We did a two week cruise on Marella Explorer 2 to the Adriatic and Greece. The itinerary was fabulous, each country was beautiful and we thoroughly enjoyed each port of call. The ship is excellent with some lovely bars and restaurants. The food in the main dining room was good overall - a couple of nights where a course or two were disappointing. Our cabin was spacious and spotlessly clean thanks to our amazing stewards. We were on Deck 4 and I wouldn’t recommend it due to the engine noise each morning as we were docking - it was horrendous! Overall though we thoroughly enjoyed our cruise and would sail on Explorer 2 again - just on a quieter deck!
Enjoyed everything.
We haven’t done a re-positioning cruise before, but this cruise docked at places we haven’t been to before… it was nice to have a good rest on the sea days, except when we had to “batten down the hatches” due to bad weather… If I’m truthful we won’t do another re-positioning cruise… having said that, we will be doing more cruises. FYI… we have cruised for 27 years and always used Planet Cruise… never had any problems and would always recommend using Planet Cruise. Thank you for always looking after us. 🚢💕🚢💕🚢
Very enjoyable first time cruise. Loved the formal night, the Fine Dining and Flutes bar. Cabin stewards servicing rooms were very welcoming, friendly and professional.
We were made to feel very welcome as soon as we got on board, especially by Rommel on the bar at the 19th hole, he told us all about the ship, drinks available, excursions. Hence to say the great service continued for the week. The only thing that was a little disappointing was the food at market place wasn’t very hot.
Excellent service especially the cabin boys and girls. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The bar staff are also to be commended as they were wonderful and always service with a smile. Will definitely be booking another cruise on Marella.
Excellent value for money.
We went in 3 couples and had a fabulous time. Service on board was excellent and all staff very friendly and helpful… they couldn’t do enough for you. Entertainment was a bit hit & miss but overall we had a great time. Cleanliness was very good , staff constantly cleaning and making sure all was good. Would definitely do a Marella cruise again. It was our first with TUI and we chose it because of the relaxed approach to cruising and they didn’t disappoint us. We didn’t do excursions so couldn’t rate.
We are always happy with Planet Cruises having booked through them a number of cruises.
We were impressed by the friendliness of staff and crew; particular mention for cabin stewards Ali, Endik, Melanie and Adamg. Particular mention for Abigail in the Latitude restaurant. Food, service and entertainment were great. Plenty of mirrors and wardrobes in the cabin. On a critical note: tables in Market Place were cleared but not wiped down, it was difficult to find Marmite availability in Market Place and the Fosters Lager pumped more froth than beer. We didn't go on activities or excursions.
