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Autumn Affair from Dubrovnik, 30 October 2025 (9 nights)

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30 October 2025

9 nights

Marella Explorer 2

Marella Cruises

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Inside from - £1,248 per person
Outside from - £1,378 per person
Balcony from - £1,671 per person
Inside from - £1,767 per person
Suite from - £1,982 per person

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Deposit from £250 pp*

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

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Tips Included

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Regional Flights Available

Transfers Included

Your itinerary

DAY 1

Fly from the UK

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DAY 1

Cruise departs from Dubrovnik arrives at: 4 am, departs at: 9 pm

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DAY 2

At Sea

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DAY 3

Valletta arrives at: 9 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 4-5

At Sea

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DAY 6

Cartagena, Spain arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm

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DAY 7-8

At Sea

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DAY 9

Santa Cruz, Tenerife arrives at: 7:30 am, departs at: 11 pm

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DAY 10

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 11 pm

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DAY 10

Fly to the UK

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Cruises on Marella Explorer 2

What's included

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Included

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.

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All inclusive

Tips

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

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Entertainment

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

Flights

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

Meals

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

Port Fees & Taxes

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

Extras

Wi-fi

WiFi 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.

Insurance

Have the peace of mind that you're covered. Contact us after you have made the booking if you would like us to add this to your package.

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.

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.

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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Deposit from £250 pp*

Cabins on the Marella Explorer 2

Inside from £1,248
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,248 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,300 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,300 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £1,309 pp
Single Inside Cabin £1,767 pp
Outside from £1,378
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,455 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,455 pp
Balcony from £1,671
Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 8 £1,671 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 8 £1,671 pp
Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (3 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 12 £1,732 pp
Suite from £1,982
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £1,982 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,613 pp

Inside from £1,248
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,248 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,300 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,300 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £1,309 pp
Single Inside Cabin £1,767 pp
Outside from £1,378
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,455 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,455 pp
Balcony from £1,671
Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 8 £1,671 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 8 £1,671 pp
Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (3 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 12 £1,732 pp
Suite from £1,982
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £1,982 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,613 pp

Inside from £1,248
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,248 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,300 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,300 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £1,309 pp
Single Inside Cabin £1,767 pp
Outside from £1,378
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,378 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,455 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,455 pp
Balcony from £1,671
Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 8 £1,671 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 8 £1,671 pp
Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (3 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 9/10 £1,697 pp
Balcony (4 berths) - Deck 12 £1,732 pp
Suite from £1,982
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £1,982 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,613 pp

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

Customer reviews for Marella Explorer 2

4.3

Based on 166 reviews

Cabin

4.4

Service

4.6

Excursions

Dining

4.3

Activities

3.9

Value for money

4.3

Entertainment

4.3

Enjoyed the cruise. The staff were excellent and very helpful.

couple

10+ cruises Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 9/10

11 Sep 2024

Cruise was great, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Food was good, service good, and entertainment great.

couple

2-5 cruises Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 8

10 Sep 2024

Brilliant cruise! Everything went to plan, and I would recommend.

group

2-5 cruises Balcony (2 berths) - Deck 9/10

8 Sep 2024

Great trip. The crew, especially our cabin stewards, were great.

couple

2-5 cruises Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Servic

8 Sep 2024

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* 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.

Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.