Marella Cruises at Easter: what's it like onboard & where can you visit?

Sophie Chichester

Sophie Chichester

Taking an Easter cruise is a cracking way to swap iffy British spring weather for guaranteed sunshine, 'wish-you-were-here' destinations and seasonal celebrations, without the stress of cooking, hosting and finding melted mini eggs down the back of the sofa three months later.

Marella Voyager at sea
Marella Voyager at sea © TUI UK & Ireland

British cruise line Marella Cruises* offers fully all-inclusive sailings (flights, food, drinks, tips and more) at great value, meaning you can bunny hop aboard your break without worrying about extra costs adding up.

What's more, Marella's Easter itineraries* are as extensive as Hotel Chocolat's choccy egg selection, whether you fancy roaming the palm-tree-studded Caribbean, ogling remarkable volcanic landscapes in the Canaries or taking in Mediterranean and Greek island culture (no worries if that mainly involves sunbathing and eating taramasalata).

Meanwhile, onboard, Easter is celebrated with themed menus, family activities and special entertainment; think traditional dishes such as roast lamb, sweet treats, and fun for younger guests, from Easter egg hunts to cookie decorating sessions.

So, let's look at the Easter cruises Marella's offering in 2026, how much they cost and what you can expect from the experience.

Book your Easter cruise: browse all itineraries with Marella Cruises*, which has fabulously fun itineraries throughout March and April 2026.

Can you book an Easter cruise with Marella?

Yes. Marella Cruises sails throughout March and April with itineraries across the Caribbean, Canary Islands, Mediterranean and Greek islands.

Tradition-lovers won't miss out if they're away from home, either; Easter sailings combine warm-weather destinations with seasonal celebrations onboard, giving you a stress-free way to enjoy the break (and with zero guests judging you for not making mint sauce from scratch).

A selection of soft & alcoholic drinks comes as standard
A selection of soft & alcoholic drinks comes as standard - photo courtesy of Marella Cruises

No matter when your kids' school holidays fall (heads up, Easter Sunday is on 30 March 2026), there's a choice of family-friendly cruises as well as adult-only options available (read: no one pilfering your crème egg supply). Itineraries are typically seven nights, with prices including flights from UK airports. Egg-cellent!

Where can you visit on an Easter cruise?

Marella's 2026 Easter cruises call at a cocktail of Caribbean islands and Mediterranean icons, with itineraries spanning tropical beaches and history-packed cities. Here's the full list of destinations you could explore.

The fully restored Stoa of Attalos, Athens
The fully restored Stoa of Attalos, Athens © Robert - Adobe Stock Image

Atlantic islands

  • Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, La Palma, Lanzarote, Madeira, Tenerife

Caribbean

  • Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Bequia, Bonaire, British Virgin Islands, Curaçao, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Maarten, Tobago

Mediterranean islands

  • Cyprus, France (Corsica), Greece (Crete, Mykonos, Piraeus for Athens, Rhodes, Santorini), Italy (Civitavecchia for Rome, Sardinia, Naples for Pompeii & Capri, Sardinia), Spain (Majorca, Palamos), Turkey (Bodrum, Kusadasi for Ephesus)

Marella's top Easter itineraries

Itinerary Ship Departing from Ports of call
Cocktails & Coconuts* Marella Discovery 2 Bridgetown, Barbados Caribbean cruise including British Virgin Islands, St Maarten, St Kitts, Antigua & Guadeloupe
Canarian Flavours* Marella Voyager Santa Cruz, Tenerife / Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Canary Islands & Madeira cruise calling at Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Madeira & La Gomera
Paradise Islands* Marella Explorer Bridgetown, Barbados Caribbean cruises visiting St Kitts, St Maarten, British Virgin Islands, Antigua & Dominica
Treasures of the Mediterranean* Marella Explorer 2 Palma, Majorca Adults-only Mediterranean cruises including Majorca, Sardinia, Naples, Rome, Corsica & Costa Brava
Grecian Discovery* Marella Discovery Limassol, Cyprus Aegean sailing visiting Cyprus, Athens, Santorini, Bodrum, Crete & Rhodes
Exotic Islands* Marella Discovery 2 Bridgetown, Barbados Southern Caribbean cruise calling at Grenada, Bonaire, Aruba & Curaçao
Atlantic Islands* Marella Voyager Las Palmas, Gran Canaria Eastern Atlantic islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Madeira & La Palma
A Taste of the Tropics* Marella Explorer Bridgetown, Barbados Caribbean cruise calling at Guadeloupe, St Lucia, Grenada, Tobago & Bequia
Aegean Gems* Marella Discovery Limassol, Cyprus Grecian & Turkish marvels including Cyprus, Crete, Athens, Kusadasi, Mykonos & Rhodes

What's Easter like onboard?

It's only the buns that will be hot and cross on an Easter-at-sea holiday, and the Easter bunny will definitely still know where to find you. When you're not off egg-sploring the myriad splendid ports of call, you can enjoy Marella's spring activities. These generally include:

Enjoying a round of mini-golf on Marella Explorer
Enjoying a round of mini-golf on Marella Explorer - photo courtesy of Marella Cruises
  • special menus featuring such Easter classics as roast lamb
  • chocolate treats & themed desserts in the buffet
  • Easter egg hunts for children
  • cookie decorating & craft activities for younger guests

As with all Marella sailings, the atmosphere on the ship is relaxed and sociable, and there's plenty for all ages to crack on with. Families can enjoy the kids' club jollies and countless activities onboard (mini golf, escape rooms, climbing walls; you name it!), while couples and groups can make the most of bars, pools, spa treatments, quizzes, fitness classes, dancing and oh so much more.

How much does an Easter cruise cost?

No need to shell out too much for sunshine; at the time of writing, Easter 2026 cruises are starting from £1,037 per person for a seven-night, all-inclusive sailing around the Canary Islands, including flights.

Caribbean itineraries are generally more expensive, with prices starting from £1,554 per person and rising to over £2,000 per person for peak dates. All Marella Cruises' bookings include:

  • return flights from numerous UK airports
  • all tips & service charges
  • all-inclusive drinks
  • low deposits (from £125 pp)
Flamingos on the beach, Renaissance Island, Aruba
Flamingos on the beach, Renaissance Island, Aruba © Yingna Cai - Shutterstock.com

So whether it's pina-colada quaffing in the Caribbean, meandering ancient Mediterranean streets or chasing the sun in the Canaries, Marella's all-inclusive cruises serve up an easy Easter holiday as satisfying as Nan's roast potatoes. Hop-py days ahead!

Ready to book your Easter escape at sea? Check out the latest offers on itineraries with Marella Cruises and secure your berth onboard today.

Sophie Chichester

Sophie Chichester

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