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THE JANUARY SALE!

A Taste of the Tropics & 7 Nt Barbados Stay, 30 November 2025 (14 nights)

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Cruise

Flight

Hotel

30 November 2025

14 nights

Marella Explorer

Marella Cruises

London Gatwick

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Inside from ~~Was £2,385~~ £2,234 per person
Outside from ~~Was £2,519~~ £2,369 per person
Balcony from ~~Was £2,822~~ £2,671 per person
Suite from ~~Was £3,138~~ £2,987 per person
Inside from ~~Was £3,593~~ £3,443 per person
Inside from ~~Was £7,711~~ £7,411
Outside from ~~Was £7,980~~ £7,680
Balcony from ~~Was £9,189~~ £8,889
Suite from ~~Was £10,574~~ £10,274

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Deposit from £175 pp*

Overview

All inclusive as standard
Broadway Show Lounge featuring a variety of magical entertainment
A wide selection of dining options offering international fare
9 stylish bars & lounges to take advantage of
A kids club offering a fun range of activities
An outdoor film screen showcasing a variety of films throughout your sailing
Fully-equipped gym, sports court and jogging track
Fun mini golf course featuring nine holes

HUGE £300 Savings included - savings included in prices shown! All Inclusive Cruise with Flights, Luggage, Overseas Transfers & Tips Included on ALL sailings

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Family Friendly

Tips Included

The January Sale!

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Regional Flights Available

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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

Castries, St. Lucia arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 3

Pointe-à-Pitre arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 4

At Sea

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DAY 5

St. George's, Grenada arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 6

Scarborough, Tobago arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 7

Kingstown, St. Vincent & Grenadines arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 6 pm

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DAY 8

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

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DAY 8-14

Barbados Hotel Stay - 7 Nights

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DAY 15

Fly to the UK

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A Taste of the Tropics & 7 Nt Barbados Stay

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Cruises on Marella Explorer

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.

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.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See below for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

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: 1996 · Refurbished: 2022 · 13 Decks ·

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Deposit from £175 pp*

Cabins on the Marella Explorer

Inside from £2,234
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,234 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,268 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,268 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £2,281 pp
Single Inside Cabin £3,443 pp
Outside from £2,369
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,422 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,463 pp
Balcony from £2,671
Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,671 pp
Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,671 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (2 berths) £2,705 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (3 berths) £2,705 pp
Family Balcony £2,973 pp
Suite from £2,987
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,987 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £3,666 pp

Inside from £2,234
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,234 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,268 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,268 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £2,281 pp
Single Inside Cabin £3,443 pp
Outside from £2,369
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,422 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,463 pp
Balcony from £2,671
Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,671 pp
Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,671 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (2 berths) £2,705 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (3 berths) £2,705 pp
Family Balcony £2,973 pp
Suite from £2,987
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,987 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £3,666 pp

Inside from £2,234
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,234 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,268 pp
Inside (4 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,268 pp
Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12 £2,281 pp
Single Inside Cabin £3,443 pp
Outside from £2,369
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (4 berths) - Deck 4/5 £2,369 pp
Outside (3 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,422 pp
Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9 £2,463 pp
Balcony from £2,671
Balcony Cabin (2 berths) £2,671 pp
Balcony Cabin (3 berths) £2,671 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (2 berths) £2,705 pp
Balcony Cabin - Large balcony (3 berths) £2,705 pp
Family Balcony £2,973 pp
Suite from £2,987
Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £2,987 pp
Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Premier Service £3,666 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

4.4

Service

4.6

Excursions

Dining

4.4

Activities

4.1

Value for money

4.5

Entertainment

4.4

Excellent cruise line.

family

10+ cruises Single Outside Cabin

6 Sep 2024

Good service from Iglu.

couple

2-5 cruises Outside (2 berths) - Deck 8/9

5 Sep 2024

Excellent service and very friendly atmosphere.

couple

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

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 Inside (2 berths) - Deck 10/12

15 Aug 2024

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Marella Cruises £300 per booking Promotion: up to £300 saving is per booking and is included in the prices shown. The saving amount is applicable on selected sailings departing between the 1st of April 2025 and 30 April 2026. Applicable to sailings of 7 nights and more. * 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.