haylau

I think Marella use Peel to provide the show teams but on Explorer TED has the contract and according to Marella there are 12 new shows. this is from the TUI web site

 

 

 

Breakdown of all new shows

 

Cogs: Described as the most imaginative of the shows featuring covers of music from Metallica, Pink Floyd and David Bowie in an adult fairytale.

 

Rockology: Live musicians bring to life the history of rock with extravagant costumes and songs from the likes of Fleetwood Mac.

 

Festival: From Woodstock to Glastonbury, the cast recreate the most memorable moments from music festivals, with the addition of the aroma of freshly cut grass released throughout the performance

 

Bud’s Diner: A trip to an old school diner featuring 1950’s songs, along with modern hits; all in a do-wop style!

 

Vocalites: Cast singers take to the stage and perform different vocal styles.

 

Pop Icons: Celebrating music legends from the best pop icons including Prince and Elvis.

 

Variety: Based around the best Saturday night TV shows with singing, dancing, illusion and comedy.

 

Soul: Cruisers should dress to impress and take to the red carpet for the faux 43rd Marella Soul Awards, which showcases classic and contemporary soul artists like The Four Tops and Rag and Bone Man.

 

Musicals: Celebrating shows that have graced the finest stages, with live music, songs and dances.

 

Movies: Highlighting hit songs from top movies, this one features favourites from classics like “Back to the Future,” “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” and “Jaws.” With the scent of freshly popped popcorn released during the show.

 

Zuma: A Latin dance celebration where dancers will join the audience in the ship’s Indigo feature bar Indigo for an after dance party!

 

Sing-Song: A family-friendly show, Sing-Song encourages audience members to sing along to classics. Cruisers can then vote for the final song on the onboard app, this show will be available during summer holidays.

 

Additional child friendly small show

 

CSI: This additional child friendly offering – Cruise Ship Investigation will offer children three 15 minute detective investigations each week. This show will be available during summer holidays.

Thanks, that is great info. Explorer here we come.

Do you know how often new shows are implemented? Every year? every two years?

Are the shows on all the Marella ships the same?

We have been on Discovery 1 and 2 and seen the same shows. Thinking of booking "explorer" in October - will the shows be the same again?

Also, same theme, how often do marella change the shows?

Haylau do you go 3rd April? If so we'll be there too it's our fourth Cuban Fusion and a great cruise We stay on for the journey back to the Med can't wait ����������

Yep, but just the week for us.

Thanks for all your advice :D

Visiting

Jamica (probably no time to do anything)

Cuba and Mexico

We normally use the ship excursions, and then also like to have a walk off ship if close to the town.

Not sure what to do about currency if we fancy a coffe, snack, or to get some supplies in the supermarkets

Any thoughts?

why go on a cruise if your going to be busy on your laptop..may as well stay at home

Nope, holiday 23 hours a day,work 1 hour a day. A good balance for me! Because of the complexity of emails I receive I can't do a simple auto responder. So check a few times a day and send them on or deal with them.

1) US$ widely accepted. Far better to get it before you go.

2) No visas required for UK nationals,

3) No special requirements for jabs.

4) WiFi on board is slow and pricey.

Thanks for the reply - very helpful

Hi All

Due to go to the Bahamas on Discovery in April. I just wondered if anyone could help with some advice

1) I am getting conflicting info about currency. Don't need much, but would US dollars or local currency better? Can you get it onboard or is it better to get before goig?

2) Am i correct in thinking as UK nationals born and bred we do not need visas?

3) Am i correct in thinking we do not need any jabs? (we are not high risk and have only ever been to Europe)

4) On board wifi? Is it expensive. I will have a lot of work to do while onboard