Is Marella Explorer 1 adults Only?

Marella Explorer 2 is our only ship that's reserved exclusively for adults. An adults-only cruise is a sailing with a minimum age limit for passengers – usually 18 years and over.



No, the Marella Explorer (often referred to as Marella Explorer 1) is a family-friendly ship and is not adults-only. As of 2026, it continues to offer extensive amenities for all ages, including the M Club (kids' club), a dedicated children's pool area, and family-oriented entertainment like the "Snack Shack" and Broadway-style shows. This is in contrast to its sister ship, the Marella Explorer 2, which is a strictly adults-only vessel. It is important for travelers to distinguish between the two: Marella Explorer 1 is designed for multi-generational travel with "Family Inside" and "Family Balcony" cabins that sleep up to five people, whereas Marella Explorer 2 focuses on a more sophisticated, child-free environment. If you are looking for an adults-only experience within the Marella fleet in 2026, you should look toward Marella Explorer 2, the newer Marella Voyager, or the Marella Discovery (which transitioned to adults-only in summer 2026).

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There are plenty of great cruises available for single cruisers, across a number of cruise lines. Norwegian Cruise Line offers studio cabins aboard ships such as the Norwegian Epic - meaning you can enjoy comfortable accommodations built for you that are priced perfectly for the solo traveler.

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Happy with my 1st cruise. The cabin was a good size. The food was good although it was a nightmare to get in the specialist restaurants. The shows were good and the entertainment.

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There are kids' movie nights and family-friendly West End-style shows, too. On Marella Explorer, the kids' club is too small for the ship, with just 30 places. Family-friendly shore excursions to beaches and water parks are offered from all ships except the adults-only Marella Explorer 2.

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Dress Codes During the day, you are free to wear what you like! Smart casual wear is required in the evenings, which means full-length trousers for men and an open necked shirt, and separates or dresses for women. Once a week there will be a formal night, which is usually the Captain's cocktail party.

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Marella Cruises is debuting a new ship and a new series of itineraries during the 2023 summer. With the Marella Voyager entering service in the Western Mediterranean, the company is also launching a brand new summer program that features itineraries to the U.S. East Coast and to the Caribbean.

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As it stands and the moment, you will not able to get off the ship in port unless you are on a Marella organised Shore excursion. Yes we know it's a way for TUI to make some much needed money back, but it's to identify ship bubbles.

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Marella Cruises are 'all inclusive' as standard but it is important to note that this doesn't include all drinks. In the Marella Cruises All Inclusive fare, you can receive a range of hot drinks, soft drinks, cocktails, mocktails, beers and wines with premium drinks being charged as extra individually.

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The best time of year to book a cruise is often January through March. During this period — also known as wave season — industry-wide sales occur and the price of that cruise you've been dreaming of may drop significantly.

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Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean and Carnival are all still great choices for this age group, whether you're traveling on your own or with a group of friends. Another cruise line that works well for young singles is Virgin Voyages, which is child-free and has rooms and activities designed for singles.

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