Family cruises

Little ones can join in with daily sessions at M Club – our free onboard kids’ club. Activities are tailored to suit kids aged between 3 and 11 – think arts and crafts, quizzes and mini discos. There are parent-accompanied sessions for under 3s at the Mini M Club, and teens can chill at The Hideout.

Our family-friendly ships are well versed in keeping kids and adults entertained around the clock, with escape rooms, climbing walls, minigolf courses and indoor-and-outdoor cinemas on offer. You’ll also find handy facilities like baby changing rooms and food preparation areas. Just so you know, things can vary throughout the fleet, so we recommend checking what’s onboard your chosen ship before you book.

Dining onboard doesn’t have to be a formal affair. Our buffet restaurants have a huge choice of dishes for a relaxed family get-together, and for children, there are favourites like pasta and fries on the kids' menu – not forgetting ice-cream cones for pudding. Children’s menus are also on offer in all restaurants, and highchairs are available on request.

Come evening, little ones can enjoy kid-friendly entertainment like M Crew Live kids’ shows, all-singing all-dancing productions, and mini interactive pop concert-style shows on some ships. You can also play family board games in The Coffee Port, catch a movie under the stars, or put your family’s problem-solving skills to the test in Breakout Challenge – Siren’s Spell on Marella Discovery.

Our range of shore excursions have family days sorted when you’re in port. The line-up includes everything from waterpark visits and beach trips to mountain biking tours. Transfers are included with most shore excursions – for more information please visit the Marella Cruise Control website.

All of our cabins come with either fold-down beds or a sofa bed for extra sleeping space. Plus, we have special family cabins which can sleep up to seven people across different living spaces.

Running daily from 9am, our hour-long stay-and-play sensory sessions let parents and little ones spend time together, and they’re also a chance for your kids to explore, have fun and even meet new friends. Plus, there are activities like story time and arts and crafts sessions.

*Children under 3 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

There’s a whole host of M Crew sessions for little ones to get involved with each day, from interactive history hours to fancy dress competitions. The fun continues into the early evenings, too, with things like film and pizza nights, mini-discos and kids’ shows. Check the Navigate app or Cruise News when you’re onboard to see what’s on.

M Club caters for older kids who enjoy a little independence but still want to have loads of fun. Our packed activity schedule lines up the likes of pirate hunts, crazy golf challenges and silly science activities by day, and movie nights, chocolate parties and mini-discos come evening. Check the Navigate app or Cruise News when you’re onboard to see what’s on.

The Hideout is our dedicated hangout area for teens, open daily from 9am until 10pm. It’s loaded with games consoles and comfy chairs, and in high season, it plays host to things like air hockey tournaments, comedy shows and silent discos.