Marella Discovery 2

launched 2017

crew 771

tonnage 69,472

length 264 m

capacity 1,836

Marella Discovery 2 is the sister ship to Marella Discovery, which means it shares most of the same top-notch facilities. These include an outdoor cinema, a rock climbing wall and a minigolf course. Not to mention the two pools – one indoor and one outdoor – plus, seven restaurants and a spa. And to top the lot, there are Broadway-style performances are on every night in the show lounge.

Royal Suite

The most luxurious cabin measures up at a huge 92m², and sleeps up to 4. It comes with a separate living room with a sofa-bed, a bedroom with a king-size bed, and an en suite with a WC and a shower. Swish extras come in the form of a baby grand piano and a whirlpool bath. Expect plenty of light courtesy of glass doors that open onto a balcony. You’ll find the Royal Suite on Deck 8.

This cabin comes with Premier Service.
Extras include breakfast in bed once a week, and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Junior Suite

Junior Suites on Deck 8 sleep up to 4. They’ve got twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed, and a sitting area, as well as a bathroom with a WC and shower over a bath, and a balcony. If there are 4 of you, you’ll also get a sofa-bed. These cabins measure around 21m².

This cabin comes with Premier Service.
Extras include breakfast in bed once a week, and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Please note cabins 8026 and 8526 have a shower only.

Family Suite

The Deck 8 Family Suites sleep 7 people, and have 2 separate rooms – one with twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed if needed and another with a fold-down bed. There are 2 bathrooms, one with a shower and one with a bath. Plus, you’ve got a living area with a double sofa bed. The cabins – which cover around 40m2 – also come with a chalkboard wall, a PS4 games console and a balcony.

This cabin comes with Premier Service.
Extras include breakfast in bed once a week, and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Family Junior Suites are also available.

Grand Suite

The Grand Suites on Deck 8 have twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed, and a sitting area with a sofa-bed, and can sleep 4 people. You’ll get a bathroom with a WC and a shower over a bath. There’s a balcony for admiring the sea views, too. Grand Suites measure 32m².

This cabin comes with Premier Service.
Extras include breakfast in bed once a week, and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Family Junior Suite

This cabin sits on deck 8 and sleeps 6. It’s got one bedroom with twin beds, and a living area with a double sofa-bed and twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed if needed, as well as an en suite with a WC and a shower. A private balcony with double doors comes as standard. The cabin measures around 39 m².

This cabin comes with Premier Service.
Extras include breakfast in bed once a week, and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Executive Suite

There are 5 Executive Suites, which sleep 4, and come with a separate living area with a queen-size sofa-bed, a queen-size bed, and an en suite with a WC, shower and bath. You can soak up the sea views from the comfort of your private balcony – it’s got glass doors, which let in plenty of light. Executive Suites are spacious, measuring in at 47m².

This cabin comes with Premier Service.
Extras include breakfast in bed once a week, and a free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

These cabins are on decks 6 and 7, and have twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed, a sitting area, an en suite with a WC and a shower, and a balcony. They cover around 15 to 16 m² and if there are 4 of you, you’ll also get a sofa-bed.

Deluxe Cabin

These cabins are on Decks 7 and 8, and come with the bonus of a floor-to-ceiling window. You’ll sleep on twin beds, which can also convert to a queen-size double bed, and have use of a sitting area with a sofa-bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. Deluxe Cabins sleep up to 4 and measure a little over 20m².

Balcony Cabin

Balcony Cabins are on Deck 6, and feature a set of twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed. You can also expect a sitting area, an en suite with a WC and a shower, and a balcony. These cabins sleep 2, and are between 13 and 14m². Deluxe Balcony Cabins are also available.

Outside Cabin

These Outside cabins can be found on Decks 2 and 3, and have a picture window or porthole. They feature twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed, a sitting area with a sofa, and an en suite with a WC and a shower. These sleep 2 to 4 people and measure 14m². Our 3 and 4-berth cabins have upper berths that fold down for extra sleeping space. Single Cabins are also available.

