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51 ST MATTHIAS ROAD NOTTINGHAM NOTTINGHAMSHIRE NG3 2HF
Departure Date
18 Jul 2025
Arrival Date
25 Jul 2025
Starts From
Corfu
Ends On
Corfu
Onboard
Marella Explorer
Cruise Nights
7
Vacation Days
8
Cruise Regions
Mediterranean
Arrives: 18 Jul 2025 | Greece
Corfu town today is a vivid tapestry of cultures—a sophisticated weave, where charm, history, and natural beauty blend. Located about midway along the island's east coast, this spectacularly lively capital is the cultural heart of Corfu and has a remarkable historic center that UNESCO designated as a World Heritage Site in 2007. All ships and planes dock or land near Corfu town, which occupies a s...
Arrives: 20 Jul 2025 | Slovenia
Today a port town surrounded by industrial suburbs, Koper nevertheless warrants a visit. The Republic of Venice made Koper the regional capital during the 15th and 16th centuries, and the magnificent architecture of the Old Town bears witness to the spirit of those times.The most important buildings are clustered around Titov trg, the central town square. Here stands the Cathedral, which can be vi...
Arrives: 21 Jul 2025 | Croatia
Dalmatia's capital for more than 1,000 years, Zadar is all too often passed over by travelers on their way to Split or Dubrovnik. What they miss out on is a city of more than 73,000 that is remarkably lovely and lively despite—and, in some measure, because of—its tumultuous history. The Old Town, separated from the rest of the city on a peninsula some 4 km (2½ miles) long and just 1,640 feet wide,...
Arrives: 22 Jul 2025 | Croatia
Split's ancient core is so spectacular and unusual that a visit is more than worth your time. The heart of the city lies within the walls of Roman emperor Diocletian's retirement palace, which was built in the 3rd century AD. Diocletian, born in the nearby Roman settlement of Salona in AD 245, achieved a brilliant career as a soldier and became emperor at the age of 40. In 295 he ordered this vast...
Arrives: 23 Jul 2025 | Montenegro
Backed by imposing mountains, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into the deepest channel of the Bokor Kotorska (Kotor Bay), which is Europe's most southerly fjord. To many, this town is more charming than its sister UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, retaining more authenticity, but with fewer tourists and spared the war damage and subsequent rebuilding which has given Dubrovnik...
Arrives: 24 Jul 2025 | Croatia
Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imaginati...
Arrives: 25 Jul 2025 | Greece
Corfu town today is a vivid tapestry of cultures—a sophisticated weave, where charm, history, and natural beauty blend. Located about midway along the island's east coast, this spectacularly lively capital is the cultural heart of Corfu and has a remarkable historic center that UNESCO designated as a World Heritage Site in 2007. All ships and planes dock or land near Corfu town, which occupies a s...
As one of the largest ships in the fleet, Marella Explorer serves up top-notch eateries, a large spa, unmissable entertainment, and a swanky bar, club and casino space – all polished with a modern, contemporary finish.
Marella Explorer
Marella Explorer’s dining scene is worth shouting about. On top of a load of waiter service restaurants and an around-the-world buffet, you’ve got speciality places like Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Umi Sushi and an experimental eatery.
The dress code – The onboard dress code varies for each restaurant, but you can easily break it down into Beachwear, Casual and Smart.
The first is a come-as-you-are affair, so bikinis and trunks get the thumbs up, but please wear something on your feet for safety reasons.
Casual, meanwhile, speaks for itself – we’re talking tops and shorts or a sundress. Then you’ve got Smart, which is when you’ll need to dress up a little bit. You can wear shirts or polo shirts, trousers or tailored shorts, skirts or dresses, smart trainers, shoes or sandals, but we ask that you leave sportswear, flip-flops and non-tailored shorts in your cabin. If you want to add a jacket or a tie, that’s completely up to you, but our dress to impress nights give you the chance to get really suited and booted.
The main waiter service restaurant is a good-looking place, with a gold-and-grey colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows. Menu-wise, you can expect traditional dishes with a modern twist.
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You’ll find Vista on Deck 5 in Latitude 53. Come evening, it transforms into a contemporary Italian restaurant. Here, you can get regional Italian favourites made with authentic ingredients. There's a smart dress code here.
