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Marella explorer staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Marella Explorer cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Marella Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Marella Explorer cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Balcony Executive Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Each Executive Suite has bedroom (2 twin beds convertible to double / Queen-size, bedside cabinets with lamps, flat TV), walk-in wardrobe (access from the bedroom), living room (double sofabed for 3rd-4th person, 4-seat dining table, flat TV, comfortable armchairs, coffee table), bathroom (double-sink vanity, WC-shower), large step-out balcony (sundeck furnished with 4-seat dining table, 1 hammock and 2 deckchairs / sunloungers).

Premier Services (bonus suite perks) include:

• express check-in
• priority luggage delivery
• complimentary pressing service (up to 3 items per person, offered withing the first 24 hours after embarkation)
• in-cabin dining - complimentary Continental Breakfast in bed (1 per person, weekly)

Balcony Junior Suite

Each Junior Suite has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, flat TV, single sofabed (for 3rd person), armchair, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), wardrobe / closet, spacious step-out balcony (furnished with 1 hammock, 1 luxury sunlounger and 2 deckchairs with side table).

Family Balcony Cabin

Each Family Balcony Cabin has 1 double bed (non-convertible to twins), bedside cabinets with lamps, flat TV, double sofabed (for 3rd / 4th person), 1 fold-down bed (wall-mounted), mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), large wardrobe / closet, spacious step-out balcony (furnished with 1 hammock, 1 luxury sunlounger and 2 deckchairs with a low table).

Large Balcony Cabin

Each Large Balcony Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-sized), bedside cabinets with lamps, flat TV, single sofabed (for 3rd person), mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), wardrobe / closet, spacious step-out balcony (furnished with 1 hammock, 1 luxury sunlounger and 2 deckchairs with a low table.

Balcony Cabin

Each Balcony Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, single sofabed (for 3rd person), flat TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), wardrobe / closet, step-out balcony (furnished with 2 deckchairs and a low table).

Outside Cabin

Each Oceanview Cabin has 2 twin beds (non-convertible to double), bedside cabinets with lamps, single sofabed, 1 fold-down bed (wall-mounted), flat TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), outside view from either 1 Porthole Window (lower decks) or 1 Large Picture Window (upper decks). Single Outside cabins are on decks 4 and 5 and have max capacity 2 passengers (2 convertible to double twin beds).

Inside Cabin

Each Interior Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, 1 or 2 fold-down beds (wall-mounted), flat TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower). Single Inside cabins are on decks 4 and 5 and have max capacity 2 passengers (2 convertible to double twin beds).

Single Cabins

Each Single Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, flat TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, en-suite bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower). These staterooms are designed for solo travelers and can be booked with single-occupancy rates (no single supplement is required).

Marella Explorer cabins review

The cruise ship Marella Explorer has a total of 962 staterooms located on 10 cabin decks. All passenger cabins have as standard amenities individual air-conditioning, en-suite bathroom (WC / shower, hairdryer, bathrobes), mini-bar, Nespresso coffee maker (2 capsules are included per day), electronic safe (in the closet), direct dial phone, flat TV, 24-hour room service.

In most cabins, it”s possible to have an extra bed for toddlers (2x4 ft / 60x120 cm). All Suite and Family cabins are equipped with Xbox 360 gaming consoles.

Bonus services (Marella cruise price-inclusive for all Suite cabin categories) are: free Internet access, complimentary mini-bar (fridge with free drinks /replenished daily), Xbox gaming console, concierge service (packing/unpacking, daily newspaper, dinner reservations at specialty restaurants, SPA reservations, private land tours/shore excursions and parties), priority services (check-in, embarkation, disembarkation, tendering), in-room dining (hot/cold snacks and fresh fruits /between 7am-7pm), exclusive Suites-only access to the X-Lounge (with Champagne and brand alcohol drinks) and private sundeck (sunbathing area).

Thomson’s (Marella Cruises) “Premier Service” is available for passengers in Suite cabins only. The list of perks includes priority check-in, once per week Continental Breakfast in bed, complimentary pressing (only during the first 24 hours on the ship, 3 items PP limit), concierge service for dining/tours reservations. Express services (airport check-in, luggage delivery) are subject to availability at ports of call.

