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 Explore the world
   with Marella

Cruise
  and stay
 Fantastic
 ITINERARIES
  From Greece to
    Singapore
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Welcome

                           If you're looking for a great value All Inclusive holiday
                           then Marella Cruises has so much to offer. Winner of the
                           Best Value for Money award at the British Cruise Awards
                           2019 and 2018, this superb cruise line offers incredible
                           itineraries sailing to more than 200 destinations across
                           the globe. You could sail to the Norwegian Fjords; enjoy
                           Singapore at night; kick back on a sun-soaked Caribbean
                           island; or explore some of the most beautiful islands and
                           cities in the Mediterranean. Wherever you're longing to
                           visit, Marella Cruisesʼ fleet of six ships will take you there
                           in style and comfort.
                              Read on to discover everything Marella Cruises can
                           offer you and your cruising companions.

                           Liz Jarvis, Editor
                           liz.jarvis@cruise-international.com

4 Why cruise with                  11 Marella Explorer 2
Marella Cruises                    An introduction to Marella
Explore the many exciting          Cruises' newest ship
opportunities available when
you sail on an All Inclusive       12 Meet the Marella
getaway with Marella Cruises       Cruises fleet
                                   Get to know each of the six ships
8 Adventures                       in Marella Cruises' fleet
of a lifetime
Get inspiration for your next      16 Hot destinations
holiday with Marella Cruises'      Get in depth details on some
brand new collection of            of Marella Cruises' exciting
itineraries for winter 2020        itineraries for the year ahead

10 Asia after dark                 18 Where to next?
You can explore Singapore at       Explore the world with                                      Facebook.com/MarellaCruises/
night with two new itineraries     Marella Cruises
                                                                                               @MarellaCruises

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              MARELLA CRUISES
                         Adventurous new itineraries, all-inclusive cruises and superb
                           service – there has never been a better time to sail with
                                               Marella Cruises

                                                                         M
                                                                                     arella means ‘shining
                                                                                     sea’ in Celtic and this
                                                                                     perfectly sums up the
                                                                                     cruise line — not only
                                                                         is it their home but it's also
                                                                         where their spirit of adventure
                                                                         comes from and where their
                                                                         discoveries are made.
                                                                            With two decades of sailing
                                                                         under its belt, the cruise line
                                                                         switched names from Thomson
                                                                         Cruises to Marella Cruises in
                                                                         2017. But its philosophy that
                                                                         prioritises a warm welcome and
                                                                         top-rated service remains the
                                                                         same as ever.

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Discover Marella Cruises

                                                                                  these cherry-picked hotels and
                                                                                  apartments range from luxurious
                                                                                  TUI SENSATORI resorts to
                                                                                  budget friendly Skytours hotels.

                                                                                  YOUR HOME
                                                                                  FROM HOME
                                                                                  On a Marella cruise, you’ll
                                                                                  always find a warm and
                                                                                  welcoming atmosphere. The
                                                                                  friendly crew will remember your
                                                                                  name, as well as your favourite
                                                                                  cocktail, and are just as well-
                                                                                  versed in local specialities as
                                                                                  they are in a decent cup of tea,
                                                                                  so you’re bound to feel at home.
                                                                                  Plus, whether you wish to get
                                                                                  active on your cruise, chill out
                                                                                  or a combination of the two, the
                                                                                  cruise line offers the flexibility
                                                                                  for you to do whatever you wish
WITH YOU EVERY                        What’s more, the booking                    – it’s your holiday after all.
STEP OF THE WAY                       process couldn’t be quicker or
When you book with Marella            easier, no matter whether you               EXPLORE MORE
Cruises you can relax knowing         choose to drop by one of the                From idyllic Mediterranean
everything’s been taken care of.      500 TUI stores, select your                 beaches to time-stamped Asian
It’s the only cruise line in the UK   Marella cruise online or book               temples, Marella cruises to over
to offer end-to-end service, and      via the dedicated call centre.              200 destinations every year,
with a 24/7 HolidayLine, TUI                                                      providing endless opportunities
reps and onboard teams, you’ll        MORE THAN                                   for exploration.
have absolute peace of mind           JUST A CRUISE                                   Almost all of their cruises
at every stage of your journey.       With Marella Cruises you can                set sail at night, meaning fewer
                                      jet off from one of 22 local UK             days are spent at sea and you
                                      airports, meaning your holiday              have more time on shore. Each
                                            begins on your doorstep.              itinerary has been tailor-made
                                                You can even extend               to offer a different experience,
                                                  your time away by               and there’s also an extensive
                                                    pairing your cruise           excursion programme, offering
                                                      with a three-,              immersive tours that have been
                                                        four- or seven-           tried and tested by expert guides
                                                         night stay               to ensure you get the most out of
                                                          in one of               a destination.
                                                           TUI’s 140                  What’s more, with UK
                                                            properties.           homeports in Newcastle and
                                                            Available             Southampton, you can step
                                                            in 10                 straight on board your Marella
                                                            destinations          cruise ship and begin your
                                                            across                adventure, or choose to fly-cruise
                                                           the globe,             if you prefer.                  8

