Marella Explorer
Marella Explorer

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.

10 Restaurants, 10 Bars, Indoor Cinema, Oceans Spa, Sports Deck

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What to expect from Marella Explorer

Overview

The ship stepped up to the plate with a bumper batch of 10 restaurants and 10 bars. You'll find fleet favourites like Snack Shack and Kora La onboard, plus brand new spaces like The Dining Club for foodies and a swanky bar, club and casino. The highlights don't stop at food and drink, though. There's also an indoor cinema, a Sports & Family Deck and a spa, where you can sign up for everything from body-balancing acupuncture and slimming treatments to body wraps and facials.

Accommodation

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:

  • Air-conditioning
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Hairdryer
  • Flatscreen TV
  • Wardrobe space
  • Safe

Executive Suite

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 pillow menu in your cabin.

Junior Suite

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 pillow menu in your cabin.

Family Balcony Cabin

Family Balcony Cabin with Suite Service

There’s plenty of room for the whole family in our Family Cabins. Size-wise, they’re 20m2, and sleep up to five people. Each one is fitted with a double bed, 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 pillow menu in your cabin.

Balcony Cabin (Large Balcony)

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.

Balcony Cabin

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 a fixed queen-size bed and you’ll have a sofa bed, too. And the en suite bathroom lines up a shower and WC.

Large Outside Cabin

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.

Outside Cabin

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.

Inside Cabin

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.

Single Outside Cabin

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.

Single Inside 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.

Decks

Deck 14

  • The Veranda
  • The Veranda Cabanas
  • The Hideout

Deck 12

  • Sports Court
  • Family Deck
  • Minigolf
  • Jogging Track
  • The Shack
  • Indigo Club
  • Indigo Bar
  • Indigo Casino
  • Junior Suites
  • Large Balcony Cabins
  • Inside Cabins

Deck 11

  • The Mediterranean Bar
  • The Mediterranean Italian
  • The Mediterranean Tapas 
  • The Market Place Buffet Restaurant
  • Snack Shack
  • Movies by Moonlight
  • Pool
  • Whirlpools
  • Pool Bar
  • Scoops
  • Salon
  • Spa and Beauty Salon
  • Gym

Deck 10

  • Executive Suites
  • Junior Suites
  • Family Balcony Cabins
  • Large Balcony Cabins
  • Balcony Cabins
  • Inside Cabins

Deck 9

  • Kids Pool
  • Mini M Club
  • Kids' Club
  • Large Balcony Cabins
  • Balcony Cabins
  • Outside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins

Deck 8

  • Atrium
  • Gamer Zone
  • The Hideout
  • Balcony Cabins
  • Family Balcony Cabins
  • Outside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins

Deck 7

  • Squid & Anchor
  • Umi Sushi
  • Surf & Turf Steakhouse
  • Apertif
  • Kora La
  • Atrium
  • Broad Street Shops
  • Broadway Show Lounge

Deck 6

  • Latitude 53
  • The Lounge
  • The Coffee Port
  • Cruise Holiday Store
  • Photo Studio
  • Photo Kiosk & Gallery
  • Cinema
  • Broadway Show Lounge

Deck 5

  • Latitude 53
  • 53 Bar
  • Vista
  • The Dining Club
  • Atrium
  • Destination Services
  • Reception
  • Adapted Outside Cabins
  • Adapted Inside Cabins
  • Single Outside Cabins
  • Single Inside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins
  • Outside Cabins

Deck 4

  • Outside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins
  • Single Outside Cabins
  • Single Inside Cabins
  • Medical Centre

Kids and Teens

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.

Gratuities

All tips and service charges are included in the price of your Cruise. You're not expected to tip any of our crew - unless you want to, of course.

Entertainment

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.

Broadway Show Lounge

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.

Fast Facts :
  • 12 Unique Shows
  • 2 Shows a Night
  • West-end Style Shows

Aperitif

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.

Squid & Anchor

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Quizzes
  • Gameshows
  • Marella's Own Pub at Sea

The Lounge

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Daily live music
  • Perfect for pre-dinner drinks
  • Unique hot pink piano

Bar @ The Mediterranean

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Open day and night
  • Inside and outdoor space
  • Mediterranean-inspired drinks menu

Indigo Bar

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Panoramic Views
  • Quiet daytime venue and live music in the evening
  • Silent Discos and late night discos

Indigo Casino

If you’re feeling lucky, you can try out the slot machines and card tables at the Indigo Casino.

Fast Facts :

  • Blackjack Tables
  • Fruit Machines
  • On Deck 12

Indigo Club

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Silent Discos
  • Late Night Disco
  • On Deck 12

Broad Street Shops

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.

