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Marella Cruises ship guide

Marella Explorer

In summer 2018, we’ll be unveiling the latest addition to our fleet – and it’s the biggest one yet.

Launched
2018
Rating
4 star
Sailings
17 current
Marella Explorer cruise ship

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Marella Explorer cruise ship

Ship research guide

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Cabin styles

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Cabin photos

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Onboard spaces

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Media items

Current cruises

17 current sailings

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Ship Match Snapshot

Is Marella Explorer the right ship for you?

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Cabin choice

20 cabin categories are represented for this ship.

First-time cruiser note

First-time cruisers can compare 20 cabin categories and 17 current sailings before choosing a sailing.

Experienced cruiser note

Experienced cruisers can scan 20 cabin categories and 17 current sailings before narrowing down a sailing.

Ship fast facts

Marella Explorer at a glance

Only confirmed ship facts are shown here, grouped for quick comparison.

Capacity

Crew
909
Staterooms
962

Size

Gross tonnage
76998

Ship history

Launched
2018

Guide information last updated Jul 12, 2026. Sailings and prices are shown separately in the cruise search.

What makes this ship special?

Marella Explorer highlights

Named venues, facilities and ship highlights are shown when available.

Pool bar
Dining

Pool bar

Hideout
Highlights

Hideout

The Coffee Port
Highlights

The Coffee Port

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Cabins on Marella Explorer

Compare the main cabin options on Marella Explorer, including representative images, sleeping capacity, size and key features where available.

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Marella Explorer cabin styles

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Marella Explorer Standard Balcony

Balcony

Standard Balcony

Marella Explorer Standard Balcony

Balcony

Standard Balcony

Marella Explorer Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Marella Explorer Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Marella Explorer Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Marella Explorer Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Marella Explorer Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Marella Explorer Junior Suite

Suite

Junior Suite

Marella Explorer Outside

Oceanview / Outside

Outside

Marella Explorer Executive Suite

Suite

Executive Suite

Interior cabin styles

Inside

6 categories

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InsideSolo

Inside

Code ZI05Approx. 16m2

These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

  • Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC
  • There are also four-berth cabins, with twin beds and extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer InsideCabin image
InsideSolo

Inside

Code ZI03Approx. 16m2

These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

  • Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC
  • There are also four-berth cabins, with twin beds and extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer InsideCabin image
InsideSolo

Inside

Code ZI04Approx. 16m2

These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

  • Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC
  • There are also four-berth cabins, with twin beds and extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer InsideCabin image
InsideSolo

Inside

Code ZI01Approx. 16m2

These cabins come in at around 16m2. Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC.

  • Within that, you’ve got two single beds that can be converted into a queen-size, as well as an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC
  • There are also four-berth cabins, with twin beds and extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Window and sea-view cabin styles

Oceanview

7 categories

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Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO02Approx. 17m2

Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO01Approx. 17m2

Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO06Approx. 17m2

All Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO03Approx. 17m2

Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Private outside space

Balcony / Veranda

5 categories

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Standard Balcony

Code ZBL03Approx. 17m2

It’s the sea views that make these cabins stand out. They're a sizeable 17m2, and you can make the most of them out on your furnished private balcony.

  • Inside, there are two twin beds that convert into a queen-size one
  • And the en suite bathroom lines up a shower and WC
  • They're a sizeable 17m2, and you can make the most of them out on your furnished private balcony

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer Standard BalconyCabin image
BalconyBalcony

Standard Balcony

Code ZBL01Approx. 17m2

It’s the sea views that make these cabins stand out. They're a sizeable 17m2, and you can make the most of them out on your furnished private balcony.

  • Inside, there are two twin beds that convert into a queen-size one
  • And the en suite bathroom lines up a shower and WC
  • They're a sizeable 17m2, and you can make the most of them out on your furnished private balcony

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer Family Balcony CabinCabin image
BalconyFamilyBalcony

Family Balcony Cabin

Code ZFB01Approx. 20m2

There’s plenty of room for the whole family in our Family Cabins. Size-wise, they’re 20m2, and sleep up to five people.

  • Each one is fitted with a double bed, a sofa bed and a fold-down bed
  • You’ve also got an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC, as well as a furnished balcony

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer Standard BalconyCabin image
BalconyBalcony

Standard Balcony

Code ZBA02Approx. 16m2

These cabins give you everything you get from a balcony cabin, and throw a bigger balcony into the mix. They measure up at 16m2, and you'll find them on Decks 9, 10 and 12, the cabins offer two beds that can be turned.

  • They measure up at 16m2, and you'll find them on Decks 9, 10 and 12, the cabins offer two beds that can be turned into a queen-size, a sofa-bed, along with an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC
  • These cabins give you everything you get from a balcony cabin, and throw a bigger balcony into the mix

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Larger cabin styles

Suite

2 categories

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Junior Suite

Code ZJB01Approx. 22m2

You’ll have 22m2 to play with when you book one of our Junior Suites. They’re found on Deck 10 and 12, which means you’re guaranteed great horizon views from your furnished balcony.

  • Each suite sleeps three, thanks to a sofa bed and two twin beds that can be made into a queen-size
  • The en suite bathroom has a shower and WC
  • They’re found on Deck 10 and 12, which means you’re guaranteed great horizon views from your furnished balcony

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

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Executive Suite

Code ZES01Approx. 49m2

If you want to go all out, book one of our Executive Suites on Deck 10. Each one measures up at a big 49m2, with enough room for four people.

  • They come with a sofa bed and two twin beds, which can be converted into a queen-size
  • In the bathroom, there’s a shower and WC
  • A furnished balcony tops things off

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

For single travelers

Solo

13 categories

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Marella Explorer OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO02Approx. 17m2

Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO01Approx. 17m2

Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO06Approx. 17m2

All Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Marella Explorer OutsideCabin image
Oceanview / OutsideSolo

Outside

Code ZO03Approx. 17m2

Outside Cabins come with a porthole or picture window. They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds.

  • They’re 17m2 in size, which includes two single beds
  • Plus, the en suite bathrooms have a shower and WC
  • Our three and four-berth cabins have twin beds, as well as a sofa bed or extra fold-down beds

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

Extra flexibility

Family

1 category

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Family Balcony Cabin

Code ZFB01Approx. 20m2

There’s plenty of room for the whole family in our Family Cabins. Size-wise, they’re 20m2, and sleep up to five people.

  • Each one is fitted with a double bed, a sofa bed and a fold-down bed
  • You’ve also got an en suite bathroom with a shower and WC, as well as a furnished balcony

Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.

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Onboard experience

What is onboard Marella Explorer

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Bars & loungesDedicated bars, lounges, pubs and social spaces.1 venue
Pool bar on Marella Explorer
Bars & lounges

Pool bar

Bars and lounges
Other amenitiesAdditional named amenities that do not fit the main categories.2 venues
Hideout on Marella Explorer
Other amenities

Hideout

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The Coffee Port on Marella Explorer
Other amenities

The Coffee Port

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Exterior

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Dining

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Where it sails

Where Marella Explorer sails

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Sailings on Marella Explorer

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Can I compare cabins on Marella Explorer?

This guide currently shows 20 cabin categories for Marella Explorer. Final cabin options are checked around your chosen sailing.

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Are there current cruises on Marella Explorer?

17 current sailings are shown for this ship. Use the current cruises section to compare them.

Are inclusions the same on every sailing?

Marella Explorer is part of Marella Cruises. Package-specific inclusions, cabin choices and final prices can vary by sailing and fare, so they are checked before booking.