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The Marella Explorer, a cruise ship that sets sail on the open seas, boasts an impressive array of dining options for its passengers. With a total of 10 restaurants and 10 bars onboard, the ship caters to various tastes, from British classics to international and Pan-Asian cuisine.
Key Dining Venues
Some of the key dining venues on Marella Explorer include:
- Piccadilly’s: A stylish gastropub serving elevated British favourites.
- Latitude 53: The main dining room with international cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A section within Latitude 53, named Vista, focuses on Italian cuisine and has the same decor and views.
- The Dining Club: An intimate, formal dining room offering super high-end fine dining with a variety of themed afternoon teas and a la carte menu. Prices vary, see below.
- Kora La: An intimate restaurant serving Pan-Asian cuisine, including curries and noodle dishes, for dinner with table service and a smart dress code. The price is £31.45pp for 3 courses including standard all-inclusive drinks.
- Surf & Turf Steakhouse: Focused on decadent steak and seafood.
- Umi Sushi: Fresh sushi made to order, an upscale sushi bar near the back of the ship serving traditional sushi, veggie sushi options, dim sum, and cooked dishes. It has a smart dress code and is included in the walkway between two areas.
- Vista: An Italian restaurant offering a variety of classic Italian fare.
- Snack Shack: A casual spot for light bites throughout the day.
- The Mediterranean: Offering pizza, pasta, and tapas, with seating both indoors and outdoors.
Reviews emphasise that the onboard dining is consistently enjoyable, with Piccadilly’s noted as a reliable place for tasty, hearty meals. The variety means there are options suited for casual and formal dining occasions. The overall atmosphere balances relaxed and upscale experiences, which is enhanced by the availability of numerous bars and lounges to accompany meals.
Additional Dining Information
- The Marella Explorer has a "Dress to Impress Night" once a week, which is a chance to get dressed up, but it is optional.
- Kora La and The Dining Club require a smart dress code.
- The Market Place is a buffet restaurant open all day, with a casual dress code.
- Scoops, a small ice cream parlour on the pool deck, is not covered by the all-inclusive package, but reasonably priced.
- Dining solo, a person can order as many sides as they want in the all-inclusive restaurants.
- The Coffee Port is the onboard coffee shop included in the Premium Drinks Package. It offers free tea and coffee in the restaurants and buffet, but for speciality coffees, you need to visit The Coffee Port.
All-Inclusive Restaurants and Specialty Restaurants
The Marella Explorer offers five all-inclusive restaurants: Latitude 53, Vista, The Market Place, Snack Shack, and The Mediterranean. There are also four specialty restaurants: Kora La, Surf & Turf Steakhouse, Umi Sushi, and The Dining Club.
Bars on Marella Explorer
To complement the diverse dining options, the Marella Explorer has nine bars to choose from: The Lounge, 53, Pool Bar, The Shack, Bar @ The Mediterranean, Indigo Bar, Indigo Club, Aperitif, and Squid & Anchor.
Premium All-Inclusive Package
The Premium All-Inclusive package includes almost all drinks onboard, including speciality coffees at The Coffee Port, cans of soft drinks (brand name ones), upgraded wine list, upgraded cocktails list, premium spirits like Bombay Sapphire, Jack Daniels, and Absolut Vodka, more choice of whiskies, brandies, and Cognacs.
- On Marella Explorer, Piccadilly’s gastropub stands out as a reliable location for delicious, hearty meals, particularly British favorites.
- The variety of dining options on the cruise ship, ranging from international cuisine at Latitude 53 to Pan-Asian dishes at Kora La, ensures an enjoyable dining experience for solo travelers.
- For travelers seeking a more formal dining experience, The Dining Club, with its themed afternoon teas and a la carte menu, is a great choice, but it comes with a higher price compared to other all-inclusive restaurants.
- Travelers with a taste for Italian cuisine can savor a variety of dishes at Vista, while Umi Sushi offers fresh sushi made to order for a smart dining experience without leaving the ship.
