Marella Cruises is part of TUI – the world’s biggest travel group.
Every step of the cruise can be arranged, including flights, transfers, excursions and hotels. Our end-to-end service means we’re taking care of everything.
Plus, we’re with you all the way with our 24-hour TUI Guest Experience Centre, TUI reps and onboard teams. And if you want, you can pair your cruise with a three, four or seven-night stay at dozens of properties in home-port destinations, ranging from TUI BLUE & Holiday Village resorts to budget-friendly hotels.
On a Marella Cruises sailing, you’ll always find a warm and welcoming atmosphere, from the moment you step onboard, wherever we sail. Our friendly staff will remember your name, as well as your favourite cocktail. And in the restaurants, we’re just as well-versed in local specialities as we are in decent cups of tea. In fact, we’ve been endorsed with the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended stamp of approval. A massive 90% of our customers said the service was very good or excellent – and were impressed by how staff recognised them on a return visit.
There are 5 ships within the Marella fleet – Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 and new for summer 2023, Marella Voyager which was recently launched in May with ITTN’s own Shane Cullen joining the festivities on board!
WHAT’S INCLUDED ON A MARELLA CRUISE?
We offer great value for money with All Inclusive as standard on all ships, so you won’t have to worry about budgeting onboard. Flights, transfers, luggage, food, drinks, tips and service charges are all part of the package. Plus, there’s a huge choice of dining options, from buffet places and grab-and-go spots to waiter-service restaurants. And, you’ll never be bored on our ships, as daily entertainment’s included, too. With a range of activities, from early-morning exercise to late-night West End-style shows, there’s something to keep everybody smiling.
AWARD-WINNING VALUE
✓ Return flights
✓ All tips and service charges
✓ Onboard accommodation, with safes and nightly turndown service
✓ 20kg luggage allowance, plus 10kg hand luggage when you fly with TUI
✓ Full Board meals in a range of restaurants
✓ Entertainment
✓ Airport transfers and port taxes
✓ A fantastic range of drinks
Upgrade to Premium All Inclusive and you’ll be able to sample almost everything on the full bar menu at no extra cost. This means you can choose from the upgraded wine list, as well as the upgraded cocktails list, which lines up mudslides, Aperol Spritzes, mojitos and more. Plus, you’ll get your pick of premium gins, vodkas, rums and tequila, including Bombay Sapphire, Jack Daniels and Absolut Vodka. On top of this, you’ll also get more choices of whiskies, brandies and Cognacs, as well as most drinks from The Coffee Port, made with premium Lavazza coffee, cans of soft drinks, and a 1.5-litre bottle of water every day. And, if you’ve already booked your cruise, you can still upgrade to the Premium All-Inclusive package once onboard.
FAMILY CRUISING
We’ve nailed every last detail regarding getting the kids onboard. That means family-sized (Marella Discovery and Discovery 2 cabins sleep up to 7) and interconnecting cabins, buffet lunches featuring favourites like pizza and spaghetti bolognese, and a great mix of activities. During our sea days, we lay on table tennis and football tournaments, fun quizzes, and early evening shows. And when we’re in port, we’ve got some great, kid-friendly shore excursions that you can head off on. Every ship has a free kids’ club, too, apart from adults-only Marella Explorer 2. And you can also take your under-threes to free Babytainment classes, where you can sing nursery rhymes or try out baby ballet.
EVERYTHING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Once onboard, guests can use the Navigate onboard app. This enables guests to view their onboard account, information about facilities and entertainment schedules, and book onboard extras such as spa treatments, excursions and tables in the stunning a la carte restaurants. Navigate is part of the continued modernisation strategy for Marella Cruises enhancing customer experience onboard.
The app, which is free to use and doesn’t require internet, will be hosted on the ship’s network and will open on any browser, meaning passengers aren’t required to download it or purchase wi-fi packages.
For Summer 2023, three ships from the Marella Cruises fleet are available with direct TUI flights from Ireland.
• Marella Explorer – Sails from Corfu with flights from Dublin and Belfast International Airport (Friday) – East Med itineraries
• Marella Voyager – Sails from Palma with flights from Dublin, Cork and Belfast International Airport (Saturday) – West Med itineraries
• Marella Discovery 2 – Sails from Palma with flights from Dublin and Belfast International Airport (Tuesday) – West Med itineraries
For Winter 2023/2024, Marella Explorer – Sails from Tenerife with flights from Dublin Airport (Friday) – Canary Islands/Atlantic itineraries
For Summer 2024, three ships from the Marella Cruises fleet are available with direct TUI flights from Ireland.
• Marella Explorer – Sails from Corfu with flights from Dublin and Belfast International Airport (Friday) – East Med itineraries
• Marella Voyager – Sails from Palma with flights from Dublin, Cork and Belfast International Airport (Saturday) – West Med itineraries
• Marella Discovery 2 – Sails from Palma with flights from Dublin and Belfast International Airport (Tuesday) – West Med itineraries
For sales support, agent training or for any questions regarding Marella Cruises contact Dave Smith or Martin Penrose at TUI Ireland Trade Relations.
