Marella Explorer

Latitude 53

Fast Facts:

• Waiter service for breakfast, lunch and dinner
• Included as standard
• 7-night rotating menu available
• Casual dress code during the day, and smart in the evening

With floor-to-ceiling windows, you can dine with a view in the main restaurant. It has waiter service, and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Menu-wise, you can expect traditional dishes with a modern twist – think eggs Benedict, Ploughman's lunch and fish and chips. Keep an eye out our new 'Treat Yourself' dishes, too – these cost a little extra, and include things like steak, lobster and a rack of lamb.

The Dining Club

Fast Facts:

• Fine dining experience
• Pre-bookable and chargeable
• Smart dress code

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.

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. Just so you know, The Great Musical Afternoon Tea is a chargeable event.

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.

Umi Sushi

Fast Facts:

• Traditional sushi and non-fish sushi options
• Pre-bookable and chargeable
• Smart dress code

This place specialises in Japanese cuisine. Start with a bowl of edamame as you watch sushi, sashimi and nigiri rolls prepared before your eyes. Not a sushi fan? You can opt for dim sum or a selection of cooked dishes instead. To finish, you can indulge in sweet desserts and speciality after-dinner drinks. Please note, this is one of our speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here, and due to popularity, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Piccadilly's

Fast Facts:

• Open for dinner with waiter service
• Included as standard
• Smart dress code

Piccadilly's offers a little slice of home with classic British comforts. For starters, you can enjoy the sharing board for two or our unique take on chips and gravy. For your main, tuck into a hot pie or a roast dinner. And for dessert, why not try the orange Jaffa Cake or a selection of cheeses?

Vista

Fast Facts:

• Open for dinner with waiter service
• Included as standard
• Smart dress code

Vista serves regional Italian favourites crafted with authentic ingredients. Start with colourful salads or crispy risotto balls, and then move on to creamy pastas or hearty meat dishes for mains. You can finish your meal with a classic Italian cheese platter or a tempting trio of desserts.

The Market Place

Fast Facts:

• Buffet restaurant with themed dinners
• Included as standard
• Casual dress code

You can watch chefs whip up cuisine 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 in the evening, there's a design-your-own station where you can choose all your ingredients for dishes like stir-fries.

Kora La

Fast Facts:

• Pan-Asian Cuisine
• Pre-bookable and chargeable
• Smart dress code

This place has a pan-Asian menu featuring bespoke dishes created exclusively for Marella Cruises by master chef Ian Pengelley, and it's decked out with Oriental-inspired decor. You can treat your taste buds to gyozas, dumplings, spring rolls and speciality curries, all paired with an array of sides. Got a sweet tooth? Save room for a dessert or some refreshing after-dinner drinks. Please note, this is one of our speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here. We recommend you make a reservation in advance due to it being so popular.

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

Fast Facts:

• Steakhouse
• Pre-bookable and chargeable
• Smart dress code

With leather booth seating, chopping board artwork and an open-plan kitchen, Surf & Turf offers a sophisticated dining experience. You can kick things off with a Turf Sharing Board for two or our king scallops. For mains, you've got things like lamb chops, lobster and grilled chicken, plus, the star of the show – our 28-day-aged steak. You can pair your dish with indulgent sides like lobster macaroni cheese, truffle mash or creamed spinach. And, if you have room for dessert, why not try the apple tart or the cheesecake? Please note, this is one of our speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here, and due to popularity, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Snack Shack

Fast Facts:

• Grab 'n' go hot and cold food
• Included as standard

Food stalls, beach huts, and oversized deckchairs set the scene at this laid-back eatery. Here, you can enjoy grab ’n’ go lunches and snacks, from sandwiches and salads to hot favourites like chicken wings, burgers and hot dogs. There’s a drinks station on hand, too. You can feel free to wear your beachwear here.

Tapas @ The Mediterranean

Fast Facts:

• Included as standard for lunch and dinner
• Dinner includes all your Spanish tapas favourites
• Casual dress code

You’ll be whisked away to sunny Spain when you dine in this section of The Mediterranean – it specialises in sharing boards and tapas dishes for dinner. Or, for a little extra charge, you can try the traditional Portuguese meat and veg skewers. This venue's also open at lunchtime for light bites, such as sandwiches and jacket potatoes.

Italian @ The Mediterranean

Fast Facts:

• Included as standard for lunch and dinner
• Made-to-order pizza and pasta dishes
• Casual dress code

Begin your meal with a fresh salad in this laidback eatery, then pick your favourite toppings to create a pizza or pasta dish just the way you like it. In the evening, round things off with a classic tiramisu or a silky panna cotta – it’s Italy, with a tasty twist.