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Marella Cruises has announced the return of its
adults-only Country Rhythms themed cruise following the success of its
inaugural sailing in 2026. The country music cruise will take place aboard
Marella Explorer in November 2027, offering live performances, themed
entertainment and all-inclusive cruising. Bookings will open on 2 July 2026,
while the line-up of artists will be announced at a later date.
Two itineraries in November 2027
Guests will be able to choose between two itineraries
departing from Málaga on 11 November 2027.
The first, Country Rhythms 1, is a four-night cruise
calling at Gibraltar and Puerto del Rosario on Fuerteventura before ending in
Las Palmas on Gran Canaria on 15 November.
The second, Country Rhythms 2, is a five-night
itinerary that follows a similar route before continuing to Santa Cruz de
Tenerife, where the cruise concludes on 16 November.
Both sailings will be supported by TUI Airways flights
from six regional UK airports: London Gatwick, Bristol, Manchester, Newcastle,
Glasgow and Belfast.
Live music and themed entertainment
The programme will feature a range of country
music-inspired activities, including live performances, barn dance events,
themed production shows and line dancing classes, creating an immersive
experience for country music fans throughout the voyage.
“Following strong demand for our first Country Rhythms
themed cruise in February 2026, and successful booking results in its first
year, we’re excited to bring it back for a second season in winter 2027.
These impressive stats from our first country themed
cruise, alongside our market research, have shown that our new and existing
customers are keen to explore new themed cruises involving beloved country
music combined with our all-inclusive and end-to-end cruise offering. We’re
excited to announce more news in the future for Country Rhythms 2027, so stay
tuned!” said Chris Hackney, CEO of Marella Cruises.
All-inclusive concept
Marella Cruises continues to offer all-inclusive
holidays as standard, with tips and service charges included in the cruise
fare. Prices for Country Rhythms 1 start from £749 per person, with bookings
opening on 2 July 2026.
Image Credit: © TUI
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