Marella Cruises has announced its headline acts for its 30th birthday sailings with live performances from Fleur East, Boyzlife and La Voix in May 2026.
The special sailings across the fleet of five ships will celebrate TUI’s UK cruise line’s milestone from May 1, 2026 onwards and will include live Q&A sessions from Eddie the Eagle and Anthea Turner.
“With Marella Cruises marking 30 years in the UK, we’re excited to announce these headline acts and Q&A sessions for both new and returning cruise customers,” said Chris Hackney, chief executive officer at Marella Cruises.
“Our customers value our all-inclusive offering and seamless end-to-end service, and this celebration will take them on a nostalgic journey back to 1996 with music, quizzes and onboard entertainment inspired by the era.”
The Marella Discovery 2 will feature singer and radio presenter Fleur East performing tracks including Uptown Funk and Sax in Palma. The sailing will include a live Q&A with Eddie Edwards as he shares stories from his 1988 Winter Olympics experience.
On the Marella Explorer, also departing from Palma, guests will see a performance from Boyzlife, the supergroup featuring former Boyzone and Westlife members Keith Duffy and Brian McFadden.
The Marella Voyager will be headlined by La Voix, a Strictly Come Dancing and Drag Race performer.
The Marella Discovery in Limassol, Cyprus, will feature a live Q&A with Anthea Turner, who will share highlights from her presenting career.
The seven-night birthday celebration cruises will include a birthday gala, Party Like it’s 1996 parties, quayside celebrations, 90s trivia quizzes and TV box sets from the 1990s.