Marella Explorer from Kuşadası: Shore Excursion
Every Marella Explorer call at Kuşadası in the next 12 months, with the time in port and the safari tour that fits each day.
About Marella Explorer
Marella Explorer is a Century-class ship in the Marella Cruises fleet with space for about 1,900 guests. She started out as Celebrity Cruises' Galaxy, and her first voyage was filmed for the BBC series The Cruise, which made Jane McDonald a household name. Later she sailed as Mein Schiff 1. Her passengers in Kuşadası can pick a calmer kind of excitement too, such as a buggy ride on forest trails near Pamucak.
Marella Explorer calls only once: read its section in our one-call ships guide
- Cruise line
- Marella Cruises
- Year built
- 1996
- Ship class
- Century class
- Passengers (approx.)
- 1,924
Marella Explorer in Kuşadası: the next 12 months
1 call in the next 12 months; a safari fits on 1 day. Only the 11:00 tour fits.
| Date | In port | Safari | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 17 May 2027 | 09:00 – 18:00 | 11:00 tour fits | Book for this ship |
Times shown in Kuşadası port time (TRT). Pick your sailing date and book directly. A safari fits when your ship is in port at pickup time and you are back at least 60 minutes before departure. Always check your all-aboard time: it is usually earlier than the departure time.
Kuşadası Cruise Port meet-up
We meet you at the Kervansaray meeting point (The Big Ottoman Palace), about 50 m from the cruise port exit — 10:10 for the 11:00 tour, 15:10 for the 16:00 tour — and drop you back at least 60 minutes before all-aboard. Google Maps
How the day works
11:00 tour: meet at the Kervansaray meeting point at 10:10, back at the port 13:45–14:15. 16:00 tour: meet at 15:10, back 18:45–19:15.
If your ship is delayed
If Marella Cruises changes the all-aboard time we shorten the route in real time — your on-time return is guaranteed.
Frequently asked — Marella Explorer passengers
How does pickup at Kuşadası Cruise Port work?
Once you walk off your ship and out through the port exit, walk about 50 m to the Kervansaray meeting point (The Big Ottoman Palace), where our driver waits with a sign with your name: 10:10 for the 11:00 tour, 15:10 for the 16:00 tour. From there we drive straight to the tour start — about 15 minutes from the port.
Will I be back on board Marella Explorer in time?
Yes. We only offer a tour on days when you are back at the port at least 60 minutes before Marella Explorer departs. The table on this page shows for each call which tour fits.
What if Marella Cruises delays my port call?
If Marella Cruises arrives late or leaves early, we rebook your slot or shorten the route at no extra cost. We've handled this many times — our drivers know how to compress an itinerary while keeping the best stops.
Free cancellation policy?
Full refund up to 24 hours before your tour. Inside 24 hours we hold the slot and try to rebook for another day. No-shows are charged in full.
Cash or card on the day?
Currently only cash payment on the tour day is accepted (EUR / USD / TL — to your driver). Your booking confirmation and pickup time come on WhatsApp.
Planning your Marella Explorer shore day?
Pick your date in the cruise day planner: it shows which tour fits and fills in the booking form for you.
Open the cruise day planner