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You can watch chefs whip up dishes from around the world at this buffet restaurant. It’s made up of lots of different food stalls, hence its name. You can pick up fresh-out-the-oven pizzas, grilled-to-order paninis and sandwiches at lunchtime, and there's a design-your-own station every night, where you can choose all your ingredients for dishes like stir-fries. There's a casual dress code here.
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Food stalls, beach huts and oversized deckchairs set the scene at this laidback eatery. As such, you can look forward to grab ‘n’ go lunches and snacks. There’s a drinks station on hand, too. Feel free to wear your beachwear here.
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You’ll be whisked to sunny Spain when you dine in this section of The Mediterranean, which specialises in tapas dishes for dinner. Or you can take your taste buds over to Portugal and try espetadas – meat or veg skewers – for a little extra. It's open at lunchtime, too, for light bites, like sandwiches and jacket potatoes. There's a casual dress code here.
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Start things off with a salad in this laidback eatery. Then, choose your toppings to create your very own pizza and pasta dishes – it’s a taste of Italy with a difference. There's a casual dress code here.
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You’ll feel like you’ve switched continents when you dine at this restaurant. It offers a pan-Asian selection of curries and noodle dishes, plus bespoke dishes created by master chef Ian Pengelley exclusively for Marella Cruises. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance. There's a smart dress code here.
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This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat. The menu takes in mains like lamb chops, lobster and grilled chicken – but the highlight has to be the 28-day-aged steaks. The interiors are inspired by the meaty menu, as well, with chopping board artwork and leather booth seating. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance. There's a smart dress code here.
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Sushi, sashimi and nigiri rolls are prepared right in front of your eyes at this brand-new eatery. If you're not a sushi fan, there's also dim sum, cooked dishes and dessert to look forward to. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance. There's a smart dress code here.
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The Dining Club, tucked away on Deck 5, rustles up French contemporary food with a modern twist. We’ve taken French staples up a notch – you'll start your dining experience with seared scallops in Champagne butter, or chicken liver and truffle crème brûlée. Then, for the main course, you can pick from a rich chateaubriand for two, tender lamb, or lobster. You’ll end your meal with something sweet – a peach soufflé and an indulgent chocolate dish are on the menu. Or, you could opt for a curated selection of British and French cheeses.
Tasting Menu with Wine Pairing (Dress to Impress night)
On Dress to Impress night, you’ll have a seven-course dining experience, each course expertly paired with its own wine. You’ll be treated to gourmet dishes like warm crayfish gratin, creamy mushroom soup, watermelon fizz granita, tender lamb noisettes and a dessert that's perfect for sharing. Your evening ends with a selection of British and French cheeses and handmade truffles.
Fast Facts:Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available
If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, this place will do the trick. Lavazza coffee and sweet treats are served here ‒ courtesy of our in-house chocolatier. Plus, it's a great people-watching spot, since it overlooks the atrium. Time your visit right, and you can sip your coffee to a soundtrack of live piano music. All drinks from the menu that are served here are included in the Premium All Inclusive package only ‒ a small charge applies for all other guests.
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For those with a sweet tooth, try Scoops. This vintage-looking parlour serves up dollops of gelato in a range of flavours, and you can add toppings, too. The menu changes every day but you can expect out-of-the-ordinary options, like oreo, G&T and banoffee. The seating’s just as quirky – a collection of bike seats sit facing out to sea. A charge applies here.
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Feeling peckish but don’t want to leave the comfort of your cabin? Take a look at our room service menu. You can order all sorts of snacks and drinks, from triple-stacked club sandwiches to steaming cups of hot chocolate.
The entertainment onboard Marella Explorer doesn’t disappoint. Not only does it have the biggest ever Broadway Show Lounge, it also boasts the flash Indigo bar, club and casino. Alternatively, you can listen to live music in The Lounge – a stylish space with a bright-pink piano and colour-changing bar.
With a capacity of 1,000 people, this show lounge is big enough to rival a Broadway theatre. And that’s not all it’s got going for it. There are 12 brand-new shows on offer, plus you'll be handed a drink on arrival.
