Introduction
As the newest member of the Marella Cruises family, Marella Voyager’s facilities are going to be fresh out of the wrapper.
It’ll set sail in June 2023 with a bar and restaurant offering that counts up to 10, as well as an indoor cinema, a pool deck – complete with a swimming pool and whirlpools – and a big show lounge. There’ll be plenty of places where you can take in the sea views, too, from the crazy golf course at the top of the ship to The Veranda, where cosy Balinese beds point towards the big blue.
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If you're planning a cruise and have a disability, use a wheelchair, have special dietary needs, a sensory impairment or are undergoing medical treatment, you must let Marella know when making your booking. Failure in doing this may result in you being refused boarding on arrival at the ship. For more information please contact Marella's Customer Welfare Team. If you plan to use a wheelchair onboard and require adapted facilities you must book a specially adapted cabin. All of Marella shops have at least four of these cabins. These cabins may only be booked by those who require adapted facilities. If you plan to use your wheelchair onboard but do not require adapted facilities, please contact the Customer Welfare Team to make sure an appropriate cabin type can be selected. If you need your wheelchair - either standard or battery operated - when you're ashore, Marella will look after it for you at the gangway so it's there when you need it. But you will have to be able to manage the gangway without it. In ports where a tender to shore is necessary, you'll have to stay onboard if you can't manage without your wheelchair. At other times, depending on the port and the tides , it may not be possible for you to leave the ship at all due to gangway access. Some excursions may not be suitable for the less mobile. Marella Cruises have teamed up with AccessAble, who have created detailed access guides for each of our ships. Visit their website to find out more: https://www.accessable.co.uk/marella-cruises
If you've got any dietary requirements, please make sure you mention it when you book by contacting our Customer Welfare Team on 020 3451 2585. Then let the restaurant manager know once you're onboard. We also provide vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and diabetic-friendly options on request. If you need to bring your own food for medical reasons, please let us know in advance so we can ensure we have the correct facilities in place to store and prepare this. There may be some requests we aren't able to accommodate, so it's important you let us know when you book your cruise.
• Minimum age to sail - 6m+ 6 months on most cruises
• Minimum age to sail alone - 18+ Passengers must be 18 or over to travel alone
• Minimum age for separate cabin - 13+ or 18+ If you have more than one cabin that is adjacent or opposite each other, then children up to 13 must be accompanied, if the cabin is separate then under 18's must be accompanied
• Minimum age to leave the ship on your own - 18+ Passengers must be 18 or older to go on a ship-sponsored excursion on their own
• Minimum age to be left onboard alone - 16+ Parents/guardians must accompany children under 16 whilst the ship is in port
• Casino, slot machines, bingo - 18+ Passengers must be 18 years or older to use these facilities
• Spa & Gym - 16+ Passengers must be 16 years or older to use these facilities
• Adult Only Spaces - 18+ Passengers must be 18 years or older to use these spaces
• Hot Tubs, Sauna and Steam Rooms - 13+ Passengers between the ages of 13-16 years must have adult supervision to use these facilities, but those over the age of 16 may use them unaccompanied.
The dress code policy’s easily broken down into Beachwear, Casual and Smart. The first is a ‘come as you are’ affair, so bikinis and trunks get the thumbs up, plus we ask that you wear something on your feet for safety reasons. Meanwhile, Casual speaks for itself – we’re talking tops and shorts or a sundress. Then you’ve got Smart, which is when you’ll need to dress up a bit. Put your sports or swimwear away, and opt for trousers, smart tailored shorts or a skirt or dress, a shirt or polo shirt and smart shoes, so no trainers or flip flops. If you want to add a jacket or tie, that’s up to you. But the Dress to Impress nights give you the chance to get really suited and booted. Each of the restaurants onboard has a dress code, and this can differ depending on the time of day, but they’ll always let you know.
Each of our ships has a medical centre and we have an English-speaking doctor and nurses on board who keep surgery hours. The opening hours are in Cruise News, plus there’s a 24-hour emergency service you can call by dialling 999 from your cabin phone. Just so you know, there’s a fee for using the medical centre, getting prescriptions and follow-up visits, which will be charged to your onboard account.
On the Marella Cruise Ships you can smoke in designated areas on deck, this is the case for e-cigarettes also.
