Marella Explorer 2

You can watch the chefs whip up around-the-world dishes at this buffet restaurant. It’s stocked with lots of different food stalls, hence its name, The Market Place.

On Marella Explorer, this place combines pizza, tapas and Portuguese meat skewers. There’ll be a slightly different offering onboard Marella Explorer 2, so watch this space.

The main waiter service restaurant is a good-looking place, with a gold-and-grey colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows.

You’ll find Vista on the first floor of Latitude 53. Come evening, it transforms into a contemporary Italian restaurant.

This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat and seafood. The menu stars various cuts of steak and you can watch the chef cook yours on the open grill. The interiors are inspired by the meaty menu, as well, with chopping board artwork and leather booth seating. A cover charge applies for dining here.

You’ll feel like you’ve switched continents when you dine at this restaurant. Oriental-style lanterns and paintings are paired with a pan-Asian menu of curries, noodles and sushi. You’ll pay a cover charge to eat here.

This fine dining restaurant was made for foodies. You’ll be treated to high-end cuisine, making it the ideal spot for an extra special evening. There’s a charge to dine here.

Food stalls, beach huts and oversized deckchairs set the scene at this laidback eatery. As such, you can look forward to grab ‘n’ go lunches and snacks, like hot dogs and burgers. There’s a drinks station on hand, too.

This show lounge is big enough to rival a Broadway theatre. And that’s not all it’s got going for it. There are 12 shows on offer, including two brand-new numbers – exclusive to Marella Explorer 2, plus it’s waiter service, so you can get a drink without missing a thing.

If you’re feeling lucky, you can try out the slot machines and card tables at the Indigo Casino.

You’ll find the club in the middle of Indigo. It flaunts a dancefloor and a DJ booth, as well as an extra bar.

Indigo lays claim to a huge bar, where flare demonstrations and cocktail-making sessions take place. There’s also plenty of seating for taking in the 360-degree views – day or night.

If you’re after a quiet spot, this bar’s the one. You’ll find it outside The Mediterranean, and it’s the place to come for Mediterranean specialities and views of the horizon.

This pub at sea is a modern take on a traditional British watering hole. As such, it’s got a decent range of draught beers and some outside space. Plus, this place is the home of a live band, quiz nights and a couple of gaming machines.

This bar caters to pre-dinner drinks, which you can sip to a background of low-key entertainment.

Champagne and Prosecco are on the menu at this speakeasy-style bar. It’s a great spot to head before or after a meal at one of the speciality restaurants.

This deck bar provides cool-down drinks in between sunbathing. You’ll find it at the back of the ship, so it’s got sweeping sea views.

Cocoon chairs and Balinese beds give The Veranda its luxe feel. It’s split over two decks, and you can order drinks straight to your lounger.

Like the name suggests, this bar sits next to the pool, so it’s great for grabbing drinks and frozen cocktails.

This place sorts out caffeine fixes, with Lavazza coffee and sweet treats. A small charge applies here.

Pop into the studio for a professional photoshoot. You’ll also find kiosks, where you can view and buy all the photos captured by our onboard photography team.

When the ship’s at sea, it’s time to hit the shops. The onboard boutiques are stocked with everyday essentials and loads of duty-free products, including perfume, jewellery and souvenirs.

If you’re after something bubbly, Flutes is the bar for you. You can sip glasses of Champagne* or Prosecco while listening to the sounds of a pianist. Plus, there are handy ‘press for bubbles’ buttons dotted around.

*Please note, Champagne isn’t included as part of the standard All Inclusive package or the premium drinks package.

You can watch classic and modern films under the stars at this open-air cinema.

Themed cocktails and craft beers aren’t all this clubhouse-inspired bar brings to the table. You can take up a seat in a golf buggy, or tee off on one of two golf simulators for a little extra.

If you want to find out more about our ports of call and excursions, come and chat to our Destination Services team. They’ve got guides and maps to help you find your way around. And you can book your next cruise with them, too.

There will be 'Chance to Dance' sessions onboard. These are informal, 30-minute, unhosted events where we play music and you can dance the foxtrot, tango and other ballroom favourites. To find out when and where these sessions will be held on your ship, please speak to a member of the entertainment team onboard.

Like at any other Champneys Spa, you can book in for treatments, like facials, body wraps and massages. Plus, there’s a beauty salon, a relaxation room, made-for-two suites and treatment cabins with hot tubs. There’s also a sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows.

The pool is split in two by a small stage in the middle, and you can look forward to daily entertainment.

Four whirlpool baths bubble away by the main pool.

Couples can practice putting on this nine-hole minigolf green. It’s right at the top of the ship, so it comes with great sea views.

You can work up a sweat with the sea in sight at the gym.

Located outside on Deck 12 is a jogging track.