Follows the review of Marella Explorer staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services:

Balcony Suites have a step-out balcony furnished with 1 hammock, 1 table, 4 chairs, 2 loungers. Cabin furniture and amenities feature 2 single beds, 1 double sofabed, walk-in closet, separate seating area with sofa, separate living/sleeping areas.

Balcony Junior Suites have 2 lower beds, 1 sofa bed. Connecting suites are also available. Cabin furniture/amenities include a balcony with 1 table and 2 chairs, 1 deck chair.

Family Balcony cabins have a private balcony with 1 hammock, 1 table, 2 chairs, 2 deck chairs. Furniture includes 1 double bed (4,6×6,6 ft / 140x200cm), 1 double sofabed, 1 Pullman bed.

(Premium) Large Balcony cabins a step-out balcony furnished with 1 hammock, 1 table, 2 chairs, 1 lounger. Furniture includes 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), 1 sofa bed. Connecting balcony cabins are also available.

Balcony rooms have a private veranda with 1 table, 2 chairs, also 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), 1 sofa bed. Connecting balcony cabins are also available.

(Oceanview) Outside cabins are with 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), 1 sofabed or 2 Pullman beds. Category C Oceanview rooms are with porthole or a partially obstructed view. Oceanview connecting cabins are also available.

Inside cabins are with 2 twin beds (convertible to queen) plus 2 Pullman beds. Connecting Interior cabins are also available.

Marella Explorer cabin and suite plans are property of Marella Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

TUI Marella Explorer Cabins – A complete guide to choosing a cabin with kids and without

If you are planning or taking a cruise with TUI Marella you may be wondering what the cabins are like on board their Marella Explorer or Marella Explorer 2 ships for families.

We have recently cruised with Marella on their Explorer ship around the beautiful Adriatic coast .

In this guide we take a look at the range of different cabins available across its 10 cabin decks on the Marella Explorer:

Inside Cabins

Outside cabins, balcony cabins.

• Cabins with Premier Service (Family Balcony Rooms and Suites)

Tip – Check the deck plans before you book as we were glad we did before we booked as not all cabins are the same and some locations and cabins in the ship are better than others.  Some cabins have bigger balconies than others whilst others can be located close to public spaces, restaurants etc which can be noisy. 

We paid the extra £50 per cabin to reserve our exact cabins of choice rather than have cabins allocated to us once we checked in and for a family we wanted to ensure that our cabins were adjacent to each other and not have our two cabins at different ends of the ship or across different decks.

As you will find on the majority of cruise ships, inside cabins are typically the cheapest and smallest cabins.  When looking for a cruise its usually the low headline price of these inside cabins that first captures your attention to look at a cruise in the first place.

The inside cabins on the Marella Explorer are on decks 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 and 12, measure 16m2 and as the name suggests they are on the inside of the ship, so there are no windows or natural light into the cabin.  However, through the clever use of large mirrors in the cabin make it seem more spacious.  Many people choose these cabins during cruising in colder climates where you might not use your balcony as much and save the typically £500-£700 upgrade cost from this cabin to one with a balcony.

There are three types of inside cabin available on the Explorer – the first can fit two passengers with two singles which can also be made into a queen bed.

For families they also offer a four berth cabin consisting of twin beds and extra fold down beds.  When we started our cruise search, we did nearly book this given the low cost but after seeing them I wouldn’t recommend these especially if you have a tween and teen like us.  You would literally have no space in your cabin and it would be quite claustrophobic for a 7 night cruise.  If your budget allows, there are a limited amount of interconnecting inside cabins on the Marella Explorer which would work out better for a family.

There is another alternative when it comes to inside cabins, on the Marella Explorer they also have family inside cabins located on decks 8 and 10 measuring 19m2 and can sleep up to five.  These cabins have a fixed double bed and a sliding door partition which leads to a double sofa bed and single fold down bed where the children would sleep.

Their outside cabins on the Marella Explorer are slightly larger at 17m2 than the inside cabins but what I liked was that they came with a porthole window on lower decks or picture window on higher decks, providing a view of the sea and natural light into the cabin.  These cabins can be found on decks 4,5, 8 and 9 with the cabins on the higher floors costing more.

