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Paradise Islands from Barbados, 1 February 2026 (7 nights)

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1 February 2026

7 nights

Marella Explorer

Marella Cruises

London Gatwick

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Inside from - £1,826 per person
Outside from - £1,919 per person
Balcony from - £2,119 per person
Inside from - £2,318 per person
Suite from - £2,597 per person
Inside from - £6,110
Outside from - £6,297
Balcony from - £7,294
Suite from - £8,119

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Deposit from £346 pp*

Overview

Largest ship in the fleet
Broadway Show Lounge featuring a variety of magical entertainment
A wide selection of dining options
9 stylish bars & lounges
A kids club offering a fun range of activities
A comfortable cinema showcasing a variety of films throughout your sailing
Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon
Mini golf

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

All Inclusive

Family Friendly

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 Bridgetown, Barbados arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 8 pm

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DAY 2

At Sea

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DAY 3

Road Town, Tortola 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

Basseterre, St. Kitts arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 6

St. John's, Antigua arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 7

Roseau arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm

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DAY 8

Bridgetown, Barbados arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 8 pm

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DAY 8

Fly to the UK

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Cruises on Marella Explorer

What's included

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.

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.

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 - By Marella Cruises

Family Friendly Good For Couples Over 50s Informal

Year: 01/05/1996 · Refurbished: 2018 · 13 Decks · Max capacity: 1924 people

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Deposit from £346 pp*

Cabins on the Marella Explorer

Inside from £1,826
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,826 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,859 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,859 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £1,872 pp
Single Inside Cabin £2,318 pp
Outside from £1,919
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,919 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,919 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,959 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,979 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,979 pp
Balcony from £2,119
Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,119 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (3 berths) £2,145 pp
Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,238 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (2 berths) £2,272 pp
Family Balcony £2,418 pp
Suite from £2,597
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,597 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,830 pp

Inside from £1,826
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,826 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,859 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,859 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £1,872 pp
Single Inside Cabin £2,318 pp
Outside from £1,919
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,919 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,919 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,959 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,979 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,979 pp
Balcony from £2,119
Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,119 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (3 berths) £2,145 pp
Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,238 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (2 berths) £2,272 pp
Family Balcony £2,418 pp
Suite from £2,597
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,597 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,830 pp

Inside from £1,826
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,826 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,859 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,859 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £1,872 pp
Single Inside Cabin £2,318 pp
Outside from £1,919
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,919 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,919 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £1,959 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,979 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 8/9 £1,979 pp
Balcony from £2,119
Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,119 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (3 berths) £2,145 pp
Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,238 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (2 berths) £2,272 pp
Family Balcony £2,418 pp
Suite from £2,597
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,597 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,830 pp

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

Customer reviews for Marella Explorer

4.3

Based on 271 reviews

Cabin

Service

Excursions

Dining

Activities

Value for money

Entertainment

Excellent cruise line.

family

10+ cruises

6 Sep 2024

Good service from Iglu.

couple

2-5 cruises

5 Sep 2024

Excellent service and very friendly atmosphere.

couple

2-5 cruises

5 Sep 2024

A lovely holiday. Everything was very well organised from start to finish. Would recommend this holiday to friends and family. Wonderful entertainment and very good food and service. Also excursions were very good.

couple

2-5 cruises

15 Aug 2024

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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.

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.