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Do Marella Cruises ships stop in Gibraltar?

Short answer

Yes. Marella Cruises, the UK cruise line of TUI Group, has several ships due in Gibraltar in 2026 and 2027, and every upcoming call is listed on this page from the Port of Gibraltar schedule.

Marella Cruises ships due in Gibraltar

From the Port of Gibraltar schedule, last checked 6 November 2026.

Detailed answer

Marella Cruises is the British cruise line of TUI Group, operated by TUI UK. It began in 1973 as Thomson Cruises and took the Marella name in October 2017, partly to distinguish it from TUI Cruises, the German Mein Schiff line. The fleet has five ships: Marella Discovery, Marella Discovery 2, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2 and Marella Voyager, all former Royal Caribbean, Celebrity or TUI Cruises ships of about 69,000 to 77,000 gross tonnes. Its cruises are sold mainly to UK holidaymakers and are all-inclusive as standard. Marella Explorer 2 is an adults-only ship.

Which of its ships call at Gibraltar?

In the Port of Gibraltar schedule checked on Thursday 15 October 2026, all five Marella ships are due, with 31 calls between Friday 13 November 2026 and Friday 10 December 2027. Marella Explorer 2 accounts for 18 of them, calling most Tuesdays or Thursdays from Tuesday 4 May 2027 to Saturday 13 November 2027. Marella Discovery 2 has seven calls, most of them in March and April 2027, and Marella Voyager has a single call on Sunday 2 May 2027. The list of ships and dates on this page updates automatically as the Port schedule changes.

What should Marella Cruises passengers know about Gibraltar?

Ships berth at the Gibraltar Cruise Terminal on the North Mole, about a 15-minute walk from Casemates Square and Main Street. English is the official language and the currency is the pound sterling, with UK notes accepted alongside Gibraltar notes, and cards are widely accepted. Clocks are on Central European Time, the same as Spain. The cable car has been closed for a rebuild, so the Upper Rock, with its macaques, St Michael's Cave and the Great Siege Tunnels, is reached by taxi tour, minibus tour or on foot.

Can you sail with Marella Cruises from near Gibraltar?

Yes. TUI Group has announced that the adults-only Marella Explorer 2 will be based in Malaga for the summer 2027 season, with sailings from Wednesday 12 May 2027. Check current dates with Marella Cruises.

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