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Marella Voyager cabins and suites

Marella voyager staterooms review, floor plans, photos.

Marella Voyager cabins and suites review at CruiseMapper provides detailed information on cruise accommodations , including floor plans, photos, room types and categories, cabin sizes, furniture details and included by Marella Cruises en-suite amenities and services.

The Marella Voyager cruise ship cabins page is conveniently interlinked with its deck plans showing deck layouts combined with a legend and review of all onboard venues.

Voyager Suite

Layout (floor plan).

Each of the Voyager Suites has a bedroom (2 twin beds convertible to double, bedside cabinets with lamps, TV), walk-in wardrobe (bedroom access), living room (L-shaped sectional sofabed, low table, armchair, TV), dining room (4-seat table, minibar), bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC-shower), large step-out balcony (private sundeck terrace furnished with 4-seat dining table, 1 hammock and 2 premium sunloungers).

Premier Services (bonus suite perks) include:

• express check-in
• priority luggage delivery
• complimentary pressing service (up to 3 items per person, offered within the first 24 hours after embarkation)
• in-cabin dining - complimentary Continental Breakfast in bed (1 per person, weekly)

Note: Mein Schiff Herz's Themen Suites were named after Ina Muller (1965-born German singer, comedian, TV host).

Exclusive Suite

Each Executive Suite has a bedroom (2 twin beds convertible to double / Queen-size, bedside cabinets with lamps, TV), walk-in wardrobe (access from the bedroom), living room (double sofabed for 3rd-4th person, 4-seat dining table, TV, comfortable armchairs, coffee table), bathroom (double-sink vanity, WC-shower), large step-out balcony (sundeck furnished with 4-seat dining table, 1 hammock and 2 deckchairs / sunloungers).

Balcony Junior Suite

Each Junior Suite has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, TV, single sofabed (for 3rd person), armchair, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), wardrobe / closet, spacious step-out balcony (furnished with 1 hammock, 1 luxury sunlounger and 2 deckchairs with side table).

Note: This was TUI Mein Schiff Herz's Junior Suite Veranda category (Kat A-B).

Family Balcony Cabin

Each Family Balcony Cabin has 1 double bed (non-convertible to twins), bedside cabinets with lamps, TV, double sofabed (for 3rd / 4th person), 1 fold-down bed (wall-mounted), mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), large wardrobe / closet, spacious step-out balcony (furnished with 1 hammock, 1 luxury sunlounger and 2 deckchairs with a low table).

Note: This was TUI Mein Schiff Herz's Familienkabine Veranda category.

Large Balcony Cabin

Each Large Balcony Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-sized), bedside cabinets with lamps, TV, single sofabed (for 3rd person), mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), wardrobe / closet, spacious step-out balcony (furnished with 1 hammock, 1 luxury sunlounger and 2 deckchairs with a low table.

Note: This was TUI Mein Schiff Herz's Verandakabine category (Kat A-B).

Standard Balcony Cabin

Each Balcony Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, single sofabed (for 3rd person), TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), wardrobe / closet, step-out balcony (furnished with 2 deckchairs and a low table).

Note: This was TUI Mein Schiff Herz's Balkonkabine category (Kat A-B).

Oceanview|Outside Cabin

Each Oceanview Cabin has 2 twin beds (non-convertible to double), bedside cabinets with lamps, single sofabed, 1 fold-down bed (wall-mounted), TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower), outside view from either 1 Porthole Window (lower decks/4 & 5) or 1 Large Picture Window (upper decks/8 & 9).

Single Outside cabins are on decks 4 and 5 and have max capacity 2 passengers (2 convertible to double twin beds).

Note: This was TUI Mein Schiff Herz's Meerblickkabine category (Kat A-B-C).

Interior|Inside Cabin

Each Interior Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, 1 or 2 fold-down beds (wall-mounted), TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower).

Single Inside cabins are on decks 4 and 5 and have max capacity 2 passengers (2 convertible to double twin beds).

Note: This was TUI Mein Schiff Herz's Innenkabine category (Kat A-B-C-D).

Single Cabins

Each Single Cabin has 2 twin beds (convertible to double / Queen-size), bedside cabinets with lamps, TV, mirrored vanity / dressing table with chest of drawers and chair, en-suite bathroom (single-sink vanity, WC / shower).

These staterooms are designed for solo travelers and can be booked with single-occupancy rates as no single supplement is required.

Note: This was TUI Mein Schiff Herz's Einzelkabine category.

Marella Voyager cabins review

Of all Mein Schiff Herz/Marella Voyager staterooms (956 total), 376 have private step-out balconies.

Follows the review of the ship's passenger staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services.

All staterooms (regardless of cabin category) offer as standard/complimentary amenities 2x single beds (1x Queen-size double bed convertible to twins), bedside cabinets (with drawers and reading lamps), sofabed (and/or 1-2 Pullman beds/fold-down beds), smart HDTV (satellite reception, infotainment system with on-demand movies, Internet, ship info channel), direct dial phone, wardrobe, electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), minibar, Nespresso coffee machines (2x capsules are included per day), water carafe with glasses, mirrored dressing table (writing desk) with chair, en-suite bathroom (wall mounted toilet/WC, shower, single-sink vanity, hairdryer, bathrobes, slippers, bath products - shower gel, shampoo, conditioner), individually controlled air-conditioning, 24-hour room service.

(Suite Veranda) All Suites on Deck 10 have a large terrace (glass-enclosed step-out veranda) furnished with 1x hammock, 1x dining table with 4x chairs, 2x sunloungers. Cabin furniture and amenities include a separate bedroom (with 2x single beds convertible to double Queen-size), separate lounge area (with double sofabed / L-shaped couch), walk-in closet, separate dining area, large bathroom.

Both Schiff Herz' Themen Suites/Marella Voyager's Voyager Suites (midship-starboard on deck 10) are specifically designed and furnished. Cabin 10042 is themed on St Lucia Island, while the adjacent Cabin 10046 is themed on Santorini Island. Voyager Suites and Executive Suites are quads and the ship's largest accommodations (sized 49 m2).

(Junior Veranda) Balcony Junior Suites have 2x convertible twin beds plus sofabed. Connecting suites are also available. The cabin's balcony is furnished with 1x table, 2x chairs, 1x deckchair.

(Familienkabine Veranda) Family Balcony cabins have a private balcony with 1x hammock, 1x table, 2x chairs, 2x deckchairs. Furniture includes 1x double bed (4,6x6,6 ft / 140x200cm), 1x double sofabed, 1x Pullman bed.

(Verandakabine) Large Balcony cabins a step-out balcony furnished with 1x hammock, 1x table with 2x chairs, 1x sunlounger. Furniture includes 2x twin beds (convertible to queen-size), 1x sofabed. Connecting balcony cabins are available.

(Balkonkabine) Standard Balcony cabins have a private veranda with 1x table, 2x chairs, also 2x single beds (convertible to queen-size), 1x sofabed. Connecting balcony cabins are also available.

(Aussenkabine) Oceanview cabins have 2x single beds (convertible to queen-size), 1x sofabed or 2x Pullman beds. Category Oceanview rooms are with a porthole or a partially obstructed view. Oceanview connecting cabins are available.

(Innenkabine) Interior cabins have 2x single beds (convertible to queen-size double bed) plus 2x fold-down beds. Connecting Interior cabins are available.

All "Single Cabins" are positioned on decks 4-5 and are in two types - Inside (130 ft2 / 12 m2) and Outside (150 ft2 / 14 m2). Like all Marella Voyager's standard cabins, "solo cruise cabins" are fitted with single beds (2x twins convertible to queen-size bed) but are smaller (specifically designed for solo travelers) and can be booked with single-occupancy rates (no single supplement is required).

TUI-Marella cruise deals are ticket-price inclusive of:

• 24-hour food and snacks on the ship
• 100+ brand beverages and cocktails (excepting premium brand liquors)
• supervised facilities and themed entertainment for children and teens
• complimentary access to SPA's sauna/thermal area
• complimentary Gym and wellness courses
• onboard entertainment (shows, concerts, theatrical and musical performances)
• gratuities (all onboard tips)

Marella UK's Premier Service is complimentary provided to select staterooms on upper decks (8, 10, 12) and includes pressing service (up to 3x items per person, offered within the first 24 hours after embarkation) and in-cabin dining (Continental Breakfast in bed for two persons, served once weekly).

Cabin types with included Premier Service are Family Balcony (decks 8, 10), Balcony Junior Suite (decks 10, 12), Executive Suite (deck 10) and Voyager Suite (deck 10). The Premier Service in Suites additionally includes express check-in and priority luggage delivery.

Marella Voyager cabin and suite plans are property of Marella Cruises . All floor plans are for informational purposes only and CruiseMapper is not responsible for their accuracy.

Marella Explorer (1 and 2) – Cabins Honest Reviews and Cabins to Avoid

In this post, we will look at all cabin grades available onboard the Marella Explorer and sharing a review of the inside cabin which I cruised in. The Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2 have almost identical cabins so this post is relevant to both.