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The
    WHOLE PACKAGE

                                                                         O
                                                                                   ne of the most exciting
                                                                                   changes Marella Cruises
                                                                                   has recently undergone
                                                                                   is transforming its entire
                                                                         fleet of six ships into All Inclusive
                                                                         havens, so you can completely
                                                                         relax with the knowledge that
                                                                         there will be no bills to settle at
                                                                         the end of your holiday.
                                                                            Part of TUI, the world’s largest
                                                                         travel group, the cruise line also
                                                                         places importance on its friendly
                                                                         and professional crew and service,
                                                                         and this never fails to go unnoticed
                                                                         among cruise-goers.

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All Inclusive cruises

EVERYTHING’S
INCLUDED
Marella Cruises offers great
value for money with All
Inclusive as standard
across the entire fleet of
six ships. This means
you don’t have to worry
about budgeting or
any unexpected costs
during your cruise.
    Everything from
flights and transfers
to entertainment, food
and drinks including
alcoholic beverages is
covered in the overall cost,
and this includes a variety of
dining options too, from buffet
restaurants and grab-and-go
spots to some of the waiter-
service eateries.
    Plus, unlike most other cruise
lines, Marella Cruises also          SEAL OF APPROVAL                             them on a return visit. Plus
covers tips and service charges,     Marella Cruises prides itself                84% feel the crew went the
eliminating the need for you to      on its warm and welcoming                    extra mile when it came to
lug around extra cash.               service – and the cruise line                taking care of them.
    Another highlight of All         has been endorsed with the                      The relaxed atmosphere
Inclusive cruising is that you       Good Housekeeping Reader                     and sense of community
don’t have to pay extra for          Recommended stamp of                         spirit on board also stood
onboard activities. Whether it’s     approval. A whopping 90% of                  out for those who travelled
an early morning exercise class      Marella customers surveyed                   with Marella Cruises, with
or a late-night West End-style       said the cruise line’s service was           the chance to meet different
show, Marella Cruises ensures        good or excellent and they were              people over dinner proving to
you’ll never run out of things       impressed by staff recognising               be a highlight for many.
to do on one of their sailings.
Some facilities on select ships,
such as the mini-golf courses and
climbing walls, are part of the
package, too.

What’s included
• Return flights
• All tips and service charges
• Onboard accommodation,
    with nightly
    turndown service
•   30kg luggage allowance,
    including hand luggage
•   Drinks, meals and
    some activities
•   Entertainment
•   Airport transfers and
    port taxes

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ADVENTURES
                                                                                      of a
                                                                         LIFETIME
                                                             From exotic Asian voyages to transatlantic sailings,
                                                             Marella Cruises offers an eclectic mix of brand-new
                                                                          cruises for winter 2020

M
           arella Cruises sails
           to more than 200
           destinations and,
           for winter 2020,
the award-winning cruise
line has added even more
itineraries to its extensive
collection, all of which are
available to book now.
   Whether you wish to seek
out cultural treasures in
the Mediterranean, unwind
on day-dreamy Caribbean
beaches or take the path
less travelled to the Middle
East and beyond, the world
really is your oyster with
Marella Cruises.

