Marella Southern Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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noisy cabin

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Marella Discovery

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Tourist2023
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

we chose Marella as we liked the itinerary of the Caribbean islands offered on this cruise. we arrived 4 hours late due to a flight delay. when we arrived at our cabin we were disappointed to find our refurbished cabin had discoloured rusty ceiling panels above our bed. when we reported this they were disinterested. on the second night at midnight we were woken by very loud noises banging and ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Marella Explorer 2

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Marella Explorer 2

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Frankied00dle
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Arrived at the port in Barbados for two weeks on board The Explorer 2, very efficient check in and placed in cabin 91XX (with balcony). We thought the room and bathroom were somewhat tired, the bathroom was very small. Plenty of storage throughout. Overall the cabin was extremely clean. We had to ask for a bed topper as the mattress was very uncomfortable, topper unavailable but we were ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Marella wins with exciting itineraries but the rest is rather ordinary.

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Marella Discovery

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Si-Net C
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

The Trip We booked this cruise having sailed Marella previously so we knew roughly what we were getting. The main objective was the variety of ports on the itinerary which included Puerto Rico, St Thomas, St Croix, Bequia and originally Guadeloupe , especially for my “Death in Paradise” TV show crazy wife. Having booked and paid in full, about a month before sailing, Marella changed the ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Not up to the Usual Marella Standard

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Marella Discovery

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andyS87
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

Rounded up from 2.5: We have cruised with Marella in the past and have enjoyed the experience, this time however there were a number of significant issues which marred the experience: - Before we even left the country, we received an email to say that the cabin we had had reserved for 18 months was no longer available so we would be moved. The email was very unhelpful, didn't explain at all ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


Not a great cruise

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Marella Discovery 2

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Cockerspadgers
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

29/10/22 Transatlantic Discoveries Cruise, 17 nights, Palma to Jamaica. Having cruised for nearly 20 years (& done several similar transatlantic cruises on both Thomson & P & O), sadly this was not the best cruise experience because of the 10 sea days, 6 days being consecutive. In the past we’ve found the sea days very relaxing but not this time because we experienced the worst daily sunbed ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Short staffed, and ridiculous queues.

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Marella Discovery 2

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Daveao
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We have cruised many times with Marella, but this repositioning transatlantic cruise was awful!. The cruise was an ambition for my wife and I, but right from the start, the whole experience was a farce, 1st we got an email saying our flight had been changed - it hadn't. When we arrived at the cruise terminal in Palma, we had to queue for nearly 2hrs to get on the ship, the staff offered us ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


Some good some bad

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Marella Discovery 2

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waimangu
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We went on a transatlantic cruise to the Caribbean on board Marella Discovery2 in October / November 2022. What was good about the cruise: * The ship visited all the ports on the dates and times advertised. * The cabin was excellent and the stewards were friendly and looked after us well. * A wide variety of free entertainments was available on board - theatre shows, line dancing, ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


New Caribbean Destinations with a few creases?

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Marella Explorer 2

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MartinHarrow
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

Adults only. Senior cruise. The staff were 100% attentive with courteous and friendly smiles every day. They work extremely hard and should receive MORE tips from all clients. (The pool area bar service from these hard working people should not go unrecognised). The cabin was very clean and tidy but we had to negotiate who was going where around the bedroom area. Food, Market Place was for quick ...
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Sail Date: November 2019


Good value for little money

Review for a Europe - Western Mediterranean Cruise on Marella Explorer 2

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M4lcp
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

this was good value for money! The cabin was excellent - the shower one of the best The staff were hardworking but far too few in number. This caused disjointed service in the dining room and bars. There was a lot of queuing for the buffets. Portions were relatively small - "oatcakes" with smoked …. was one oatcake. The surf and turf restaurant which was an extra charge was excellent. We opted for ...
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Sail Date: October 2019


Cruise great but ship disappointing

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Marella Explorer

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pamg1
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We’re experinced cruise holiday makers and feel qualified to make comparisons to previous cruises . Marella explorer is not a beautiful ship on either the outside or the inside . To my way of thinking she looks like a ferry. The advertising suggested looking for a lean contemporary look but my feeling is they run out of money and didn’t have sufficient to buy artwork sculptures or ...
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Sail Date: April 2019


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