Marella Southern Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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Beware of Marella Discovery

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Old silver Cruiser
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

Just got back from a terrible week abroad this ship . We went in a group of seven ranging from 2yrs to 60 to celebrate my husband’s 60 birthday . This was spoiled by all seven of us suffering from severer illness. This was due to the poor food quality and preparation. Staff lacked etiquette and serving training ( one staff member stabbed a roll with a fork to serve after trying to sever ...
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Sail Date: March 2024


My honest opinion

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Bell bell
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Just returned from two weeks on the Morella Voyager around the Caribbean. 25/2/2024 – 10/3/2024 Having read many good and bad reviews! This is my personal opinion. I hope it helps those trying to decide whether to give Morella a try or may answer some of the questions you may have before traveling. 1. Drinks and bars Good selection of drinks in the all-inclusive package, ...
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Sail Date: February 2024

Traveled with disabled person


Appalling customer service.

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CruiseFan-46
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The low score is a result of poor customer service. 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. We booked and secured a cabin and were looking forward to our cruise. On arrival the cabin key did not fit our prebooked cabin, it had been changed from mid ship, port side, to ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Nice clean ship let down by poor entertainment and undrinkable wine

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Hartyh
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Family cruise for half term. Entertainment was very poor. Barely any entertainment during sail away, the entertainment on board was rubbish. The food in Latitude was terrible and the wine utterly undrinkable in every bar. The food was basic throughout the ship. Except the pizzas at Nonna’s were nice. My 6 year old grandson got told to leave a room where they had an air hockey table because ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Going downhill

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ENNYLynne
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

We travelled with Marella same embarkcation in 2022. Rebooted on the positive journey last year. The ships hygiene is poor. They don't wipe down tables after use in the Island restaurant (indoor or out) when we spoke to someone they tried to justify the lack of care due to a Customs Inspection on the day. However, whilst they removed dishes quickly, they didn't wipe at all, the entire 7 days ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Overcrowded and understaffed

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Uctuisers
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

Overall this was a very disappointing cruise. It was always overcrowded with limited sunbeds during sea days and seats in the evening. Everywhere you went you had to queue up. We only ever had the use of a waiter on two occasions in a fortnight. Every drink had to be queued for at the bar. The service was really poor. A great selection of drinks to enjoy when eventually you did get ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


NOISY CABINS AT THE REAR OF THE SHIP

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Mirage1977
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We chose this particular cruise because of the itinerary (11 islands in 14 days). We'd been to the majority of the islands before but wanted to go back to certain islands. We paid extra to chose our cabin and we opted for 82** right at the back of the ship. The bed was right against the wall with access only at one side (so no bedside tables), the air conditioning wasn't working and the balcony ...
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Sail Date: March 2023


Christmas and New Year

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Marella Explorer 2

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Carlo13
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This review is an honest account of our recent experience on Marella Explorer 2. Completed 10+ cruises to date this being our fourth with Marella and first on Explorer 2. Outbound flight delayed Luggage arrived badly damaged Had to be moved from cabin 8214 (balcony) due to loud noise / vibration from the engine, it was obvious that they were aware of this problem as talking to other ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


Poor Service

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Steven Card
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Went with Marella to the Caribbean because they included Xmas day and New Years Eve which other cruise lines did not. There was chaos at Birmingham Airport as there were two Tui flights flying to Barbados within twenty five minutes of each other, queued over one and half hours to check bags in. Poorly organised. This then caused queues at Security and on top of that flight nearly two hours delay ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


Marella could'nt pay me to revisit this ship

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RawliTours
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Not a 'cheap' cruise £7.5K for 2 weeks for two. Outward trip from MAN was awful delayed over 3 hours, usual efficiency on arrival in Barbados. First impressions of the ship, pretty standard for this level of cruise, public area decor pleasantly contemporary. Usual mix of entertainment, cruise director thinks he is a great singer (he is'nt, leave the singing to the entertainers) and would grab the ...
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Sail Date: December 2021


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