Marella Cruises

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About Marella Cruises

Marella attracts a broad cross-section of the British working class along with people of all ages. Marella's fleet of five ships offers an onboard experience that sits somewhere between traditional and ultra-casual.

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Marella Cruises Tips, Activities, and Overview

Who goes on Marella Cruises cruise ships?

Marella's passengers are almost exclusively from the U.K., with everything onboard geared to British tastes, from food and drink to stand-up and pub quizzes. Most are over 50, but the age range comes down considerably in the school holidays when competitive pricing and convenient flights from local airports, as well as free kids' clubs, make Marella attractive to families. However, a handful of the line's ships are adults-only and draw an older crowd.

Do I have to dress up on a Marella Cruises cruise?

Not too much. The dress code is casual apart from one dress-to-impress night per seven-day cruise, which can be interpreted as you wish. Tuxedos and ball gowns are a rarity and, in fact, would seem out of place, but people do make an effort on these nights to dress it up.

Is everything free on Marella Cruises cruises?

Not quite. Marella's cruises are fairly inclusive with gratuities and basic drinks included. Meals in select venues are also included. Extra costs include an upgrade to premium wine and spirits, bottled water and specialty coffee, spa treatments, shore excursions and specialty dining.

What are Marella Cruises’s most popular activities?

Marella's ships are packed with activities, which is just how Marella cruisers want it. Among the more popular activities are poolside contests, lively evening entertainment and, on ships that have them, virtual reality games, escape rooms, climbing walls and mini-golf.

Why go with Marella Cruises?

  • Food and entertainment geared to British tastes, from Yorkshire Tea to Marmite
  • Big program of departures from the U.K. with opportunities to create cruise-and-stay packages
  • Excellent value and all-inclusive pricing

Best for: Younger Brits looking for a friendly, activity-packed cruise; families

Not for: Luxury cruisers and culture vultures

Marella Cruises Cruiser Reviews

My honest opinion

I don’t think I would like the upper-class cruise experience either so maybe cruising just isn’t my cup of tea.I found the food to be unpalatable for me everything accept the fresh veg seems to be precooked and reheated, then served on a fancy plate to make it look upper class.Read More
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Bell bell

oneFirst Time Cruiser

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Age 55s

Wetherspoons On Sea

Connectivity in general was pretty poor on the boat, given there were 2 marine starlink terminals installed I struggle to understand why.Generally the whole on boat experience was pretty poor.Read More
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PB of Suffolk

couple2-5 Cruises

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Age 54s

Poor quality food except paid restaurants

Entertainment was not the best, shows has poor singers although dancers were good.Cabins kept spotless, free restaurants poor quality and service when busy.Read More
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Airliebird15

few6-10 Cruises

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Age 64s

Appalling customer service.

We booked and secured a cabin and were looking forward to our cruise.This cruise was for a special birthday and as such we researched available cabins very carefully, not being prepared to book unless a suitable cabin was available.Read More
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CruiseFan-46

many10+ Cruises

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Age 75s

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