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We Didn’t Expect THIS in Lanzarote… | Marella Explorer 2 Cruise

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We're in Lanzarote during our first-ever Tui Marella cruise, sailing onboard Marella Explorer 2, and taking part in the Wines of the Volcanic Island shore excursion.

This was honestly so smooth and calm. Before we knew it, our cruise cards were scanned, we were checked in, and we were boarding the coach.

It was fantastic to look out over this unique landscape with those telltale curved walls stretching for as far as the eye could see.

I think actually very fairly priced. Yeah. I think that's really good. And as part of that actually, you got a bit of a guided tour around the island.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Line your stomach before a wine tour to avoid discomfort.
Use the Navigate app for excursion details instead of meeting on board for paper tickets.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

First time on Marella and first excursion with themThe excursion was smooth and well-organized via the Navigate app.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Marella Explorer 2 wine tasting excursion in Lanzarote like?
QHow much does the Wines of the Volcanic Island tour cost and is it good value?

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Excursions3 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Sad BaconKids Family2½ Sad BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconShip Condition2 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconBooking Process2½ Happy BaconPort Destination3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Lanzarote3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Wines of the Volcanic Island (£33 each)
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YouTube Video Description

Wine Tasting in Lanzarote | Marella Explorer 2 Cruise Excursion We’re in Lanzarote during our first-ever Tui Marella cruise, sailing onboard Marella Explorer 2, and taking part in the Wines of the Volcanic Island shore excursion. This Lanzarote wine tasting tour takes us into the heart of the island, where vines grow in volcanic ash and stone, creating one of the most distinctive wine regions in the Canary Islands. We share what to expect from this Marella cruise excursion, how Marella’s ticketless excursions work, and what the Wines of the Volcanic Island tour is really like — from visiting multiple bodegas to seeing Lanzarote’s dramatic volcanic landscapes up close. While we’re certainly not wine experts, we do enjoy our wine, and this was a fascinating way to explore the island beyond the port. This sailing is part of a Marella fly cruise, with an itinerary that includes Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Lanzarote, and Málaga. Throughout the video, we also share our early impressions of Marella Explorer 2, what cruising with Marella is like for the first time, and how this experience compares to other cruise lines we’ve sailed with. Whether you’re researching Marella Explorer 2 excursions, planning a Lanzarote cruise, considering a Marella fly cruise, or just enjoy relaxed cruise vlogs with real experiences, we hope this gives you a helpful and honest look at what to expect. 📍 Ports on this Marella Explorer 2 cruise:Gran Canaria • Tenerife • Lanzarote • Málaga ▶️ New to this series? Watch our Marella Explorer 2 Embarkation Day vlog to see how our first Marella cruise began: https://youtu.be/r2HlTxrHMh4 ▶️ This video is part of our Marella Explorer 2 cruise series, documenting our first Marella sailing from embarkation through to life onboard and shore days. If you enjoy cruise vlogs, shore excursion reviews, and seeing what cruises are really like, don’t forget to subscribe and check out the rest of the series. If you’re new here — we’re Travels with David and Mark, and we share weekly cruise and travel vlogs, taking you along with us from embarkation days to sea days and everything in between. 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! 👉 Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES 👉Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ 👉Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark 👉Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/