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Marella Cruises Food Review

Travel Blog Jamie
Travel Blog Jamie
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👁️ 101K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 23:13

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of the dining options available on the Marella Explorer 2 cruise ship. The tour covers a variety of venues including the included Italian restaurant Vista, the main dining room Latitude, and the grab-and-go Snack Shack. The creator also explores the self-serve Marketplace buffet, which offers afternoon tea and various breakfast and dinner options. Specialty dining experiences are highlighted, such as the Asian restaurant Korala, the Beach Cove, and the Surf and Turf steakhouse. The review includes specific feedback on various dishes, ranging from highly praised items like the lasagna at Vista and the burgers at Beach Cove to more inconsistent experiences at the steakhouse. The creator notes that while some specialty meals were hit or miss, the overall range and quality of food on the ship are strong for its size. The video concludes with a summary of the dining variety, noting that the ship offers many options including room service and late-night snacks.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Marella Explorer 2
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Marella Explorer 2
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we feel that morella often gets quite a bad press and reputation for its quality of food

the range of food on offer on board i think is excellent for a ship of this size

the quality overall we felt was very strong

beach cove is absolutely well worth the cover charge you must go

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pause the video to review menus at Vista
Come back to Vista as the menu changes midweek
Book Surf and Turf in advance to reserve your spot
Try the Beach Cove specialty dining
Visit the Coffee Port for specialty coffees

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Marella's reputation for foodThe range and quality of food onboard is excellent for a ship of this size

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the food like on Marella Explorer 2?
QWhich restaurants and eateries are available onboard?
QIs the food quality on Marella Cruises good?

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