The Destination Services team can talk to you about our ports of call, help you decide which excursions are right for you, and book you onto your next Marella Cruises holiday
We have designated Wi-Fi zones onboard. Internet access is charged to your cabin account at the rate advertised onboard. Mobiles can be used – make sure to check with your provider for charges in each country and in international waters, which applies when the ship's at sea. There are telephones in each cabin, too, so it’s easy to stay in touch with people back home. If you’re pairing your cruise with a stay in one of our hotels, we’ll let you know which places have free Wi-Fi – just look out for the special logo
Ever wanted to book a slot at the spa, the casino, or your favourite onboard restaurant without leaving your cabin or sunbed? Well, there’s an app for that – it’s called Navigate. Our onboard app is like having your own personal cruise planner in the palm of your hand, and you can use it to manage lots of different aspects of your cruise. When you embark on a Marella Cruise you'll have access to Navigate which can help you with everything from watching the safety video, to accessing your onboard account, booking shore excursions, restaurants, spa treatments and much much more. If you need any more information or assistance with this then head to Reception onboard and they'll be happy to help.
On a Marella cruise, you’ll always find a warm and welcoming atmosphere, from the moment you step onboard, wherever we sail. Our friendly staff will remember your name, as well as your favourite cocktail. And in the restaurants, we’re just as well-versed in local specialities as we are in decent cups of tea. In fact, we've been endorsed with the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended stamp of approval. A massive 90% of our customers said the service was very good or excellent – and were impressed by how staff recognised them on a return visit. We picked up the prize for Best Cruise Line for Value at the 2019 Cruise Critic Editor’s Choice Awards. We’ve also picked up numerous awards at the Cruise Critic 2019 Cruisers Choice Awards, including Best Entertainment on Marella Discovery. Most recently in 2021 Marella won the Marine Interior Design of the Year Award for the refit of The Glass House on Marella Discovery in the Seatrade Cruise Awards.
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If you want to go all out, book one of our two Voyager Suites on Deck 10. Each one’s themed around one of our most-loved ports – cabin number 10042’s based on St Lucia, while cabin number 10046 takes inspiration from Santorini. These cabins measure up to 49m2, with enough room for four people. They come with a sofa bed and two single beds, which can be combined into a queen-sized number. In the bathroom, there’s a shower and a WC, while the balcony flaunts a table, chairs and loungers.
This cabin comes with Premier Service benefits, which include breakfast in bed once per person per week, and a free pressing service – the latter’s perfect for when you want to look your best for the Captain’s cocktail night.
With 49m2 of space, our Executive Suites are some of the biggest options available on Marella Voyager. They sleep up to four people. There’s a queen-size bed in the main bedroom, which also boasts a walk-in wardrobe. The living room is fitted with a double sofa bed, and opens out onto a balcony that has loungers, a table and some chairs.
This cabin comes with Premier Service benefits, which include breakfast in bed once per person per week, and a free pressing service – the latter’s perfect for when you want to look your best for the Captain’s cocktail night.
The suites sleep up to three people, with two single beds that can combine into a queen-size option and a sofa bed. There’s also an en-suite with a shower and a WC. Head out onto the balcony, meanwhile, and you’ll find a table and some chairs.
This cabin comes with Premier Service benefits, which include breakfast in bed once per person per week, and a free pressing service – the latter’s perfect for when you want to look your best for the Captain’s cocktail night.
There’s room for the whole pack in our Family Balcony Cabins. Size-wise, they’re 20m2, and sleep up to five people. Each one’s fitted with a double bed, a sofa bed and a fold-down bed. You’ve also got an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a WC, as well as a furnished balcony.
This cabin comes with Premier Service benefits, which include breakfast in bed once per person per week, and a free pressing service – the latter’s perfect for when you want to look your best for the Captain’s cocktail night.
These cabins give you everything you get from a balcony cabin, and throw a bigger balcony into the mix. They measure up at 16m2, while the balcony adds an extra 9m2 of space. This cabin type comes with two beds that can be put together to make a queen-size option, as well as an extra sofa bed. Plus, the en-suite sports a shower and a WC.
