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Marella Explorer 2 itinerary map for August 13, 2026 (7 nights)
Marella Explorer 2 itinerary map for August 13, 2026 (7 nights)
7 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Dubrovnik, Croatia
TUI MarellaMarella Explorer 2

Marella Explorer 2
August 13, 2026

7-Night Adriatic Delights aboard Marella Explorer 2 · Departing August 13, 2026 from the Port of Dubrovnik, Croatia.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 7-night cruise aboard the Explorer 2 departs from Dubrovnik, Croatia on Thursday, August 13, 2026 and returns on Thursday, Aug 20th. August weather across this route averages 95°/56°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.0 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
8.0OUT OF 10
SAFE TIER
Safer than 80% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
7
night cruise
Thu → Thu
02
Dubrovnik
departure port
Croatia
03
6
port stops
Delights
04
1
sea day
Day 2
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The Marella Explorer 2, operated by TUI Marella Cruises, sets sail on Thursday, August 13, 2026 from Dubrovnik, Croatia for a 7-night Adriatic Delights cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 1 day at sea. August weather across the route averages 95°F highs and 56°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 8.0 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Fare tracking is available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabin categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Marella Explorer 2 sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 Roll Call

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// 03 · ITINERARY

Adriatic Delights Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAUGUST 13, 2026
The Marella Explorer 2 sails on August 13, 2026 for a Adriatic Delights (Dubrovnik Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Dubrovnik, Croatia at 9:00 PM and will return to the port of Dubrovnik, Croatia on Aug 20th at 4:00 AM. During the 8-day journey, the Marella Explorer 2 will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Marella Explorer 2
AUGUST 13, 2026
8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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7 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · DUBROVNIK
// 04 · PORTS

Adriatic Delights Port List

Marella Explorer 2·August 13, 2026
Dubrovnik, Croatia — Day 1 of Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
THURSDAY·AUG 13

Dubrovnik

Croatia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
9:00 PM

Dubrovnik, Croatia, offers docking at Gruž Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and Lokrum Island. Excursions include kayaking along Adriatic shores. Local markets sell travarica. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval ramparts and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance wall walks. Dubrovnik’s historic charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic coasts, making Dubrovnik an engaging destination for exploration.

AUGUST FORECAST
77°F avg · Avg
Trieste, Italy — Day 3 of Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
SATURDAY·AUG 15

Trieste

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

Trieste, Italy, offers docking at Trieste Port. Travelers explore Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle. Excursions visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Local markets sell gnocchi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Habsburg architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes jota, a Triestine favorite. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Austro-Hungarian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Trieste’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic coasts, making Trieste an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Adriatic hub.

AUGUST FORECAST
73°F avg · Avg
Koper, Slovenia — Day 4 of Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
SUNDAY·AUG 16

Koper

Slovenia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Koper, Slovenia, has docking at Koper Port. Travelers explore Tito Square and Praetorian Palace. Excursions visit Postojna Cave’s karst formations. Local markets sell truffles. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Adriatic views. Dining onboard includes jota, a Slovenian stew. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Slovenian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Koper’s coastal charm offers a serene Slovenian stop, blending Venetian heritage with scenic beauty.

AUGUST FORECAST
73°F avg · Avg
Zadar, Croatia — Day 5 of Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
MONDAY·AUG 17

Zadar

Croatia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:00 AM
6:00 PM

Zadar, Croatia, offers docking at Zadar Port. Travelers explore Sea Organ and St. Donatus Church. Excursions visit Plitvice Lakes. Local markets sell maraschino liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures acoustic art and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance lake hikes. Zadar’s coastal charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of unique installations and scenic lakes, making Zadar an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

AUGUST FORECAST
78°F avg · Avg
Split, Croatia — Day 6 of Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
TUESDAY·AUG 18

Split

Croatia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Split, Croatia, offers docking at Split Port. Travelers explore Diocletian’s Palace and Marjan Hill. Excursions visit Trogir’s historic center. Local markets sell soparnik. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Roman ruins and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes pašticada, a Croatian favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dalmatian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance palace walks. Split’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Croatian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic hills, making Split an engaging destination for exploring Croatia’s Adriatic coast.

AUGUST FORECAST
76°F avg · Avg
Kotor, Montenegro — Day 7 of Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
WEDNESDAY·AUG 19

Kotor

Montenegro
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Kotor, Montenegro, offers docking at Kotor Port. Travelers explore Old Town walls and St. Tryphon Cathedral. Excursions include hiking Lovćen National Park. Local markets sell njeguški pršut. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes cicvara, a Montenegrin favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Illyrian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fortress hikes. Kotor’s historic charm offers a vibrant Montenegrin stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic bays, making Kotor an engaging destination.

AUGUST FORECAST
73°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

Adriatic Delights Weather Forecast

Marella Explorer 2·August 13, 2026
AUG FORECAST · DUBROVNIK
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
77°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
93°
AVG LOW
61°
AVG RAINFALL
1.5"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT DUBROVNIK
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
77°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Marella Explorer 2 August 13, 2026 Excursions

Marella Explorer 2·August 13, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Marella Explorer 2 itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
See all Dubrovnik excursions
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

Adriatic Delights

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
SAFE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 80% of all cruises
8.0/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
01

Dubrovnik 🇭🇷

Croatia · CroatiaSAFE

Dubrovnik has a low crime rate and visible police presence, but travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Trieste 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Trieste is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy areas and caution is recommended after dark.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Koper 🌍

Slovenia · SloveniaSAFE

Koper is a safe port for cruise travelers, with low crime rates and standard precautions recommended in tourist areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Zadar 🇭🇷

Croatia · CroatiaSAFE

Zadar is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Split 🇭🇷

Croatia · CroatiaSAFE

Split is generally safe for travelers, but caution in crowded areas is advised to prevent petty theft and pickpocketing.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Kotor 🌍

Montenegro · YugoslaviaSAFE

Kotor is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas and secure their belongings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Marella Explorer 2 Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsTUI MARELLA CRUISES
Marella Explorer 2
TUI MARELLA CRUISES · CENTURY
CHRISTENED
1995
STATEROOMS
0
TONNAGE
71,544GT
10.0% BELOW AVG· vs avg 79,453 GT
YEAR BUILT
1995
7 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2002
LENGTH
—ft
—· vs avg — ft
PASSENGER COUNT
1,814cruisers
11.4% BELOW AVG· vs avg 2,048 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Marella Explorer 2 has a construction date of 1995 and a total size of 71,544 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Marella Explorer 2 is included in TUI Marella Cruises's Century class. At full capacity, the Explorer 2 holds 1,814 passengers. That includes 1,814 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The Explorer 2 total number of staterooms is 0.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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