I’ve sailed on every Marella ship in the fleet – more than eight times in total – and it’s the cruise line I recommend most to people asking where to start. It’s relaxed, all-inclusive, and very good value. I’ve reviewed the ships, the cabins, the food, the drinks and the ports. Everything I’ve found out is here.
I recently stayed in a cabin with a layout I didn’t know existed onboard cruise ships. Many people would say that this room has one of the worst locations on the ship, and we’ve had a couple of problems with … Read more
I’ve cruised with the British cruise line Marella many times on a variety of different itineraries. If you are considering a Marella cruise, the below are points that I think are worth considering when comparing them to other cruise lines: … Read more
I’ve just disembarked from a three-night 90s-themed cruise, on which we saw and did things that would be unthinkable on any other mainstream cruise. I originally booked this cruise way back in 2019, for years I’d promised my friends this … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Marella Cruises, you might be wondering about the types of laundry services that they offer onboard. I’ve cruised with Marella multiple times and have just returned from a cruise on the Marella Voyager … Read more
If you’re taking a Marella cruise you might be wondering what the food is like. I have just disembarked a cruise on the Marella Explorer 2 and in this post, we will look at all of the food that I … Read more
** Click HERE to see the updated version of this post, including all of the 2026 menus. ** If you are taking a cruise with Marella you might be wondering which drinks are included in the All-Inclusive drinks package. All … Read more
Marella Cruises are a British cruise line that focuses on friendly, straightforward cruising. I’ve cruised on many different cruise lines, and I consistently recommend Marella to my friends and family. If you’ve watched any of my YouTube videos or have … Read more
There are currently five cruise ships in the Marella Cruises fleet. I’ve cruised many times with Marella and during this post, we’re going to look at the positives and negatives of each ship. We will be looking at the ships … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with either P&O Cruises or Marella Cruises you may be wondering how they compare to each other. I’ve been on multiple cruises with the two cruise lines and in this post, we will cover … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Marella and would like to cruise solo you may be wondering about the solo cabins and solo events onboard. In this post, we will look at the solo options available on each of … Read more
If you are considering a cruise with Marella you may be wondering if formal nights are part of the cruise experience. I’ve been on many Marella cruises, and I am always pleasantly surprised by how relaxed the atmosphere and dress … Read more
On most cruise lines, an automatic gratuity is added to your onboard account to cover staff tips. Increasingly, cruise lines are including gratuities in the cruise fare. I’ve cruised with a number of lines that include gratuities, and I much … Read more
Cruises are often advertised as ‘all-inclusive’ but this all-inclusive fare rarely includes alcohol. There are a number of cruise lines, however, that do. In this post, we will be looking at the cruise lines that include alcohol as standard in … Read more
In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Explorer and share a review of the inside cabin that I cruised in. The Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2 have almost identical cabins so this … Read more
Cruising alone can be a lot of fun, but it also comes at a cost. Solo cruisers can expect to pay a ‘solo supplement’ on most cruises, which means that you could end up paying substantially more than you would … Read more
When considering a cruise, many people feel overwhelmed trying to weigh up the pros and cons! There are multiple positives and negatives to taking a cruise vacation – and cruises aren’t for everybody. I believe that almost everybody will be … Read more
Cruising with a family can be expensive. I’m often asked which cruise lines I’d recommend for families so I decided to put together this guide. I have personally been on all of the cruise lines mentioned and I have been … Read more
In this post, I will be discussing all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Discovery. I will also share a review of the balcony cabin that I enjoyed during my two-week Baltic cruise. In this post, we will cover: We … Read more
What is an ‘all-inclusive’ cruise fare? In May 2019, the whole Marella fleet became “all-inclusive.” The ‘all-inclusive’ cruise fare doesn’t include excursions or speciality restaurants but does include drinks and gratuities. In September 2018 I took my first Marella cruise. I knew … Read more
Marella Cruises – What Does ‘All Inclusive’ Include? In September 2018 I took my first Marella cruise – and have done many since. I knew that the line offered ‘all-inclusive’ cruises -but I honestly had no idea what this meant. … Read more