Marella Cruises Unveils Summer 2027 Itineraries

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New ports of call in Albania and Italy highlight expanded programme, with all-inclusive sailings on sale from 16 October 2025

Marella Cruises has announced its summer 2027 programme, featuring brand-new destinations and the return of popular favourites. Among the highlights is Marella’s first-ever call at Sarandë, Albania, a debut for the cruise line on the Albanian Riviera. Guests aboard Marella Discovery 2 will also enjoy a new stop in Syracuse, Italy, as part of the ‘Ionian Shores’ itinerary sailing from Dubrovnik, Croatia.

New Destinations in Albania and Italy

Marella Discovery 2 will be adults-only for the summer 2027 season, sailing from Dubrovnik for the first time. In addition to the ‘Ionian Shores’ itinerary, guests can choose from:

· ‘Greek Mystique’ – showcasing the best of the Greek islands.

· ‘Sail Three Seas’ – exploring the Aegean, Mediterranean and Adriatic seas.

· Sailings begin 6 May 2027.

· Marella Explorer 2 Returns to Spanish Ports

· The adults-only Marella Explorer 2 will homeport in Málaga, Spain, for the first time in nearly a decade. Itineraries will include:

· ‘Spirit of Spain’ – featuring a return to Mahon, Menorca.

· ‘Spanish Sights’ – with a revisit to Castellon, Spain.

· Sailings begin 12 May 2027.

Wider Fleet Deployment

Other fleet plans for summer 2027 include:

· Marella Discovery and Marella Voyager homeporting from Palma, Majorca.

· Marella Explorer homeporting from Corfu.

Cruise & Stay Expansion

Marella Cruises is also expanding its popular Cruise & Stay programme, adding 29 new hotels across Majorca, Croatia, Corfu and Spain, in addition to the 121 already available. Guests can combine cruises with land stays, departing from 21 airports across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Industry Voices

Chris Hackney, CEO at Marella Cruises, said:

“We’re excited to expand our destination portfolio with the introduction of fast-growing hotspots such as Sarandë in Albania. Responding to increasing demand for Portugal, North Africa and Albania, we have introduced more ports in these areas, giving our customers even more ways to explore, while enhancing our Cruise & Stay options.”

All-Inclusive as Standard

Marella Cruises continues to offer all-inclusive as standard, with all tips and service charges included in the fare. Prices for the summer 2027 ‘Ionian Shores’ itineraries start from £1,930, with bookings opening 16 October 2025.