Cruise news (Marella Cruises-tagged)
- Accidents
Marella Discovery Rescues 111 Migrants Off Greece
The Malta-flagged cruise ship Marella Discovery, navigating close to Greece's mainland, rescued 111 migrants, the country's coast guard announced on...
July 22, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises Announces Winter 2020 Programme
Marella Cruises' winter 2020 program is already on sale, earlier than ever before. The 3rd largest cruise line in the UK revealed details of ten new...
July 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Port of Tyne Reconfigures Part of International Passenger Terminal
Port of Tyne reconfigured part of its International Passenger Terminal, North Shields, close to Newcastle upon Tyne, in order to create a brand new...
July 9, 2019 - Accidents
Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Passengers on Marella Explorer 2
Just a month after her launch following a complete renovation, norovirus struck Marella Explorer 2 as she sailed through the Mediterranean, leaving...
May 14, 2019 - Cruise Industry
TUI Buys Three River Cruise Ships
The German corporation TUI AG announced it had acquired 3 riverboats for its new UK-focused cruise brand "TUI River Cruises" - due to start...
April 11, 2019 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Marella Explorer 2 Named in Malaga
The British cruise company Marella Cruises chose Port Malaga to name its new ship Marella Explorer 2 on Saturday, March 30. The executive sous chef...
April 1, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises' Latest Addition Begins Refurbishment in Spain
The latest addition to the fleet of Marella Cruises, Marella Explorer 2, is already on the blocks in Cadiz as her refurbishment begins. The adult...
January 28, 2019 - Accidents
Marella Discovery Experiences Technical Issue
On November 30, 2018, while navigating south of Yemen, Marella Discovery experienced power problems, resulting in reduced cruising speed and a day...
December 6, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Marella Spirit Sold for Scrap
Former Marella Spirit (Thomson Spirit) cruise ship that had until recently been operated by British company Marella Cruises under charter, has...
November 7, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises Adds New Ports 2019
Marella Cruises revealed 3 new ports of call and 3 new itineraries as part of line's winter 2019 program which sees a selection of new destinations...
October 25, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Port Southampton Voted Best UK Port
Port of Southampton was voted the best UK port in British Cruise Awards 2018. The award, which was sponsored by Marella Cruises, was presented by...
September 8, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Royal Caribbean's SkySea Cruise Line Sails Final Cruise
SkySea Cruise Line, owned by Ctrip and Royal Caribbean, sailed its final voyage this weekend. The two companies unveiled plans to shut down the...
September 4, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Marella Explorer Christened in Palma
Marella Cruises officially welcomed Marella Explorer during a christening ceremony at Port Palma (Majorca) on May 17. Formerly sailing as Mein Schiff...
May 18, 2018 - Accidents
Marella Discovery 2 Experiences Engine Failure in Venice
Marella Discovery 2 has been disabled after engine failure, while sailing in Guidecca Canal, Venice historic center, close to Doge’s Palace and...
May 16, 2018 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises Announces All-Inclusive Strategy
Ahead of Marella Cruises introducing its new flagship, Marella Explorer, managing director Chris Hackney revealed why Explorer’s launch...
May 13, 2018