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Our FIRST Time with MARELLA Cruises | Explorer 2 Embarkation Day

Travels with David and Mark
Travels with David and Mark
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What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleOther · Winter · 4 nightsFrom Gran CanariaFirst-Time Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

We don't know really what to expect. We've kind of not looked at stuff. It's probably irresponsible for us not to have done much research.

It's a four night sailing. We are setting off from Gran Canaria as we've mentioned and then we're going to Santa Cruz to Tenneref Lanzerati and then we finish in Malaga before we fly home.

We've teamed up with Level 8, who have provided the luggage as you've seen so far.

The sewage smell. All I'm saying is the sewage smell.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Upgrade to the premium drinks package if you want cocktails and premium spirits included.
βœ“Be aware that water cans are not included in any drinks package.
βœ“If you're on a fly cruise, your bags can be checked through to the ship for a smoother experience.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship age and potential tiredness β€” The ship's decor is not looking tired; it's nice and basic hotel-like.
Not knowing what to expect β€” It's okay to not research much; it can be a surprise and explored with viewers.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to sail with Marella Cruises for the first time?
QHow does a Marella fly-cruise work?
QWhat are the first impressions of Marella Explorer 2?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3 Happy BaconService Crew1Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition1 Sad BaconDrink Package2Β½ Happy BaconItinerary Route1Β½ Happy BaconPort Destination1 Happy BaconDining Main1Β½ Happy BaconDining Buffet2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Santa Cruz de Tenerife1 Happy Bacon
Gran Canaria2Β½ Happy Bacon
Lanzarote3 Happy Bacon
Top: Wine Tour (Β£33 each)
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YouTube Video Description↓

Our FIRST time sailing with Tui Marella Cruises, and our first fly-cruise! Join us on embarkation day aboard Marella Explorer 2 as we travel from the UK to Gran Canaria, board the ship, explore the bars, theatre and dining room, and share our first impressions of Marella’s adults-only cruise experience. This video includes our full travel day, flying from Birmingham International Airport, Marella Explorer 2 embarkation, and an in-depth look at how a Marella fly-cruise works β€” perfect if you’re considering your first Marella cruise or want to know what embarkation day is really like. πŸŽ’ Luggage featured in this video (in partnership with Level8) For this trip, we travelled with luggage kindly provided by Level8, a premium travel brand known for clean design, smart features, and fast delivery across the UK, US, Canada, and Europe. πŸ”Ή Level8 Luminous 28-inch Check-in Suitcase Amazon UK πŸ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4r11XME Amazon US πŸ‘‰ https://amzn.to/49DhbAi πŸ”Ή Level8 Grace 20-inch Expandable Cabin Suitcase Amazon UK πŸ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4b4FzgI Amazon US πŸ‘‰ https://amzn.to/4a3c4tB * These are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase using them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel. #MarellaCruises #MarellaExplorer2 #CruiseVlog If you’re new here β€” 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. πŸ‘‰ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more travel and cruise vlogs. Thanks for joining us! πŸ‘‰ Subscribe for more travel adventures: https://youtube.com/@travelswithdavidandmark?si=-ccD87wc6VEsf2ES πŸ‘‰Why not check out our Instagram to see more of what we get up to in life: https://www.instagram.com/travelswithdavidandmark/ πŸ‘‰Send your appreciation: https://buymeacoffee.com/travelswithdavidandmark πŸ‘‰Music from: https://www.epidemicsound.com/