium gins and whiskies, which are chargeable. This place is home to a live band and quiz nights, too.

Fast Facts:

Quizzes
Gameshows
Marella's Own Pub at Sea

The Lounge

Summary

A colour-changing feature bar, hot-pink piano and funky, ring-shaped seats take their place in this eye-catching lounge bar. You can admire the views, while listening to the soothing soundtrack of the live pianist.

Fast Facts:

Daily live music
Perfect for pre-dinner drinks
Unique hot pink piano

Bar @ The Mediterranean

Summary

This feature bar wraps around The Mediterranean – running from the inside to the outside. It’s the place to come for Mediterranean specialities, as well as your usual drinks and frozen cocktails. If you choose a seat outside, you'll get impressive sea views, since the terrace is positioned right at the back of the ship.

Fast Facts:

Open day and night
Inside and outdoor space
Mediterranean-inspired drinks menu

Indigo Bar

Summary

Indigo lays claim to the longest bar in the fleet. Flare demonstrations and cocktail-making sessions are often on the cards here. There's also plenty of seating around the bar’s edge, where you can take in the 360-degree views – day or night. After dark, the menus light up, showing off around-the-world themed cocktails, like Thai Punch and Jamaican Me Crazy.

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

Broad Street Shops

Movies by Moonlight

The Shack

Summary

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

Photo Gallery & Photo Studio

Summary

Take a visit to the Photo Gallery where you can view and buy all the photos captured by our photography team on the kiosks. If you'd prefer something more personalised, pop into the Photo Studio and ask about our professional photo shoots.

Summary

The clue’s in the name here. This bar is right next to Latitude 53, so it’s perfectly placed for some pre-dinner drinks.

Pool Bar

Summary

This bar sits next to the pool on Deck 11, so it’s great for grabbing drinks and frozen cocktails.

The Cinema

Gamer Zone

Reception

Spa and beauty salon

Summary

In 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 and made-for-two suites. 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. Alternatively, you can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym.

Fast Facts:

Hair & Beauty Salon
Wide Range of Treatments Available
Chargeable

Gym

Summary

You can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym. You can join in with top fitness classes, like yoga and indoor cycling.

Pool

Summary

The pool area on Deck 11 has two outdoor pools and three whirlpools with plenty of lounge chairs. The pool is split in two by a stage in the middle, which is where the entertainment team run their daily activities from.

Whirlpool Baths

Summary

A trio of whirlpool baths sit next to the main pool.

The Veranda

Summary

Balinese beds give The Veranda a luxe, adults-only feel. Plus, it’s at the front of the ship, so the views are first-class

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.

The Attic

Sports Court

Summary

You can get stuck in to a basketball match or a game of mini-football on this multi-sports court.

Table tennis

Get a ping pong rally going – you’ll find tables on the Sports & Family Deck.

Minigolf

Practise your putt on this minigolf green. It’s right at the top of the ship on the Sports & Family Deck.

Fast Facts:

Sea Views
9 Hole Course
Included

Jogging Track

Hideout

Summary

This hangout spot has been designed with older kids and teens in mind – think games consoles, air hockey and comfy seating. Plus, there's an al fresco terrace with a couple of colourful hammocks.

Fast Facts:

Dedicated Teen Hangout Area
Organised Activities in High Season
Included

M Club

Summary

Little ones can join in with fun sessions at the Kids’ Club, which feature games from M Crew, who are characters exclusive to this ship. There are evening events, too, like movie nights and pizza-making

Fast Facts:

Kids Club
3-11 year olds
Included

Mini M Club

Kids Pool

Marella Explorer Cabins & Suites

Inside Cabin

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Floorplans

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Summary

These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC. There are also four-berth cabins, with twin beds and extra fold-down beds. We also have Inside Family Cabins – which sleep up to five. At 19m2, they feature an area with a fixed double bed, and then a sliding door partition leading to a double sofa bed and a single fold-down bed. In the bathroom, you’ll find a WC and a shower.

Facilities

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

Single Inside Cabin

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Summary

Our Single Cabins are spot on for solo travellers. They come with a single bed and an en suite with a shower and WC. They’re a big hit with cruisers travelling alone or friends who prefer their own cabin.

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Telephone
Desk

Outside Cabin

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Summary

All of our Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds. These can be pushed together to make a queen-size. Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds. Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC. We also have Large Outside Cabins – which sleep up to three. They measure 20m2, with twin beds that can be converted into a double bed, as well as a sofa bed. The bathroom’s equipped with a WC and a shower.

Facilities

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

Single Outside Cabin

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Summary

For solo cruisers, these cabins are just the ticket. They come with a single bed and an en suite with a shower and WC. Plus, they’ve got the added bonus of a picture window, so you can take in the sea views. They’re usually booked by cruisers travelling alone or friends who prefer their own cabin.

Facilities

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

Family Balcony Cabin

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Summary There’s plenty of room for the whole brood in our Family Cabins. Size-wise, they’re 20m2 and sleep up to five people. Each one is fitted with a double bed, which is fixed against the wall, along with a sofa bed and a fold-down bed. You’ve also got an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC, as well as a furnished balcony.

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

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

Balcony Cabin - Large Balcony

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Summary

These cabins give you everything you get from a Balcony Cabin, and throw a bigger balcony into the mix. They measure up at 16m2, and you’ll find them on Decks 9, 10 and 12. The cabins offer two beds that can be turned into a queen-size, along with an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC. Three-berth cabins, meanwhile, get a sofa bed, too.

Facilities

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

Balcony Cabin

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Summary

It’s the sea views that make these cabins stand out. They’re a sizeable 17m2, and you can make the most of them out on your furnished private balcony. Inside, there are two twin beds that convert into a queen-size one. If there are three of you, you’ll have a sofa bed, too. And the en suite bathroom lines up a shower and WC.

Facilities

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

Executive Suite

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If you want to go all out, book one of our Executive Suites on Deck 10. Each one measures up at a big 49m2, with enough room for four people. They come with a sofa bed and a queen-size bed. In the bathroom, there’s a shower and WC. A furnished balcony tops things off. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:

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

Facilities

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

Junior Suite

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Summary You’ll have 22m2 to play with when you book one of our Junior Suites. They are found on Deck 10 and 12, which means you’re guaranteed great horizon views from your furnished balcony. Each suite sleeps three, thanks to a sofa bed and two twin beds that can be made into a queen-size. The en suite bathroom has a shower and WC.

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.