13 Things Marella Does Better Than Other Cruise Lines
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The creator provides a detailed review of Marella cruises, highlighting several features that distinguish the line from other mainstream competitors. She begins by explaining the convenience of the package deals, which include flights from various UK airports, transfers, port fees, taxes, and gratuities. The creator notes that because Marella is owned by Tui, the logistics of traveling to the ship are simplified. She emphasizes the value of the all-inclusive drinks package and the wide variety of included dining venues, ranging from buffets with international themes to specialty Italian and tapas restaurants. For travelers with dietary restrictions, she praises the clear labeling of vegan and allergen-friendly options. Other advantages mentioned include the friendly crew members, reasonably priced onboard shops, and affordable spa day passes. The creator also discusses the benefits of booking official excursions, particularly regarding flexibility when ports change due to weather. Finally, she describes the ideal ship size of approximately 2,000 guests, which she finds easy to navigate due to color-coded carpets and clear signage. She concludes by noting the positive atmosphere created by a friendly passenger demographic and the availability of accessible entertainment like an Xbox area.
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I've been on my fair show of cruises I've probably cruised with almost all of the mainstream cruise lines but right now I'm on board a Mella cruise
the first thing that makes Mel different from most other Cruise Lines is that when you book you get a package deal so the cruises are sold including flights from your local airport
Mella cruises are all inclusive which means that everybody on Board gets a drinks package so even if you don't drink alcohol this is still still really valuable
the next thing that I love is it's got to be the food and really I think it's the choice of how many different venues you can go to that are included in your cruise fair
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