Ancient Adventure
Marella Celebration
Be transported back in time
to ancient Greece on this
Mediterranean voyage. From
the captivating Croatian city of
Dubrovnik, seek out the cultural
treasures of Athens, alluring
Greek islands Crete and Rhodes,
and Turkey’s Alanya – the                           Continental Crossing              peninsular Gibraltar before
legendary hangout of Cleopatra.                     Marella Dream                     voyaging across the mighty
                                                    Discover some of the              Atlantic. On the other side,
Arabia Awaits                                       Mediterranean’s best-loved        Caribbean favourites, such
Marella Celebration                                 destinations on this eight-day    as Antigua, St Maarten and
Venture off the beaten track on                     itinerary, including Malaga,      Barbados, call you ashore with
this 14-day itinerary that will                     Barcelona, Valencia and           their gorgeous beaches and
transport you from Cyprus to                        Cartagena, plus Toulon.           laidback lifestyles.
the ancient city of Petra via
the architectural feat, the Suez                    Transatlantic                     Ocean Odyssey
Canal. Sub-tropical city Salalah                    Treasures                         Marella Dream
in Oman is the penultimate                          Marella Dream                     Be hypnotised by the heavenly
port of call before reaching the                    Marvel at cosmopolitan city       Caribbean islands of Barbados
cosmopolitan city of Dubai,                         Palma, Spanish cities Cartagena   and St Lucia before escaping
renowned for its shopping.                          and Malaga, and monolithic        across the Atlantic to beautiful

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                                                    delicious cuisine
                                                    in Italian city
                                                    Taranto, stroll
                                                    the colourful
                                                    streets of
                                                   Malta’s capital
                                                  Valletta and be
                                                 mesmerised by
                                                Almeria in Spain.
                                              The ship also stops
                                            in Ibiza Town and
                                           Malaga, too.

                                   Atlantic Explorer
                                   Marella Explorer 2
Madeira. The 13-day itinerary      Combining Mediterranean
ends with calls at Gibraltar,      delights, including Malaga and
Cartagena and Palma – the          Gibraltar, with the Azores and
enchanting capital of Balearic     Caribbean wonders, such as
island Majorca.                    St Maarten, the British Virgin
                                   Islands and St Lucia, this 15-day
Arabian Nights                     itinerary is ideal for those who
Marella Celebration                want to see it all.
Be wowed at the architectural
innovations of Dubai and Doha      Capture the Caribbean
before uncovering the ancient      Marella Discovery
walled city of Muscat in Oman.     This tempting 14-day trip leaves
A day unwinding on the sandy       the sun-drenched Costa del Sol
beaches of Khor Fakkan in
UAE is followed by time in Abu
Dhabi. The eight-day cruise
then returns to Dubai.

Cities of Gold
Marella Celebration
Lined up on this eight-day
itinerary is a varied mix of
Arab cities, ranging from
futuristic Dubai and modern
metropolis Abu Dhabi to the
ruin-rich hub of Muscat. Other
stops include Khasab, dubbed
the ‘Norway of Arabia’ for its
fjord-like inlets, and Bahrain’s
capital Manama.
                                   for Funchal in Madeira before
Magic of the                       voyaging across the Atlantic
Mediterranean                      Ocean, where you’ll be won over
Marella Explorer                   by Antigua’s white sand beaches,
Dubbed as the ‘Emerald             the stunning mountainous
Island’, Corfu is the perfect      scenery of the Dominican
place to start this seven-day      Republic, marine-rich waters in
journey to some of the Med’s       Turks and Caicos, and the lush
best hidden gems. Indulge in       landscapes of Jamaica.        8

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ASIA after dark       You can now see Singapore when the sun is down
                                  thanks to two new itineraries from Marella Cruises

                                                                                                   J
                                                                                                           oining the line-up of
                                                                                                           new itineraries for
                                                                                                           winter 2020 are two
                                                                                                           cruises that both
                                                                                                   include an overnight stay in
                                                                                                   Singapore. This gives even
                                                                                                   more time to experience
                                                                                                   the city’s melting pot of
                                                                                                   cultures, vibrant food scene,
                                                                                                   shopping malls and markets,
                                                                                                   and superb green places.

Flavours of                                          Wonders of
the Far East                                         the Far East
Marella Discovery 2
This fabulous 15-day round-
                                                     Marella Discovery 2
                                                     Experience Southeast Asia’s
                                                                                         Back by popular demand
trip from Bangkok calls at other                     exotic flavours, stunning scenery   Winter 2020 will see Marella Celebration
must-see Asian metropolises                          and exciting mix of cultures        returning to Dubai. Homeporting in this urban
such as Singapore, Vietnam’s Ho                      on this 15-day cruise. From         playground enables the ship to cruise to a whole
Chi Minh City and Malaysian                          island escape Langkawi, voyage      host of Middle Eastern destinations, from fellow
capital Kuala Lumpur, as well as                     to foodie favourite Penang,         UAE cities Abu Dhabi and Khasab to Qatar
UNESCO-listed Malacca, idyllic                       Kuala Lumpur and Malacca in         capital Doha, Lebanon’s biggest city Beruit and
beach hub Langkawi and Thai                          Malaysia, alongside Singapore,      the ancient city of Petra in Jordan.
island hotspot Koh Samui.                            Bangkok and Ho Chi Minh City.

