Marella Cruises Boosted Capacity of Cruise-and-Stay Hotel Portfolio

In its now-available summer 2024 program, Marella Cruises has boosted the capacity of its cruise-and-stay hotel portfolio by 59%.

Eight locations have Tui hotels that can be added either before or after a cruise.

Due to the fact that Marmaris will serve as a homeport for the cruise line owned by Tui for the first time in nine years, it will also offer Turkey itineraries.

The Marella Explorer (pictured) will call at Oristano in Sardinia and Motril in Spain at the conclusion of the winter before beginning its summer sailings in Corfu in the 2024 schedule, which will include two new ports.

Tui UK & Ireland’s managing director of cruises, Chris Hackney, stated: “Whether you’re a regular cruiser or new to cruising, Cruise & Stay is an excellent way to holiday.

“The flexibility allows guests to enjoy the best of both worlds, giving them the chance explore several destinations on a cruise, but also the opportunity to spend some time ashore in a destination of their choice.

“All our properties are researched and handpicked from Tui’s range to best suit customers’ preferences, and there’s more than 200 hotels to choose from.”

Visit well-known locations in Cyprus, Turkey, Greece, and Israel on the Ottoman Odyssey, Ancient Icons, Undiscovered Aegean, and Aegean Jewels itineraries that depart from Marmaris.

In December, Marmaris-to-Turkey itineraries are expected to be on sale.