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Officer Q&A: My role as a member of Marella Explorer’s show cast

10th February 2019 Anna 0

I am pleased to be able to bring you another interview with a member of the Marella Explorer entertainment team. Kathryn Anderson is a Singer/Dancer in the ship’s show cast, and she told me all about her onboard role working for Marella Cruises. If you missed my last officer interview

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Meet the Officer

Officer Q&A: Getting to know Marella Explorer’s Cruise Director

19th December 2018 Anna 2

For my latest officer interview, I am pleased to introduce you to Matthew Shaw, Cruise Director on board Marella Explorer, part of the Marella Cruises fleet. If you’ve read my recent Marella Discovery ship review, you’ll know that I’ve been really impressed with Marella Cruises as a cruise line and

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Me on Marella Discovery
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Cruise ship review: Marella Discovery, Marella Cruises

29th September 2018 Anna 19

I can honestly say that I did not know what to expect when I set foot on board Marella Discovery for the day in Southampton. I’d heard mixed feedback about Marella Cruises, with many people likening the line to a lower end P&O Cruises. I can assure you it’s not.

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Wayne and Frankie Bridge
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Marella Cruises prove it’s easy to stay fit and healthy when cruising

11th July 2018 Anna 0

It’s safe to say that I am an active member and keen champion of cruise ship gymnasiums and all round general fitness at sea. On a typical cruise, I try to visit the gym at least three times a week in order to stave off those dreaded calories that can

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Marella Dream
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A beginner’s guide to Marella Cruises

19th March 2018 Guest Post 4

This is a guest post by cruise and travel bloggers Paul and Carole from Paul and Carole Love to Travel. You can find more links to their website and social media channels, at the end of this post.  We have now cruised 13 times and 2 out of our last

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Hi I'm Anna, a 35 year old blogger from the UK. I am a former seafarer, avid traveller and I am married to a former cruise ship deputy captain. I originally set up this blog to chart my travels as a thirty-something sailing with my husband on cruise ships, but now I write about all things cruise related. Whether you are a new or experienced cruiser, I hope you find my advice a useful aid when planning your next holiday. Read more...

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