Inside Plus Cabin

You get a set of twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. You’ll find these cabins on Decks 7 and 8, they sleep 2 people and measure 15m². Our 4 berth cabins come with fold down beds.

Inside Cabin

These cabins can be found on Decks 2 and 3, and sleep up to 4 people. You’ll get twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. Deck 2/3 Inside Cabins cover 12m². Our 3 and 4-berth cabins have upper berths that fold down for extra sleeping space, please note they are accessed by a ladder. Single Cabins are also available.

Single Outside Cabin

These are on decks 3, and accommodate solo travellers. A picture window or porthole offers sea views, and the cabin is kitted out with twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed, a sitting area with a sofa, and an en suite with a WC and a shower. These cabins measure 14 m².

Single Inside Cabin

These are on decks 3, and accommodate solo travellers. The cabin is kitted out with twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. These cabins measure 12 m².

Gallery 47°

You’ll find this trendy Italian restaurant on the second floor of the ship’s main dining room. It’s a laid-back place, where bookings aren’t necessary, and its designer look features a colour scheme inspired by the sunset.

47°

The main restaurant is a big, stylish venue, finished in the colours of the sand and the sea. The modern menu consists of home favourites and international flavours, and meals come with a side-order of sea views, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows. It also hosts The Great Musical Afternoon Tea, for an extra charge. This weekly event brings the West End to Marella Cruises, with dishes inspired by famous musicals – like the ‘Vietnamese Melody’ beef tenderloin yakitori and the ‘On My Own’ petit choux. There are six teas to choose from, as well as a cocktail of your choice. Plus, the whole place is decorated with show posters and memorabilia.

Islands

Big buffet spreads are laid out in this restaurant, with show-cooking stations on-hand to offer things like breakfast omelettes, and carvery roasts in the evening. You can grab snacks in between meals, too.

The Glass House

This place has a split personality, but for all the right reasons. By day, it deals in deli-style light bites and freshly squeezed juices. Come sundown, the venue turns into a casual restaurant with a tapas-style menu. Plus, you can try our World Skewers for an extra charge

Snack Shack

Festival food stalls and iconic British beach huts provided the inspiration for this grab ‘n’ go eatery. That means you can pick up things like bacon butties for breakfast, and sweet chilli chicken wings, salads and focaccia sandwiches in the afternoon.

Kora La

In our signature pan-Asian speciality restaurant, you’ll find dishes created by renowned chef Ian Pengelley such as his duck and watermelon salad. The menu covers off south and east Asia, featuring dishes like Indian spiced king prawns, and Indonesian beef rendang curry. A sushi bar is on hand as well. There’s a charge to dine here and we recommend you make a reservation.

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

As its name suggests, this à la carte eatery specialises in the likes of marbled steaks and meaty lobster tails. You’ve also got other meat and fish options, as well as plenty to satisfy a vegetarian palate. There’s a charge to dine here and we recommend you make a reservation.

Sushi Bar

Spicy tuna rolls, salmon sashimi and seabass nigiri are all on the menu at this sushi bar, which is tucked inside Kora La. Plus, you can wash it down with beers from all over Asia – think Tiger, Cobra and Singha. There’s a charge to dine here and we recommend you make a reservation.

The Coffee Port

Food: Café Experience: Cover charge may apply – If you’re in need of a caffeine boost, this place will do the trick. Lavazza coffee and sweet treats are served here courtesy of our in-house chocolatier. Plus, it’s a great people-watching spot, since it overlooks the atrium and comes with a chilled-out musical soundtrack.

Please note, the drinks from the menu here are only included as part of the Premium All Inclusive package.

Room Service

Feeling peckish but don’t want to leave the comfort of your cabin? Take a look at our room service menu. You can order all sorts of snacks and drinks, from triple-stacked club sandwiches to steaming cups of hot chocolate.

