Cocktails & Coconuts from Barbados, 17 December 2026 (7 nights)

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Ship Marella Explorer 2  -  Marella Cruises
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Cruise + Flight

date 17 December 2026 · 7 nights

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  • Cruise + Flight + Hotel 17 December 2026 · 14 nights
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  • Overview of a Outside Outside from Was £2,446 pp £2,397 pp You save £49 pp
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Overview

  • Adults-only ship
  • All inclusive as standard on board
  • A variety of dining options including the popular Kora La
  • A myriad of bars and lounges to choose from throughout
  • Magical entertainment in the Broadway Show Lounge
  • Movies by Moonlight- perfect for film nights!
  • Swimming pool & whirlpools
  • 9-hole mini golf course
  • Fully-equipped gym and jogging track
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14 nights

Cocktails and Coconuts & 7 Nt Barbados Stay

Cruise + Flight + Hotel

17 December 2026 · 14 nights

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Your itinerary

  • DAY 1
    Flight departs
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  • DAY 1
    Cruise departs from Bridgetown, Barbados arrives at: 7:30 am, departs at: 8 pm
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  • DAY 2
    at sea
    At Sea
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  • DAY 3
    St. John's, Antigua arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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  • DAY 4
    Philipsburg, St. Maarten arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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  • DAY 5
    Road Town, Tortola arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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  • DAY 6
    Basseterre, St. Kitts arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm
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  • DAY 7
    Pointe-à-Pitre arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 4 pm
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  • DAY 8
    Bridgetown, Barbados arrives at: 7:30 am, departs at: 8 pm
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  • DAY 8
    Flight departs
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What's included

Included

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Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

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Most drinks are included within the price of the cruise. Premium drinks can be included by upgrading to the "Premium Al Inclusive" package. See details of what is included in each below.

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All tips and service charges are included in the cruise price. You are not expected to tip unless you want to.

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Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

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Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

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No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi internet access isn’t included in the cost of your cruise, so if you want to get online then you’ll need to pay an additional fee. Marellla have a variety of options for getting online. See below.

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Speciality Dining

Specialty restaurants allow travellers to enhance their dining experience during the cruise. This is a great way to add variety to your holiday or celebrate a special occasion. You can pay for meals in the special dining restaurants onboard.

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Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

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Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

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Insurance

Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away.
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Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

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Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.

Ship Facilities

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Marella Explorer 2 - By Marella Cruises
Adults only Good for couples Over 50s Informal
Year: 1995 · Refurbished: 2019 · 14 Decks ·
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  • Decks 8/9 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,831 pp
  • Decks 8/9/12 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,838 pp
  • Single Outside Cabin £2,397 pp
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  • Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,088 pp
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  • Balcony from £2,005
  • Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £2,005 pp
  • Deck 8 Balcony Cabin £2,026 pp
  • Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,026 pp
  • Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,026 pp
  • Deck 12 Balcony Cabin £2,060 pp
  • Decks 8 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £2,106 pp
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  • Inside from £1,653
  • Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,653 pp
  • Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,670 pp
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  • Decks 10/12 Inside Cabin £1,723 pp
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  • Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,759 pp
  • Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,777 pp
  • Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (3 berths) £1,783 pp
  • Decks 8/9 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,831 pp
  • Decks 8/9/12 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,838 pp
  • Single Outside Cabin £2,397 pp
  • Suite from £2,277
  • Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £2,277 pp
  • Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,088 pp
  • Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,438 pp
  • Balcony from £2,005
  • Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £2,005 pp
  • Deck 8 Balcony Cabin £2,026 pp
  • Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,026 pp
  • Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,026 pp
  • Deck 12 Balcony Cabin £2,060 pp
  • Decks 8 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £2,106 pp
  • Deluxe Balcony Cabin £2,248 pp
  • Inside from £1,653
  • Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,653 pp
  • Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,670 pp
  • Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,703 pp
  • Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,703 pp
  • Decks 10/12 Inside Cabin £1,723 pp
  • Single Inside Cabin £2,311 pp
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Sleeping up to four, these cosy inside cabins on decks 4 and 5 come with all the amenities you need for a sensational cruise.

Cabin Size 16 Sqm

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Sleeping two, these cosy inside cabins on decks 4 and 5 come with all the amenities you need for a sensational cruise.

Cabin Size 16 Sqm

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Cabin Size 16 Sqm

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Cabin Size 16 Sqm

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Cabin Size 17 Sqm

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Cabin Size 17 Sqm

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Cabin Size 17 Sqm

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Cabin Size 17 Sqm

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from £1,838 per person

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Cabin Size 17 Sqm

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Sleeping up to four, these cabins on decks 9 and 10 boast comfortable furnishings and access to your own private balcony.

Cabin Size 18 Sqm

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On deck 8, enjoy cruising in the comfort of your own private retreat at sea with this stylish cabin boasting a balcony.

Cabin Size 16 Sqm

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Sleeping three, these stylish cabins on decks 9 and 10 boast comfortable furnishings and access to your own private balcony.

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On deck 8, enjoy cruising in the comfort of your own private retreat at sea with this stylish cabin boasting a balcony.

Cabin Size 16 Sqm

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Sleeping up to four, these balcony cabins are more spacious and feature premium amenities to elevate your experience further.

Cabin Size 22 Sqm

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Stylish suites sleeping four, with a private balcony to enjoy anytime and exclusive Suite Service amenities and benefits.

Cabin Size 28 Sqm

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Relax in comfort with these cosy inside cabins designed specifically for solo travellers, often available at a reduced rate.

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from £3,088 per person

Soak up sea views from your private balcony in these expansive cabins with exclusive Suite Service amenities and benefits.

Cabin Size 46 Sqm

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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Marella Explorer 2

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Based on 523 reviews
Cabin
4
Service
5
Excursions
4
Dining
5
Activities
4
Value for money
5
Entertainment
4
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Food was amazing no matter where you went to eat. Really pleased wth it. The service was 2nd to none aswel. Everyone happy n friendly. All staff were exceptional too

couple
couple
2-5 cruises
17 Jan 2026
star star star star star

New Year cruise to Canaries and Madeira. We joined Explorer 2 in Tenerife. Ship clean and presentable in most areas. All staff very sociable, smiley and hard working. The captain was very visible and extremely sociable. Nothing was too much trouble for anyone. Special shout out for our cabin stewards Edmar, Cyrell and Mar. These stewards went above and beyond to ensure all our cabin needs were met. Well done. A thoroughly enjoyable cruise.

couple
couple
10+ cruises
16 Jan 2026
star star star star no star

The cruise itself was an excellent experience over all,. Leaving port on both Xmas Eve & New Year Eve was a disappointment as we were given to understand that we would be able to observe fireworks around the ports on both occasions. Staff, entertainment were both excellent. However, the lack of TUI staff at both airports created mass confusion & late flights. In fact this has made us very wary of holidaying with TUI in future.

couple
couple
6-10 cruises
15 Jan 2026
star star star star star

Great cruise staff as always brilliant

couple
couple
10+ cruises
15 Jan 2026
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