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MARELLA EXPLORER
F
        or the ultimate
        adults getaway opt
        for Marella Explorer
        2, which has been
wowing all on who step on
board since April 2019.
   All Inclusive and designed
exclusively with adults in
mind, you won’t find kids’
clubs, games rooms or
any other family frivolities
on board. Rather, there’s
a range of delectable
                                Nonna’s
                                Marella Explorer 2 has more
                                dining venues than any other
                                ship in the fleet and among these
                                are new-to-the-line Nonna’s – an
                                Italian eatery offering made-to-
                                order pizza and pasta dishes for
                                both lunch and dinner.

                                Flutes
                                Another new addition to Marella
                                Cruises is Flutes, a luxurious
                                Champagne bar where you can
                                                                    and body wraps, as well as
                                                                    pampering beauty treatments,
                                                                    before unwinding in the
                                                                    relaxation room or stunning
                                                                    thermal suite, which makes the
                                                                    most of the sea views.

                                                                    The 19th Hole
                                                                    Delicious themed cocktails aren’t
                                                                    all this clubhouse-inspired bar
                                                                    brings to the table. You can take
                                                                    up a seat in a golf buggy or tee
                                                                    off on one of two golf simulators
                                                                                                               2
restaurants, sleek bars         sip glasses of Champagne or         for a little extra.
and idyllic chill out spots,    Prosecco accompanied by the
and all this can be enjoyed     sounds of a live pianist.           Broadway show lounge
while being treated to the                                          This two-storey show lounge
great personal service          Champneys spa                       rivals any Broadway theatre.
Marella Cruises is renowned     This brand-new spa is in a class    There are brand-new shows on
for. Here are some of the       of its own. You can book in         offer, plus it is waiter service so
onboard highlights:             for theraputic facials, massages    you sit back and relax.

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Meet the
            MARELLA
          CRUISES’ FLEET
                  Whether you’re after an adults-only retreat with hip
                 bars and sophisticated dining, or fun for all the family,
                        Marella Cruises has a ship for everyone

                                                                          Y
                                                                                   ou can expect the same
                                                                                   great service, food and
                                                                                   entertainment on all
                                                                                   Marella cruise ships,
                                                                          and every one is All Inclusive as
                                                                          standard, too. But each vessel has
                                                                          a personality of its own. Read on
                                                                          to discover what’s on board each
                                                                          member of the fleet.

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Marella Explorer
Marella Explorer is the biggest
ship in the cruise line’s fleet, and
the onboard facilities are first-
class. The restaurant and bar
count is in the double digits, and
there are endless opportunities
for relaxation, including
a Champneys spa offering
indulgent treatments.
   Families are put first on board
this ship, so there is a whole
host of family-friendly activities
available, from kids’ clubs and
the console-stocked Gamer
Zone, to a mini-golf green and a
dedicated sports and family deck,
where you can get stuck into a
game of mini-football, basketball
or table tennis.
   Other highlights include a
huge show lounge, a
cinema, the Broad Street
shops, private cabanas,
a pool and The Veranda
with its luxe, adults-
only atmosphere. Plus,
the entire brood can
also be accommodated
in a spacious Family
Balcony Cabin.
   The ship will offer
sailings out of the Canaries over
the winter, and will then spend        Marella Explorer 2
summer 2020 based in Corfu,            There’s a suitably grown-up
with an action-packed schedule         feel to this adults-only ship,
to Eastern Mediterranean places        which is the newest addition                   Also on board is the crème
such as Greece and Croatia.            to the Marella fleet. It shares             de la crème of accommodation
                                       some facilities with its sister             options – the Royal Suite. This
                                       ship Marella Explorer, such as              joins the other contemporary
                                       a Champneys spa, The Dining                 suites and cabins, among which
                                       Club and Indigo Bar, Club and               are Single Cabins designed
                                          Casino. But there are some               especially for solo travellers.
                                             exciting new offerings on                Based out of Barbados for
                                               board, too.                         Caribbean cruises over the
                                                     Nonna’s with its              winter, and the UK in summer
                                                   made-to-order pizza             2020, the ship sails throughout
                                                    and pasta, club                the Mediterranean, Northern
                                                     house-inspired bar            Europe and the Baltics.
                                                      The 19th Hole,
                                                      Champagne bar                Marella Discovery &
                                                      Flutes and a new             Marella Discovery 2
                                                      after-dark menu              These sister ships share more
                                                     featuring tea and             than just a name. Their onboard
                                                     coffee-based cocktails        setup is very similar – each
                                                    in The Coffee Port are         of them offers a wide range
                                                  all firsts for Marella.          of facilities, so whichever   8