Atrium Bar

Grab a seat – and a glass of bubbles – at this classy bar, and you’ll have a great view of the entertainment in the atrium.

The Atrium

The heart of each ship is taken over by a spectacular five-storey atrium. Think panoramic windows, mood lighting, and Willy Wonka-esque glass lifts. Low-key entertainment is held here, with an agenda that includes cabaret performances and cocktails with the Captain.

Broadway Show Lounge

Plush seating and an 800-plus capacity give this main entertainment venue professional credentials. The show calendar has everything from glitzy performances to modern dance numbers. Expect nightly performances from the talented show team, with dazzling costumes and high-energy acts. Marella fly top guest acts over to perform on board, too.

Live Room

As the flagship watering hole, this venue houses our biggest selection of on-tap beers. Expect the atmosphere to build pace as the hours draw in – evenings might start with the sounds of our signature yellow piano, and end with the sounds of dance-floor classics.

Bar Eleven

A position on the highest point on Deck 11 – where the bar gets its name from – means that drinks in this lounge come with the ship’s best sea views. It’s a contemporary cocktail bar by evening, transforming into a late-night disco as the hours pass.

Live Casino

The stylish casino is open until late, and features live roulette, blackjack tables and fruit machines. If you’re a beginner, ask the croupiers about getting some lessons in. You’ve also got the entertainment – and the bar – in the Live Room to accompany you while you’re having a flutter. Charges apply here.

Squid and Anchor

Virtual Reality Experience

Take a break from the norm on Marella Discovery 2 with our Virtual Reality Experience – a first for Marella Cruises. Slip on a headset and you can explore new lands on Space Pirate Trainer, whizz through the solar system on Universe Sandbox 2, or paint your own galaxy on Tilt Brush by Google. It’s free, easy-to-use and suitable for all ages.

Photo Gallery & Pure Portrait Studio

Call in at the Photo Gallery to pick up photos of your time on the ship. You can also view and buy pictures via our kiosks. For a special take-home, head to the Pure Portrait Studio and ask the photographer for a private shoot. A charge applies here.

Broad Street Shops

Indulge in a little retail therapy in the onboard boutiques. They’re open when we’re at sea, and stock a great range of perfume, make-up, clothes and gifts.

Movies By Moonlight

The open-air cinema is the go-to place for a chilled-out evening under the stars. Classic movies and the latest box office hits are shown on a big screen. And you can get blankets, popcorn, and hot chocolate from the nearby bar.

Deck Bar

These sociable spots tick the box for cold drinks in between dips.

Gamerzone

This fun, interactive space has gaming consoles for adults and children.

Veranda

This just-for-adults sunbathing area is located at the back of the ship, so you can relax with views of the horizon.

Reception

We’re open around the clock for anything you need.

Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon

If you fancy getting glammed up for the weekly Dress to Impress night, pop into the salon for a manicure or hair up-do. Alternatively, spoil yourself in the spa – it’s got a string of treatment cabins where you can indulge in a full body massage or a rejuvenating facial.

Oceans Gym

Enjoy a workout in the fleet’s largest gym, before working up an even bigger sweat in the sauna.

The Wall

Brave the heights of the rock-climbing wall, and get a bird’s-eye view of the ship and the ocean.

Main Pool

An open-air pool with loungers lined up along the water’s edge, while music and quizzes keep the atmosphere up.

Indoor Pool

The indoor pool comes with a huge glass canopy roof, and rows of comfortable loungers.

Whirlpools

You’ll find four relaxing whirlpool baths on Deck 9.

Jogging Track

Take in the scenic views while burning some calories on a run around the Jogging Track on deck 10.

Mini Golf

Take the whole family to the minigolf green for an afternoon of fun. It’s got nine holes and widescreen sea views.

