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Dreaming of your next getaway? Marella Cruises is doing everything it can to ensure you get the safe and relaxing break you deserve

If you’re a keen foodie, it really doesn’t get much better than a cruising holiday. After all, few other trips allow you to experience culinary creations from not just one, but several new countries – and then there’s the delicious fare that’s also available on board.

Marella Cruises can’t wait to get you back cruising again, but it also understands you may have some questions before setting sail. From on board social distancing measures to restaurant bookings, Marella’s cruise expert Tori Mccrindle is on hand to answer your queries, so you can have total peace of mind.

Here are just some of the important questions you’ve asked… Q | Will I need to take a Coronavirus test every time I visit a port?

You’ll need to take a lateral flow test before travelling on a UK coastal cruise. Once on board, you won’t need to take another test, but daily temperature checks will be standard practice. More regular testing may be required for international destinations and Marella Cruises will update travellers if this is the case.

Q | Will all restaurants be open?

Restaurants will be okay with just a few changes. We’ll be social distancing, of course, as well as following the current guidance for wearing a mask on board. In our buffet restaurants, the team will be on hand to serve you and we’ll allocate you a seat on arrival to help avoid queues. We recommend booking ahead for the speciality restaurants.

Q | Are all staff vaccinated?

All crew will follow robust testing procedures, with testing when they board the ship, followed up by regular testing and daily temperature tests. They will also have to complete a period of quarantine once they board the ship and before guests are allowed on board. Q | Can we join other people at tables?

As we’re social distancing, you should only dine with people in your cabin, from the same household or travelling party. For now, you won’t be able to share a table with people you’ve met on the cruise. Q | What will happen if a port on the itinerary moves onto the red list?

As part of the Marella Cruises Promise to you, you can change your booking for free or cancel with a full refund if you’re travelling to a red-list destination, which we know requires you to quarantine in a hotel on your return, so we simply won’t be going there.

Correct at time of print.