These cabins are perfect for taking in the sea views. Size-wise, they come in at 17m2, while the balcony adds another 5m2 for you to lounge on – it’s decked out with a table and two chairs. Inside, there are two twin beds that can convert into a queen-sized be, alongside a sofa bed. The en-suite, meanwhile, is fitted with a shower and WC.
All of our Outside Cabins come with a porthole or a picture window. When it comes to size, they’re about 17m2, with two single beds that can be pushed together into a queen-size bed. There’s an en-suite with a shower and a WC. Just so you know, the ship has Outside Cabins that come with extra fold-down beds, too – ideal for parties of four.
These cabins measure 19m2 and sleep up to five. They come with an area with a fixed double bed and a sliding door partition, which leads to a double sofa bed and a single fold-down bed. In the bathroom, meanwhile, you’ll find a WC and a shower.
These cabins measure up at around 16m2. You’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen bed, as well as an en-suite bathroom with a shower and a WC. Just so you know, the ship has Inside Cabins that come with extra fold-down beds, too – ideal for parties of four.
These cabins are spot on for solo travellers. They come with twin beds that can be combined into a queen-size option, as well as an en-suite with a shower and WC. What’s more, they’ve got the added bonus of a picture window, so you can take in the sea views. They’re usually booked by cruisers travelling alone or friends who prefer their own cabin.
Our Single Inside Cabins are perfect for solo travellers. Each one’s fitted with two single beds – which can be combined into a single queen-size bed – as well as an en-suite with a shower and a WC.
Marella Voyager’s Broadway Show Lounge will be big enough to rival the theatres you’d find in London’s West End, and the shows will be best-in-class. There’ll be 12 for you to watch throughout your cruise, with a couple of showings every evening. Alternatively, you’ll be able to head to the Squid & Anchor and get involved with a quiz or a game show. Make your way to the Bar, Club and Casino, meanwhile, and you’ll be able to let loose on the dancefloor or try your luck at the blackjack and roulette tables.
When it comes to size, our Broadway Show Lounge can go toe-to-toe with a West-End theatre. The shows themselves are well worth a shout out, as well – there are 12 in total, with two performances per night.
The Squid & Anchor is styled to look like a traditional British pub, and lines up a drinks offering to match. In the evening, you can enjoy everything from live bands and musicians to interactive game shows and quizzes.
You’ll find this drinking spot near a few of the ship’s specialty restaurants, making it a perfect pick for a pre-dinner drink. It also boasts a specialist gin and whiskey menu.
This bar’s got a hidden-away feel to it, and once you find it you won’t want to leave. Expect a full drinks menu with all the usuals, including wines, beers and cocktails.
If quiet drinks and laidback tunes are your idea of a good time, head to the Atrium Bar. Here, you can sip on a tipple or two while the live pianist fills the air with some low-key tunes.
This place is up on Deck 12, and has everything you need to keep the good times going after dark. The drinks menu at the bar has something for everyone, the club boasts a disco-ball-fitted dancefloor, and the casino counts blackjack and roulette among its featured games tables.
This watering hole is near the back of the ship, with floor-to-ceiling windows that line up top-drawer sea views. It’s got an outdoor section – ideal for al fresco lounging – and a drinks menu that flaunts all the familiar faces.
The Deck Bar’s rooted next to the pool, making it the ideal watering hole for a post-swim cocktail.
Our onboard shops have everything from classy jewellery to in-fashion perfume on the shelves. You can get your hands on plenty of souvenirs, too.
At the photo studio, you can schedule a professional photoshoot with one of our onboard photographers. There are kiosks dotted around the ship, too, where you can view and buy any pictures that are taken during your session.
You’ll find Bar 53 right by the main dining room, so it’s the ideal place to grab a few pre-dinner drinks.
This drinking hole looks out over the pool deck, and features a drinks menu of soft drinks, classic alcoholic options and frozen cocktails.
The cinema on Marella Voyager is an indoor number, and screens a variety of Hollywood classics and the latest releases throughout the day. Evening screens are also on the cards here.
This place is up on Deck 12, and has everything you need to keep the good times going after dark. The drinks menu at the bar has something for everyone, the club boasts an LED dancefloor, and the casino counts blackjack and roulette among its featured games tables.
This art-themed bar’s unique to Marella Voyager. You can play shuffleboard or get stuck in to some arts and crafts here in the daytime. Come evening, live singers and musicians take over entertainment duties.