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one you sail on,           Among the top places to eat
                                                                                       you’ll always find     are main restaurant 47°, Italian
                                                                                        something to do.      restaurant Gallery 47°, and
                                                                                        And children, from    The Glass House, which has a
                                                                                        tots to teens, are    delectable tapas-style evening
                                                                                        kept well-occupied.   menu. More indulgent are the
                                                                                           You can swim       Surf & Turf Steakhouse and
                                                                                       in the open-air or     pan-Asian speciality venue Kora
                                                                                      indoor pools, chill     La. And after dinner, you may
                                                                                     out in one of the        wish to sample cocktails and the
                                                                                   whirlpool baths or         late-night disco in Bar Eleven or
                                                                                  pamper yourself in the      order a glass of bubbles in the
                                                                                Oceans Spa & Beauty           Atrium Bar.
                                                                             Salon, while more energetic         Marella Discovery will be
                                                                          pursuits include the climbing       based out of Asia this winter
                                                                          wall and escape room, as well as    before spending summer 2020 in
                                                                          the well-equipped Oceans Gym.       Majorca, offering Mediterranean

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cruises. Meanwhile, Marella
Discovery 2’s home port will
be Jamaica for Caribbean
cruises this winter, and
Naples next summer.

Marella
Celebration
Marella Celebration
is one of the smaller
ships in the fleet and,
with sophisticated à la
carte restaurants and an
indulgent spa, spoils all
who step on board. There’s
a contemporary edge to all the
cabins and public areas, too,
which never fails to impress.
   Favourite hangouts include
Hemingway’s Bar, activity hub
Liberties, which is fresh from a
recent makeover, and Explorers
Lounge where you can order           Marella Dream
drinks via waiter service. There’s   Plenty of space, a brilliant
a choice of four pools, al fresco    selection of bars and restaurants,
spots in which to relax and          and first-rate facilities including
sumptuous dining opportunities.      a big swimming pool – that’s
   The ship will be based in         what you can expect from
Barbados this winter, before         Marella Dream.
returning to the Adriatic in time        This ship is well-known for
for the summer season.               its fantastic West End-style
                                     entertainment, with two shows
                                     running each evening in the
                                     plush Broadway Lounge, while
                                     live bands and cabaret take to
                                     the stage in the Medusa Lounge
                                     & Bar and pianists and soloists
                                     entertain in Tides.
                                         Among the top dining picks
                                     are the extravagant Mistral’s
                                     Restaurant, laid-back eatery
                                     Sirens, which is a favourite with
                                     families, and pan-Asian a la carte
                                     option Kora La Restaurant.
                                         Split between the homeports
                                     of Limassol and Malaga this
                                     winter, Marella Dream will
                                     spend summer 2020 sailing out
                                     of Majorca before an exciting
                                     winter in Barbados.
TREASURES OF                                   fellow Spanish cities, the history-   you can drift into Ancona’s
                           THE FJORDS                                     rich Cartagena and the endlessly      bustling harbour for a front-
                           For sublime scenery and quaint                 enthralling Barcelona. Next           row view of the Italian town’s
                           coastal towns, the seven-night                 up be seduced by the glitz and        historic landmarks, get lost in
                           Treasures of the Fjords itinerary              glamour of the French Riviera         a maze of medieval streets in
                           to Norway on board Marella                     with stops in Toulon, where St        Koper, Slovenia, and swap your
                           Explorer 2 excels. A round-trip                Tropez is just an excursion away,     cruise ship for a gondola in the
                           from Southampton, the cruise                   and the millionaire magnet,           fabulous floating city of Venice.
                           calls at history-rich Haugesund,               Monaco. Italian hotspots              Sailings in summer 2020
                           the v-neck valleys and jagged                  Florence, Pisa and Rome are           start from £1,119pp.
                           mountain peaks of Eidfjord and                 also on the agenda, as is the
                           stunning Nordfjordeid. You’ll                  wildly beautiful French island of     COLOURFUL COASTS
                           also glide along Norway’s biggest              Corsica, before the cruise comes      Adventure awaits on Marella
                           fjord, Sognefjorden, and stop at               to a close in Palma, Majorca.         Explorer’s seven-night Colourful
                           Stavenger, with its charming old               Sailings in winter 2020 start         Coast getaway. The golden sand
                           quarter and iconic Pulpit Rock.                from £1,229pp.                        dunes drenched in year-round
                           Sailings in winter 2020 start                                                        sunshine, rugged mountains and
                           from £1,059pp.                                 ADRIATIC AFFAIR                       whitewashed villages of Gran
                                                                          Uncover the wonders of                Canaria provide a brilliant start
                           BEST OF THE                                    Croatia and more on the seven-        to your voyage, which continues
                           MEDITERRANEAN                                  night Adriatic Affair with            with stops in Madeira, where
                           Discover iconic sites of the                   Marella Celebration. As well          you can binge on beautiful
                           Mediterranean on this 10-day                   as visiting the old walled city       scenery, and Morocco – home
                           voyage on board Marella Dream,                 of Dubrovnik, stylish Hvar            to idyllic beaches, bustling
                           which departs Malaga for two                   Town and picturesque Split,           spice-scented markets and