For families they offer cabins that can fit four passengers with two twin beds which can be pushed together to make a queen as well as a sofa bed and an extra fold down bed.  Although Marella state these rooms can fit four people it would be a very tight squeeze similar to their inside cabins, especially with older children and you would literally be sleeping on top of each other.

The Explorer also offers a larger outside cabin on deck 8 and 9 which measure in at 20m2.  Strangely, although these are bigger rooms that their standard outside cabins they can only sleep 3 people consisting of a twin bed that can also be a double along with a sofa bed.

If you are looking for some personal outside space on your cruise then the balcony cabins are for you – we are so glad we chose these for our first cruise with Marella and are worth every penny of the upgrade cost.

Within the balcony category there are three different cabins available, a balcony cabin, large balcony cabin and a family balcony cabin.

Standard Balcony Cabins

The standard balcony cabins are on decks 8,9 and 10 and are typically the cheapest of the cabins onboard that also provide some outside space.  At 17m2 square they are larger than the large balcony cabins but the balconies are smaller.  Inside the cabin you have a fixed queen bed and a sofa bed.

Large Balcony Cabins

We recently stayed in two large balcony cabins on the Marella Explorer on their Adriatic cruise, which are found on decks 9, 10 and 12.

Located on deck 10, I was really pleased with these cabins which I thought were perfect for families with older children.  What I really liked was that fact that the balconies in our cabins were interconnecting providing a huge amount of outside space and joining two cabins into one.  You can view a video tour of our large balcony cabins here .

Compared to booking a suite where the kids would have been sleeping on a sofa bed and we would all be sharing one bathroom, booking two balcony cabins came in at a much lower cost than booking one suite, so its well worth looking at this combination for a family.

Like the standard balcony cabins, these rooms can fit 3 passengers in either a twin or queen bed along with a single sofa bed.  Bathrooms are similar to what you would find across the rest of the cabins onboard apart from the executive suite.  What we did like and one of the reasons why we chose the Marella Explorer was that the showers had glass doors rather than the old fashioned shower curtains that can still be found in many cabin bathrooms across cruise lines.

Although the cabin at 16m2 is slightly smaller than a balcony cabin, what you are gaining is a significant amount of outdoor space offering lots of space to relax.  The balconies in these cabins will be some of the largest non-suite balconies that you will find on any cruise line.  Our balconies were large enough for 2 sunlounges, table and 2 chairs and a hammock.

Given the significant upgrade cost per cabin for a large balcony cabin – typically £700 it would have been a welcome addition if the bathrooms had the Clarins toiletries found in the suites instead of the cheap wall mounted toiletries found in the shower cubicle.

Family balcony cabin

If you want to be all in the same cabin as a family and not be on top of each other, then it’s well worth looking at their family balcony cabins which are located on the aft (back of the ship) on decks 8 and 10.

At 20m2 they can sleep up to five people, although it would be more comfortable as four and feature a sliding door that divides the room for privacy.  If you are looking at these family cabins, then you will need to book early as there are only 14 cabins available and they tend to sell out quickly.  If you are travelling with younger children these cabins are also the closest to the children’s splash pool area at the back of the ship.

The family balcony cabins also offer additional perks including

• Express check-in
• Priority luggage delivery
• Complimentary pressing service for up to 3 items per person in the first 24 hours after embarkation
• In-cabin dining – complimentary continental breakfast in bed

You can tell the suites onboard the Marella Explorer as their cabin doors are different to the rest of the cabins onboard.  Once you step inside you can see they are a step up from the standard cabins and really spacious, which should be given the costs of the suites which can add an £1,700 upgrade cost for a family of four. Although the bathrooms are no bigger than what you would find in a standard cabin, they do feature upgraded toiletries –  Clarins, one of my favourites.

Like the family balcony cabins, the suites on board the Marella Explorer also offer additional perks including

Junior Suite

The junior suites are 22m2 and are found on deck 10 and 12 and can sleep up to three people in the twin or queen-sized bed along with a sofa bed. What makes the junior suites different to the other cabins on-board is that the bed faces the patio doors onto the large balcony.  Like the large balcony cabins, the balconies in the junior suites a fantastic, furnished with two sunbeds, coffee table and chairs and a hammock.

