TUI-owned Marella Cruises has revealed some of the exclusive facilities onboard its latest Voyager ship that holidaymakers can enjoy from Summer 2023. The all-inclusive, family-friendly ship will include new venues including; Silver Fork - a British-themed speciality restaurant, The Arts House - a bar with an arts and crafts space as well as The Kitchens - a theatrical food hall with eight eateries rolled into one.
Guests will also be able to indulge in a first-class spa, relax around a stylish pool area and enjoy evenings in a top-of-the-line show lounge. From its homeport in Majorca, Marella Voyager will set sail to some of Europe’s top destinations, from Barcelona to Naples, Sicily, and the south of France.
Chris Hackney, managing director of cruise for TUI UK & I, said: “We’re delighted to present an exciting evolution of our fleet in Marella Voyager. She really takes things to a new level, building on our current ships’ best features, whilst adding new venues that we know our customers will be excited to try.
"We understand what guests want from their cruise and what they love about our existing ships, so by ensuring we keep some Marella Cruises favourites as well as adding a different flavour to Marella Voyager, we will be providing more choice for our loyal customers and providing an exciting introduction to the brand for new customers.”
New facilities onboard Marella Voyager
Taste:
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Abuela’s - This eatery is open for lunch and dinner, and lines up a menu of classic Mexican options, like tacos and nachos, made with authentic ingredients.
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Nonna’s - Guests can tuck into made-to-order pizza and pasta dishes for lunch and dinner.
- Vista - This classic Italian restaurant dishes up everything from caprese salads and calamari to classic pasta dishes like carbonara. It’s nestled in Latitude 53, on Deck 5.
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Latitude 53 - the ship’s main restaurant, and it’s spread across two storeys. It’s all waiter service here, and the floor-to-ceiling windows mean the views are top-class. Menu-wise, expect a selection of classic British dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
- The Kitchens - This theatrical food hall houses eight different eateries, each serving something different. Guests can grab a sandwich or a salad, stop by for an ice-cream, or sit down for a hearty roast dinner or an Asian-style curry.
Chill:
- The Summer House – this restaurant sits between Nonna’s and Abuela’s, serving up the likes of Mexican cocktails and cold beers. It’s got an indoor space with retractable roof, plus an open-air area with top-notch views.
- The Arts House - This art-themed bar’s unique to Marella Voyager. Guests can play shuffleboard or get stuck into some arts and crafts here in the daytime. Come evening, live singers and musicians take over entertainment duties.
- Silver Fork - This speciality restaurant’s another Marella Voyager exclusive. The menu lines up a stack of British favourites, with a modern twist.
- Platter - opens late afternoons and evenings. The menu here’s designed for sharing – cruisers can pick cheese, meat or veggie boards, and there’s a wine list so guests can pair their tasty treats with a tipple or two.
- The Exchange – This bar’s got a hidden-away feel to it, and once guests find it, they won’t want to leave. The menu’s full of unique cocktails that they won’t find elsewhere on the ship, and in the evenings, they can expect live music and immersive entertainment. The latter costs a little extra, and guests have to pre-book if they want to drink here.
Enjoy:
- The Electric Rooms – Located upon Deck 12, it has everything guests need to keep the good times going after dark. The drinks menu at the bar has something for everyone, the club boasts an LED dancefloor, and the casino counts blackjack and roulette among its featured games tables.
- Destination Services – Guests can come here to book a place on one of our shore experiences or find out a bit more about the ports they will visit. All they need to do is, speak to a member of the Destination Services team – on Deck 5.
For customers planning ahead and wishing to get some winter sun, Marella Voyager’s winter 2023 programme is available to book from July 21. The Paradise Islands itinerary will first set sail in November 2023 from Barbados, where guests can enjoy the delights of the Caribbean Sea, exploring; Barbados, Tortola, St Maarten, St Kitts, Antigua, and Dominica.
Marella Cruises will also be expanding its winter 2023 offering with more choice of destinations to visit on its fleet. The popular Asia itineraries will return with a brand-new home port in Singapore, this will be the first time the cruise line has homeported there. To make the cruises even more special, the itineraries on offer will include an overnight in Singapore to give customers more time to explore and delve into the city during the day and night.
In addition to the bucket-list USA itineraries that are already on sale, a new itinerary will be added to the programme that explores the east coast of the USA from October 2023, visiting Boston, Maine, Rhode Island and heading to Canada, sailing to Saint John in New Brunswick and Halifax and Sydney in Nova Scotia.
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