Marella Explorer 2

The Dining Club

Fast Facts:

• Vegetarian and vegan dishes are available
• Dress Code: Smart

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.

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.

The Market Place

Fast Facts:

• Buffet Restaurant
• Themed Dinners
• Included

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. There's a casual dress code here.

Nonna's

Fast Facts:

• Pasta and Pizza Options
• Open for lunch and dinner
• Included

You can make your own pizza and pasta dishes from scratch at this laidback pizzeria, which is open for lunch and dinner. There's a casual dress code here.

Snack Shack

Fast Facts:

• Grab and Go Food
• Beach hut seating
• Included

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. Feel free to wear your beachwear here.

Latitude 53

Fast Facts:

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

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. There's a casual dress code here during the day, and smart in the evening. 'Keep an eye out our new "Treat Yourself" dishes - these cost a little extra and include things like steak and lobster.

Vista

Fast Facts:

• Italian Restaurant
• Serves Dinner
• Included

You’ll find Vista – our resident Italian restaurant – on Deck 6, on the second floor of the ship’s main dining room, Latitude 53. It serves regional Italian favourites made with authentic ingredients – think creamy pastas and colourful salads. There's a smart dress code here.

Kora La

Fast Facts:

• Pan-Asian Cuisine
• Pre-Bookable
• Chargeable

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, a separate sushi menu, 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. There's a smart dress code here.

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

Fast Facts:

• Steakhouse
• Pre-Bookable
• Chargeable

This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat and fish. The menu stars various cuts of steak, including the Porterhouse for two – and you can watch the chef cook yours on the open grill. Or you can create your own surf and turf with a selection of meats and seafood. 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. There's a smart dress code here.

Piccadilly's

Fast Facts:

• Open for dinner
• Waiter service
• Included

Piccadilly's is our brand-new British restaurant, sat in the main dining room on all ships. The menu serves up a little slice of home, with a side order of sea views. There's a smart dress code here.

Beach Cove

Fast Facts:

• Barbecue inspired menu
• Open for lunch & dinner
• Evening Meal Chargeable

This place lives up to its name, with a beachy vibe, swing seats and big sliding doors that make you feel like you’re eating al fresco. For breakfast, there's a grab 'n' go option. At Lunch, you can pick from a list of sandwiches and a salad-of-the day that you can customise to your own taste. And for dinner, there’s a barbecue-inspired menu with ribs and burgers on offer. Just so you know, you need to make a reservation in advance to dine here in the evening.