10 Reasons Why Babies & Toddlers Will Love The New Marella Voyager Ship!

Spotlight on the NEW Marella Voyager Cruise Ship!

The NEW Marella Voyager is ready to set sail from June 2023! This latest addition to the ever-incredible Marella Cruises line has an amazing roll call of facilities, restaurants and activities onboard. You won’t even have to hop off the ship to enjoy an unforgettable holiday. However, it’s well worth taking the time to explore too, as the Marella Voyager’s itineraries include some of the most spellbinding locations across the Mediterranean and the Tropics. With a kids’ club, family suites and children’s pools, the Marellla Voyager makes for the most marvellous toddler friendly cruises too. Plus, as the Marella Cruises brand is part of TUI, you can be sure of an amazing family holiday with the ultimate attention-to-detail.

Are you ready to find out more? Here are 10 reasons families with babies and toddlers will love the Marella Voyager. Welcome aboard…If you click on a link in this piece, we may earn affiliate revenue.

#1. Mini M Club

The Marella Voyager is in shipshape to welcome families of all ages. There’s the M Club kids’ club for 3-11 year olds with daytime games and activities all set up by the M Crew. There are even evening activities such as pizza-making and movie nights! Plus, babies and toddlers will have a brilliant time at the Mini M Club. This includes a play area especially designed for younger children along with story time, interactive games and arts & crafts. Wow! It all adds up to make the Marella Voyager a top pick for cruises for toddlers and babies.

#2. Onboard Cinema

This cosy indoor cinema is kitted out with plush seats and a big projector screen. Don’t worry about watching movies on the small screen of your mobile or tablet onboard! This cinema is perfect for catching up on classic films the whole family will enjoy, along with the latest releases. Plus, the M Club kids’ club hosts movie nights too.

#3. Children’s Swimming Pool

Here’s yet another fantastic facility that makes the Marella Voyager the tops for toddler friendly cruises – it has an on-site children’s pool! Placed outside close to the main swimming pool, it also has marvellous views of the surrounding seascape as you sail towards your next dazzling destination. There’s also a daily entertainment programme at the main pool, with all ages welcome to join in the fun.

#4. All Inclusive

The Marella Voyager offers all inclusive board basis as standard, so your whole family can enjoy delicious dining throughout the cruise. Little ones can look forward to ice-cream every day at the buffet restaurant – ideal for cruises for toddlers. There are no less than 10 restaurants onboard, all offering children’s menus and a rich range of cuisines.

Look out for The Kitchens, an amazing food hall on deck 11 with eight eateries serving up Greek and Asian specialties along with classic roast dinners. There’s also the Italian restaurant Nonna’s on deck 11, which is sure to be popular with younger guests as it offers a brilliant choice of pizza and pasta! The Snack Shack is perfect for poolside snacks, the Coffee Port offers up sweet treats, cakes and hot drinks, while Abuela’s is an incredible Mexican-themed restaurant. There’s so much choice, even fussy eaters will find lots to love!

#5. Family Balcony Cabins with Premier Service

You can opt for extra-spacious Family Balcony Cabins for up to five people. They’re fitted with a double bed, sofa bed and a fold-down bed. Plus, they also include an ensuite bathroom and furnished balconies. What makes these cabins even better value is that they include Premier Service, with a free clothes pressing service and free continental breakfast in bed, one per person per week.

#6. Cruise & Stay Options

Cruise & Stay is a great way to combine two holidays in one. This unique concept offered by TUI means you can enjoy a cruise on the Marella Voyager then stay for 3, 4 or 7 nights at TUI accommodation in stunning locales across the Med and beyond. Take your pick from incredible destinations such as Barbados, Majorca or St Lucia and choose from a wide range of hotels, from the opulent TUI BLUE Sensatori to the great value TUI Senseo collection. It will add even more variety to toddler friendly cruises on the Marella Voyager.

#7. Family-friendly Cruises

There are 11 itineraries to choose from for the Marella Voyager, spanning Mediterranean and Tropical destinations. You could choose an itinerary that takes in family-friendly Majorca, packed with sandy beaches and top attractions, or opt to sail around Spain, reaching the wonderful waterfronts of the Costa del Sol. Alternatively, enjoy a tour of the Tropics, encompassing incredible destinations such as Barbados, Dominica and St Lucia. You can look forward to a warm welcome and stunning sandcastle-friendly beaches that are perfect for cruises for toddlers.

#8. Shore Excursions

For the days when you’re in port, you’ll have plenty of shore excursions and family days out to choose from that are ideal for toddler friendly cruises. TUI offers exclusive excursions at each destination you call into, ranging from dolphin spotting in Gibraltar to discovering the magical Nerja Caves of the Costa del Sol. Plus, with boat tours around the turquoise-toned waters of Guadalope, and even a Caribbean Pirates Sailaway in St Vincent, you’re certain to be amazed by the incredible range of things to see and do.

#9. Spectacular Shows and Entertainment

Offering 11 live shows to watch during your time onboard, the Marella Voyager is certainly BIG on entertainment. The spotlight is on the Broadway Show Lounge here, as it’s laid-out like a full-size theatre, hosting two live performances every night. Along with that, join in the fun at the quizzes of the Squid and Anchor pub or catch a film at the cinema. There’s also the Arts House, a unique art-themed bar where you can try out arts and crafts. For the grown-ups, the Electric Rooms Bar, Club and Casino livens up evenings with its LED dancefloor!

#10. Convenient Features

The Marella Voyager everything to create an amazing experience for toddler friendly cruises. That includes smart features such as cots and highchairs in every restaurant, activity packs for children and special holiday prices for infants under two. There are also no cabin supplements for children, adding to the incredible value on your family cruise holiday.