I recently stayed in an inside cabin on the Marella Explorer during a 90s themed cruise. It was one of the nicest inside cabins I’ve ever had with an incredible amount of storage. The cabin had 16 drawers, 16!

In this post we explore:

• Inside Cabins

Outside Cabins

• Balcony Cabins
• Cabins with Premier Service (Suites)
• Solo Cabins

We will also look at cabins to avoid.

All cabins were refurbished when the ship was taken over by Marella in 2018. The Marella Explorer was previously Mein Schiff and before that was Celebrity Galaxy.

Inside cabins:

Sleeps up to: 4

We stayed in an inside cabin on deck 4. The inside cabins on decks 4/5  only sleep 2 but the inside cabins on 8/9 either sleep 2 or 4. If the cabin sleeps 4 these will be pull down beds from the ceiling.

It can be quite a squeeze to share a cabin with 2 or 3 other people but it is doable. They drop down beds are most commonly used for children although they do accommodate adults too. If you’re particularly tall your feet may hang off the end though! I have shared a cabin with 3 other adults before, it isn’t ideal but for a short cruise it isn’t a problem.

Size: 16m 2

The cabin was a good size. It is pretty standard size by cruise ship standards measuring around 16m2 but because of the number of mirrors and the light decor in the cabin, it felt much bigger. We only stayed in the cabin for 3 nights so didn’t have very much luggage, as a result, we only filled up about 4 of the 16 drawers!

What I loved:

• The light decor and mirrors
• The storage space
• The bed was comfy

What I didn’t love: 

• The cabin vibrated a lot when we pulled into port

In ALMOST all cabins the beds can either be arranged as a twin or as a double bed. If you arrive and the beds aren’t set up how you’d like, just let your cabin steward know and they’ll change these for you.

In addition to the 16 drawers, there were also TWO wardrobes/closets in the cabin. The cabin had more storage space than I’ve ever had in any cabin. The same goes for the bathroom, there was lots of room to clear away your toiletries.

Our cabin was 4187 which is right at the aft of the ship. We only had one cabin between us and the aft of the ship which did mean that we had a long walk from the other end. That wasn’t a problem for me though and a few extra steps on a cruise is usually for the best with all of the food available!

Trying to hit 10,000 steps a day is just one of the ways that I prevent weight gain when I cruise. If you’d like to find out how you can avoid cruise weight gain, while still treating yourself, start by reading this post:  Avoid Cruise Ship Weight Gain, 7 Easy Things You Can Do.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have TVs?

Yep. All cabins on the Marella Explorer come with TV’s. I have to admit I never turned mine on during my cruise on the Marella Explorer, it was SO busy.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Kettles?

Yes. All cabins on the Marella explorer come with a kettle and some tea/coffee making facilities.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Safes?

Yep, all cabins have safes. In our inside cabin, the safe was behind the mirror which was above the desk. It would be very easy to go the full cruise without knowing that it was there!

The outside cabins on the Marella Explorer are almost identical to the inside cabins. The style is the same but the size is slightly bigger.

Outside cabins come with either a porthole window or bigger square window like the one shown below. The size of the window depends on which deck you are on.

Standard Balcony Cabins

Sleeps up to: 3

What is in the Balcony cabins on board the Marella Explorer?

• Twin/Queen beds
• A desk with mirror + chair
• Sofabed/chair
• Bedside tables

The balcony cabins onboard are very similar in style to the inside and outside cabins. There is an extra chair/sofa and a desk on the far side of the room. The balcony cabins are actually the same size as the outside cabins, measuring in at 17m2.

The size of the balcony is pretty standard. It isn’t the biggest in the industry but isn’t the smallest by a long way.

The sofa pulls out as is a sofa bed for the 3rd passenger. This might not be suitable if you are a particularly tall adult but these are usually fine for children or smallish adults. Unusually the cabins don’t have room for a 4th guest but there are some family cabins available for those that need an extra bed.

Large Balcony Cabins

Cabin sleeps: 3

The large balcony is exactly the same as the regular balcony but the balcony itself is bigger. The large balcony is HUGE. It has room for two chairs, a table, and a hammock.

Premier Service

The following cabins come with ‘premier service’.

Premier service includes:

• Express check-in
• 3 Items of laundry pressed within the first 24 hours
• Free breakfast in bed, one per week

Family Balcony Cabin

The family balcony cabins are new additions and they are massive! It’s 20m2 and sleeps up to five. These are actually the biggest non-suite balconies that I’ve ever found on a cruise ship. The balcony has two chairs, a table, a hammock, and two loungers.

