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ALL ABROAD: TUI hope to entice new customers with their new cruise ship
If youre a fan of cruises, youre bound to be excited by TUIs new venture.
To holidaymakers delight, the travel firm has just opened the doors of the Marella Explorer.
The ship comes with a number of exciting features, from a theatre to frozen cocktail bars.
Heres everything you need to know about Marella Cruises' exciting vessel.
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The Marella Explorer can carry 1,924 passengers at a time.
While it isnt the biggest ship out there, it certainly fits a lot into the space available.
One of the biggest draws for tourists is Champneys spa at sea, which offers up plenty of salon treatments.
A thermal garden and large sauna can also be used by guests.
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MAKING A SPLASH: Passengers are bound to be excited by the spa
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TREAT YOURSELF: There are sessions available for both couples and individuals
Foodies will be pleased to know that a number of different cuisines are available on board.
You can keep things casual at The Market Place buffet, or grab dessert at Scoops ice cream parlour.
For something more refined, there are waiter service restaurants, which serve up Italian, Japanese, French and Spanish delicacies.
Once guests are done scoffing, they can dip into one of the many bars.
For live tunes, head to the Lounge to hear a musician tinkling the ivories.
Passengers also have the option of visiting a pub, frozen cocktail bar and speakeasy-style area.
Those who want to dance into the night can do so, as the ship has its own nightclub and dance floor.
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DECKED OUT: You can grab a quick snack or sit down for a formal meal
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT: There are plenty of different restaurants and bars on board
For the big shows of the day, guests congregate in the 800-seat theatre.
Alternatively, you can enjoy classic films at the vessels cinema.
TUI is currently taking bookings for the Marella Explorer, which is sailing an Eighties-themed cruise this year.
The travel company also hopes to tempt new customers with affordable trips around the Med and the Caribbean.
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