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Marella has changed

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COOKSExplore
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πŸ‘οΈ 29K viewsπŸ“… 3 months ago⏱️ 15:27
What This Creator Said
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Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We have just finished our cruise around the Canary Islands. Canary flavors is the itinerary on Mela Explorer 2.

The food on this cruise has been phenomenal. It has been absolutely amazing.

The what's included in the all-inclusive drinks is much worse than it's been previously.

We never hesitate to recommend the Mora Cruise to anybody because you know you're going to come and you're going to enjoy it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check the all-inclusive drinks package details before sailing, as the selection may have changed.
βœ“Book the Canarian Flavours itinerary for more port days compared to other cruise lines.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow has the Marella cruise experience changed since the creators last sailed with them?
QIs Marella still a good value for money compared to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Booking Process2Β½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks2Β½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconCabin Interior1 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Gran Canaria2Β½ Happy Bacon
Lagamera1 Sad Bacon
Tenerife2Β½ Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon β€” creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon β€” creators took issue with this
Meh β€” no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = β€œmeh”, 5 = β€œbacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description↓

Join us as we return to Marella Cruises after two years to see how our experience has changed in 2026! 🚒 On this trip we sailed the Canarian Flavours itinerary aboard Marella Explorer 2, and we’re comparing this latest cruise to the many Marella sailings we’ve enjoyed in the past. From the booking and pre-cruise process through to the cabin, food, drinks, entertainment, onboard atmosphere, and β€” of course β€” the overall cost, we take an honest, in-depth look at what Marella offers today. Has the value for money improved or declined? And is Marella still a great all-inclusive cruise choice in 2026? If you’re considering a Marella cruise or wondering how the brand has changed recently, this review shares our real experiences, what surprised us, and whether we’d sail with Marella again. πŸ‘‰ Watch to find out if Marella Cruises is still worth it in 2026! #MarellaCruises #MarellaExplorer2 #CruiseReview #CruiseVlog #AllInclusiveCruise #CruiseTips #Cruising2026 Follow Us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cooksexplore?igsh=MTlxa3luZXZ1YmRwcQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Please subscribe to see more content like this - https://youtube.com/@CooksExplore?sub_confirmation=1 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Pre Cruise Organisation 02:15 Embarkation 03:13 Cabin 03:48 Ships Atmosphere 05:24 Food 07:18 Drinks 09:11 Entertainment 12:04 Cost