Marella Cruises has revealed headline acts for its 30th birthday sailings in May 2026, featuring performances by Fleur East, Boyzlife, and La Voix across the fleet of five ships. The celebrations commence from May 1, 2026.
- Marella Discovery 2 will host Fleur East in Palma, performing tracks such as Uptown Funk and Sax, alongside a Q&A with Eddie Edwards sharing Winter Olympics stories from 1988.
- Marella Discovery in Limassol, Cyprus, includes a Q&A with Anthea Turner discussing her presenting career.
- Marella Explorer, departing from Palma, features Boyzlife with Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden.
- Marella Voyager headlines La Voix, known from Strictly Come Dancing and Drag Race.
Seven-night cruises incorporate a birthday gala, Party Like it’s 1996 events, quayside celebrations, 90s trivia quizzes, and 1990s TV box sets. The line marks 30 years with all-inclusive offerings and end-to-end service. Chris Hackney, chief executive officer, highlighted the nostalgic journey back to 1996 through music and entertainment. The sailings cater to new and returning customers.
The programme aims to engage passengers with era-inspired activities.
