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Marella Explorer Day 6 - Mount Etna, Toarmina and a Full Night in the Squid & Anchor

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Sisters on the Seas
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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Spring · 7 nightsFrom PalmaOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The restaurant that we chose had absolutely amazing views out the back of and we probably weren't expecting it to be so stunning when we walked in

Today has probably been one of our favorite days so far on the cruise. We absolutely love Sicily and we can't wait to come back here again.

It is definitely true that maybe you need to forego your late dinner if you want to get yourself a seat if you're on a busy sailing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Wear shoes with a decent grip when visiting Mount Etna as the volcanic rock is slippery.
βœ“Bring a cardigan or extra layer for Mount Etna even on hot days.
βœ“Get to the Squid & Anchor early if you want to secure a seat for the evening.
βœ“If you want a seat in popular lounges on busy sailings, consider skipping a late dinner.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Safety of Mount Etna due to recent eruption β€” The guide assured them there was no danger and they were safe.
Securing seating in popular lounges β€” Arrive early to claim a seat if you want to stay for the night.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to take a Marella excursion to Mount Etna and Taormina?
QHow do you secure seating in the Squid & Anchor lounge?
QWhat are the food options at the late-night buffet?

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Top: Mount Etna and Taormina
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YouTube Video Description↓

In April 2025 we boarded our first ever Marella cruise in Palma for a 7 night Magical Mediterannean itinerary. In this video, it's the 6th day of our cruise and we are in the port of Messina, Sicily. We headed out on a Marella excursion to visit Mount Etna and the beautiful town of Toarmina. Back onboard we were determined to get seats in the Squid & Anchor, so we spent the whole night in there! Marella is the UK's 3rd largest cruise line, operating fly cruises from across Europe and the Caribbean. It is an all-inclusive cruise line, making it different to every other cruise line that we've tried so far. We're super excited to try Marella for the first time and find out if we'd become Marella converts! #marellacruises #marella #cruise Follow us on social media - Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sistersontheseas Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/sistersontheseas Our Blog - www.sistersontheseas.com