Marella Explorer 2

Marella Explorer 2 is the slightly smaller, wholly adults-only version of its sibling ship, Marella Explorer. There are many similar facilities including The Veranda, a chic sundeck with cabanas and Balinese beds for all-day lounging.

Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship docked
Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship docked - photo courtesy of Marella Cruises

Activities include a running track for the ultra-fit, swimming pool, mini-golf and a relaxing Champneys Spa. Meanwhile, evenings are well served by the cinema, casino, disco and Broadway theatre.

Evening entertainment on Marella Explorer 2
Evening entertainment on Marella Explorer 2 - photo courtesy of Marella Cruises from TUI

Then there's the impressive collection of restaurants and bars, including piano bar Flutes, where fizz readily flows, golf-themed The 19th Hole, a well-stocked bar complete with golf simulator and Beach Cove, a laid back restaurant with swing seats and a BBQ-flavoured menu.

The Dining Club on Marella Explorer 2
The Dining Club on Marella Explorer 2 - photo courtesy of Marella Cruises

Meanwhile, cabins are chic and sophisticated with neutral tones and plenty of amenities. Opt for an external cabin with a balcony to really make the most of your time aboard Marella Explorer 2.

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Marella Explorer 2 - key info
Decks 14
Cabins 907
Passengers 1814
Restaurants 9
Bars 9
Pools 1
Lifts 9
Length 246 metres
Beam (width) 32.2 metres
Tonnage 71,545 GRT
Speed 19 knots
Registered Malta

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1 - Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) is the volume of internal space on ship

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Deck plans

Deck 5

Venue Type
Latitude 53 Main restaurant Food
The Dining Club Fine dining Food
Vista Italian Food

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Deck 6

Venue Type
Aperitif Bar ideal for pre-dinner drinks Entertainment
Broadway Show Lounge West End style shows Entertainment
Flutes Champagne & prosecco bar Entertainment
Latitude 53 Main restaurant Food

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Deck 7

Venue Type
Broadway Show Lounge West End style shows Entertainment
Kora La Pan-Asian Food
Squid & Anchor Pub with live music, game shows & quizzes Entertainment
Surf & Turf Steakhouse Steakhouse Food

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Deck 11

Venue Type
Beach Cove Barbecue inspired Food
Movies by Moonlight Open-air cinema Entertainment
Nonna's Pasta & pizza Food
Snack Shack Grab & go food Food
The Market Place Buffet Food

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Deck 12

Venue Type
Indigo Bar Panoramic bar with late night music & silent discos Entertainment
Indigo Casino Blackjack tables & slot machines Entertainment
Indigo Club Nightclub with late night music & silent discos Entertainment
The Shack Deck bar Entertainment

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Restaurants & dining options

Venue Type Deck
Beach Cove Barbecue inspired 11
Kora La Pan-Asian 7
Latitude 53 Main restaurant 5
Latitude 53 Main restaurant 6
Nonna's Pasta & pizza 11
Snack Shack Grab & go food 11
Surf & Turf Steakhouse Steakhouse 7
The Dining Club Fine dining 5
The Market Place Buffet 11
Vista Italian 5

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Evening entertainment

Venue Type Deck
Aperitif Bar ideal for pre-dinner drinks 6
Broadway Show Lounge West End style shows 6
Broadway Show Lounge West End style shows 7
Flutes Champagne & prosecco bar 6
Indigo Bar Panoramic bar with late night music & silent discos 12
Indigo Casino Blackjack tables & slot machines 12
Indigo Club Nightclub with late night music & silent discos 12
Movies by Moonlight Open-air cinema 11
Squid & Anchor Pub with live music, game shows & quizzes 7
The Shack Deck bar 12

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Facilities & activities

  • Broad Street Shops
  • Cruise Holiday Store
  • Destination Services
  • Gym
  • Medical Centre
  • Minigolf
  • Photo Studio
  • Pool
  • Pool Bar
  • Reception
  • Running track
  • Scoops
  • Spa & beauty salon
  • The 19th Hole
  • The Coffee Port
  • The Navigate App
  • The Veranda
  • Whirlpools

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Destinations

If Marella Explorer 2 sounds like your kind of grown-up vessel, browse the selection of itineraries that see the ship cruising to the destinations both closer to home such as Portugal, the Mediterranean and the Canary Islands and further afield in the Caribbean.

  • Antigua
  • Aruba
  • Barbados
  • Bonaire
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Corfu, Greece
  • Corsica, France
  • Crete, Greece
  • Croatia
  • Curacao
  • Dominica
  • Dominican Republic
  • France
  • Fuerteventura, Canaries
  • Gibraltar
  • Gran Canaria, Canaries
  • Greece
  • Grenada
  • Italy
  • Kefalonia, Greece
  • La Gomera, Canaries
  • La Palma, Canaries
  • Lanzarote, Canaries
  • Madeira, Portugal
  • Majorca, Balearics
  • Malta
  • Montenegro
  • Sardinia, Italy
  • Sicily, Italy
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
  • St Kitts
  • St Lucia
  • St Maarten
  • Tenerife, Canaries

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