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Marella Cruises: 10 Things New Cruisers Always Ask

Namy Does Cruising
Namy Does Cruising
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👁️ 20K views📅 8 months ago⏱️ 7:00
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Veteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Mela Cruises are all-inclusive as standard.

You won't have control over the cabin's location on the ship, and you could end up in a less desirable spot

All tips and service charges are included in the price of your cruise.

We recommend using a credit card rather than a debit card linked to your bank account as cruise lines often place pre-authorization holds which can temporarily tie up funds.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book premium drinks package before boarding to save money
Pre-book your cabin for £70 to avoid undesirable locations
Use a credit card rather than a debit card for onboard accounts
Attach luggage labels before arriving at the airport to speed up embarkation

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin locationPre-book your cabin for £70 to avoid noisy venues or rough sea movement
Luggage handlingUse bonded luggage service for Caribbean cruises or collect at airport for other destinations
Onboard spendingRegister payment method at check-in and use credit card to avoid bank account holds

Questions This Creator Answers

QDo I need to purchase a drinks package?
QWhat's the charge for pre-booking a cabin?
QWhat is bonded luggage and how does it work?
QWhat is the luggage allowance?
QAre there set dining times on board?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Caribbean1½ Happy Bacon
Dubrovnik1 Happy Bacon
Mykonos½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

New to Marella Cruises? In this video, we’re answering the 10 most common questions that new cruisers always ask about Marella Cruises. If you’ve ever wondered what’s included in your fare, what the Marella Cruises dress code really is, how much luggage you can bring, or how tipping and drinks packages work, we’ll talk you through it all. We’ve sailed with Marella Cruises several times now, including our most recent cruises on Marella Voyager and Marella Discovery, so we’re sharing all the essential things we wish we’d known before our first cruise. We also cover Wi-Fi, embarkation and disembarkation tips, cabin choices, and what to expect from life onboard. Whether you're booked on a Marella Voyager Mediterranean Cruise or just curious about what Marella has to offer, this is a great place to start. Come cruise with us and feel confident before you even step onboard your Marella Cruises ship! Subscribe to our channel and come cruise with us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2PBHjq1vZ6a0ILp7yRxuyg?sub_confirmation=1 About Marella Cruises: Marella Cruises offers a relaxed, all-inclusive cruising experience across a fleet of five ships - including Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 (adults-only), and the newest addition, Marella Voyager, which launched in 2023. Each ship features a variety of restaurants, bars, lounges, and entertainment options, making Marella a great choice for couples, families, and first-time cruisers alike. Watch More Videos: Marella Discovery Eastern Mediterranean Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmeQM1Wwt4XveY8FzDNzmSa04QkUjbqNC Marella Voyager Western Mediterranean Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist list=PLmeQM1Wwt4XspSaTFoEB4aMTj4Cvr1MMA Or, if you want to save money while spending abroad, this video will show you which debit or credit cards are worth using - and which ones you should definitely avoid: https://youtu.be/EjzFu_nUPcY #marellacruises #cruise #cruiseship Chapters: 00:00 Do I Need to Purchase a Drinks Package? 01:23 What's the Charge for Pre-Booking a Cabin? 01:49 What is Bonded Luggage, and How Does It Work? 02:59 Are There Set Dining Times Onboard? 03:19 Are Tips and Gratuities Included? 03:29 What Adaptors Should I Bring? 03:39 Are Pool Towels Provided? 03:57 Is There a Dress Code Onboard? 04:32 How Do I Settle My Onboard Account? 05:08 How Do I Access My Luggage Labels? 05:50 Is Wifi Available on the Ship? 06:05 What's a Tender Port? 🛳 Get a Personalised Map of Your Cruise! We’re proud to be working with The Cruise Maps, who use GPS tracking to create beautifully detailed maps of your exact cruise route. If you’d like your own personalised cruise map, you can get 10% off by ordering through our link: www.thecruisemaps.com/NAMY *We earn a small commission if you order using our link - it doesn’t cost you anything extra, but it really helps support our channel! Who Are We? We’re Amy & Nathan - two cruise-loving idiots who document life onboard cruise ships with a mix of tips, reviews and humour. From Marella to MSC and everything in between, we’re here to help you plan your next cruise (and show you what not to do along the way!). Follow us on Social Media: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/namydoescruising/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/namydoescruising TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@namydoescruising?_t=8mLjdvI9TmL&_r=1 Music: Bensound.com/free-music-for-videos License code: BJY5RQVNFI2YHYVG Artist: : Benjamin Tissot