Executive Suite

The executive suites are the most expensive, spacious and most spectacular cabins on board the Marella Explorer – it wouldn’t look out of place in a hotel on-land.  These 10 executive suites are also by far the biggest rooms, measuring in at 49m2 ensuring that a family of four can sleep in this cabin and still have space to spare, the only downside is that the kids would be sleeping on a sofa bed.

The master bedroom features a queen size bed and separate walk in wardrobe.  The spacious living room contains the sofa bed and dining area.  The bathroom is just as spectacular and spacious with dual vanities and large walk-in shower.  Balconies are huge with padded sun loungers, table and chairs and a hammock.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have a fridge?

Yes, in our large balcony cabin we had a small fridge which was great for keeping drinks cool.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have air conditioning?

Yes, all cabins have air conditioning, although it was quite old fashioned with a manual thermostat in the cabin.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have a safe?

Yes, all cabins on the Marella Explorer have a safe which are free to use.  They are modern but a little on the small side so it would struggle to fit a small laptop.  Our safe was located in the wardrobe but on inside cabins they can be found behind the mirror above the desk.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have TVs?

Yes, all cabins have modern flat screen TV’s, ours was interactive showing the cruise map, lots of channels and information similar to what you would find on the Navigator app.

Do the cabins on have Kettles?

Yes, with Marella being a British cruise line all of the cabins come with a kettle and tea and coffee making facilities.

Do the cabins have hairdryers?

Yes, all cabins on the Marella Explorer have hairdryers although the quality is not the best so you may want to bring your own.

What plug sockets are in the cabins on the Marella Explorer?

Connectivity in the cabins in most of the Marella cabins is pretty poor, especially when most families have so many pieces of technology with them to charge.  In our cabin was a single EU plug socket in the corner shelving and one US plug socket on the desk and forget about USB sockets, there were none to be found.  So remember to pack an adapter, we took the EU/US adapters which also allowed us to charge multiple devices and also to charge via USB.

Do the cabins on have irons?

No, you won’t find any irons in any of the cabins on the Marella Explorer.  The ship does offer a competitively priced laundry service where they will press your clothes or if you stay in one of the cabins above with premier service you will get 3 items of clothing pressed complimentary.

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Do inside cabins have a fridge

yes they do

Is there a royal suite on this ship.

Not on the Explorer – that is on the Discovery

Very informative. Many thanks for posting 😊 we have booked two standard balcony room adjacent to each other. Would they be able to have the balcony’s connected? They are not interconnecting rooms?

Thank you so much . Very well executed cabins. Will surely book Mediterranean cruise soon

Brilliant really helpful thank u.

How much to upgrade from an inside cabin to an outside cabin.

It depends on availability but an upgrade from an inside to balcony cabin is typically circa +£700, outside cabins a little less than this.

Been on this ship . Love it Love it Love it. Oh Love it . Back on later this year .

Hi, we have booked a large balcony room on Deck 9, room 9096. Not keen on being opposite a linen/storage cupboard, does anyone have any idea where they are located? Many thanks

Do all balcony cabins have fridges in for medication. Or do we need to book one

What decks would be deemed the quietest from decks 8 9 & 10

We have just stayed for our 1st cruise on Marella explorer. Outside cabin on deck 4. It was absolutely beautiful, best holiday for years.

How do u find what excursions there are

I’m heading on your cruise in june9th, we fly from Dublin to Corfu, we have our tickets already, can I book a cabin now, and do I ring TUI in England

Just back from my first ever cruise on Marcella explorer had the most fantastic time staff were so helpful and very nice didn’t want to go home saving for my next won can’t wait to go another won my husband had a wonderful time as well thank you for all the wonderful memories x

Hi, do marella2 have tea making facilities and hair dryer.

Hi, yes they do

Probably worth mentioning that not all cabins have fridges. Inside cabins only have them if you ask and need them for medications….

We have just got back from our Cruise on the Marella Explorer. And the entire ship has a greqt amosphere. Very friemdly and helpful ceew.

