Christmas and NYE with Marella

Item: Marella Dream
Rating: 3.6
Author: Millys36

Marella Dream Cruise Review

Millys36

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 186

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

Ancient Affair

Sail date: December 25, 2019

Ship: Marella Dream

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Staff and entertainment made this experience a really positive one. Been on several cruse lines and by far this was the best staff we have ever encountered and they seemed genuinely happy to help. Definitely book with Marella again as it's a fantastic pricing. Only next time we would go on a newer bigger ship.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

The most positive and easy I've ever encountered!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Buffets were poor and little variety. MDR was better, apart from lunch experience when my pudding was inedible.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Very little going on.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

This was a real strength and we tended to stick to the larger room, as the band were amazing. NYE party on the top deck was great.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Cannot fault them, more luxury cruise companies need to take notice as Marella staff were the best.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

The Dream is an old girl now and ready to retire me thinks. That said it was in fairly good nick for being almost 40 years old. Budget environment and won't knock it for that.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

As we expected for this budget, clean and all that we needed, but very tired now.