Bike Tours

If you really want to get under the skin of a place, book a bike tour. All our ships have a collection of mountain bikes onboard and, at almost every port, you can join an experienced guide and cycle your way around the best sights. The distance and difficulty of each tour varies, from relaxed rides over flat ground, to more challenging trips on hilly terrain. If you don’t fancy as much pedalling, there are electric bikes onboard, too. For more information, just speak to a member of the Destination Services team.

Destination Services

Our Destination Services team can talk to you about our ports of call, help you decide which excursions are right for you, and book you onto your next cruise with us.

Disabled Facilities

If you’re planning a cruise and have a disability, use a wheelchair, have special dietary needs, a sensory impairment or are undergoing medical treatment, you must let Marella know when making your booking. Failure in doing this may result in you being refused boarding on arrival at the ship. For more information please contact Marella’s Customer Welfare Team. If you plan to use a wheelchair onboard and require adapted facilities you must book a specially adapted cabin. All of Marella shops have at least four of these cabins. These cabins may only be booked by those who require adapted facilities. If you plan to use your wheelchair onboard but do not require adapted facilities, please contact the Customer Welfare Team to make sure an appropriate cabin type can be selected. If you need your wheelchair – either standard or battery operated – when you’re ashore, Marella will look after it for you at the gangway so it’s there when you need it. But you will have to be able to manage the gangway without it. In ports where a tender to shore is necessary, you’ll have to stay onboard if you can’t manage without your wheelchair. At other times, depending on the port and the tides , it may not be possible for you to leave the ship at all due to gangway access. Some excursions may not be suitable for the less mobile. Marella Cruises have teamed up with AccessAble, who have created detailed access guides for each of our ships. Visit their website to find out more: https://www.accessable.co.uk/marella-cruises

Age Restrictions

• Minimum age to sail – 6m+ 6 months on most cruises
• Minimum age to sail alone – 18+ Passengers must be 18 or over to travel alone
• Minimum age for separate cabin – 13+ or 18+ If you have more than one cabin that is adjacent or opposite each other, then children up to 13 must be accompanied, if the cabin is separate then under 18’s must be accompanied
• Minimum age to leave the ship on your own – 18+ Passengers must be 18 or older to go on a ship-sponsored excursion on their own
• Minimum age to be left onboard alone – 16+ Parents/guardians must accompany children under 16 whilst the ship is in port
• Casino, slot machines, bingo – 18+ Passengers must be 18 years or older to use these facilities
• Spa & Gym – 16+ Passengers must be 16 years or older to use these facilities
• Adult Only Spaces – 18+ Passengers must be 18 years or older to use these spaces
• Hot Tubs, Sauna and Steam Rooms – 13+ Passengers between the ages of 13-16 years must have adult supervision to use these facilities, but those over the age of 16 may use them unaccompanied.

Dietary Requirements

If you’ve got any dietary requirements, please make sure you mention it when you book by contacting our Customer Welfare Team on 020 3451 2585. Then let the restaurant manager know once you’re onboard. We also provide vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free and diabetic-friendly options on request. If you need to bring your own food for medical reasons, please let us know in advance so we can ensure we have the correct facilities in place to store and prepare this. There may be some requests we aren’t able to accommodate, so it’s important you let us know when you book your cruise.

Dress Code

The dress code policy’s easily broken down into Beachwear, Casual and Smart. The first is a ‘come as you are’ affair, so bikinis and trunks get the thumbs up, plus we ask that you wear something on your feet for safety reasons. Meanwhile, Casual speaks for itself – we’re talking tops and shorts or a sundress. Then you’ve got Smart, which is when you’ll need to dress up a bit. Put your sports or swimwear away, and opt for trousers, smart tailored shorts or a skirt or dress, a shirt or polo shirt and smart shoes, so no trainers or flip flops. If you want to add a jacket or tie, that’s up to you. But the Dress to Impress nights give you the chance to get really suited and booted. Each of the restaurants onboard has a dress code, and this can differ depending on the time of day, but they’ll always let you know.

