Marella Explorer - February 8, 2026
The February 8, 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, Feb 8th and returns on Sunday, Feb 15th.
February 8, 2026
Feb 8th - Feb 15th
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 - February 8, 2026 - 7 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feb 7th | Bridgetown, Barbados |
| 2 | Feb 8th | At Sea |
| 3 | Feb 10th | Pointe-A-Pitre, Guadeloupe |
| 4 | Feb 11th | Castries, St. Lucia |
| 5 | Feb 12th | St. George's, Grenada |
| 6 | Feb 13th | Scarborough, Tobago |
| 7 | Feb 14th | Bequia, Grenadines |
| 8 | Feb 15th | Bridgetown, Barbados |
Cruise Itinerary
The Marella Explorer sails on February 8, 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 15th 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.
This delightful, hilly, green island is just an hour's sail south of St Vincent. The largest of the Grenadines (though that's not saying much), it was once a center of shipbuilding and whaling. Today, most maritime activity is confined to yachting and model boat building.
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.