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Thanks to its location, Aperitif is a great spot to head before or after a meal at one of the speciality restaurants. The menu here features everything from Prosecco and spirits to cocktails.
Our pub at sea is a modern take on a traditional British watering hole. There are two bars to pick from. One pours a great selection of drinks for you to choose from while you settle in for the evening entertainment. The other deals in premium gins and whiskies, which are chargeable. This place is home to a live band and quiz nights, too.
A colour-changing feature bar, hot-pink piano and funky, ring-shaped seats take their place in this eye-catching lounge bar. You can admire the views, while listening to the soothing soundtrack of the live pianist.
This feature bar wraps around The Mediterranean – running from the inside to the outside. It’s the place to come for Mediterranean specialities, as well as your usual drinks and frozen cocktails. If you choose a seat outside, you'll get impressive sea views, since the terrace is positioned right at the back of the ship.
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Indigo lays claim to the longest bar in the fleet. Flare demonstrations and cocktail-making sessions are often on the cards here. There's also plenty of seating around the bar’s edge, where you can take in the 360-degree views – day or night. After dark, the menus light up, showing off around-the-world themed cocktails, like Thai Punch and Jamaican Me Crazy.
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If you’re feeling lucky, you can try out the slot machines and card tables at the Indigo Casino.
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You’ll find the club in the middle of Indigo, flaunting a dancefloor and a DJ booth. It's where silent discos and Eighties or Nineties-themed nights take place.
When the ship’s at sea, it’s time to hit the shops. The onboard boutiques are stocked with everyday essentials and loads of duty-free products, including perfume, jewellery and souvenirs.
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Our open-air cinema lets you watch classic movies and the latest box office hits under the stars.
This deck bar provides cool-down drinks in between sunbathing. You’ll find it just above Snack Shack, overlooking the pool.
Pop in to the studio on Deck 6 for a professional photoshoot. You’ll also find kiosks, where you can view and buy all the photos captured by our onboard photography team.
The clue’s in the name here. This bar is right next to Latitude 53, so it’s perfectly placed for some pre-dinner drinks.
This bar sits next to the pool on Deck 11, so it’s great for grabbing drinks and frozen cocktails.
Movie nights come courtesy of the indoor cinema. Family-friendly films are on the agenda, with extra screenings during high season.
Everyone can play games at the aptly named Gamer Zone. It’s fully stocked with a variety of machines.
Reception is the place to go for any queries, currency exchange and wake-up calls. Plus, it’s open around-the-clock.
Far from hustle and bustle, stress and everyday, guests are encouraged to delve into some R&R whilst on board Marella Explorer by paying a visit to the Oceans spa and Beauty Salon, unwind by the pool, or re-energising in one of the Veranda Cabanas. For those who wish to keep active there's plenty to choose with our well-equipped Gym which offers both classes and personal training options, as well as a wide variety of sporting activities on the Sports and Family Deck to get the blood pumping. If it's just a morning run you're after then why not take in the views from the jogging track on Deck 12.
In this state-of-the-art spa you can book in for treatments, like facials, body wraps and massages, plus there’s a beauty salon. The spa doesn’t scrimp on size. In fact, it’s the biggest in the fleet – packing in a relaxation room and made-for-two suites. There’s also an adults-only sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows and a steam room. Just so you know, there's a charge for treatments and use of the facilities. Alternatively, you can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym.
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You can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym.
The pool is split in two by a stage in the middle, which is where the entertainment team run their daily activities from.
A trio of whirlpool baths sit next to the main pool.
Balinese beds give The Veranda a luxe, adults-only feel. Plus, it’s at the front of the ship, so the views are first-class.
If you’re feeling extra plush, you can hire a private cabana for the day or the week, for a charge. Plus, you can order drinks without moving from your lounger, courtesy of call buttons.
This is a quiet, noise-free zone, where you can slip away and get stuck into your latest holiday read.
You can get stuck in to a basketball match or a game of mini-football on this multi-sports court.
Table tennis
Get a ping pong rally going – you’ll find tables on the Sports & Family Deck.
Minigolf
Practise your putt on this minigolf green. It’s right at the top of the ship on the Sports & Family Deck.
