Marella Cruises adds new sushi dining experience

Marella Cruises is bringing a fresh taste of Japan onboard Marella Voyager with the launch of Umi Sushi, the line’s fourth à la carte restaurant and 17th dining venue onboard.

Available from December 2025, this new Japanese-inspired dining experience offers freshly prepared ramen, customisable sushi boxes, poke bowls and Mochi Ice Cream desserts.

What’s for starters at Umi Sushi?

Umi Sushi kicks off with a selection of Otsumami, Japanese-style small plates designed for sharing. Guests can enjoy Katsu Chicken Wings, Pork Gyoza, Crab Shumai, and Steamed Bao Buns, alongside a trio of bites: edamame, seaweed crackers, and Asian pickles.

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What are the mains in Umi Sushi?

For the main event, diners can choose from comforting ramen dishes like Char Siu Pork Fillet, Golden Panko Chicken, or Miso Tofu.

Sushi, sashimi, and poke bowls are freshly prepared at the counter, with creative options including the Mr Chang (prawn tempura, avocado, cucumber, spicy mayo, crispy crumb), the Legend (crab, roasted red pepper, Japanese mayo, smoked caviar), Teriyaki Chicken or Tofu, Tuna Poke, and Salmon Sashimi.

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Are there desserts at Umi Sushi?

Yes, dessert is just as tempting. Guests can indulge in a Chocolate and Miso Torte with toasted sesame cream, a refreshing Strawberry and Lime Leaf Cheesecake, or Mochi Ice Cream available in strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla flavours.

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Umi Sushi on Marella Voyager

Umi Sushi is Marella Cruises’ fourth à la carte restaurant and 17th dining venue onboard Marella Voyager. The 34-seat restaurant is bookable à la carte at £18.95 per person and includes a ramen dish, two Otsumami-style snack bites, two selections from either sushi, sashimi or poke dishes and a dessert.
The restaurant is open daily from 18:30 – 21:00 and joins the fleet’s other signature restaurants, Silver Fork, Kora La, and Surf & Turf, offering the same high-quality service Marella Cruises is known for.

Luke Murphy, Senior Product Development Manager at Marella Cruises, said: “We wanted to bring something fresh and exciting for our customers onboard Marella Voyager, and Japanese cuisine offers the perfect balance of flavour, artistry and variety.

“From soul-warming ramen and vibrant poke bowls, Umi Sushi delivers a dining experience that’s both adventurous and comforting. This fourth a la carte restaurant is ideal for customers looking to explore new tastes while enjoying the unrivalled service from our crew and a relaxed atmosphere onboard the ship.”