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Hot itineraries

       Hot itineraries
           As Marella Cruises offers an extensive collection of
        cruises, here’s our pick of the hottest itineraries available

centuries-old citadels. Lanzarote   by the islands of Guatemala and     Sailings in winter 2020 start
with its lazy beach days, crater    Belize, where snorkelling, cave-    from £1,489.
and caldera-packed Timanfaya        tubing and zip-line adventures
National Park and picturesque       are to be had. You can also seek    BALTIC CHARMS
villages is the penultimate stop    out the ancient Mayan sites and     Scandi cities, ornate palaces and
before Santa Cruz in Tenerife       the world’s second-largest coral    UNESCO-listed sites combine
concludes your action-packed        reef in Mexico’s Costa Maya.        for a cruise of a lifetime on
cruise holiday.                     Sailings in winter 2020 start       board Marella Explorer 2.
Sailings in winter 2020 start       from £1,469pp.                      The 14-night voyage leaves
from £929pp.                                                            Newcastle for Norwegian capital
                                    SEVEN SHORES                        Oslo, then Gdansk in Poland,
EXOTIC EXPLORER                     For the ultimate Caribbean          which offers a melting pot of
Be won over by the colourful        escape, this seven-night cruise     architecture. Never failing to
underwater world and picture-       on board Marella Explorer 2         amaze with its show-stopping
perfect beaches of Central          is the ideal choice. Begin in       grandeur, St Petersburg is the
America and the Caribbean on        Barbados, with its sprawling        next stop before chic metropolis
this seven-night tropical cruise.   orchid park, underground            Helsinki and spellbinding
Jamaica’s Montego Bay, with         caverns and tax-free shopping,      Stockholm. Call at the lesser-
its laid-back lifestyle and palm    before being wowed by the           known gems of Warnemünde in
tree-lined shores, ensures an       island hotspots of Tobago,          Germany and the Danish market
idyllic start to this cruise on     Grenada, the Grenadines,            town Kalunborg (from where
board Marella Discovery 2. You      Dominica, Guadeloupe and St         Copenhagen can be reached)
will then venture to Honduras       Lucia. Expect a week of blissful    before sailing back to the UK.
for marine-rich waters and the      beaches, crystalline waters, lush   Sailings in summer 2020
Roatan Butterfly Farm, followed     rainforests and hidden coves.       start from £1,899.

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SCANDINAVIA & THE BALTICS
                                                                                  This part of the world is home to the
                                                                                  spectacular Norwegian Fjords.
                                                                                  What to do
                                                                                  Weave through glacier-filled valleys in
                                                                                  Norway’s fjords, explore Iceland’s Golden
                                                                                  Circle or roam around onion-domed churches,
                                                                                  lavish palaces and Medieval squares in
                                                                                  St Petersburg, Riga and Stockholm.
                                                                                  When Marella sails
                                                                                  May to October 2020 on Marella Explorer 2

 Where to next?
                                                                                                                                          Iceland

