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Christmas cruises with Marella Cruises

All the joy of Christmas without the hassle of hosting? Enter Marella Cruise.
Ahh, Christmas. It’s the most wonderful time of the year and the perfect opportunity to get onboard a festive sailing. Ditch the cold and sail to sunnier climes (how does the Caribbean sound?) with a sprinkling of Christmas spirit. From festive dinners to a visit from the big guy himself, there’s loads to make you feel merry onboard a Marella cruise.

Read on for the Christmas cruise lowdown, then browse our fab-yule-ous Christmas cruise holidays.

Celebrations around the clock

We’re all about making things magical onboard. Expect trees, turkey and traditions (mince pie, anyone?) when you sail with us over the festive period. If you’re with us on Christmas Day, you won’t have to worry about washing up after the festive-themed gala dinner with all the trimmings, either – result. Our chefs cater to various dietary requirements, too, so no one goes hungry onboard.

The festive feel-good factor doesn’t stop there. Catch the carol service on Christmas Eve, mulled wine in hand, or grab a seat in the cinema for a Christmas movie night – any excuse to watch Home Alone. Psst! You’ll want to check out the gingerbread house displays. The icing-topped, sweet-covered houses are impressive if we do say so ourselves!
Gingerbread house display.

A family-friendly Christmas

Sailing with tots in tow? No problem – we’ve got a festive line-up for little ones onboard. From the captain’s story time (‘The night before Christmas’, of course) to joining in with the M Club nativity, joy is never in short supply. Oh, and we’ve not forgotten about the big guy, either. Santa’s Grotto will have a special guest come December.

Find out more about our family-friendly cruises.
Little boy meeting santa.

Cheers to the new year

Bye-bye, January blues – our onboard festivities continue into the new year. Raise your glass to a special New Year-themed gala dinner, count down to midnight with us and secure the best seat in the house (or on the deck) for our fireworks display. Psst! The Navigate App will have the lowdown on onboard celebrations, so keep it handy to stay in the know.
Waiter pouring a sauce over a dish at the dining table.

December destinations

Want a winter wonderland with a twist? Swap snow for sand and dark nights for ray-filled days when you cast off for the Caribbean with Marella Cruises. Spend December ticking places like St Kitts, the Dominican Republic and Barbados off your wishlist. If staying close to home is more your style, our Island Explorer itinerary sails to some of Europe’s hotspots – think Tenerife, Madeira and Lanzarote.

Fancy staying ashore in your favourite destination for longer? Our Cruise & Stay holidays have you covered.
Two Marella Cruise ships in port in the Caribbean.
In the festive spirit?

Browse our Christmas cruise deals. Plus, read and find out which ships are in our fleet.

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Author: Laura Wilkinson

Last updated: 24.10.2024

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