Marella Cruises (TUI) 2025/2026
Our Guide To Marella Cruises In 2025 and 2026
Part of the TUI Holidays group of brands, Marella Cruises offers all inclusive fly-cruises in top destinations like the Canary Islands, Mediterranean and Caribbean. Not only is your cruise included, but your flights are, transfers from the airport to the port, food and most drinks are included too. Plus you don't have to worry about tips either. Here's the lowdown on all things Marella Cruises (and TUI Cruises) for 2025, 2026 and even 2027.
Featured Cruise Ship
Marella Discovery 2 - Atlantic Islands
Discover five of the incredible Atlantic Islands on this exciting winter cruise through the Canaries and Madeira. This is the chance to find out more about each of the Canary Islands, from the soft golden sands of Fuerteventura to the towering peak of Mount Teide in Tenerife. And with amazing shore excursions like dolphin watching, this is a holiday you'll never forget.
But it's not all about the destination, the journey is just as fun and on Marella Discovery 2, you'll be enjoying exquisite cuisine in one of the many restaurants, top braodway style shows and live music each evening as you sail from island to island.
Popular TUI Cruise Destinations
About Marella Cruises
Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises) started in 1973 and is part of the TUI group. With five cruise ships, it has a range of fantastic cruise holiday itineraries to choose from, including the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. These TUI cruises have everything you would expect from a flight and hotel package holiday with TUI.
They are generally fly-cruises so you'll fly from the UK to a destination to board your ship. Regular embarkation ports include Malaga, Tenerife, Cyprus and Barbados, and flights from the UK are included within your cruise package.
One of the many reasons people choose a Marella cruise is because they are all inclusive. This means that your flight, airport transfer to the port, most drinks and food and your cabin is all included within the price of your package. Plus tips are also included so you don't need to worry about spending extra on that. Certain packages like WiFi, premium drinks, spa treatments or excursions are not included.
Deals & Discounts
There are a number of ways to save with various Marella Cruise deals and discounts available. These can vary depending on how many cabins still need to be filled, however, you can generally find discounts automatically applied with discount codes readily available on their website. Unlike flight and hotel packages, they don't offer free child places on cruises.
Cruise Holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
Reviews
Online Marella reviews are generally fairly good, with many commenting on aspects like the cabins and staff. At the same time, other guests talked negatively about the same. Empty sunbeds can be rare if you don't get one by 9am, especially on sea days.
Manage My Booking & The Navigate App
Once you've booked your cruise, you can use the Manage My Booking section to pay a balance, upgrade your cabin, drinks package, book an excursion or add on Wi-Fi, and check the details before you travel. You can also download your boarding pass here too.
The Navigate App
The Navigate App is Marella's handy tool for your cruise. From finding out what activities are going on each day and booking a spa treatment or excursion, to ordering drinks to your cabin and making a restaurant reservation, Navigate is there you help you get the most out of your cruise. Once you're on board, you'll find out how to access it in your cabin.
