Marella Explorer 2 Cruise Reviews - Reviews

This was my first Marella cruise but there were many seasoned Marella cruisers who are loyal to the line. It's a very British orientated experience on Marella but they seem to know their target market well. This cruise was at half capacity & it felt okay for space etc but it might feel a bit crowded once back to full capacity sailings. Explorer 2 feels contemporary following its 2019 refit & the staff couldn't be more friendly. If you want a traditional but relaxed cruise holiday at reasonable value for money, then this could be the ship for you.

Staff friendly, helpful and couldn’t do enough for us. Ship excellent. Facilities excellent

Superb holiday, great itinerary, beautiful islands, lovely people, crew very friendly and cannot so enough for you, wish I was still there

3rd marella cruise now, we like what we get for the money. Overall a wonderful holiday. Saw some beautiful places, met some wonderful people. Ship was well laid out for us. Only one sea day each week, when the synbeds were busy. Marella staff though were enforcing the time rule, no return after 45 mins, they would bag up belongings. Made it fairer for everyone.

Worst cruise ever . To many complaints to write. I have never had 1 complaint about any other cruise . Would never go back to carribean. This ship completely lost the personal touch . Staff were rude . Food was very poor choice. Smell of damp in some areas was overpowering .

This cruise is just awesome. Done the same cruise twice now but will be booking it again, absolutely love the Caribbean.

Picked this cruise for destinations. Overall ship well maintained. I think most of the budget is spent on drink. My first Marella cruise. Most likely my last. It felt like Butlins at sea

First TA wasn’t sure but it was the best cruise we have done. Wants to book another

We had a fantastic time, good food and entertainment.

Ok cruise will not do it again the excursions were to rushed

Very unhappy and ill on this cruise. Were not treated as Premium passengers despite paying the extra. Ate only Bread and cheese lunch and dinners- restaurants could not cater for special diets. Left one in tears after making special request as was so hungry. Bar staff rude and took the mickey!! Never again!!!!

Wonderful ship, lovely holiday will go on ship again well done Marella for making us so happy on our cruise and thank you Captain Richard for being a wonderful captain

As usual, enjoyed cruise immensely. All inclusive a great thing, more lines should do it

Explorer 2 was lovely. I’d go back tomorrow if I could.

AS this was our first cruise we were a little apprehensive but we were blown away - the staff were amazing & couldn't do enugh for us. Th shows were of a very high standard as was the food - the only problem we had was remembering how to get from one area/deck to another lol

Really enjoyed this cruise and would recommend Marella to anyone, so much so that we have just booked another week in October with our friends. If you like speciality coffees, better cocktails and cans of coke/Diet Coke rather than the standard stuff out the pumps then go for the premium upgrade @ £50 per person, per week (£7.10 per day) you also get a 1.5 litre bottle of water in your room per day too. Don't worry if you forget things, they sell some items on board including toothpaste, paracetamol etc and at reasonable prices.

Naples Airport is a Total Shambles, I will not be rushing back to this Terrible Airport. The Holiday itself was Fantastic.

Being first timers we were a bit apprehensive - especially as we'd booked to go to the Caribbean on Explorer 2 next February - but really pleased with cruise & looking forward to the next one

Great cruise,good fun,only complaint was cabin too small for 3 people.squashed in,drawer handles sticking out so banged my knees all the time,handles on drawers need sorting out.

Lovely ship Staff wonderful plenty bars and restaurants. Evening entertainment great.