Do suit cabins have a fridge

Very helpful. Suggestion please for a birthday a la carte restaurant dinner. Thx 😊

aim so looking forward to my trip on Marella explorer . As aim traveling on my birthday 20th January . aim 60 and my wife as never been on a cruse before so she side she would try it out just for me. ( I CAN”T WAIT )

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Marella Explorer (1 and 2) – Cabins Honest Reviews and Cabins to Avoid

In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Explorer and sharing a review of the inside cabin which I cruised in. The Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2 have almost identical cabins so this post is relevant to both.

I recently stayed in an inside cabin on the Marella Explorer during a 90s themed cruise. It was one of the nicest inside cabins I’ve ever had with an incredible amount of storage. The cabin had 16 drawers, 16!

In this post we explore:

• Inside Cabins

Outside Cabins

• Balcony Cabins
• Cabins with Premier Service (Suites)
• Solo Cabins

We will also look at cabins to avoid.

All cabins were refurbished when the ship was taken over by Marella in 2018. The Marella Explorer was previously Mein Schiff and before that was Celebrity Galaxy.

Inside cabins:

Sleeps up to: 4

We stayed in an inside cabin on deck 4. The inside cabins on decks 4/5  only sleep 2 but the inside cabins on 8/9 either sleep 2 or 4. If the cabin sleeps 4 these will be pull down beds from the ceiling.

It can be quite a squeeze to share a cabin with 2 or 3 other people but it is doable. They drop down beds are most commonly used for children although they do accommodate adults too. If you’re particularly tall your feet may hang off the end though! I have shared a cabin with 3 other adults before, it isn’t ideal but for a short cruise it isn’t a problem.

Size: 16m 2

The cabin was a good size. It is pretty standard size by cruise ship standards measuring around 16m2 but because of the number of mirrors and the light decor in the cabin, it felt much bigger. We only stayed in the cabin for 3 nights so didn’t have very much luggage, as a result, we only filled up about 4 of the 16 drawers!

What I loved:

• The light decor and mirrors
• The storage space
• The bed was comfy

What I didn’t love: 

• The cabin vibrated a lot when we pulled into port

In ALMOST all cabins the beds can either be arranged as a twin or as a double bed. If you arrive and the beds aren’t set up how you’d like, just let your cabin steward know and they’ll change these for you.

In addition to the 16 drawers, there were also TWO wardrobes/closets in the cabin. The cabin had more storage space than I’ve ever had in any cabin. The same goes for the bathroom, there was lots of room to clear away your toiletries.

Our cabin was 4187 which is right at the aft of the ship. We only had one cabin between us and the aft of the ship which did mean that we had a long walk from the other end. That wasn’t a problem for me though and a few extra steps on a cruise is usually for the best with all of the food available!

Trying to hit 10,000 steps a day is just one of the ways that I prevent weight gain when I cruise. If you’d like to find out how you can avoid cruise weight gain, while still treating yourself, start by reading this post:  Avoid Cruise Ship Weight Gain, 7 Easy Things You Can Do.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have TVs?

Yep. All cabins on the Marella Explorer come with TV’s. I have to admit I never turned mine on during my cruise on the Marella Explorer, it was SO busy.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Kettles?

Yes. All cabins on the Marella explorer come with a kettle and some tea/coffee making facilities.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Safes?

Yep, all cabins have safes. In our inside cabin, the safe was behind the mirror which was above the desk. It would be very easy to go the full cruise without knowing that it was there!

The outside cabins on the Marella Explorer are almost identical to the inside cabins. The style is the same but the size is slightly bigger.

Outside cabins come with either a porthole window or bigger square window like the one shown below. The size of the window depends on which deck you are on.

Standard Balcony Cabins

Sleeps up to: 3

What is in the Balcony cabins on board the Marella Explorer?

• Twin/Queen beds
• A desk with mirror + chair
• Sofabed/chair
• Bedside tables

The balcony cabins onboard are very similar in style to the inside and outside cabins. There is an extra chair/sofa and a desk on the far side of the room. The balcony cabins are actually the same size as the outside cabins, measuring in at 17m2.

The size of the balcony is pretty standard. It isn’t the biggest in the industry but isn’t the smallest by a long way.

The sofa pulls out as is a sofa bed for the 3rd passenger. This might not be suitable if you are a particularly tall adult but these are usually fine for children or smallish adults. Unusually the cabins don’t have room for a 4th guest but there are some family cabins available for those that need an extra bed.

