Marella Cruises has unveiled the latest updates set to delight cruisegoers over the next two years.
The TUI-owned cruise line is launching its first musical-themed voyage, 'Musical Med-leys', in October 2026, featuring West End performances and celebrity speakers from the theatre world.
The five-night Musical Med-leys cruise will depart from Corfu, Greece on Friday October 30, 2026, concluding in Malaga, Spain on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The itinerary includes two days at sea before calling at Palma in Mallorca and Cartagena.
The voyage will feature specially produced shows in the Broadway Show Lounge celebrating iconic musical hits, complete with choreography and sing-along moments.
Guests will enjoy outstanding performances, guest speakers and more
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The cruise will run for five days
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Musical theatre stars will join as guest speakers, offering exclusive Q&A sessions and behind-the-scenes stories from the theatre world.
The cruise will also include musical-themed trivia sessions and activities throughout the sailing. The celebrity speakers will be announced early next year.
Managing director of Marella Cruises, Chris Hackney, said: "We're delighted to unveil our first-ever musical-themed cruise, setting sail in 2026. Musical Med-ley marks an exciting new chapter for Marella Cruises, bringing West End-style classics to the seas.
"Inspired by recent market research where a 'musical' themed cruise was voted the most popular cruise our customers wanted, this mini themed cruise is designed to captivate both loyal Marella cruisers and new audiences alike.
"Sailing from Corfu, it offers a fun and entertaining way to experience a cruise combining the magic of musicals with the joy of travel."
Prices for the Musical Med-leys cruise start from £864 per person, with all tips and service charges included.
The company is also rolling out a new British gastropub concept, Piccadilly's, across its entire fleet from June 2025. The restaurant will offer elevated British cuisine as part of the cruise line's all-inclusive package, marking the third new dining concept to launch in the main dining areas across all ships.
Piccadilly's will feature a rotating menu of reimagined British classics, including starters like 'Chicken or the Egg' with smoked chicken terrine and piccalilli, and sharing plates such as 'Great British Burgers' with beef, Yorkshire pudding and chips. Main courses range from Angus beef roast dinners to beer-battered fish and chips.
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It will stop at Palma, Mallorca
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The 250-seat walk-in restaurant will operate from 6pm to 9pm daily. Additional premium dishes will be available for a fee, including seafood thermidor (£11.95) and pan-seared sirloin steak (£11.95).
Food and drink development manager at Marella Cruises, Luke Saunders, said: "We are pleased to be launching this latest innovative concept restaurant onboard all of our ships, Piccadilly's.
"After a successful trial across a couple of ships, we have seen great appetite for a range of hearty British favourites from elegant desserts to comforts that taste like home."
In more Marella Cruise news, it announced a Sunny African stop will return after 10 years as part of new itineraries on sale now.