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The UK-based company Marella Cruises has recently integrated the Starlink WiFi connectivity service throughout its fleet. In late-April 2020 was officially announced that the liner Marella Celebration will be retired (either sold or scrapped) after 15 years of service with Thomson-Marella UK.

TUI river ships are named TUI Maya, TUI Skyla and TUI Isla, each with capacity 155 passengers plus 40 crew, LOA length 135 m (445 ft), 4 decks (3 with cabins). A swift and well-coordinated emergency response resulted in the successful evacuation of a 9-month-old British citizen from Marella Explorer ship. Matching the simplicity of the whole experience Marella also offers fantastic entertainment including west end shows, hilarious laugh out loud comedy shows and even on occasions after dinner speakers.

Whichever one you go for, you'll find the same high standards of service, top class cuisine and a fantastic array of entertainment. Marella's Caribbean 2021 program was canceled, which affected the ships DISCOVERY (from Montego Bay Jamaica) and EXPLORER 2 (from Bridgetown Barbados). The new brand was scheduled to start operations in summer 2020 but due to the global health crisis, its inauguration was postponed for August 2021 (delayed ~1,5 years). TUI Group secured 3x financing packages (with its major shareholders, banks and Germany's Economic Stabilization Fund). In the mornings, wake up in fabulous new destinations and make your way to a fine dining or casual restaurant to enjoy a delicious breakfast.

Both relocation voyages ("Wonders of the Far East" and "Flavours of the Far East") were planned as 14-day itineraries featuring a late-night stay in Singapore. Whether you wish to relax on pristine Jamaican beaches or explore iconic Spanish architecture, Marella Cruises offers the ultimate cruise itineraries with options for city stays and fascinating land tours you won’t find elsewhere. The range of OneSpaWorld's services includes Ocean Body Treatments (massages and polishes), Ocean Facial, Ocean Salon Services. In January 2022, TUI announced the restart dates of the riverboats after winter 2021 season was suspended due to Europe's increasing COVID Omicron cases.Marella Cruises UK has started a series of 26 weekly sailings from Port Canaveral's Terminal 5, which will run until November, with theMarella. There are also different activities for children onboard and special children's menu for junior diners.

The ship offers a repositioning through Suez Canal (Europe-Asia-Europe) and between Mediterranean-Baltic. One of the fleet’s most iconic eateries found on all Marella ships is Kora La, a Pan-Asian dining venue packed with the best-loved dishes of the Orient and beyond – all with a delightful twist. Aimed at offering a convenient and hassle-free cruise experience to guests,Marella Cruises’ all-inclusive cruises means you don’t haveto worry about additional costs. Holiday package bookings (cruise and land vacations) receive 120% refund (in FCC) or 100% cash refund. Marella fly-cruise deals from the UK to the Caribbean are served by regional TUI Airways flights from UK airports ( Cardiff, Doncaster Sheffield, East Midlands, Greenock-Glasgow, Newcastle, Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester, London-Gatwick).Whether you’re an explorer, seasoned cruiser or a first timer, a holiday with Marella Cruises will leave you with unforgettable memories, unique cultural experiences and adventures to last a lifetime. Thomson Spirit (1983-built, former ms Nieuw Amsterdam, ms Patriot, ms Spirit), joined the fleet in 2003. In May 2015, TUI Group announced plans for Mein Schiff 1/now Marella Explorer and Mein Schiff 2/Herz/now Marella Voyager to be transferred to Thomson UK over the next few years.

A cruise onboard a Marella ship means that you’ll always find stimulating and enriching activities to fill your day. TUI Cruises, a partnership between TUI AG and RCG/Royal Caribbean Group, has celebrated its 15th anniversary at sea. Currently, Marella Cruises has its fleet in the Caribbean and Mediterranean regions in route to visit the most popular destinations in the area, such as Barbados and Italy, and with stops in the United States, like in New Orleans and Florida. In mid-October 2021, TUI announced that Schiff Herz will be transferred in 2023 to Marella Cruises UK.

Marella's parent company (TUI Group) owns hotels, the companies TUI Cruises, Marella Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, and the travel brands International Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions.