Adriatic Affair

7 nights - 24 Sep 2026

Marella Explorer 2 | Mediterranean

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Itinerary

List Timeline

Dubrovnik

Day 1

24 September 2026

Dubrovnik

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Day 2

25 September 2026

Split

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Day 3

26 September 2026

Zadar

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Day 4

27 September 2026

Ancona

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Day 5

28 September 2026

Trieste

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Day 6

29 September 2026

Koper

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Day 7

30 September 2026

Kotor

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Day 8

01 October 2026

Dubrovnik

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Dubrovnik

Split

Split's ancient core is so spectacular and unusual that a visit is more than worth your time. The heart of the city lies within the walls of Roman emperor Diocletian's retirement palace, which was built in the 3rd century AD. Diocletian, born in the nearby Roman settlement of Salona in AD ... Read More

Zadar

Trieste

Up until the end of World War I, Trieste was the only port of the vast Austro-Hungarian Empire and therefore a major industrial and financial center. In the early years of the 20th century, Trieste and its surroundings also became famous by their association with some of the most important ... Read More

Kotor

Dubrovnik

24 September 2026

Dubrovnik

Nothing can prepare you for your first sight of Dubrovnik. Lying 216 km (135 miles) southeast of Split and commanding a jaw-dropping coastal location, it is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Its massive stone ramparts and fortress towers curve around a tiny harbor, enclosing graduated ridges of sun-bleached orange-tiled roofs, copper domes, and elegant bell towers. Your imagination will run wild picturing what it looked like seven centuries ago when the walls were built, without any suburbs or highways around it, just this magnificent stone city rising out of the sea.In the 7th century AD, residents of the Roman city Epidaurum (now Cavtat) fled the Avars and Slavs of the north and founded a new settlement on a small rocky island, which they named Laus, and later Ragusa. On the mainland hillside opposite the island, the Slav settlement called Dubrovnik grew up. In the 12th century the narrow channel separating the two settlements was filled in (now the main street through the Old Town, called Stradun), and Ragusa and Dubrovnik became one. The city was surrounded by defensive walls during the 13th century, and these were reinforced with towers and bastions in the late 15th century.From 1358 to 1808 the city thrived as a powerful and remarkably sophisticated independent republic, reaching its golden age during the 16th century. In 1667 many of its splendid Gothic and Renaissance buildings were destroyed by an earthquake. The defensive walls survived the disaster, and the city was rebuilt in baroque style.Dubrovnik lost its independence to Napoléon in 1808, and in 1815 passed to Austria-Hungary. During the 20th century, as part of Yugoslavia, the city became a popular tourist destination, and in 1979 it was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During the war for independence, it came under heavy siege. Thanks to careful restoration, few traces of damage remain; however, there are maps inside the Pile and Ploče Gates illustrating the points around the city where damage was done. It’s only when you experience Dubrovnik yourself that you can understand what a treasure the world nearly lost

25 September 2026

Split

26 September 2026

Zadar

Dalmatia's capital for more than 1,000 years, Zadar is all too often passed over by travelers on their way to Split or Dubrovnik. What they miss out on is a city of more than 73,000 that is remarkably lovely and lively despite—and, in some measure, because of—its tumultuous history. The Old Town, separated from the rest of the city on a peninsula some 4 km (2½ miles) long and just 1,640 feet wide, is bustling and beautiful: the marble pedestrian streets are replete with Roman ruins, medieval churches, palaces, museums, archives, and libraries. Parts of the new town are comparatively dreary, a testament to what a world war followed by decades of communism, not to mention a civil war, can do to the architecture of a city that is 3,000 years old. A settlement had already existed on the site of the present-day city for some 2,000 years when Rome finally conquered Zadar in the 1st century BC; the foundations of the forum can be seen today. Before the Romans came the Liburnians had made it a key center for trade with the Greeks and Romans for 800 years. In the 3rd century BC the Romans began to seriously pester the Liburnians, but required two centuries to bring the area under their control. During the Byzantine era, Zadar became the capital of Dalmatia, and this period saw the construction of its most famous church, the 9th-century St. Donat's Basilica. It remained the region's foremost city through the ensuing centuries. The city then experienced successive onslaughts and occupations—both long and short—by the Osogoths, the Croatian-Hungarian kings, the Venetians, the Turks, the Habsburgs, the French, the Habsburgs again, and finally the Italians before becoming part of Yugoslavia and, in 1991, the independent republic of Croatia. Zadar was for centuries an Italian-speaking city, and Italian is still spoken widely, especially by older people. Indeed, it was ceded to Italy in 1921 under the Treaty of Rapallo (and reverted to its Italian name of Zara). Its occupation by the Germans from 1943 led to intense bombing by the Allies during World War II, which left most of the city in ruins. Zadar became part of Tito's Yugoslavia in 1947, prompting many Italian residents to leave. Zadar's most recent ravages occurred during a three-month siege by Serb forces and months more of bombardment during the Croatian-Serbian war between 1991 and 1995. But you'd be hard-pressed to find outward signs of this today in what is a city to behold. There are helpful interpretive signs in English all around the Old Town, so you certainly won't feel lost when trying to make sense of the wide variety of architectural sites you might otherwise pass by with only a cursory look.

27 September 2026

Ancona

Ancona is the capital of Italy's Marche region. Ancona's main attraction is her tactile museum for the blinds. It's also a great place to take a dip and enjoy great sea views under the sunshine.

28 September 2026

Trieste

29 September 2026

Koper

Today a port town surrounded by industrial suburbs, Koper nevertheless warrants a visit. The Republic of Venice made Koper the regional capital during the 15th and 16th centuries, and the magnificent architecture of the Old Town bears witness to the spirit of those times.The most impo ...

30 September 2026

Kotor

Backed by imposing mountains, tiny Kotor lies hidden from the open sea, tucked into the deepest channel of the Bokor Kotorska (Kotor Bay), which is Europe's most southerly fjord. To many, this town is more charming than its sister UNESCO World Heritage Site, Dubrovnik, retaining more authenticity, but with fewer tourists and spared the war damage and subsequent rebuilding which has given Dubrovnik something of a Disney feel.Kotor's medieval Stari Grad (Old Town) is enclosed within well-preserved defensive walls built between the 9th and 18th centuries and is presided over by a proud hilltop fortress. Within the walls, a labyrinth of winding cobbled streets leads through a series of splendid paved piazzas, rimmed by centuries-old stone buildings. The squares are now haunted by strains from buskers but although many now house trendy cafés and chic boutiques, directions are still given medieval-style by reference to the town’s landmark churches.In the Middle Ages, as Serbia's chief port, Kotor was an important economic and cultural center with its own highly regarded schools of stonemasonry and iconography. From 1391 to 1420 it was an independent city-republic and later, it spent periods under Venetian, Austrian, and French rule, though it was undoubtedly the Venetians who left the strongest impression on the city's architecture. Since the breakup of Yugoslavia, some 70% of the stone buildings in the romantic Old Town have been snapped up by foreigners, mostly Brits and Russians. Porto Montenegro, a new marina designed to accommodate some of the world’s largest super yachts, opened in nearby Tivat in 2011, and along the bay are other charming seaside villages, all with better views of the bay than the vista from Kotor itself where the waterside is congested with cruise ships and yachts. Try sleepy Muo or the settlement of Prčanj in one direction around the bay, or Perast and the Roman mosaics of Risan in the other direction.

01 October 2026

Dubrovnik

*This holiday is generally suitable for persons with reduced mobility. For customers with reduced mobility or any medical condition that may require special assistance or arrangements to be made, please notify your Cruise Concierge at the time of your enquiry, so that we can provide specific information as to the suitability of the holiday, as well as make suitable arrangements with the Holiday Provider on your behalf.

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Explore Marella Explorer 2

Nonna's

Made-to-order pizza and pasta dishes are up for grabs at this place, which is open for lunch and dinner.

Fast Facts:

Pasta and Pizza Options
Open for lunch and dinner
Included

Bike Tours

For a different way of exploring a port of call, try one of our e-bike tours

This way, you can really get to know a destination and see the places that bus tours can't reach. You'll be led around by a guide, who'll give you the lowdown on all the sights.

The 19th Hole

Themed cocktails aren’t all this clubhouse-inspired bar brings to the table. You can take up a seat in a golf buggy, or tee off on one of two golf simulators for a charge.

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Golf simulators with professional hosts
Golf themed cocktails
Chargeable

Spa and Beauty Salon

At this state-of-the-art spa you can book in for treatments, like facials, body wraps and massages, plus there’s a beauty salon. The spa doesn’t scrimp on size. In fact, it’s the biggest in the fleet – packing in a relaxation room, made-for-two suites and treatment cabins with hot tubs. There’s also an adults-only sauna with floor-to-ceiling windows and a steam room. Just so you know, there's a charge for treatments and use of the facilities.

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Hair & Beauty Salon
Wide Range of Treatments Available
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Deck 15

Minigolf

Deck 14

The Sundeck
The Veranda
The Veranda Cabanas
Running Track

Deck 12

Indigo Bar & Club
Indigo Casino
The Shack
Junior Suites
Balcony Cabins
Inside Cabins

Deck 11

Oceans spa and Beauty Salon
Gym
Pool Bar
Pool
Whirlpools
Snack Shack
The Market Place
Scoops
The Terrace
Beach Cove
Nonna's
Movies by Moonlight

Deck 10

Royal Suite
Executive Suite
Junior Suite
Deluxe Balcony Cabin
Balcony Cabin
Inside Cabin

Deck 9

Deluxe Balcony Cabin
Balcony Cabin
Outside Cabin
Inside Cabin

Deck 8

Balcony Cabin
Outside Cabin
Inside Cabin
Single Inside Cabin

Deck 7

Broadway Show Lounge
Broad Street Shops
The Coffee Port
Squid & Anchor
The 19th Hole
Photo Gallery
Gin & Whiskey Bar
Atrium

Deck 6

Broadway Show Lounge
Broad Street Shops
Flutes
Kora La
Surf & Turf Steakhouse
Aperitif
Latitude 53

Deck 5

Atrium
Reception
The Dining Club
Destination Services
Vista
Latitude 53
Cruise Holiday Store
Bike Tours
Single Inside Cabins
Single Outside Cabins
Outside Cabins
Adapted Outside Cabins
Adapted Inside Cabins

Deck 4

Medical Centre
Photo Studio
Outside Cabins
Inside Cabins

Marella Explorer 2 Cabins & Suites

Inside Cabin

These cabins measure in at 16m², which means you get twin beds that can be made into a queen-size, plus an en suite bathroom with a WC and shower. If you go for a 3-berth cabin, you’ll get an extra fold-down bed.

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Pullman Bed
Pullman Bed x2
Shower
TV
Safe
Hair Dryer
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk
Air Conditioning

Outside Cabin

Our Outside Cabins feature either a porthole or a picture window. They're 16m² in size, with twin beds that can be made into a queen-size, plus an en suite bathroom with a WC and shower. If you go for a 3-berth cabin, you’ll get an extra fold-down bed.

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Queen or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Pullman Bed x2
Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Telephone
Desk
Air Conditioning

Balcony Cabin

Deck 12 Balcony Cabin
You can admire the horizon from your own furnished balcony with these cabins. They make the most of the 16m2 of space with a queen-size bed or twin beds that convert to a queen-size. And the en-suite bathroom packs in a shower and a WC. Our 3-berth cabins have a sofa bed or extra fold-down bed. Just so you know, balcony cabins on deck 12 have an obstructed view from the balcony.

Decks 9/10 Balcony Cabin
You can admire the horizon from your own furnished balcony with these cabins. They make the most of the 16m² of space with a queen-size bed or twin beds that convert to a queen-size. And the en suite bathroom packs in a shower and a WC. Our 3 and 4-berth cabins have a sofa bed or extra fold-down bed.

Deck 8 Balcony Cabin
You can admire the horizon from your own furnished balcony with these cabins. They make the most of the 16m² of space with a queen-size bed or twin beds that convert to a queen-size. And the en suite bathroom packs in a shower and a WC. Please note, some cabins on Deck 8 have a different layout with a fixed double bed against the wall - see our deck plan for the cabin numbers.

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Double
Sofa Bed
Lounge Area
Dining Area
Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
Pullman Bed
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk
Air Conditioning

Royal Suite

Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

Our Royal Suite is the crème de la crème of cabins. Not only does it line up a bedroom with a king-size bed, but it also packs in a separate living area with a sofa bed, a dining area and a dressing area. You've also got an en suite bathroom with a shower, a WC and a tub, plus a big balcony with a whirlpool. And all this measures up at a sizeable 94m². When you book a cabin with Suite service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a pillow menu in your cabin.

FLOORPLANS

Facilities

Shower
TV
Coffee Machine
Safe
Hair Dryer
King or Twin Configuration
Sofa Bed
Lounge Area
Dining Area
Bath
Toiletries Provided
Room Service Available
Suite Benefits
Wi-Fi (Additional Cost)
Telephone
Desk
Air Conditioning

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Itinerary

Dubrovnik

Split

Zadar

Ancona

Trieste

Koper

Kotor

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Split

Zadar

Ancona

Trieste

Koper

Kotor

Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik

Split

Zadar

Ancona

Trieste

Koper

Kotor

Dubrovnik

Explore Marella Explorer 2

Nonna's

Latitude 53

Vista

The Market Place

Snack Shack

The Dining Club

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

Kora La

Beach Cove

The Coffee Port

Scoops

Room Service

Bike Tours

Destination Services

Cultural Classes

The 19th Hole

Flutes

Broadway Show Lounge

Indigo Bar

Indigo Casino

Indigo Club

Aperitif

Squid & Anchor

Photo Gallery & Photo Studio

Broad Street Shops

Movies by Moonlight

Pool Bar

The Shack

Reception

Spa and Beauty Salon

Gym

Pool

Whirlpools

The Veranda

The Veranda Cabanas

Minigolf

Running Track

Deck 15

Deck 14

Deck 12

Deck 11

Deck 10

Deck 9

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Deck 4

Marella Explorer 2 Cabins & Suites

Inside Cabin

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