Iberian Treasures from Malaga, 22 September 2027 (7 nights)

523 Reviews

"Breathtaking Entertainment"

Marella Explorer 2 - Marella Cruises

Lisbon

Gibraltar

Itinerary Map

Upper Rock Nature Reserve

Leixões, Matosinhos (for Porto)

Castelo do Queijo (Cheese Castle)

Church of Saint Ildefonso

Cadiz

Playa de La Victoria

Castillo de San Sebastián

Tangier

Medina

Caves of Hercules

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Cruise + Flight

22 September 2027 · 7 nights Change date

Alternative packages

Cruise + Flight + Hotel 22 September 2027 · 11 nights
Cruise + Flight + Hotel 22 September 2027 · 14 nights

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London Gatwick Change flight
2 Adults Change
- 2 Adults
- 1 Adult

Inside from ~~Was £1,610 pp~~ £1,578 pp You save £32 pp 1 ZI02
Outside from ~~Was £1,746 pp~~ £1,711 pp You save £35 pp 2 ZO02
Balcony from ~~Was £2,011 pp~~ £1,971 pp You save £40 pp 3 ZBL05
Inside from ~~Was £2,215 pp~~ £2,171 pp You save £44 pp 1 ZSI01
Outside from ~~Was £2,344 pp~~ £2,297 pp You save £47 pp 2 ZSO01
Suite from ~~Was £2,405 pp~~ £2,357 pp You save £48 pp 4 ZJS01

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"Great cruise staff as always brilliant"

"Marella did a brilliant job of making our Christmas special"

"All boxes ticked as ‘Excellent’ must do it again."

"It was our first but definitely not our last cruise and we really enjoyed it ."

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

All Inclusive Cruise with Flights, Luggage, Overseas Transfers & Tips Included on ALL sailings

Adults Only

All Inclusive

Tips Included

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Regional Flights Available

Transfers included

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Your itinerary

DAY 1

Fly from the UK

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DAY 1

Cruise departs from Malaga

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DAY 2

Gibraltar

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DAY 3

At Sea

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DAY 4

Leixões, Matosinhos (for Porto)

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DAY 5

Lisbon

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DAY 6

Cadiz

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DAY 7

Tangier

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DAY 8

Malaga

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DAY 8

Fly to the UK

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What's included

Included

Flights

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

Drinks

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.

Premium All Inclusive
All inclusive

Tips

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

Entertainment

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

Meals

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

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

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

Extras

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Visa

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

Marella Explorer 2 - By Marella Cruises

Adults only Good for couples Over 50s Informal

Year: 1995 · Refurbished: 2019 · 14 Decks ·

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Cruises on Marella Explorer 2

Cabins on Marella Explorer 2

Outside from £1,711
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (3 berths) £1,711 pp
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,743 pp
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,743 pp
Decks 8/9/12 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,777 pp
Decks 8/9 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,796 pp
Single Outside Cabin £2,297 pp
Suite from £2,357
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £2,357 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,060 pp
Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,343 pp
Balcony from £1,971
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £1,971 pp
Decks 8 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £2,011 pp
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,038 pp
Deck 8 Balcony Cabin £2,052 pp
Deck 12 Balcony Cabin £2,079 pp
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,085 pp
Deluxe Balcony Cabin £2,240 pp
Inside from £1,578
Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,578 pp
Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,594 pp
Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,642 pp
Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,642 pp
Decks 10/12 Inside Cabin £1,655 pp
Single Inside Cabin £2,171 pp

Outside from £1,711
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (3 berths) £1,711 pp
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,743 pp
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,743 pp
Decks 8/9/12 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,777 pp
Decks 8/9 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,796 pp
Single Outside Cabin £2,297 pp
Suite from £2,357
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £2,357 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,060 pp
Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,343 pp
Balcony from £1,971
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £1,971 pp
Decks 8 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £2,011 pp
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,038 pp
Deck 8 Balcony Cabin £2,052 pp
Deck 12 Balcony Cabin £2,079 pp
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,085 pp
Deluxe Balcony Cabin £2,240 pp
Inside from £1,578
Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,578 pp
Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,594 pp
Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,642 pp
Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,642 pp
Decks 10/12 Inside Cabin £1,655 pp
Single Inside Cabin £2,171 pp

Outside from £1,711
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (3 berths) £1,711 pp
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,743 pp
Decks 4/5 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,743 pp
Decks 8/9/12 Outside Cabin (4 berths) £1,777 pp
Decks 8/9 Outside Cabin (2 berths) £1,796 pp
Single Outside Cabin £2,297 pp
Suite from £2,357
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £2,357 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,060 pp
Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service £3,343 pp
Balcony from £1,971
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £1,971 pp
Decks 8 Balcony Cabin (4 berths) £2,011 pp
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,038 pp
Deck 8 Balcony Cabin £2,052 pp
Deck 12 Balcony Cabin £2,079 pp
Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,085 pp
Deluxe Balcony Cabin £2,240 pp
Inside from £1,578
Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,578 pp
Decks 4/5 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,594 pp
Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (2 berths) £1,642 pp
Decks 8/9 Inside Cabin (4 berths) £1,642 pp
Decks 10/12 Inside Cabin £1,655 pp
Single Inside Cabin £2,171 pp

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Marella Explorer 2

4.5

Based on 523 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

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Value for money

Entertainment

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

2-5 cruises

17 Jan 2026

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

10+ cruises

16 Jan 2026

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

6-10 cruises

15 Jan 2026

Great cruise staff as always brilliant

couple

10+ cruises

15 Jan 2026

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Terms and Conditions

* Please note - Itineraries calling into Venice and Dubrovnik will incur a small tourist tax per person, this will be added to your onboard account during the cruise.

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.