Marella 14 Night Cruises: The Best Two Week Itineraries for 2026-27

Marella 14 night cruises are almost always two different 7-night itineraries sailed back to back on the same ship. You fly out from the UK, board once, and the ship returns to its homeport halfway through before setting off on a second, different route. That means twice the ports, no repacking and one return flight, with drinks, tips and transfers already included in the fare.

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Here is how Marella’s two week cruises work, where the best 14-night options sail in 2026 and 2027, what they cost, and what to know before you book.

How Marella two week cruises work

Marella builds most of its programme around 7-night loops from a single homeport, such as Palma, Dubrovnik, Tenerife or Barbados. A 14-night cruise joins two of those loops together. You can usually spot them by the name: an itinerary called “Cocktails and Coconuts & Exotic Islands”, for example, is the Cocktails and Coconuts week followed by the Exotic Islands week.

On day 8 the ship is back in its homeport. Some passengers leave and new ones join, but if you are staying on you keep the same cabin. You can usually go ashore for the day. On paper it is two cruises, but you only fly, check in and unpack once.

There are three other ways to get two weeks with Marella, and it helps to know which one you are looking at:

• Back-to-back combinations. Two 7-night itineraries from the same port on one ship. This is the most common Marella 14-night cruise.
• Cruise and Stay. A 7-night cruise plus 7 nights in a hotel, for example in Barbados, Tenerife or Majorca. The total is 14 nights, but only half of it is on board.
• Repositioning and transatlantic sailings. One-way voyages, often 13 to 14 nights, when a ship moves between Europe and the Caribbean in autumn or spring. Expect a lot of sea days.
• Longer fly-cruises. Marella has also sold Caribbean combinations of three weeks or more for people who want to go further still.

When you search on the TUI website or with an agent, check the number of nights on board, not only the total holiday length. A “14 night” listing can be a full fortnight at sea or a week on the ship and a week in a hotel.

Where Marella sails for 14 nights in 2026 and 2027

Marella runs five ships: Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 and Marella Voyager. All of them sail fly-cruises from overseas homeports. Its current programme covers the Mediterranean and Adriatic in summer, and the Canary Islands and the Caribbean in winter, with repositioning cruises in between. Marella has looked at Asia and Dubai before, but neither is in the winter 2026/27 or winter 2027/28 programmes announced so far.

Here are some examples of 14-night combinations on sale now. Prices are per person, based on two sharing, and include flights. They are the lowest fares shown by a UK agent in October 2026 and change often.

Caribbean two week cruises

The Caribbean is where a Marella 14-night cruise makes the most sense. The flight to Barbados or the Dominican Republic takes around nine hours, so getting two weeks out of it is good value. In winter 2026/27, Marella Explorer 2 and Marella Voyager sail from Bridgetown in Barbados and Marella Discovery from La Romana in the Dominican Republic. Pairing the two Barbados itineraries takes you from the busy Leeward Islands to the Dutch ABC islands, which are quite different, in a single trip. In winter 2027/28, Explorer 2 and Voyager stay in Barbados and Discovery returns to La Romana.

Mediterranean and Adriatic 14-night cruises

In summer, a two week Marella cruise from Palma usually combines a Western Med loop (Corsica, Italy, the French Riviera, Barcelona) with a second week of different ports. From Dubrovnik, you can pair a week in the Adriatic with a week taking in Malta, Sicily and the Greek islands. If you are deciding between regions, our guide to Marella’s Western vs Eastern Mediterranean cruises compares the ports and the pace of each.

Canary Islands and transatlantic options

Winter Canary Islands cruises sail from Tenerife and Gran Canaria and are mostly sold as 7-night loops. You can combine two for a fortnight of winter sun, but the islands repeat more than they do in the Med or the Caribbean. The more interesting two week option here is a transatlantic crossing. For example, in winter 2027 Marella Discovery’s “Voyage to the Tropics” sails from Málaga to La Romana over 13 to 14 nights. It calls at Gibraltar and then spends eight days at sea before reaching Antigua, St Kitts, St Maarten and the British Virgin Islands.

Why choose a 14 night cruise over 7 nights?

• Better value from your flights. Every Marella holiday includes return flights, and travel days take a big bite out of a 7-night trip. On a 14-night cruise the same two travel days cover twice as many holiday days.
• More ports, more variety. Most back-to-back combinations use two routes with very few repeat ports, so you might see a dozen or more destinations.
• A slower pace. Sea days are spread out, so you are not rushing ashore every day. You get time to use the spa, the pools and the ship’s shows.
• Turnaround day perks. The ship is quieter on changeover day, and you can explore the homeport while new passengers check in.
• Price per night. A 14-night fare is often lower per night than two separate 7-night bookings, because you only pay for one set of flights and transfers.

