Marella Cruises Scoops Menu, Gelato Prices & Sundaes
Scoops is Marella Cruises’ onboard ice cream parlour, serving homemade gelato alongside a selection of larger sundaes. Unlike many of the food and drink options included in Marella’s All Inclusive cruise fare, Scoops is an extra-charge venue, so it is useful to know the prices before ordering.
The photographed Scoops menu shows individual scoops starting at £1.75, while its Famous Sundaes range from £4.95 to £5.75. Gelato flavours change daily, giving passengers the opportunity to find different options during their cruise.
For more onboard information, see our Marella Cruises dining menus, Marella Cruises bar menus, and other Marella onboard guides.
What Is Scoops on Marella Cruises?
Scoops is a vintage-style ice cream parlour found onboard Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2.
Marella describes the venue as serving homemade gelato and freshly made waffle cones, with different flavours available from day to day. The cruise line notes that passengers can also add toppings.
Unlike the many restaurants and food options included as part of Marella’s standard All Inclusive offering, Scoops carries an additional charge.
Marella Scoops Gelato Prices
The photographed menu keeps the basic gelato pricing particularly simple:
• One scoop – £1.75
• Two scoops – £3.50
The menu specifically states that the gelato flavours change daily, so there is no fixed list of flavours that passengers should expect throughout their cruise.
Marella says some of the more unusual flavours that can appear include Oreo, G&T and banoffee, although availability will depend on the day.
Scoops Famous Sundaes
Passengers looking for something more substantial than an individual scoop can choose from the Famous Sundaes section.
The photographed menu features four different creations:
• Strawberry Sensation – £5.75
• Knickerbocker Glory – £4.95
• Chocolate Decadence – £4.95
• Banana Split – £4.95
Each combines multiple scoops of gelato with fruit, sauces, whipped cream or other toppings.
Strawberry Sensation – £5.75
The Strawberry Sensation is the most expensive sundae shown on the menu at £5.75.
It includes:
• Two scoops of strawberry cheesecake gelato
• One scoop of vanilla gelato
• Strawberry sauce
• Whipped cream
• Strawberry compote
With three scoops of gelato plus the additional toppings, this is a considerably larger dessert than simply ordering one or two scoops.
Knickerbocker Glory – £4.95
The Knickerbocker Glory combines three different gelato flavours with fruit and strawberry sauce.
It contains:
• One scoop of vanilla gelato
• One scoop of chocolate gelato
• One scoop of strawberry cheesecake gelato
• Peach pieces
• Banana pieces
• Strawberry pieces
• Strawberry sauce
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate shavings
At £4.95, it costs less than three individual scoops would cost if purchased separately at the menu’s £1.75-per-scoop price.
Chocolate Decadence – £4.95
Chocolate Decadence is the obvious choice among the four sundaes for passengers looking for a chocolate-heavy dessert.
The menu describes a combination of:
• Chocolate gelato
• Vanilla gelato
• Biscuit brownie pieces
• Whipped cream
• Rich chocolate sauce
It is priced at £4.95.
Banana Split – £4.95
Scoops also offers its take on the traditional banana split.
The £4.95 dessert includes:
• One whole banana
• Two scoops of chocolate gelato
• One scoop of vanilla gelato
• Fresh whipped cream
• Choice of chocolate, toffee or strawberry sauce
The ability to select the sauce gives passengers some flexibility even though the main gelato combination is predetermined.
Are Scoops Ice Cream and Sundaes Included on Marella Cruises?
No. Scoops is a chargeable venue.
This is worth knowing because Marella Cruises operates on an All Inclusive basis and many food and drink options around the ships are included in the standard cruise fare.
The photographed Scoops menu marks each listed price with a dagger symbol. A note at the bottom explains that prices marked with this symbol are not included in the Premium Package.
In other words, passengers should expect to pay separately for the gelato and sundaes shown on this menu.
How Much Does Scoops Cost?
Scoops is relatively inexpensive compared with many specialty food venues at sea.
Based on the photographed menu:
• One scoop of gelato costs £1.75
• Two scoops cost £3.50
• Three of the four sundaes cost £4.95
• The Strawberry Sensation costs £5.75
That makes £5.75 the highest price shown anywhere on this particular Scoops menu.
Passengers who simply want to sample one of the day’s gelato flavours can therefore do so for under £2, while the larger three-scoop sundaes remain below £6.
Does the Scoops Menu Change?
Yes. The menu specifically states that its gelato flavours are “changing daily.”
That makes Scoops slightly different from an onboard venue with a completely fixed menu. Passengers visiting several times during a cruise may encounter different gelato choices from one day to another.
The four Famous Sundaes shown on this photographed menu use specific flavours, including vanilla, chocolate and strawberry cheesecake gelato.
Because cruise menus and prices can change, passengers should use the menu displayed onboard their own sailing as the final authority.
