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The Dining Club - deck 5

 

This fine dining restaurant was made for foodies. You’ll be treated  to high-end cuisine – like seared scallops with Champagne butter and chateaubriand for two – making it the ideal spot for an extra special evening. It also hosts The Great Musical Afternoon Tea.

This weekly event brings the West End to Marella Cruises, with dishes inspired by famous musicals – like the ‘Vietnamese Melody’ beef tenderloin yakitori and the ‘On My Own’ petit choux.

There are six teas to choose from, as well as a cocktail of your choice. Plus, the whole place is decorated with show posters and memorabilia. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge of £36.95 - £47.00 to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Dining Club Typical Menu

Dining Club Typical Pairing Menu

 






Lower Latitude 53 - deck 5

 

The main waiter service restaurant is a good-looking place, with a gold-and-grey colour scheme and floor-to-ceiling windows.Menu wise, you can expect Menu-wise, you can expect traditional dishes with a modern twist.

Latitude 53 Typical Breakfast Menu

Latitude 53 Typical Lunch Menu 1
Latitude 53 Typical Lunch Menu 2
Latitude 53 Typical Lunch Menu 3

Latitude 53 Typical Evening Dinner Menu 1
Latitude 53 Typical Evening Dinner Menu 2
Latitude 53 Typical Evening Dinner Menu 3
Latitude 53 Typical Evening Dinner Menu 4
Latitude 53 Typical Evening Dinner Menu 5
Latitude 53 Typical Evening Dinner Menu 6


Latitude 53 Wine List 2023

 



Upper Latitude 53 - deck 6

 

Latitude 53 (the main dining room) spreads over two floors - deck 5 and deck 6 

 

 




The Coffee Port - deck 6

 

If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, this place will do the trick. Lavazza coffee and sweet treats are served here ‒ courtesy of our in-house chocolatier. Plus, it's a great people-watching spot, since it overlooks the atrium.

Time your visit right, and you can sip your coffee to a soundtrack of live piano music. All drinks from the menu that are served here are included in the Premium All Inclusive package only

 




Kora La - deck 7

 

You’ll feel like you’ve switched continents when you dine at this restaurant. It offers a pan-Asian selection of curries and noodle dishes, a separate sushi menu, plus bespoke dishes created by master chef Ian Pengelley exclusively for Marella Cruises.

This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge of £26.95 to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance

Kora La Typical Menu

Kora La Menu A 2023
Kora La Menu B 2023
Kora La Dessert Menu A
Kora La Dessert Menu B

 




Umi Shushi - deck 7

 

Sushi, sashimi and nigiri rolls are prepared right in front of your eyes at this brand-new eatery. If you're not a sushi fan, there's also dim sum, cooked dishes and dessert to look forward to.

This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants open from 6:30pm to 9:30pm, and there's a charge of £14.95 to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance

Umi Sushi Typical Menu

 

 




Surf and Turf Steakhouse - deck 7

 

This place does what it says on the tin, specialising in all things meat. The menu takes in mains like lamb chops, lobster and grilled chicken – but the highlight has to be the 28-day-aged steaks. The interiors are inspired by the meaty menu, as well, with chopping board artwork and leather booth seating.

This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge of £31.95 to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.

Surf and Turf Steakhouse Typical Menu

 




Snack Shack - deck 11

 

Food stalls, beach huts and oversized deckchairs set the scene at this laidback eatery. As such, you can look forward to grab ‘n’ go lunches and snacks. here’s a drinks station on hand, too

 




The Market Place - deck 11

 

You can watch the chefs whip up dishes from around the world at this buffet restaurant. It’s made up of lots of different food stalls, hence its name, the Market Place.

And there's a design-your-own station every night, where you can choose all your ingredients for dishes like a stir-fry. The Market Place is a great location for breakfasts.

Market Place Buffet Typical Lunch  Menu
Market Place Buffet Typical Afternoon Tea Menu
Market Place BBQ Menu
Market Place Afternoon tea Menu 2023

 

 


Tapas @ The Mediterranean & Hot Stone - deck 11

 

You’ll be whisked to sunny Spain when you dine in this section of The Mediterranean, which specialises in tapas dishes for dinner. Or you can take your taste buds over to Portugal and try espetadas – meat or veg skewers – for a little extra.

It's open at lunchtime, too, for light bites, like sandwiches and jacket potatoes. It is here you can also order yourself Steak on a Hot Stone and cook it exactly how you like it

Tapas Typical Menu

 

 



Italian @ The Mediterranean/Vista - deck 11

 

You can create your own pizzas and pastas at this laidback restaurant. Plus, you can start things off with a salad

Vista Typical Menu
Vista Typical Pizza Menu
Vista Drinks Menu
Med Italian Dinner Menu 2023

 

 



Scoops - deck 11

 

For those with a sweet tooth, try Scoops. This vintage-looking parlour serves up dollops of gelato in a range of flavours, and you can add toppings, too.

The menu changes every day but you can expect out-of-the-ordinary options, like oreo, G&T and banoffee. The seating’s just as quirky – a collection of bike seats sit facing out to sea. A charge applies here.