Sailing as part of the impressive Marella Cruises fleet since 2018, Marella Explorer offers a fantastic all-inclusive cruising experience visiting sun-drenched Mediterranean destinations that you've always dreamed of exploring — among other excellent destinations. A family-friendly ship, a cruise getaway on Marella Explorer is fun for guests of all ages, with everything from a relaxing spa to modern bars and kids' clubs waiting to keep everyone busy. What's more, with Marella Explorer's excellent and experienced customer service, you'll be able to rest assured knowing everything is being taken care of by professionals.
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Dining
Dining Onboard Marella Explorer
Marella Explorer offers you so many fantastic options for delicious onboard dining — with 10 restaurants and 10 bars to choose from! All tastes are catered for with a tempting selection of international cuisine from Pan-Asian delicacies to steakhouse classics. With a range of casual options and more formal restaurants, there’s a dining venue for every occasion.
Top dining highlights on Marella Explorer include:
- Latitude 53 - the main dining restaurant onboard, here you can indulge in international cuisine from morning to night
- The Dining Club - a speciality restaurant, here you can tuck into steak, seafood and more
- Kora La - An exquisite restaurant serving Pan-Asian specialties such as curries and noodles
- Surf & Turf Steakhouse - You can delight in decadent steak and seafood dishes in this popular venue
- Umi Sushi - Freshly made, delicious sushi dishes are available to eat here
- Vista - Indulge in a wide variety of Italian fare in this excellent dining option
- Snack Shack - Here, you can enjoy light bites throughout the day in a stylish, colourful spot onboard
Entertainment
Entertainment Onboard Marella Explorer
Entertainment onboard Marella Explorer is as varied as it is exciting. With so much to choose from- ranging from a relaxed drink in one of the lounges to a high-energy Broadway-style show, guests can choose a different venue every evening and never get bored!
So, when it comes to things to do aboard Marella Explorer, highlights include:
- The Lounge - With live music throughout the afternoon, this is the perfect spot for some pre-dinner drinks and light entertainment
- Movies by Moonlight - An open-air cinema showing a mix of Hollywood classics and the latest releases, you'll be able to enjoy a fantastic movie night here
- Broadway Show Lounge - A theatre showing high-quality West-End style live shows, marvel at some of the best performances at sea in this venue
- Indigo Casino & Club - A combination venue offering table games and slots alongside dancefloors and DJ booths, you're guaranteed to have a fun evening here
Family
Family Activities Onboard Marella Explorer
Cruises with Marella Explorer have families in mind and with enough facilities and activities to please guests of all ages. If you’re looking for some active fun that brings the family together, look no further than mini golf, table tennis and more at the Sports & Family Deck, where you can challenge your loved ones to a bit of friendly competition.
As important as it is to spend time together as a family, there are also plenty of opportunities to hangout separately. Kids and teens are well catered for with dedicated areas including the fully stocked Gamer Zone, while adults can enjoy some peace and quiet lounging about on the Balinese beds on The Veranda.
And, everyone can cool off outdoors while onboard Marella Explorer — there's a swimming pool, multiple whirlpools, and a kids Splash Pad with baby mini-slide.
You can also read our recent blog - Best Family Cruises Summer 2024 to learn more about its family-friendly attractions!
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Spa and fitness
Marella Explorer is the perfect choice for a week of pampering, thanks to the renowned Spa and Beauty Salon. Offering a range of treatments including polishes, couples massages and other sumptuous delights, it’s the perfect opportunity to recharge and refresh on your cruise.
As well as these wonderful facilities, the ship is equipped with a state-of-the-art gym which is kitted out with all the essentials for an intensive workout.
Recreation
Days at sea can be enjoyed just as much as shore excursions on Marella Explorer. One of the most popular places to spend the afternoon is the pool deck, where as well as the pool there are various whirlpools in which to relax and enjoy the ocean views.
However, if you’d like some respite from the sun then head inside and browse what’s on offer. From a well-stocked library and coffee shops to boutiques and a photo studio, there’s no end of ways to keep you occupied during your free time on the ship.
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Customer reviews for Marella Explorer
Lovely holiday great ship and wonderful food.
Great cruise, thank you to all the staff and crew who worked so hard to make it a terrific experience. Catering was of a high standard with a good variety. The waiting staff were super friendly and efficient. We would like to give a special mention for Aashish, the junior bar waiter in the Mediterranean Bar who was particularly attentive and excellent company. Cabin was a good size and well maintained. Our only criticism would be that on booking, it was not made clear that the plug sockets were European so we had to go out and buy some adaptors. The previous Tui ship we were on were English plugs. The itinerary allowed us to visit nearly all the Canaries which we had not been to before. It was lovely to meet Captain Alan again who had been the captain on a previous Tui cruise 7 years ago.
Our room as kept spotless. Crew were so friendly and accommodating special thanks to albon our waiter all week and staff. Geeke & vico and staff in lounge bar. Enjoyed all the ports.
Excellent staff work very hard
