https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/marella cruises/ Marella Cruises News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:00:13+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-introduces-two-new-chocolate-and-cheese-afternoon-tea-conce/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-introduces-two-new-chocolate-and-cheese-afternoon-tea-conce/ Marella Cruises, TUI UK&I’s ocean cruise line, is expanding its afternoon tea offering with two unique additions: The Chocolate Bar - Afternoon Tea and The Cheese Table - Afternoon Tea. These new dining options will alternate every two weeks and will be available within the all-inclusive offering across the fleet of ships from August 2025. The Chocolate Bar – Afternoon Tea is a chocolate-themed experience with every item infused with varying gradients of white, milk and dark chocolates. Highlights include a flowing chocolate fountain, chocolate scones, patisseries, mini cakes, and a Baker’s Box featuring chocolate twists, chocolate strudel, and loaded chocolate chip cookies. Sun, 17 Aug 2025 08:02:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-reveals-reusable-coffee-cup-trial-onboard-marella-explorer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-reveals-reusable-coffee-cup-trial-onboard-marella-explorer/ Marella Cruises and hotel logistics services partner, Apollo Group are trialling new reusable coffee cup trial onboard Marella Explorer to support TUI’s commitment to the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative. The three-month trial will start this month where 2,500 reusable coffee cups and lids will be stocked onboard at The Coffee Port, the ship’s Premium All Inclusive coffee shop. 3,500 takeaway coffees are served every week onboard Marella Explorer, so by introducing the option of reusable coffee cups it will provide a new step forward in offering further alternatives to single-use items to customers onboard. Sat, 19 Apr 2025 06:03:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-debuts-new-features-and-refurbishments-on-marella-discovery/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-debuts-new-features-and-refurbishments-on-marella-discovery/ Marella Cruises has introduced its first immersive interactive gaming experience, Play Wall, aboard Marella Discovery 2. Play Wall is a complimentary activity available to guests who can reserve their spot through the onboard kiosk or via the Navigate app. Additionally, 370 cabins have been refurbished and have been unveiled. Mon, 09 Dec 2024 07:19:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-voyager-to-join-fleet-in-spring-2023/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-voyager-to-join-fleet-in-spring-2023/ Marella Cruises confirmed Voyager will set sail for the first time in June 2023, visiting vibrant destinations such as Barcelona and the south of France. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 06:34:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-to-offer-book-lovers-cruise-from-jamaica-next-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-to-offer-book-lovers-cruise-from-jamaica-next-spring/ Marella Cruises is to set sail on its first book-lovers cruise, an all-inclusive 16-night Atlantic sailing on adults only ship Marella Explorer 2. Departure is on April 19th next year. Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:39:50 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-to-relaunch-international-trips-next-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-to-relaunch-international-trips-next-month/ The trip will see the line whisk guests to firm Greek favourites which include popular Santorini and Mykonos, historical Rhodes and the largest island, Crete. Thu, 05 Aug 2021 09:22:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-launches-winter-2022-programme/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-launches-winter-2022-programme/ Marella Cruises will be welcoming a new sailing, Tropical Shores, where cruisers can explore the breath-taking scenery of the Caribbean from Barbados onboard Marella Discovery. Fri, 23 Jul 2021 07:08:23 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-to-return-to-operation-in-september/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-to-return-to-operation-in-september/ The line will offer new ‘one-country’ itineraries, departing from Malaga sailing to Spanish ports or from Corfu sailing to Greek ports. The tips are on sale now. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:18:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-launches-preboarding-digital-solution/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-launches-preboarding-digital-solution/ Cruisers will also be able to print their cruise boarding pass and luggage labels, register a card to their onboard account, provide medical details for their cruise and book onboard extras. Fri, 28 May 2021 05:21:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-unveils-uk-summer-sailings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-unveils-uk-summer-sailings/ Marella Explorer will set sail from Southampton on UK itineraries from June 25th, sailing to new ports of call including, Belfast, Dublin and Liverpool. Thu, 15 Apr 2021 10:31:48 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-extends-pause-in-operations-until-end-of-march/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-extends-pause-in-operations-until-end-of-march/ Marella Cruises has extended its pause in European operations until March 31st, while long-haul trips are not now expected to return until at least April 30th. Thu, 14 Jan 2021 09:35:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-to-put-summer-2022-on-sale-next-week/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/tui-river-cruises-to-put-summer-2022-on-sale-next-week/ TUI River Cruises and Marella Cruises will put their summer 2022 programmes on sale from November 5th. TUI also confirmed one of its three ships, TUI Maya, will become all-inclusive as standard. Thu, 29 Oct 2020 06:42:40 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-extends-booking-flexibility-offer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-extends-booking-flexibility-offer/ Marella Cruises and TUI River Cruises have announced they will offer additional flexibility to customers. The TUI-owned pair will extend an existing free amends policy on all new bookings until December 31st. Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:11:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-dream-to-be-retired-in-wake-of-covid-19-shutdown/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-dream-to-be-retired-in-wake-of-covid-19-shutdown/ The move comes as the cruise sector continues to struggle in the wake the of the pandemic and the TUI-owned Marella Cruises reshapes its programme for the coming seasons. Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:15:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-unveils-2021-winter-itineraries/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-unveils-2021-winter-itineraries/ Marella Cruises has announced its winter 2021 programme, giving details of new ports of call and itineraries. The departures go on sale today. Thu, 10 Sep 2020 05:14:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-return-for-marella-cruises-until-november/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/no-return-for-marella-cruises-until-november/ Marella Cruises has extended a pause in operations until November 15th at the earliest. The line, the third largest in the UK, said the on-going uncertainty around travel restrictions promoted the decision. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 08:58:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-cancels-most-of-summer-season/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-cancels-most-of-summer-season/ Marella Cruises has confirmed that, due to the on-going travel restrictions, it is extending its cancellations of all cruises until September 30th. Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:30:38 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-lines-announce-latest-wave-of-cancellations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/cruise-lines-announce-latest-wave-of-cancellations/ Costa Cruises, Aida Cruises and Marella Cruises have all delayed the return of sailings in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak. Thu, 28 May 2020 08:00:20 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-rejigs-sailing-schedule-into-2021/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-rejigs-sailing-schedule-into-2021/ The news follows the announcement that the line is cancelling all cruises up to June 30th and that after 15 years its ship, Marella Celebration, is to retire from the fleet early. Wed, 06 May 2020 12:15:42 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-explorer-2-begins-refurbishment-in-spain/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-explorer-2-begins-refurbishment-in-spain/ The ship is due to depart from Cadiz on March 27th before embarking on her first customer sailing around the Mediterranean, leaving from Palma, Majorca on April 2nd. Sat, 26 Jan 2019 21:48:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-passengers-jet-off-to-langkawi-malaysia/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-passengers-jet-off-to-langkawi-malaysia/ TUI Airways is operating the flights from Manchester, Birmingham and London Gatwick to fly cruisers to the Langkawi homeport for Enchanting Far East and Eastern Sunsets itineraries, forming part of Marella Cruises’ new Asia programme. Thu, 03 Jan 2019 07:32:47 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-friedrich-joussen-chief-executive-tui-group/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-interview-friedrich-joussen-chief-executive-tui-group/ With the sixth ship in the Marella Cruises fleet taking to the water over the weekend, TUI chief executive Friedrich Joussen has made no secret of his ambitions for the sector. Speaking to the press on board the Marella Explorer, he here tells Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole about the ship and what it will bring to the European cruise market. Mon, 21 May 2018 10:59:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/craig-david-celebrates-launch-of-marella-explorer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/craig-david-celebrates-launch-of-marella-explorer/ Multi-platinum selling and award-winning recording artist Craig David has dazzled employees, suppliers and media at an exclusive ceremony to celebrate the launch of Marella Cruises’ newest ship, Marella Explorer, in Palma, Majorca. Fri, 18 May 2018 05:00:01 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-explorer-enters-drydock-for-refurbishment/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-explorer-enters-drydock-for-refurbishment/ Marella Explorer, the latest addition to the Marella Cruises fleet, is now on the blocks in Cadiz, Spain as the refurbishment process begins. Fri, 20 Apr 2018 07:11:15 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-to-offer-adult-only-and-all-inclusive-trips-next-year/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/marella-cruises-to-offer-adult-only-and-all-inclusive-trips-next-year/ Marella Cruises has unveiled its summer 2019 programme. The move sees an array of exciting new developments for the UK’s third largest cruise line, including a new ship exclusively for adults, a new homeport, exciting new itineraries and all ships offering all-inclusive as standard from May 2019.  Tue, 20 Mar 2018 09:56:28 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/marella-cruises-launches-first-ever-television-ad-in-uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/videos/video/marella-cruises-launches-first-ever-television-ad-in-uk/ Marella Cruises has launched its first ever television advert. Scheduled to run for four weeks, it is designed to cement the new brand name among key audiences. Tue, 02 Jan 2018 08:48:28 +0000