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Marella Explorer 2

Marella Explorer 2

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About Marella Explorer 2

The adults-only Marella Explorer 2 flaunts a range of exciting facilities, from a large spa to a chic bar-club-casino space. You’ve got ten bars and nine restaurants on this ship, too. Top spots include The 19th Hole – a golf-themed bar with a golf simulator – Flutes, where you can sip Champagne* or Prosecco to the sounds of a pianist, and Beach Cove – a relaxed restaurant with barbecue-inspired menus and quirky swinging seats. Not to mention the outdoor spaces, like The Veranda, where you can enjoy far-reaching sea views.

Ship Stats and Features

  • Launch Year2019
  • Languageen-GB
  • Gross Tonnage71545
  • Length246.0
  • Width32.0
  • CurrencyGBP
  • Speed19
  • Capacity1814
  • Crew Count800
  • Deck Count14
  • Cabin Count907
  • Ship Facilities
    Dining (12)
    Enrichment (3)
    Entertainment (14)
    Fitness (9)
    Nonna's

    Nonna's

    Made-to-order pizza and pasta dishes are up for grabs at this place, which is open for lunch and dinner.

    Fast Facts:
    • Pasta and Pizza Options
    • Open for lunch and dinner
    • Included

    The Coffee Port

    The Coffee Port

    If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, this place will do the trick. It’s the biggest Coffee Port in our fleet, serving sweet treats courtesy of our in-house chocolatier and Lavazza coffee. After dark, you can treat yourself to one of our coffee or tea-based cocktails, like espresso martinis and green tea mojitos. Or, whip up a hot chocolate with a creamy liqueur, like Baileys Salted Caramel. Alongside this, you can make use of the books and board games, or charge up your phone with the USB points. All drinks from the menu that are served here are included in the Premium All Inclusive package only – a small charge applies for all other guests.

    Fast Facts:
    • Premium Coffee's and Sweet Treats
    • To stay or take away
    • Chargeable

    Room Service

    Room Service

    Feeling peckish but don’t want to leave the comfort of your cabin? Take a look at our room service menu. You can order all sorts of snacks and drinks, from triple-stacked club sandwiches to steaming cups of hot chocolate.

    The Dining Club

    The Dining Club

    This fine dining restaurant was made for foodies. You’ll be treated to high-end cuisine – like seared scallops with Champagne butter and chateaubriand for two – making it the ideal spot for an extra special evening. It also hosts The Great Musical Afternoon Tea. This weekly event brings the West End to Marella Cruises, with dishes inspired by famous musicals – like the ‘Vietnamese Melody’ beef tenderloin yakitori and the ‘On My Own’ petit choux. There are six teas to choose from, as well as a cocktail of your choice. Plus, the whole place is decorated with show posters and memorabilia. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

    Fast Facts:
    • Fine Dining
    • Pre-Bookable
    • Chargeable

    Latitude 53

    Latitude 53

    The main waiter service restaurant is a good-looking place, with a gold-and-grey colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows. Menu-wise, you can expect traditional dishes with a modern twist.

    Fast Facts:
    • Serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
    • Waiter Service
    • Included

    Snack Shack

    Snack Shack

    Food stalls, beach huts and oversized deckchairs set the scene at this laidback eatery. As such, you can look forward to grab ‘n’ go lunches and snacks, like hot dogs and burgers. There’s a drinks station on hand, too.

    Fast Facts:
    • Grab and Go Food
    • Beach hut seating
    • Included

    Surf & Turf Steakhouse

    Surf & Turf Steakhouse

    This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat and fish. The menu stars various cuts of steak, including the Porterhouse for two – and you can watch the chef cook yours on the open grill. Or you can create your own surf and turf with a selection of meats and seafood. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

    Fast Facts:
    • Steakhouse
    • Pre-Bookable
    • Chargeable

    The Market Place

    The Market Place

    You can watch chefs whip up dishes from around the world at this buffet restaurant. It’s made up of lots of different food stalls, hence its name. You can pick up fresh-out-the-oven pizzas, grilled-to-order paninis and sandwiches at lunchtime, and there's a design-your-own station every night, where you can choose all your ingredients for dishes like stir-fries.

    Fast Facts:
    • Buffet Restaurant
    • Themed Dinners
    • Included

    Scoops

    Scoops

    For those with a sweet tooth, try Scoops. This vintage-looking parlour serves up dollops of gelato in a range of flavours, and you can add toppings, too. The menu changes every day but you can expect out-of-the-ordinary options, like oreo, G&T and banoffee. The seating’s just as quirky – a collection of bike seats sit facing out to sea. A charge applies here.

    Fast Facts:
    • Homemade Gelato
    • Freshly made waffle cones
    • Chargeable

    Beach Cove

    Beach Cove

    Like the name suggests, this place has a beachy vibe. Big sliding doors will make you feel like you’re eating al fresco, the menus are inspired by barbecues, and the decor includes quirky swing seats. A charge applies to dine here in the evening and we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

    Fast Facts:
    • Barbecue inspired menu
    • Open for lunch & dinner
    • Evening Meal Chargeable

    Vista

    Vista

    You’ll find Vista on the first floor of Latitude 53. Come evening, it transforms into a contemporary Italian restaurant. You’ll find Vista on Deck 5 in Latitude 53. Come evening, it transforms into a contemporary Italian restaurant. Here, you can get regional Italian favourites made with authentic ingredients.

    Fast Facts:
    • Italian Restaurant
    • Serves Dinner
    • Included

    Kora La

    Kora La

    You’ll feel like you’ve switched continents when you dine at this restaurant. It offers a pan-Asian selection of curries and noodle dishes, a separate sushi menu, plus bespoke dishes created by master chef Ian Pengelley exclusively for Marella Cruises. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

    Fast Facts:
    • Pan-Asian Cuisine
    • Pre-Bookable
    • Chargeable

    Regions By Ship

    • Mediterranean
    • Atlantic Islands

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