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Are Marella Cruises child friendly?

Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer and our new ship, Marella Voyager, are all geared up for families. Kids of all ages are welcome on our family cruises. Our kids' clubs cater from babies to teens, plus, we've got onboard entertainment for all the family, from minigolf to outdoor movie screenings.



Yes, Marella Cruises (operated by TUI) are exceptionally child-friendly, though they offer a "best of both worlds" approach by having both family-focused and adults-only ships in their fleet. For families in 2026, ships like the Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, and Marella Explorer are the top choices. These vessels feature the "Marella Kids’ Club," which offers age-appropriate activities for children aged 3 to 11, ranging from arts and crafts to movie nights and talent shows. Teens have their own dedicated "Hideout" spaces where they can play video games and socialize away from younger kids. The ships are packed with family-oriented amenities such as climbing walls, mini-golf, and multiple swimming pools. One of the biggest draws for parents is the all-inclusive nature of Marella, which means snacks, meals, and even soft drinks for the kids are included in the price, making budget management much easier. While they don't have the massive "theme park" feel of a Disney or Royal Caribbean ship, Marella offers a more relaxed, British-influenced environment that is perfect for a multi-generational family holiday.

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The intimate ships of high-end lines like Silversea Cruises, Seabourn Cruise Line, SeaDream Yacht Club and Regent Seven Seas Cruises (or ultra-premium lines, such as Oceania Cruises, Windstar Cruises, Azamara and Viking Ocean Cruises) are refined, dignified and geared to adults.

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And while going overboard on cruise ships is a rare incidence, it does happen occasionally – young children that climb on the railings are particularly at risk. Kids roam free. While cruise ships are confined areas, they are large and full of safety hazards.

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The perfect age for taking your kids on a cruise is when they are old enough to be excited about the experience -- when they want to check out the ship and get excited about exploring in ports of call. Maybe they are more attracted by daily ice cream, pool time and Ping-Pong than cultural immersion, but that's OK.

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Marella Cruises are ideal for families because of their range of entertainment and amenity options; children can enjoy the Kids' Club which caters for 3 to 11 year olds.

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Cruise fares are per person which includes children and infants. When traveling with two full fare guests, additional guests in the same stateroom pay a discounted cruise fare.

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Travelers under the age of 18 must travel with an adult over the age of 18. Children under the age of 16 must have a passenger who is 16 or older share their cabin. Minimum age to leave a P&O ship on your own: Guests must be 17 or older to go on a ship-sponsored shore excursion on their own.

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Best Luxury Cruise Lines
  • #1. Viking Ocean Cruises.
  • #2. Seabourn Cruise Line.
  • #3. Regent Seven Seas Cruises.


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Toys, games & entertainment Whether you are lounging around the ship or spending some downtime in the cabin, most children will need to be entertained via a tablet, toy or book. It is always good to bring a variety of options so you can keep them interested, but not too many that your cabin turns into a toybox.

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As a rule of thumb, sailing when school is in session means fewer kids on the ship. That means avoiding times like the Christmas holidays, Spring Break, and summer. Meanwhile, you'll find few kids if you sail right before or after these holidays.

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