The downsides are more annual leave, a higher total cost and, in the Canaries especially, the chance of repeat ports. If you have not cruised with Marella before, a single week is a low-risk way to try it before committing to a fortnight.

What a Marella two week cruise costs and what is included

Marella cruises are all-inclusive as standard. Your fare covers return flights from regional UK airports, transfers, all meals in the main restaurants and buffet, a selection of beers, spirits, house wine and cocktails, and tips and service charges. Not having to pay gratuities makes a real difference on a fortnight. Many other lines add a daily service charge per person, which adds up over 14 nights.

Based on the fares above, 14-night Marella cruises in 2026/27 start from about £2,250 to £2,500 per person for an inside cabin and £2,900 to £3,400 for a balcony. Last-minute Caribbean deals sometimes drop lower. TUI shops have advertised 14-night Caribbean sailings from around £1,300 to £1,350 per person for selected December 2026 dates. Your departure airport changes the price too, from under £50 extra to several hundred pounds for Heathrow.

Extra costs to budget for are:

• The Premium All Inclusive upgrade, which adds premium spirits and cocktails. See our Marella drinks package guide for whether it is worth paying for 14 nights.
• Speciality restaurants, Wi-Fi, spa treatments and shore excursions
• Local tourist taxes at some ports, such as Venice and Dubrovnik, which are added to your onboard account
• Travel insurance, which should cover the full 15 days

Which Marella ship is best for two weeks?

Every ship in the fleet sails 14-night combinations, but they suit different travellers. For capacity, age and facilities side by side, see our full comparison of Marella cruise ships by size and age.

• Marella Explorer 2. This ship is adults only, which suits couples who want a quieter fortnight. It is a regular on Barbados combinations.
• Marella Discovery 2. From winter 2027 (November 2027) it becomes a permanent adults-only ship. A speakeasy, an escape room, a karaoke room and an arts and crafts space will replace its children’s areas. Check the dates of earlier sailings, which may still welcome families.
• Marella Discovery. It has nine restaurants and seven bars, takes families, and splits its time between La Romana in winter and Palma in summer.
• Marella Explorer and Marella Voyager. These are the fleet’s larger ships, with the most choice of dining and entertainment. That helps on a longer cruise, when smaller ships can start to feel familiar.

If an adults-only atmosphere matters to you, our guide to Marella’s adults-only cruises explains how Explorer 2 and Discovery 2 differ.

Tips for booking a Marella 14 night cruise

1. Check that the second week is genuinely different. Look at the day-by-day ports before you book. The best combinations repeat only the homeport.
2. Book a balcony if you can. The price gap between an inside cabin and a balcony stays the same whether you sail 7 or 14 nights, but you get far more use out of a balcony on a fortnight.
3. Plan your turnaround day. On day 8 you will need to stay on board or go ashore at set times while the ship changes over. Bring your cruise card and passport, and check the all-aboard time.
4. Pack less than you think. Marella ships offer a paid laundry service, so you do not need 14 days of outfits. Pack one or two smarter outfits for the optional “Dress to Impress” evenings.
5. Watch your regional airport. Prices change from one airport to another, so compare a couple of nearby airports before you pay.
6. Consider Cruise and Stay for a different pace. If two weeks at sea feels like too much, a week on board and a week in a hotel in Barbados or Majorca gives you a mix.
7. Book early for winter Caribbean dates. Christmas, New Year and February half-term sailings sell first. Winter 2027/28 went on sale in July 2026.

If you are still choosing a sailing, our month-by-month guide to the best Marella cruises for 2027 covers every ship and season.

FAQs

Does Marella do 14 night cruises?

Yes. Most Marella 14-night cruises combine two 7-night itineraries from the same homeport on the same ship. There are also 13 to 14-night transatlantic repositioning voyages and 7-night cruises with a 7-night hotel stay.

Do you change cabins on a Marella back-to-back cruise?

No. When you book a 14-night combination as one holiday you keep the same cabin for the whole fortnight. You stay on board, or go ashore, while other passengers change over on day 8.

How much is a two week Marella cruise?

For 2026/27, fares start from about £2,250 to £2,500 per person for an inside cabin and £2,900 to £3,400 for a balcony. That includes flights, transfers, drinks and tips. Deals on selected dates can be much lower.

Are tips included on Marella two week cruises?

Yes. Tips and service charges are included in every Marella fare, so you do not pay daily gratuities on a 14-night cruise.

Which Marella ships are adults only?

Marella Explorer 2 is adults only. Marella Discovery 2 becomes a permanent adults-only ship from winter 2027.