We had a family balcony cabin on deck 10 and it was fab! Didn’t feel any rolling or vibration any more than on the rest of the ship. And quiet too, despite being under the Mediterranean restaurant and bar. The cabins are a good size too with a sliding door to divide the room for privacy. – Gail

Junior Suite Balcony Cabin

The junior suite is a whopping 22m2! My favourite part about this cabin is the fact that the bed faces the window.

This probably doesn’t affect anybody apart from me but… It is worth noting that this means that you are sleeping sideways in the ship (similar to the inside cabins) if the weather is rough you’ll feel yourself going up and down the bed which I really don’t like, in standard balcony cabins you end up going side to side which is better for me.

I do get quite seasick though so if you are worried about seasickness at all check out this post: 13 Cruise Seasickness Tips – From Somebody Who Gets Seasick.

Executive Suite

Cabin sleeps: 4

The executive suite is the biggest cabin on the ship measuring in at 49m2. It sleeps 4, two people in a regular bed and two more on a sofa bed. The cabin has a separate living room with a dining table.

Absolutely fantastic room. Booked for a ‘big birthday’ and definitely made the experience unforgettable! Well positioned, not too close or far from lifts, only one flight of stairs to pool deck. A little noise from above when sun loungers were being put out or tidied away but nothing much at all.  – Erin

Does The Marella Explorer Have Solo Cabins?

Technically speaking no, there aren’t any cabins created specifically for solo use. That said Marella do have some inside and outside cabins set aside as ‘solo’ rooms. This means that if you cruised in one of these cabins you wouldn’t have to stay in a smaller cabin which is often what happens to solo cruisers.

If you are considering cruising Solo start by reading this post, it details my personal favourite cruise lines for solo cruising. Marella are on the list along with many others. Best Cruise Lines For Solo Cruisers (Tried and Tested Pros and Cons). 

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Hairdryers?

Yes. All cabins on the Marella Explorer have hairdryers, there is no need to bring your own. Interestingly some of the cabins still have an old-style hairdryer on the wall of the bathroom, they also have a newer style one in the main cabin.

What plug sockets are on the Marella Explorer?

In the inside cabins, there is one EU and one US plug socket on the desk. Under the TV there is another EU socket. I would recommend bringing some sort of plug which allows you to charge more than one thing at once.

Make sure you pack adapters! This is one of the most common things for first-time cruisers to forget. You can find my full list of cruise essentials on our resource page here: Resources & Discounts.

Do The Cabins on The Marella Explorer have Irons?

No. None of the cabins on the Marella Explorer have irons. There isn’t a self-service laundry so if you do need something ironed you would have to pay for this. An alternative is to buy a spray which drops the creases from clothes.

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Marella Explorer – Cabins to Avoid

The following cabins to avoid were provided by guests who cruised on the ship. 

Marella Explorer, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 10

The following cabins towards the aft of deck 10 onboard Marella Explorer are directly below the buffet. Some cruisers staying in these cabins have reported noises of things like chairs being moved.

This shouldn’t be a big problem as the buffet isn’t open late into the night but it may be worth something to bear in mind.

Marella Explorer, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 8

The following cabins on board the Marella Discovery are under the Squid and Anchor. The Squid and Anchor is a very popular venue that has live music which often goes on into the night.

If you have young children/like to sleep early it may be worth avoiding these cabins as some guests have reported hearing music in these cabins.

Marella Explorer, Cabins to Avoid – Deck 5

The cabins at the front of deck 5 are belong the broadway theatre. Theatre shows usually end by 11pm but if you like to go to sleep earlier than this it may be worth avoiding these cabins.

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Marella Explorer Deck Plans & Reviews

Marella Explorer

Activities & entertainment.

• Champney's *
• Gamer Zone *
• Indigo Casino *
• Sports Court
• The Veranda Cabanas *
• Mini M Club
• Indigo Club
• Movies by Moonlight
• Broadway Show Lounge
• Production Shows
• Kora La - Asian *
• The Market Place - Casual
• 53 - Cocktail Bar
• The Mediterranean Bar - Cocktail Bar
• The Coffee Port - Coffee Bar *
• The Dining Club - French *
• The Lounge - Funky Piano bar
• Snack Shack - Grab-n-go
• Scoops - Ice Cream
• Latitude 53 - International
• The Mediterranean Italian - italian
• Vista - italian
• Indigo Bar - Observation Bar
• Pool Bar - Pool Bar
• Squid & Anchor - Pub
• Surf & Turf Steakhouse - Steakhouse *
• Umi Sushi - Sushi *
• The Mediterranean Tapas - Tapas
• The Shack - Tropical drinks

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