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Marella Cruises, TUI’s UK ocean cruise line, has
launched a new sales campaign offering savings of up to £300 per booking on
selected cruise holidays. The promotion applies to sailings during Summer 2026,
Winter 2026 and Summer 2027 and is available to book from Monday, 22 December
2025, until midnight on 2 March 2026.
Savings on cruises from April 2026 to April 2027
The offer applies to selected cruises departing
between 1 April 2026 and 30 April 2027, with discounts available on sailings of
seven nights or longer. Customers can benefit from reduced prices across a wide
range of itineraries, allowing them to plan ahead while securing savings on
all-inclusive cruise holidays.
More than 100 destinations worldwide
With over 100 destinations in its programme, Marella
Cruises’ sale includes a broad choice of itineraries. Cruise guests can choose
from repositioning cruises and Caribbean itineraries calling at destinations
such as Barbados, St Lucia and Antigua, or opt for year-round sunshine with
cruises to the Canary Islands. The promotion covers a variety of regions and
sailing styles, catering to both first-time cruisers and repeat guests.
Focus on early planning and regional departures
Chris Hackney, CEO of Marella Cruises, said: “With
2026 around the corner, it is a great opportunity for holidaymakers to plan
their dream cruise while taking advantage of fantastic savings across our
all-inclusive sailings. With discounts of up to £300 and regional flying from
airports across the UK, we’re offering customers a chance to book their perfect
cruise.”
Example itinerary: Canary Islands to the Mediterranean
Among the offers included in the sale is an 11-night Captivating
Coasts 1 repositioning cruise aboard Marella Explorer. The itinerary departs
from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, with prices from £1,941 per person, based on two
adults sharing an inside cabin on Deck 4 or 5 on an all-inclusive basis. The
cruise calls at Las Palmas, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Arrecife, Tangier, Malaga,
Mahon, Syracuse and Corfu Town, with several days at sea in between. The price
includes TUI Airways flights from London Gatwick to Gran Canaria on 26 April
2027, 20kg luggage allowance per person, transfers, tips and service charges.
The sale is available across selected Marella Cruises
itineraries for customers booking within the promotional period.
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Credit: © TUI Group
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