                    From glaciers to volcanoes, beaches to bazars,
                 and rainforests to skyscrapers, Marella Cruises offers                                                                                      France

                        action-packed voyages across the globe
                                                                                                                                                                Spain
                                                                                                                                                     Portugal

                                                                                                  Madeira & Porto Santo Island
                                                                                                                                                 Morrocco

                                                                                                                              Canary Islands
                                                                     Cuba

                                                                                  St Kitts
                                                                                                  St Lucia
 CARIBBEAN & CENTRAL                                                                     Aruba
 AMERICA                                                                    Costa Rica
 Weak-at-the-knees scenery is what the
 Caribbean and Central America are all about.                                                                  CANARY ISLANDS
 What to do                                                                                                    & MOROCCO
 Relax on flawless beaches in St Kitts,                                                                        The landscape in this part of the globe
 St Lucia and Aruba, trek through tropical                                                                     is otherworldly.
 jungle in Costa Rica or step back in time                                                                     What to do
 in Cuba’s capital, Havana.                                                                                    Funchal in Madeira has gardens to rival
 When Marella sails                                                                                            Babylon, Lanzarote’s Timanfaya National Park
 November 2019 to April 2020                                                                                   offers lunar-like scenery and Agadir boasts
 on Marella Explorer 2,                                                                                        perpetually moving markets.
 Marella Discovery 2 and                                                                                       When Marella sails
 Marella Celebration                                                                                           November 2019 to April 2020 and November
 November 2020 to                                                                                              2020 to April 2021 on Marella Explorer
 April 2021 on Marella
 Discovery, Marella Dream
 and Marella Explorer 2.

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Where to next?

                             WESTERN MEDITERRANEAN
                             The Western Mediterranean is home to a
                             league of extraordinary cities.
                             What to do                                                                    EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN
                             Rome and Pisa sit on nest eggs of history.                                    The cities of the Eastern Mediterranean are the
                             Barcelona and Valencia offer cutting-edge                                     founding fathers of Europe.
                             architecture. Then there’s the French Riviera,                                What to do
                             with its see-and-be-seen beach clubs.                                         The foundations of Athens were laid down in
                             When Marella sails                                                            the BC years, but you can still stroll its hilltop
                             March to October 2020 and March to April                                      temples today. Further north, Dubrovnik was
                             2021 on Marella Dream                                                         born in the 7th century AD and its old city walls
                             March to October 2020 on Marella Discovery                                    are still intact.
Norway                       and Marella Discovery 2                                                       When Marella sails
     Sweden                                                                                                January to November 2020

                   Latvia                                                                                  on Marella Celebration and
                                                                                                           Marella Explorer
                                                                  ECO-FRIENDLY                             March to April 2021 on
                                                                  CREDENTIALS                              Marella Celebration
                                                              Marella Cruises is part of TUI,
                                                        which means most of their flights take
                                                      place on their own airline. The company
         Croatia                                    is investing in new, carbon-efficient planes,
  Italy                                            and running its existing fleet as responsibly
                  Greece
                                                        as possible. As a result, TUI has been
                                                        ranked the world’s number one most
                                                              carbon-efficient airline in the
                                                              atmosfair Airline Index 2018.
                               Jordan

           Egypt                                        United Arab Emirates

                                                                                India
                                                                                                Thailand
                                                                                                                        Vietnam

                                                                             Sri Lanka                          Malaysia
          ARABIA & THE RED SEA
          You’ll feel like you’ve time-travelled on cruises
          to Arabia and the Red Sea.
          What to do
          You can stroll through prehistoric Petra in
          Jordan or glide along Egypt’s Suez Canal.                                             ASIA
          Or fast-forward to the 21st century in Dubai                                          This huge continent is a hotbed of Buddhist
          and Abu Dhabi with supersized skyscrapers                                             culture, silk-soft beaches, crystal-clear
          and malls.                                                                            waters, and sizzling street food.
          When Marella sails                                                                    What to do
          December 2020                                                                         Sri Lanka, Vietnam and India bring the
          to March 2021                                                                         rice paddies, islands like Koh Samui and
          on Marella                                                                            Langkawi bear the bright-white beaches and
          Celebration                                                                           Singapore and Kuala Lumpur deal in swanky
                                                                                                skyscrapers.
                                                                                                When Marella sails
                                                                                                November 2019 to April 2020 on Marella
                                                                                                Discovery
                                                                                                November 2020 to April 2021 on Marella
                                                                                                Discovery 2

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