If it's a morning run you're after then why not take in the scenic views from the jogging track - you can find this on the Sports & Family Deck.
Marella Explorer puts families first having worked on every last detail when it comes to getting the kids onboard. That means family-sized and inter-connecting cabins, buffet lunches featuring favourites like pizza and spaghetti bolognese, and a great mix of activities. They lay on table tennis and football tournaments, fun quizzes, and early evening shows during their sea days. Every ship has a free Kids’ Club, too. So mum and dad can have time together while the little ones fill their days with treasure hunts, face-painting, and stories. Want some time off the ship to explore, too? One of the perks of cruising is visiting lots of new places one after the other. We’ve got a range of shore excursions for the whole family. For little ones, we organise trips to places like waterparks, aquariums and beaches. And that's not all – if you’re travelling with children aged 10 and over, there’s also the option of two wheels, as most of our ships have mountain bikes on board. At almost every port, you can join an experienced guide and pedal your way around the best sights.
This hangout spot has been designed with older kids and teens in mind – think games consoles, air hockey and comfy seating. Plus, there's an al fresco terrace with a couple of colourful hammocks.
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Little ones can join in with fun sessions at the Kids’ Club, which feature games from M Crew, who are characters exclusive to this ship. There are evening events, too, like movie nights and pizza-making
Parents can play and learn with their tots at Mini M Club. This space – designed for little ones aged between 6 months and 3 years – is open from 9am to 8pm every day. Plus, once a day, there’s an hour’s sensory play session, run by M Club hosts.
Little ones can enjoy some time with other children at the Kids Pool, conveniently located near M Club and Mini M Club.
On Marella Explorer a deck 4/5 Inside Cabin comes as standard, but you can pay extra and upgrade. So why not treat yourself to a Balcony Cabin with stand-out sea views, or go all out with our Executive Suite which can sleep up to four and comes complete with a queen-size bed, a furnished balcony, and Premier Service. All of our cabins come with:
Executive Suite Cabin with Suite Service
If you want to go all out, book one of our Executive Suites on Deck 10. Each one measures up at a big 49m², with enough room for four people. They come with a sofa bed and a fixed queen-size bed. In the bathroom, there’s a shower and WC. A furnished balcony tops things off. When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs.
Balcony Junior Suite Cabin with Suite Service
You’ll have 22m² to play with when you book one of our Junior Suites. They’re found on Deck 10 and 12, which means you’re guaranteed great horizon views from your furnished balcony. Each suite sleeps three, thanks to a sofa bed and a fixed queen-size bed. The en suite bathroom has a shower and WC. When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs.
Family Balcony Cabin with Suite Service
There’s plenty of room for the whole brood in our Family Cabins. Size-wise, they’re 20m2, and sleep up to five people. Each one is fitted with a double bed, which is fixed against the wall, along with a sofa bed and a fold-down bed. You’ve also got an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC, as well as a furnished balcony. When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs.
These cabins give you everything you get from a balcony cabin, and throw a bigger balcony into the mix. They measure up at 16m2, and you'll find them on Decks 9, 10 and 12, the cabins offer two beds that can be turned into a queen-size, a sofa-bed, along with an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.
It’s the sea views that make these cabins stand out. They're a sizeable 17m2, and you can make the most of them out on your furnished private balcony. Inside, there's two twin beds that convert into a queen-size bed and you’ll have a sofa bed, too. And the en suite bathroom lines up a shower and WC.
These cabins sleep up to three people with twin beds that can be converted in to a double bed and a sofa bed. The cabins measure in at 20m2 The bathroom has a WC and a shower.
All of our Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size. They have two single beds, these can be pushed together to make a queen-size, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds. Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC.
These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as extra fold-down beds, an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.
For solo cruisers, these cabins are just the ticket. They come with twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size and an en suite with a shower and WC. Plus, they’ve got the added bonus of a picture window, so you can take in the sea views. They’re usually booked by cruisers travelling alone or friends who prefer their own cabin.
Our Single Cabins are spot on for solo travellers. They come with twin beds that can be converted into a queen-size and an en suite with a shower and WC. They’re a big hit with cruisers travelling alone or friends who prefer their own cabin.
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