Marella Explorer 2

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Entered service1995
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Tonnage71,545
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Wheelchair Accessible Cabins7
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Number of Decks14
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Number of Elevators9
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Number of Pools1
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Number of Restaurants9
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Adult onlyYes
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Number of Crew843
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Refurbished2019
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Marella Explorer 2
An adults-only ship, Marella Explorer 2 offers guests a truly relaxing and unforgettable getaway on the ocean. Boasting entertainment throughout the day in venues like the Indigo Club, and decadent dining in restaurants like Kora La, there's so much to see and do onboard. And, sailing to extraordinary destinations from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean, a Marella Explorer 2 cruise has something for everyone to enjoy.
Marella Explorer 2 Cruise Deals
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30 October 2025
Autumn Affair from Dubrovnik
£950 pp -
10 September 2026
Adriatic Delights & 3 Nt Dubrovnik Stay
£2,109 pp -
18 September 2025
Greek Mystique & Adriatic Affair from Dubrovnik
£2,275 pp -
28 May 2026
Sail Three Seas & 3 Nt Dubrovnik Stay
£1,867 pp -
17 July 2025
Adriatic Delights from Dubrovnik
£1,963 pp -
28 November 2025
Island Explorer from Tenerife
£952 pp -
11 September 2025
Adriatic Delights & 7 Nt Dubrovnik Stay
£2,009 pp -
21 November 2025
Canarian Flavours from Tenerife
£1,106 pp -
03 December 2026
BRAND NEW SAILING & LOW £49pp DEPOSIT! Cocktails & Coconuts from Barbados
£1,771 pp

Onboard Activities
Swimming (3)
In addition to the Marella Explorer 2 main pool area there are four whirlpools to spend time in, as well as plenty of sun loungers on which you can read a book or soak up the rays.
Restaurants (14)
Dining on Marella Explorer 2 is full of seemingly endless opportunities. With plenty of choice in both restaurants and dishes, there is enough to try something different at every meal time throughout your cruise.
Entertainment (13)
There's always plenty to do onboard Marella Explorer 2. With a fantastic range of entertainment venues, such as the theatre and the lively pool area to the more peaceful library and quiet lounges, there's a spot onboard to suit your mood day or night.
Bars & Lounges (11)
Whether you're looking for a cosy corner to play cards, take in the views or dance the night away, there's a bar and drink to hit just the spot aboard Marella Explorer 2.
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Customer reviews for Marella Explorer 2

The cruise staff were very friendly, attentive and willing to please. No request was too much to ask and the towel creations each night were a bonus. There were plenty of food options on board and I particularly enjoyed the musical afternoon tea which was well worth the extra £15. Each port was walking distance from the town and had good excursion options. My favourite was the Slovenian Postjana Caves which was a bucket list activity. To improve I’d suggest having a two week schedule for entertainment and it began to feel repetitive. I also felt the 30 minute wait for some restaurants wasn’t justified when I could see plenty of empty tables. For my first cruise this was a great experience and I’d now consider doing another cruise.

Such hard working people who are very attentive. Entertainment very good, all in all a great cruise.

We preferred to explore on our own instead of booking excursions. We would have given the cabin 5 stars except the aircon was sometimes unpredictable and quite noisy, and on the second last day staff cleaned the carpet and left a wet hoover in the cabin just when we were trying to get ready for dinner. The carpet was pretty wet. We didn’t know why they were doing it: no communication. But everything else was fantastic. This was our first Marella cruise and we will definitely do another.

We had a lovely holiday weather was not great, good entertainment on the cruise ship, food was good, staff were friendly. We think the cabins need a refit; they look tired and old.