Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Marella-Voyager

An unfortunate incident occurred on the Marella Voyager on August 19, 2025, when an 83-year-old male passenger from Scotland was discovered unresponsive in the ship's swimming pool during its stop in Naples. Despite the immediate response from fellow travelers and crew members who attempted to resuscitate him, he was pronounced dead at the scene, with natural causes cited as the reason for his passing. In the wake of this tragedy, Italian authorities boarded the vessel to conduct a thorough investigation, leading to a temporary detention of the cruise ship. The UK Foreign Office stepped in to provide assistance to the family during this difficult time. The Marella Voyager was undergoing a picturesque Mediterranean cruise, making stops in historic locations including Rome, Ajaccio in Corsica, and Palamos, after departing from Mallorca.

On June 20, a dramatic medical evacuation took place involving an 82-year-old German passenger aboard the 'Mein Schiff Herz' cruise ship, as it sailed in the waters off northern Sardinia. The elderly man suffered a heart attack, prompting an immediate emergency response from the Italian Coast Guard. The Olbia Maritime Directorate sprang into action upon receiving the distress call, coordinating with the CIRM (International Radio Medical Center) to provide vital medical assistance. The Port Authority of La Maddalena dispatched the patrol boat 'CP 306' to carry out the evacuation. After boarding essential medical personnel, the 'CP 306' swiftly navigated to rendezvous with the cruise vessel located north of the island of Corcelli. There, the medical team provided initial treatment to the stricken passenger before transporting him to the port of Palau. He was then transferred to an awaiting ambulance, which transported him to the Hospital of Olbia for further care. This quick and efficient response involved multiple agencies showcasing the effectiveness of maritime emergency protocols. For more details and visuals of this emergency operation, refer to the full report here: https://www.sardegnareporter.it/2022/06/passeggero-evacuato-da-nave-da-crociera/461139/

On June 11, 2022, the cruise ship 'Mein Schiff Herz' was navigating near Cabo de Palos during its journey from Alicante to Ibiza when a crew member sustained injuries due to a fall aboard the vessel. In response to the urgent situation, the Maritime Rescue Coordination Center (MRCC) of Salvamento Marítimo in Cartagena acted swiftly by dispatching the search and rescue vessel 'Salvamar Draco'. This dedicated team successfully boarded both the injured crew member and a doctor, ensuring that they were safely transported to port for immediate medical attention. This incident highlights the essential role of maritime rescue services in safeguarding the well-being of personnel at sea.

On April 12, a notable crew transfer operation unfolded involving the TUI vessels, 'Mein Schiff 6' and 'Mein Schiff 5'. Approximately 30 crew members from 'Mein Schiff 6' were smoothly relocated to 'Mein Schiff 5' using tender boats while positioned off the picturesque coast of Crete. In a reciprocal arrangement, 79 crew members from 'Mein Schiff 5' made the journey to 'Mein Schiff 6', which is set to facilitate the repatriation of its team to Germany. 'Mein Schiff 5' will remain operational in the Mediterranean region. Additionally, 'Mein Schiff 1' is slated to welcome a significant influx of crew members, with plans to board 869 crew members from 'Mein Schiff 2', 725 from 'Mein Schiff 3', and 565 from 'Mein Schiff Herz', alongside its existing crew of 877, all off the coast of Tenerife. Following these transfers, 'Mein Schiff 1' is expected to return to Germany, with Bremerhaven as its likely port of call.