Marella Cruises launches winter 2027 programme with two direct flights to the Caribbean from Belfast

• New one-off direct Belfast to Barbados flight departs 27 January 2028
• Belfast to Dominican Republic flight returns departing 22 February 2028
• Country music fans can also set sail on the Country Rhythms cruise in November 2027

Marella Cruises has unveiled its winter 2027 programme, which goes on sale July 2^nd, 2026, featuring two one-off direct flights from Belfast to the Caribbean, giving holidaymakers in Northern Ireland even more opportunities to explore what Marella Cruises has to offer. 

New for the Winter 2027 season, customers will be able to fly direct from Belfast to Barbados on 27th January 2028 for a 14‑night holiday and will provide Northern Ireland holidaymakers with a direct link to two back-to-back 7-night Marella Cruise itineraries. 

• Paradise Island Itinerary – calling at Antigua and Barbuda, Phillipsburg, Virgin Islands, Saint Kitts and Martinique
• A Taste of the Tropics Itinerary – calling at Guadeloupe, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada

In addition, flights from Belfast to La Romana in the Dominican Republic will resume on 22 February 2028, also offering 14‑night holidays

• Caribbean Charms Itinerary – calling at Curacao, Aruba, Bonaire and Isla Catalina
• Tropical Isles Itinerary – calling at Puerto Rico, St Thomas, St Croix and Samana

The 14-night duration also allows travellers to take advantage of Marella Cruises’ popular Cruise and Stay package, combining a 7-night cruise with a 7-night hotel stay. This means they can explore Barbados or Dominican Republic at their leisure after 7 nights aboard a Marella Cruise. 

There’ll also be a thrill for country music fans from Northern Ireland, as flights to Malaga from Belfast will connect holidaymakers withCountry Rhythms, the adult-only country themed cruise, lasting for 5 nights. This cruise will call at Gibraltar, Lanzarote and Gran Canaria before ending in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Marella Cruises offers its customers all-inclusive as standard with all tips and service charges included in the price so customers can enjoy an unrivalled level of service.