Cruise Frog guide
Ambassador Cruise Line vs Marella Cruises
Ambassador Cruise Line rates higher than Marella Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Ambassador Cruise Line leads on cabins, with the rest level. Pick Ambassador Cruise Line for solo travelers; Marella Cruises for families.
Comparison updated
| Fact | Ambassador Cruise Line | Marella Cruises |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Mainstream | Mainstream |
| Best for | Couples, Solo travelers, Adults only, Value seekers | Couples, Families, Adults only, Value seekers |
| Fleet rating | 3.2 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 |
| Cabins | 3.0 | 2.4 |
| Dining | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Entertainment | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Service | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Pools & decks | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Value | 4.0 | 4.0 |
| Ships in service | 3 | 5 |
| Ships on the way | 1 | — |
| Largest ship | Ambience (70,285 GT) | Marella Voyager (77,302 GT) |
| Newest ship | Ambition (1999) | Marella Voyager (1997) |
| Guests per ship, average | 1,302 | 1,863 |
| Usually sails | Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Caribbean, Norwegian Fjords | Mediterranean, Caribbean, Canary Islands |
| Solo cabins | Every ship | Every ship |
| Single supplement | Dedicated single cabins in selected grades are priced for one person, with no supplement or a low one depending on the sailing, and the… | Single cabins are priced for one with the same fittings as double cabins. Marella runs regular solo deals across single inside to balcony… |
| Owner | Ambassador Group | TUI Group |
| Headquarters | Purfleet, Essex, England | Luton, England |
| Founded | 2021 | 1973 |
Ratings are Cruise Frog's editorial scores of each line's ships in service, 1 to 5, averaged; the higher figure is highlighted. How we rate.
Quick answers
Which is better, Ambassador Cruise Line or Marella Cruises?
Ambassador Cruise Line rates higher than Marella Cruises on Cruise Frog's editorial scores, 3.2 to 3.1 out of 5 across their rated ships. Ambassador Cruise Line leads on cabins, with the rest level.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Marella Cruises better value?
They score the same for value, 4.0 out of 5.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Marella Cruises better for dining?
They score the same for dining, 3.0 out of 5.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Marella Cruises better for entertainment?
They score the same for entertainment, 2.0 out of 5.
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Marella Cruises better for cabins?
Ambassador Cruise Line scores higher for cabins, 3.0 to 2.4 out of 5 (comfortable, quiet, well kept).
Is Ambassador Cruise Line or Marella Cruises better for families?
Marella Cruises is the one Cruise Frog lists as suiting families; Ambassador Cruise Line is not tagged for families.
Which has bigger ships, Ambassador Cruise Line or Marella Cruises?
Marella Cruises's largest ship, Marella Voyager, measures 77,302 gross tons, against 70,285 for Ambience, Ambassador Cruise Line's largest. An average Ambassador Cruise Line ship carries 1,302 guests, a Marella Cruises ship 1,863.
How many ships do Ambassador Cruise Line and Marella Cruises have?
Ambassador Cruise Line has 3 ships in service and 1 on the way; Marella Cruises has 5 ships in service.
Are Ambassador Cruise Line and Marella Cruises owned by the same company?
No. Ambassador Cruise Line is part of Ambassador Group; Marella Cruises is part of TUI Group.