The Best Adults-Only Cruises For 2025 With Marella

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Family cruising is becoming a fast-growing market, but sometimes you just want to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and quiet of an adults-only cruise ship.

Marella Cruises has one ship that is wholly reserved for adults-only cruising, and that’s Marella Explorer 2. She offers a wide range of cruises in exciting destinations on both sides of the Atlantic, so you can take your pick from the best places to explore on your cruise without kids.

Let’s explore some of the best cruise itineraries for 2025 onboard Marella Explorer 2 – but remember these are just some of the highlights, and there are plenty more you can choose from!

Caribbean Classics

During the winter months, Marella Explorer 2 will be sailing in the Caribbean, and this itinerary is the perfect way to explore the tropical islands of this stunning region. You’ll begin your cruise in La Romana in the Dominican Republic, before visiting the beautiful ‘Spice Island’ of Grenada, where you can try snorkelling or book onto the popular Rhum Runner party boat.

It’s then onto Bridgetown on Barbados, a real idyllic destination where you can soak up the sun on white sand beaches, explore the vibrant town or try a turtle encounter. It’s then onto the luscious forest scenery of St Lucia and then finally St Kitts, packed with historic landmarks from its time as a sugar colony and best viewed from its iconic railway.

Treasures of the Mediterranean

Into the summer months, Marella Explorer 2 will sail around Europe, and this itinerary highlights some of the real gems of the Mediterranean. It’s a round-trip from Palma, Majorca, but you’ll spend most of your cruise exploring the highlights of Italy, starting with Sardinia.

It’s then onto Naples, the place where you simply have to sample authentic pizza. Excursions to gorgeous Capri or the ruins of Pompeii are available here too. You’ll then call at Civitavecchia, the port for Rome, before enjoying the emerald-blue waters of Corsica for a taste of French culture. You also get to enjoy a hidden gem of Spain, with a call at the tiny fishing village of Palamós on the Costa Brava rounding off your itinerary.

Adriatic Affair

The Adriatic Sea is your destination for this thrilling cruise that offers stunning cities packed with incredible culture and architecture along with some breathtaking natural wonders too. You’ll sail from Dubrovnik to Koper, where a trip to the Postojna Caves is an absolute must. It’s then onto Trieste, a charming Italian city lined with pastel-coloured buildings and ornate Baroque churches.

If you skipped the caves in Koper, be sure to try a tour of the Frasassi Caves while you’re in port in Ancona. In Split, you can enjoy a tour of the charming streets of the city itself, or hop on a bus to visit the amazing views from Salona and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trogir, a fortified island town. And to finish, you’ve still got time for a day in Kotor, a Montenegrin gem set amongst beautiful mountain scenery.

Atlantic Islands

Another option for some winter sun, if you don’t want to fly across the Atlantic, is to choose a Canary Islands cruise. This itinerary sails round-trip from Tenerife and calls first at Las Palmas on Gran Canaria, with transfers available for the beautiful Maspalomas beach if you just want to unwind rather than explore the town.

You’ll then visit Lanzarote, a destination packed with excitement whether you want to see the sights by bike or take a trip to Rancho Texas, a conservation centre and zoo. Fuerteventura has some of the region’s best beaches, while the adventurous can try a 4×4 adventure, and then it’s onto Madeira, with the cable car offering a memorable sightseeing experience.

About Marella Explorer 2

Marella Explorer 2 is a fantastic ship for adults-only cruises, offering excellent accommodation options, relaxing facilities, and a crew that works extremely hard to make your whole experience special.

You’ll have a wide range of cabin options to choose from, including budget-friendly Inside cabins and the extravagant Royal Suite if you want the most space. Dining-wise, take your pick from a host of complimentary options as well as the popular Kora La, Surf & Turf Steakhouse, and Beach Cove speciality venues and The Dining Club, offering high-end cuisine.

During the day you can relax in the outdoor pool or the whirlpools, hit the onboard shops for some souvenirs, play a fun round of mini golf or even test out your swing on the golf simulator. There’s a spa too, of course, for those beauty treatments and massage therapies.

And then at night, you can enjoy live performances in the Broadway Show Lounge, take part in lively quizzes in the Squid & Anchor pub, try out the many bars around the ship or test your luck in the onboard casino.

You really won’t be short of things to keep you busy on this ship!

Final word

Remember that these are just a handful of the itineraries you can enjoy for a 2025 adults-only cruise with Marella.

And each one offers the standard value you can expect from any Marella cruise – with not just your food and entertainment included, but also flights, drinks, tips and more! Secure your cruise booking now and start looking forward to a relaxing kid-free getaway.

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