We Embarked Marella Cruises’ Marella Explorer…. and It Didn’t Go as Planned!

It’s Embarkation Day on Marella Explorer, and we’re back onboard Marella Explorer for the first time since 2018! But after almost 30 years at sea, how does this Marella Cruises ship really hold up today? (Vlog #1). Join us as we set sail on our Canary Islands cruise aboard Marella Explorer, beginning in the beautiful port of Gran Canaria! This week-long Marella Cruises itinerary is one we’ve been looking forward to for ages, and we can’t wait to share the whole experience with you. This is our first time back onboard Marella Explorer since 2018, and we’re so excited to see how she’s holding up compared to other ships in the Marella Cruises fleet. In this vlog, we’ll take you through the full Marella Explorer embarkation process, share our first impressions, and show some of the highlights from our first evening onboard - including the Sail & Shine Deck Party and the late-night disco at Indigo. Whether you’re a fan of Marella Cruises or just curious about what life is like onboard Marella Explorer, this video is packed with tips, insights, and honest reactions from our first day back onboard. Watch now to see why Marella Explorer and Marella Cruises continue to hold such a special place in our hearts! Subscribe to our channel and come cruise with us: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2PBHjq1vZ6a0ILp7yRxuyg?sub_confirmation=1 About Marella Explorer and Marella Cruises: Marella Explorer is one of the older ships in the Marella Cruises fleet, launched in 1996. Alongside ships like Marella Voyager, Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, and the adults-only Marella Explorer 2, Marella Explorer offers a relaxed and all-inclusive cruising experience. The ship features a variety of restaurants, bars, lounges, and entertainment, perfect for couples, families, and first-time cruisers. Watch More from Our Marella Explorer Series: MARELLA EXPLORER CABIN TOUR - https://youtu.be/LGgQx-rbtFk #marellacruises #marellaexplorer #cruise #cruiseship Chapters: 00:00 Marella Explorer Embarkation Day 03:32 Marella Explorer Embarkation Process Walkthrough 05:00 Embarking Marella Explorer 05:21 What to Expect Once Onboard Marella Explorer 06:10 The Med Bar - Marella Explorer 06:31 The Pool Deck - Marella Explorer 07:15 Marella Explorer Embarkation Day Lunch Options 08:12 Indigo - Marella Explorer 09:51 The Shack - Marella Explorer 10:23 Marella Explorer Muster Drill 10:49 Solo Meet-Ups on Marella Explorer 11:22 Squid & Anchor - Marella Explorer 12:06 Bar 53 - Marella Explorer 12:38 Dinner at The Med Italian - Marella Explorer 14:27 Marella Explorer Navigate App 14:55 Marella Explorer Sail Away Sail and Shine Party 17:19 The Lounge - Marella Explorer 17:52 Late Night Disco at Indigo - Marella Explorer 🛳 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! Please also note that you can’t stack discounts, so if you’re already using another offer, only one will apply.* 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: Upbeat Summer Exciting Travel Vlog Background Music (1) by Hafijur Rahman from Pixabay Summer Vibes (Background, Vlog Music) by Top-Flow (Sergio Prosvirini) from Pixabay Tulum by Eduard Bykovets from Pixabay