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One of the best times of the year to escape on a Marella cruise holiday is during the winter.
Not only do you get to enjoy beautiful beaches and tropical weather, no matter whether you’ve chosen the Canary Islands or the Caribbean, but you also get to do so while leaving behind the dreary, grey and wet weather back home. So, it feels even better!
There are still some excellent options available for a 2024/25 Christmas cruise too, if you’d like to try out a seasonal sailing with an extra touch of magic.
Let’s take a look.
A Taste of the Tropics – Marella Voyager
Marella Voyager is spending Christmas in the Caribbean with this thrilling itinerary which sees you flying out almost a week before the big day, enjoying Christmas Eve in Tobago and Christmas Day in St Vincent, before flying home on Boxing Day from Barbados. Perfect timing for you to then catch up with family, hand over their Christmas gift souvenirs from the cruise, and tell the stories of your tropical adventures.
The rest of the itinerary is thrilling too. Enjoy one of the best beaches in Guadeloupe, or dive beneath the surface to visit the Jacques Cousteau Underwater Reserve. St Lucia has vibrant markets to explore, along with a thrilling Treetop Adventure Park.
Those who love being active can hike in the Grand Etang National Park on Grenada, or walking up to the impressive Fort King George when you do reach Tobago. And if you want to spend Christmas Day ashore, St Vincent has some beautiful beaches for sunbathing.
A Canarian Christmas – Marella Explorer & Marella Discovery 2
Marella Explorer and Marella Discovery 2 are both offering A Canarian Christmas for this festive season, although with very slight differences in the ports you’ll visit.
If you choose Marella Explorer, you’ll spend Christmas Eve as your second day in Madeira, before a relaxing sea day for Christmas Day itself.
You’ll also get to enjoy visits to Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura, with its breathtaking beach selection, and explore the stunning scenery of La Palma.
For Marella Discovery 2, you’ll fly out on the 23rd December and then spend Christmas Eve visiting Tenerife, before arriving in Lanzarote for the big day.
You’ll also get to enjoy La Palma before a two-day visit to the stunning destination of Funchal on Madeira, with tons to explore during your extended visit – Botanical Gardens, cable car trips to mountain villages, time to wander vibrant markets, restaurants and cafes serving fine wines, and so much more!
Tropical Shores – Marella Discovery
Marella Discovery is another ship that’s spending the winter season exploring the Caribbean, and this spectacular itinerary is a wonderful way to enjoy a warm-weather Christmas getaway.
You’ll fly out to Barbados on the 22nd December to embark your cruise, with your first port of call being San Juan on Puerto Rico for Christmas Eve. Then enjoy the beautiful beaches of Charlotte Amalie on the US Virgin Islands for Christmas Day, before returning to the ship for an epic festive feast.
Other highlights of this cruise include shopping and water sports at Frederiksted, taking a dip in the Emerald Pool grotto at Roseau on Dominica, and discovering the fascinating Turtle Sanctuary at Bequia in the Grenadines.
Caribbean Classics – Marella Explorer 2
Your final option for a Christmas cruise with Marella is this fantastic itinerary on Marella Explorer 2. If you want your Christmas getaway to be child-free, this is the ship and sailing for you.
What’s even more exciting is that you get to fly out on Christmas Eve to the Dominican Republic, meaning you’ll already be fully in the festive spirit as your cruise begins. Christmas Day is a sea day, so you’ve plenty of time to relax, enjoy quality time together, and feast on amazing food and drink.
You’ll then explore some of the highlight ports of the region, including visits to Grenada, Barbados, and St Lucia. Basseterre on St Kitts is your last port of call before returning to the Dominican Republic, with white-sand beaches and an amazing scenic railway tour available.
Christmas with Marella
When you spend Christmas onboard a Marella cruise, you can expect a wealth of surprises and treats to make your getaway even more magical.
There’s themed entertainment including a Christmas Eve carol concert, with mulled wine available (of course). On Christmas Day itself, you’ll delight in a proper Christmas Dinner, with all the trimmings, and you’ll also find small festive treats in your cabin too.
The family-friendly ships really get in on the action too, with a Nativity play for kids to take part in and Santa Claus himself appearing at a grotto on the ship.
If you want to try Christmas with a difference this year, and enjoy quality time with your partner, family or friends but in a more tropical destination, then it’s absolutely worth exploring your options for a Marella Christmas cruise holiday.
Especially since fares offer amazing value, with all your drinks and tips included along with flights and overseas transfers. The perfect hassle-free way to relax and indulge!
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Jenni Fielding is the founder of Cruise Mummy. She has worked in the cruise industry since 2015 and has taken over 30 cruises. Now, she helps over 1 million people per month to plan their perfect cruise holidays.
