Tui’s Marella Cruises has confirmed it plans to operate domestic cruises this summer, although it is yet to announce details of its itineraries.
The line said in a ‘teaser’ post on its Facebook page: “We’re really pleased to announce we’ll be offering domestic cruises sailing from the UK this year. We can’t wait to welcome you back onboard. More details will be revealed soon.”
The confirmation comes after northern region managing director Andrew Flintham told a Travel Weekly Future of Travel event last week that Marella was “looking at a variety of options” in relation to UK cruises.
He said: “You will see us operating either domestically or in a more limited way to start with while they prove the regulation that is needed.
“We will shaped by the opportunity. The team is looking at a multitude of scenarios; Dover has never looked so attractive!”
Marella joins a number of other lines in confirming plans to operate domestic cruises this year.
Other lines operating in UK waters will include P&O Cruises, Princess Cruises, Fred Olsen Cruise Lines, Cunard, Saga, Riviera Travel, Hurtigruten, MSC Cruises, Viking and Tradewind Voyages.