Large Balcony Cabins

Cabin sleeps: 3

The large balcony is exactly the same as the regular balcony but the balcony itself is bigger. The large balcony is HUGE. It has room for two chairs, a table, and a hammock.

Premier Service

The following cabins come with ‘premier service’.

Premier service includes:

• Express check-in
• 3 Items of laundry pressed within the first 24 hours
• Free breakfast in bed, one per week

Family Balcony Cabin

The family balcony cabins are new additions and they are massive! It’s 20m2 and sleeps up to five. These are actually the biggest non-suite balconies that I’ve ever found on a cruise ship. The balcony has two chairs, a table, a hammock, and two loungers.

We had a family balcony cabin on deck 10 and it was fab! Didn’t feel any rolling or vibration any more than on the rest of the ship. And quiet too, despite being under the Mediterranean restaurant and bar. The cabins are a good size too with a sliding door to divide the room for privacy. – Gail

Junior Suite Balcony Cabin

The junior suite is a whopping 22m2! My favourite part about this cabin is the fact that the bed faces the window.

This probably doesn’t affect anybody apart from me but… It is worth noting that this means that you are sleeping sideways in the ship (similar to the inside cabins) if the weather is rough you’ll feel yourself going up and down the bed which I really don’t like, in standard balcony cabins you end up going side to side which is better for me.

I do get quite seasick though so if you are worried about seasickness at all check out this post: 13 Cruise Seasickness Tips – From Somebody Who Gets Seasick.

Executive Suite

Cabin sleeps: 4

The executive suite is the biggest cabin on the ship measuring in at 49m2. It sleeps 4, two people in a regular bed and two more on a sofa bed. The cabin has a separate living room with a dining table.

Absolutely fantastic room. Booked for a ‘big birthday’ and definitely made the experience unforgettable! Well positioned, not too close or far from lifts, only one flight of stairs to pool deck. A little noise from above when sun loungers were being put out or tidied away but nothing much at all.  – Erin

Does The Marella Explorer Have Solo Cabins?

Technically speaking no, there aren’t any cabins created specifically for solo use. That said Marella do have some inside and outside cabins set aside as ‘solo’ rooms. This means that if you cruised in one of these cabins you wouldn’t have to stay in a smaller cabin which is often what happens to solo cruisers.

If you are considering cruising Solo start by reading this post, it details my personal favourite cruise lines for solo cruising. Marella are on the list along with many others. Best Cruise Lines For Solo Cruisers (Tried and Tested Pros and Cons). 

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Hairdryers?

Yes. All cabins on the Marella Explorer have hairdryers, there is no need to bring your own. Interestingly some of the cabins still have an old-style hairdryer on the wall of the bathroom, they also have a newer style one in the main cabin.

What plug sockets are on the Marella Explorer?

In the inside cabins, there is one EU and one US plug socket on the desk. Under the TV there is another EU socket. I would recommend bringing some sort of plug which allows you to charge more than one thing at once.

Make sure you pack adapters! This is one of the most common things for first-time cruisers to forget. You can find my full list of cruise essentials on our resource page here: Resources & Discounts.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Irons?

No. None of the cabins on the Marella Explorer have irons. There isn’t a self-service laundry so if you do need something ironed you would have to pay for this. An alternative is to buy a spray which drops the creases from clothes.

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Marella Explorer – Cabins to Avoid

The following cabins to avoid were provided by guests who cruised on the ship. 

Marella Explorer, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 10

The following cabins towards the aft of deck 10 onboard Marella Explorer are directly below the buffet. Some cruisers staying in these cabins have reported noises of things like chairs being moved.

This shouldn’t be a big problem as the buffet isn’t open late into the night but it may be worth something to bear in mind.

Marella Explorer, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 8

The following cabins on board the Marella Discovery are under the Squid and Anchor. The Squid and Anchor is a very popular venue that has live music which often goes on into the night.

If you have young children/like to sleep early it may be worth avoiding these cabins as some guests have reported hearing music in these cabins.

Marella Explorer, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 5

The cabins at the front of deck 5 are belong the broadway theatre. Theatre shows usually end by 11pm but if you like to go to sleep earlier than this it may be worth avoiding these cabins.

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