All Inclusive Drinks Package

All Marella cruises give you All Inclusive as standard, here’s the full list of what’s included:

Selected draught beer and cider
A range of spirits and aperitifs, including lots of big brands
Selected wine and Prosecco by the glass
A selection of cocktails, from Long Island Iced Tea to Pimm’s and lemonade
Selected soft drinks by the glass including mocktails and fruit juice.

You can upgrade to the Premium All Inclusive package and get these extras…

Upgraded cocktails, such as Mojitos and Aperol Spritz’s
Premium gins, vodkas, rums and tequilas, including Bombay Sapphire and Absolut Vodka
Cans of soft drink
More choice of whiskies, brandies and Cognacs
All drinks from The Coffee Port menu, which are made with premium Lavazza coffee

Smoking Policy

On the Marella Cruise Ships you can smoke in designated areas on deck, this is the case for e-cigarettes also.

Medical Centre

Each of our ships has a medical centre and we have an English-speaking doctor and nurses on board who keep surgery hours. The opening hours are in Cruise News, plus there’s a 24-hour emergency service you can call by dialling 999 from your cabin phone. Just so you know, there’s a fee for using the medical centre, getting prescriptions and follow-up visits, which will be charged to your onboard account.

Wi-Fi Packages

We have designated Wi-Fi zones onboard. Internet access is charged to your cabin account at the rate advertised onboard. Mobiles can be used – make sure to check with your provider for charges in each country and in international waters, which applies when the ship’s at sea. There are telephones in each cabin, too, so it’s easy to stay in touch with people back home. If you’re pairing your cruise with a stay in one of our hotels, we’ll let you know which places have free Wi-Fi – just look out for the special logo

Navigate

Ever wanted to book a slot at the spa, the casino, or your favourite onboard restaurant without leaving your cabin or sunbed? Well, there’s an app for that – it’s called Navigate. Our onboard app is like having your own personal cruise planner in the palm of your hand, and you can use it to manage lots of different aspects of your cruise. When you embark on a Marella Cruise you’ll have access to Navigate which can help you with everything from watching the safety video, to accessing your onboard account, booking shore excursions, restaurants, spa treatments and much much more. If you need any more information or assistance with this then head to Reception onboard and they’ll be happy to help.

Awards

On a Marella cruise, you’ll always find a warm and welcoming atmosphere, from the moment you step onboard, wherever we sail. Our friendly staff will remember your name, as well as your favourite cocktail. And in the restaurants, we’re just as well-versed in local specialities as we are in decent cups of tea. In fact, we’ve been endorsed with the Good Housekeeping Reader Recommended stamp of approval. A massive 90% of our customers said the service was very good or excellent – and were impressed by how staff recognised them on a return visit. We picked up the prize for Best Cruise Line for Value at the 2019 Cruise Critic Editor’s Choice Awards. We’ve also picked up numerous awards at the Cruise Critic 2019 Cruisers Choice Awards, including Best Entertainment on Marella Discovery. Most recently in 2021 Marella won the Marine Interior Design of the Year Award for the refit of The Glass House on Marella Discovery in the Seatrade Cruise Awards.

Onboard Experience

If you have any questions regarding Marella Cruises’ onboard experience, try visiting the designated page on our website

https://www.tui.co.uk/cruise/onboard-experience/

COVID-19

For all information on our COVID-19 rules and procedures, please visit our dedicated Hub: Cruise With Confidence | Marella Cruises (tui.co.uk)

www.tui.co.uk/destinations/info/cruise-with-confidence?vlid=trvcnfc

Other Details

Children: Kids allowed

Childrens Facilities: Available

Nursery: None

Smoking: Balcony cabins

Gratuities: Marella Cruises don’t think tips and service charges should cost you extra, so they’ve included them in the price. You’re not expected to tip any of their crew – unless you want to, of course.

Wheelchair Cabins: 17 available