Fast Facts:

  • Open when the ship's at sea
  • Range of Products from Top Brands
  • Save on High Street Prices

Movies by Moonlight

Our open-air cinema lets you watch classic movies and the latest box office hits under the stars.

Fast Facts :
  • Classic Movies
  • Latest Box Office Hits
  • Movies Under the Stars

The Shack

This deck bar provides cool-down drinks in between sunbathing. You’ll find it just above Snack Shack, overlooking the pool.

Photo Gallery & Photo Studio

Take a visit to the Photo Gallery where you can view and buy all the photos captured by our photography team on the kiosks. If you'd prefer something more personalised, pop into the Photo Studio and ask about our professional photo shoots.

53

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.

Pool Bar

 This bar sits next to the pool on Deck 11, so it’s great for grabbing drinks and frozen cocktails.

The Cinema

Movie days and nights come courtesy of the indoor cinema. Family-friendly films are on the agenda, with extra screenings during high season. If you’d prefer to watch something al fresco, keep an eye out for our Movies by Moonlight showings.

Gamer Zone

Everyone can play games at the aptly named Gamer Zone. It’s fully stocked with consoles.

Reception

Reception is the place to go for any queries, currency exchange and wake-up calls. Plus, it’s open around-the-clock.

Enrichment

Enrichment activities to be confirmed.

Bike Tours

For a different way of exploring a port of call, try one of our e-bike tours

This way, you can really get to know a destination and see the places that bus tours can't reach. You'll be led around by a guide, who'll give you the lowdown on all the sights. 

Destination Services

If you want to find out more about our ports of call and excursions, come and chat to our Destination Services team. They’ve got guides and maps to help you find your way around. And you can book your next cruise with them, too. You’ll find them onboard by Reception.

Cultural Classes

Catch a cookery demo with one of the ship’s head chefs, or practice your own culinary skills at one of our kitchen classes. Cocktail-making demos and wine-tasting sessions also star on the agenda.

Dining

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.

Latitude 53

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.

Fast Facts:

  • Serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Waiter Service
  • Included

Vista

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.

Fast Facts:
  • Italian Restaurant
  • Serves Dinner
  • Included

The Market Place

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Buffet Restaurant
  • Themed Dinners
  • Included

Snack Shack

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.

Fast Facts :

  • Grab and Go Food
  • Beach hut seating
  • Included

Tapas @ The Mediterranean

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Open for lunch and dinner
  • Dinner menu includes all your Spanish tapas favourites
  • Included

Italian @ The Mediterranean

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Open for lunch and dinner
  • Made to order pizza and pasta dishes
  • Included

Kora La

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Pan-Asian Cuisine
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Steakhouse
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

Umi Sushi

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

Fast Facts :
  • Both traditional sushi and non-fish sushi options
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

The Dining Club

This fine dining restaurant was made for foodies. You’ll be treated to high-end cuisine – like seared scallops with Champagne butter and chateaubriand for two – making it the ideal spot for an extra special evening. It also hosts The Great Musical Afternoon Tea. This weekly event brings the West End to Marella Cruises, with dishes inspired by famous musicals – like the ‘Vietnamese Melody’ beef tenderloin yakitori and the ‘On My Own’ petit choux. There are six teas to choose from, as well as a cocktail of your choice. Plus, the whole place is decorated with show posters and memorabilia. 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.

Fast Facts :
  • Fine Dining
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

The Coffee Port

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Premium coffees and sweet treats
  • To stay or take away
  • Chargeable

Scoops

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.

Fast Facts
  • Homemade Gelato
  • Freshly made waffle cones
  • Chargeable

Room Service

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.

Health and Fitness

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.

Spa and beauty salon

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.

Fast Facts:

  • Hair & Beauty Salon
  • Wide Range of Treatments Available
  • Chargeable

Gym

You can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym. You can join in with top fitness classes, like yoga and indoor cycling.

Pool

The pool area on Deck 11 has two outdoor pools and three whirlpools with plenty of lounge chairs. The pool is split in two by a stage in the middle, which is where the entertainment team run their daily activities from.

Whirlpool Baths

A trio of whirlpool baths sit next to the main pool.

The Veranda

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

The Veranda Cabanas

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.

The Attic

This is a quiet, noise-free zone, where you can slip away and get stuck into your latest holiday read.

Sports Court

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.

Fast Facts :
  • Sea Views
  • 9 Hole Course
  • Included

Jogging Track

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.

Other Cruise Information

ClassCruise Type: ocean

Class:

Ship Size: large

Style: resort

Operator Reference: thomson-cruises

Nursery: none

Child Facilities: available

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