Scoops on Marella Explorer
Marella officially lists Scoops among the facilities aboard Marella Explorer.
The cruise line describes the venue as a vintage-looking parlour serving homemade gelato, freshly made waffle cones and toppings. Marella also highlights its unusual seating, including bike seats positioned to look out toward the sea.
Scoops therefore works as both a quick dessert stop and a distinctive little venue to visit while exploring the ship.
Scoops on Marella Explorer 2
Scoops is also available aboard Marella Explorer 2.
Marella Explorer 2 is the cruise line’s adults-only ship, but the Scoops concept remains similar: homemade gelato, freshly made waffle cones, changing flavours and an additional charge.
Passengers sailing on either Explorer-class ship can therefore expect to find the Scoops concept onboard, although current menus, individual flavours and prices should always be checked during the cruise.
Scoops and Marella’s All Inclusive Dining
One thing that can initially be confusing for first-time Marella passengers is that “All Inclusive” does not mean absolutely every food or drink item available onboard is complimentary.
Marella includes at least six eateries on each of its ships as part of the standard package, alongside a selection of chargeable options.
Scoops falls into the latter category.
That means there is no requirement to spend extra on ice cream or desserts simply because you are cruising with Marella. Scoops is an optional treat for passengers who specifically want its homemade gelato or one of the specialty sundaes.
Is Scoops Worth Paying Extra For?
With individual scoops beginning at £1.75, Scoops provides a relatively low-cost way to try one of Marella’s additional-charge food venues.
The larger sundaes may offer particularly good value for passengers who want a substantial dessert. For example, the Knickerbocker Glory contains three scoops of gelato, multiple types of fruit, strawberry sauce, whipped cream and chocolate shavings for £4.95.
Passengers who only want a small dessert can instead spend £1.75 for a single scoop without committing to one of the larger creations.
And because the gelato flavours change daily, passengers who enjoy Scoops have a reason to check the selection again later in their itinerary.
Tips for Visiting Scoops
A few things are useful to know before ordering:
• Scoops is an extra-charge venue.
• One scoop costs £1.75 on the photographed menu.
• Two scoops cost £3.50.
• Famous Sundaes cost between £4.95 and £5.75.
• Gelato flavours change daily.
• Marella describes the gelato as homemade and the waffle cones as freshly made.
• Prices marked with the dagger symbol are not included in the Premium Package.
• Menus and prices can change, so check the current Scoops menu during your sailing.
Frequently Asked Questions About Scoops on Marella Cruises
What is Scoops on Marella Cruises?
Scoops is Marella’s specialty gelato parlour. It serves homemade gelato, freshly made waffle cones and larger ice cream sundaes for an additional charge.
Which Marella ships have Scoops?
Marella officially lists Scoops onboard Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2.
Is Scoops included on Marella Cruises?
No. Marella identifies Scoops as a chargeable venue.
How much is one scoop of gelato at Scoops?
One scoop costs £1.75 on the photographed menu.
How much are two scoops at Scoops?
Two scoops cost £3.50.
How much are the sundaes at Scoops?
The photographed menu lists the Strawberry Sensation for £5.75, while the Knickerbocker Glory, Chocolate Decadence and Banana Split are £4.95 each.
What flavours does Scoops have?
The gelato flavours change daily. Marella says examples can include unusual options such as Oreo, G&T and banoffee, although those flavours are not guaranteed to be available on any particular day.
Does Scoops have a banana split?
Yes. The photographed menu has a Banana Split for £4.95. It includes a whole banana, two scoops of chocolate gelato, one scoop of vanilla gelato, fresh whipped cream and a choice of chocolate, toffee or strawberry sauce.
Is Scoops included in the Marella Premium Package?
The photographed menu states that prices marked with the dagger symbol are not included in the Premium Package. All of the displayed Scoops prices carry that symbol.
Does the Scoops menu stay the same throughout the cruise?
The menu specifically says that gelato flavours change daily. Sundae selections and prices can also change over time, so the current onboard menu should always be treated as the final authority.
Conclusion
Scoops gives passengers aboard Marella Explorer and Marella Explorer 2 a dedicated place for homemade gelato and classic ice cream sundaes.
It is not included in Marella’s standard All Inclusive offering, but prices on the photographed menu are relatively modest. A single scoop costs £1.75, two scoops cost £3.50, and the four larger sundaes range from £4.95 to £5.75.
The changing daily flavours are perhaps the most interesting part for repeat visits. Rather than seeing exactly the same selection throughout the itinerary, passengers can check Scoops during the cruise to see which gelato flavours are available that day.
For anyone researching Marella Cruises dining, specialty restaurants and extra onboard costs before sailing, the Scoops menu is a useful example of one of the small optional extras that sits outside the cruise line’s otherwise extensive All Inclusive offering.
