Cruise news (Marella Cruises-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
TUI Cruises maintains growth amid Arabian Gulf disruption
TUI Group’s cruise division recorded solid growth during 2026-H1 despite operational disruption linked to the conflict in the Arabian Gulf...
May 21, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Port Ajaccio (Corsica) hosts Marella Cruises’ 30th anniversary celebrations
Port Ajaccio (Corsica Island, France) marked the 30th anniversary of Marella Cruises on May 7th, during a joint celebration held simultaneously in...
May 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Marella Discovery II cruise ship starts homeporting at Limassol (Cyprus)
The arrival of Marella Discovery II at Port Limassol has formally marked the opening of Cyprus’ 2026 cruise season, reinforcing the island...
April 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Bodrum Cruise Port opens 2026 season with Astoria Grande ship
Bodrum Cruise Port officially inaugurated the 2026 season with the arrival of the Astoria Grande, which berthed carrying 909 passengers and 445 crew...
April 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises unveils West End line-up for ‘Musical Med-leys’/music-themed voyage
The UK-based Marella Cruises revealed the headline performers for its first music-themed mini cruise, Musical Med-leys, scheduled for the Marella...
April 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises announces entertainment line-up for 30th Anniversary sailings
Marella Cruises has revealed part of the onboard entertainment program planned to mark the company’s 30th anniversary, with a series of special...
March 16, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises details entertainment programme for 30th anniversary sailings
The UK-based Marella Cruises has confirmed the headline entertainment for its 30th anniversary sailings, with a programme of live performances and...
January 31, 2026 - Accidents
76-yo passenger overboard from Marella Explorer 2
Spanish maritime authorities are conducting an extensive search for a 76-year-old British passenger who went overboard from Marella Explorer 2 while...
November 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Bodrum Cruise Port concludes record season with focus on sustainability
Bodrum Cruise Port, operated by Global Ports Holding, has concluded a notably successful cruise season, having received 116 vessel calls and a record...
November 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises adds Albania and new Mediterranean ports to 2027 programme
Marella Cruises UK has confirmed the expansion of its summer 2027 programme with a return to Albania, marking its first call at the port of Sarand...
October 7, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Fincantieri to build two InTUItion ships (deliveries 2031, 2032) for TUI's Mein Schiff fleet
Fincantieri and TUI AG have entered into a contract for the construction of two cruise ships, to be delivered in 2031 and 2032. Initially, these...
September 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises unveils 2027 summer schedule
Marella Cruises UK has released its 2027 summer schedule, which includes new ports of call and the return of familiar itineraries in the...
September 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK signs industry’s largest ship management deal with V.Ships Leisure
Marella Cruises UK has secured a landmark 5‑year technical service agreement with V.Ships Leisure, marking a pivotal shift in the management of its 5...
July 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Marella Cruises UK schedules 2026 winter program with expanded ports and itineraries
Marella Cruises, the UK cruise line managed by TUI, has released details of its winter 2026 program, introducing a series of new itineraries and...
May 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
TUI Group considers newbuild options for Marella Cruises UK
TUI Group's Chief Executive Officer, Sebastian Ebel, announced during the company's Capital Markets Day on March 25th that the organization is...
March 26, 2025