Marella Explorer - January 25, 2026
The January 25, 2026 cruise on the Marella Explorer departs from Bridgetown, Barbados. On this A Taste of the Tropics sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Marella Explorer sets sail on Sunday, Jan 25th and returns on Sunday, Feb 1st.
January 25, 2026
Jan 25th - Feb 1st
Marella Explorer
TUI Marella Cruises
A Taste of the Tropics
from Bridgetown, Barbados
Marella Explorer
TUI Marella Cruises
The Marella Explorer was built in 1996 and is among TUI Marella Cruises's 11 ships in its fleet. The Marella Explorer is included in the cruise line's Century class. In the cruise ship stats below, you'll find the Marella Explorer vs all other TUI Marella Cruises ships.
Itinerary
Marella Explorer - January 25, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 24th | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| 2 | Jan 25th | At Sea |
| 3 | Jan 27th | Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe |
| 4 | Jan 28th | Castries, St. Lucia |
| 5 | Jan 29th | St. George's, Grenada |
| 6 | Jan 30th | Scarborough, Tobago |
| 7 | Jan 31st | Kingstown, St. Vincent |
| 8 | Feb 1st | Bridgetown, Barbados |
Cruise Itinerary
The Marella Explorer sails on January 25, 2026 for a A Taste of the Tropics. The ship will depart the port of Bridgetown, Barbados at 7:00 PM and will return to the port of Bridgetown, Barbados on Feb 1st at 7:00 PM. During the 8-day journey, the Marella Explorer will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Bridgetown is the southernmost port on the island of Barbados and its capital. The beaches are plentiful, as is the seafood. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and diving in the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean or try your hand at a local cricket match.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Expect to be immediately immersed in the French Caribbean way of life. Vendors hawk everything from hairpins to bouquets of anthuriums on the congested narrow streets, and the markets are some of the Caribbean's most colorful. The largest, Marche St. Antoine, at the corner of Rues Frebault and Peynier, teems with activity all day long, with tropical produce and spices in madras bags sold by very vocal market women.
St. Lucia is one of the most scenic volcanic islands in the Caribbean. By helicopter, fly over beautiful Castries Harbor and Les Pitons, St. Lucia's dramatic twin volcanic peaks.
This picturesque city, wrapped around the perimeter of the island's finest natural harbour, is perhaps the most appealing capital city in the entire Caribbean. Founded in the early 18th century by the French, St. George's still possesses something of the character of a French town, particularly in the red tile roofs and pastel colors of its traditional architecture.
Scuba divers and snorkelers will appreciate the magnificence of the tropical fish and coral reefs in the waters surrounding Tobago. History fans take note: the battle between French, British, Spanish, and Dutch for the control of Tobago led to the construction of Fort King George, which overlooks Port of Spain.
Kingstown is best appreciated for its West Indian feel rather than for any grand attractions. It's a good place to relax and stroll the cobblestone streets. The town gets its unique atmosphere from the produce vendors along Bay and Bedford streets, the crowds at the fish market and rum shops, and it stone-block colonial buildings.
Bridgetown is the southernmost port on the island of Barbados and its capital. The beaches are plentiful, as is the seafood. Enjoy swimming, snorkeling, and diving in the beautiful blue waters of the Caribbean or try your hand at a local cricket match.