Marella Cruises 2027: A Season of Firsts and Favourites
03/10/2025
The horizon has never looked so enticing.
Marella Cruises has unveiled its glittering 2027 collection, and it’s a season shimmering with firsts, long-awaited returns, and irresistible discoveries. With brand-new itineraries, fresh hotels, and the reappearance of favourite ports, Marella Cruises is setting the stage for a year where every voyage is a story waiting to be told.
Charting New Horizons
At the heart of the 2027 programme lies adventure freshly sketched onto the map. From Dubrovnik’s historic shores, homeport for the adults-only Marella Discovery 2’s inaugural season, to the debut of Syracuse in Sicily, every journey feels like a hand-stitched tapestry of culture and coastlines. Add in the triumphant return of ports such as Lisbon, Porto, Ibiza and Mahon, and you have a patchwork of old-world charm and new-world wonder.
A Welcome Return
Some comebacks feel like homecomings. Marella Explorer 2 makes its long-awaited return to Malaga, its first summer season there in nine years, bringing sun-soaked Iberian escapes with a distinctly grown-up flair. Meanwhile, returning gems like Castellon and Saranda (Albania) remind us that the past often holds treasures worth rediscovering.
Stay a Little Longer
Beyond the waves, Marella Cruises' Cruise & Stay programme elevates holidays into something deeper, something richer. With 121 hotels across four destinations, including 29 sparkling new properties, the collection invites guests to linger. Here, a voyage is not the end, but the beginning of another story, written against the backdrop of sunlit terraces and timeless towns.
New Horizons: Destinations Debuting in 2027
Every season has its stars, and 2027 introduces glittering new names to Marella Cruises' map. These ports aren’t just places on an itinerary; they’re invitations to taste the extraordinary. Here are the top three making their debut.
Syracuse, Sicily
A city where myths breathe and mosaics glow, Syracuse dazzles with crumbling amphitheatres, glittering seas and piazzas perfumed with Sicilian zest. Marella Cruises' newest port is a feast for history and hedonism alike.
Saranda, Albania
Shimmering between Adriatic waves and wonders, Saranda is Albania’s radiant revelation. Think sun-splashed beaches, ancient ruins and a Riviera edge; a perfect mix for travellers chasing beauty off the beaten path.
Argostoli, Kefalonia
This Ionian jewel enchants with sapphire bays, pastel harbours and mountain backdrops that stir the soul. Argostoli brings an authentic Greek spirit to Marella Cruises' map, where every turn feels like a secret revealed.
Why Sail with Marella Cruises?
Because Marella Cruises does more than move you from port to port, it carries you into the heart of each destination with a sense of ease and imagination. Flying from 21 regional airports (including Ireland), guests are welcomed aboard ships designed for every traveller: family-friendly favourites like Marella Voyager and Marella Explorer, or adults-only sanctuaries such as Marella Discovery 2 and Marella Explorer 2. Whichever course you choose, Marella Cruises ensures the journey itself becomes the destination.
Your 2027 Voyage Awaits
From sparkling new itineraries to debut destinations, Marella Cruises' 2027 launch promises a season like no other. Whether you’re dreaming of the Adriatic’s hidden harbours, Iberia’s sun-drenched cities or Sicily’s timeless shores, there’s a journey waiting with your name on it.
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