Why cruise with us?

Find out what makes a Marella Cruises holiday special.

‘Marella’ means ‘shining sea’ in Celtic and beautifully captures who we are and what we do. We sail to 100+ ports around the world, so – whether it’s tropical islands or culture-crammed coastal towns – there’s something new over every horizon. We’ve got two decades of sailing under our belt, and we combine TUI’s vast experience in holidays with our warm, friendly cruising expertise. Find out more about Marella cruises in our Discover article. Here are some more reasons to sail with us…

Reasons to choose a Marella Cruises holiday

All Inclusive as standard

Your meals, snacks, drinks and tips are all included as part of your package

Flights and transfers included

Fly from your local airport and hop on a transfer straight to the ship

Day-to-night entertainment

There’s plenty to keep you busy onboard, from minigolf to West End-style shows

Over 100 destinations

You can sail with us to more than 100 ports around the world

20kg luggage allowance

You’ll get 20kg hold luggage allowance when you fly with TUI Airways

What makes a Marella Cruises holiday special?

With you every step of the way

We’re part of TUI – the world’s biggest travel group. Our end-to-end service means we’re the only UK cruise line to take care of everything. Plus, our 24/7 TUI Guest Experience Centre, TUI reps and onboard crews ensure we’re with you all the way. To top it all off, we make it easy to book – in our nationwide TUI Stores, online or on the phone.

Your home from home

On a Marella Cruises sailing, you’ll always find a warm and welcoming atmosphere from the moment you step onboard. Our friendly staff will remember your name, as well as your favourite cocktail. In fact, we've been endorsed with the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended stamp of approval. A massive 90% of our customers said the service was very good or excellent – and were impressed by how staff recognised them on a return visit.

Variety all-round

You can explore over 100 destinations on our five ships – from Caribbean beaches to culture packed towns in the Mediterranean. We focus on getting you to the destinations you love, which means fewer days at sea. And to make the most of your time in port, you can pick from our huge line-up of shore excursions that have been tried and tested by our expert guides. You can even pair your sailing with a stint in one of more than 200 handpicked hotels with our Cruise & Stay holidays.

All Inclusive as standard

All of our cruises are All Inclusive as standard, so you won’t have to worry about budgeting onboard. Flights, transfers, luggage, food, drinks and tips are all part of the package. Plus, there’s a huge choice of dining options, from buffet places and grab-and-go spots to waiter-service restaurants. And, you’ll never be bored on our ships, as daily entertainment and a range of activities are included, too.

Onboard entertainment

On the entertainment front, you can look forward to the likes of West End-style shows, live music, sail-away parties and pub quizzes. Kids’ clubs and child-friendly entertainment will keep youngsters happy, while adults can pick from things like sports classes and spa sessions.

See more ashore

We keep sea days to a minimum, so you’ll have more time to experience the best of what our destinations have to offer. You can go out on your own, or book one of our hassle-free shore excursions – all of which have been tried and tested by our expert guides. You can book them on the Marella Cruise Control website after you’ve booked your cruise.

What to expect onboard

Watch our handy video to learn more about life onboard our cruise ships.

Here’s what some of our customers have to say

“Fabulous from start to finish, this was my very first cruise to celebrate my 70th Birthday, will remember it always”

03/10/2024 – Greek Mystique

Marella explorer 2

“As a first time cruiser I could not recommend the Marella Discovery 2 enough! It was an ideal size without feeling over whelmed. We were a party of 14 and therefore able to easily find our friends and family. No matter where you were onboard the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. They took the time to acknowledge you in passing and everyone greeted you with a lovely smile. Overall the ship had a warm and welcoming feel about it. The staff as a whole definitely go out of their way to make you holiday extra special. The ship was spotless throughout and it was evident the staff took great pride in its appearance. The staff never stop, and they work around the clock to ensure passengers overall experience is nothing but the best. All this with a smile on their faces. The excursions were amazing with a great variety of options to suit various budgets. I could not recommend TUI and the Marella Discovery 2 enough!!.”

13/10/2024 - Cosmopolitan Classics

Marella Discovery 2

“The staff were helpful and polite at all times,the cabin was clean and serviced, the ship in general was spotless, the highlight for us was the food especially the main resteraunt for the evening meal was fabulous, the waitresses we had were great especially Evangaline what an asset she is. The entertainers worked so hard on the shows you could not fail to be impressed, the crew we met were doing there jobs practicing for emergencys etc were impressive. Our overall experience was great well worth what we paid, Thank you all. Mr & Mrs Brown.”

30/09/2024 – Adriatic Delights

Marella Explorer 2

“Just brilliant from start to finish. Could not fault any part of the holiday from the flight to cruise”

31/08/2024 – Sail Three Seas

Marella Explorer 2

“The whole experience from start to finish was excellent. The ship size suited us and all that was offered, excursions etc. We really enjoyed all the destinations, the shows and entertainment in the other venues are very good. We wanted another week to do it all again!! We went to enquire only about another cruise holiday and booked there and then for next year! Proof enough of what a fantastic holiday we had. Thank you all at Marella.”

31/07/2024 – Treasures of the Mediterranean

Marella Voyager

“We had a wonderful holiday.....no complaints about any aspect. The staff were unerringly friendly and helpful. We loved the speciality restaurants and the theatre entertainment.”

30/06/2024 – Aegean Shores

Marella Discovery 2

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