Get ready to relax...

Holidays are all about relaxation, right? Well, according to a recent survey^ by Marella Cruises, half of us struggle to unwind on holiday, and it can take up to four days to completely relax. The good news is there’s an easy fix to make sure you’re ready to relax the second you step on the plane. The research suggests you should switch on your mental out-of-office five days before your trip. To help you get in the zone, Marella Cruises has appointed Denise van Outen as its Chief Chill-out Officer. Keep reading for her top tips on how to switch on your mental out-of-office.

How to switch on your mental out-of-office

Tuck into breakfast in bed. Instead of sitting at the dining table, have a relaxing breakfast in bed before you leave. Once you get a taste for it, give us a call to add a Champagne breakfast to your booking for while you’re onboard.

Tuck into breakfast in bed

Instead of sitting at the dining table, have a relaxing breakfast in bed before you leave. Once you get a taste for it, give us a call to add a Champagne breakfast to your booking for while you’re onboard.

Do household chores in your holiday clothes

Press pause on packing and get the holiday feeling by wearing your fave holiday outfits while you’re doing your household chores.  

Get your fanciest outfit ready

There’s a ‘Dress to Impress’ night once a week onboard our ships, so planning your outfit is a great way to get into holiday mode before you go. Don’t forget to visit Flutes on ‘Dress to Impress’ night if you’re on Marella Voyager or Marella Explorer 2 – you can press a button for Prosecco to be delivered to your table.

Ready to switch on your mental out-of-office?

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^Research commissioned by Marella Cruises and conducted by Perspectus Global in March 2025.