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Introduction
If it’s great service, food and entertainment on the high seas you’re after, Marella Discovery has everything you need.It’s All Inclusive as standard, and packs in a range of restaurants, bars and lounges, as well as plenty of state-of-the-art entertainment. It’s fitted with heaps of family-friendly facilities and activities, too, so you’ll always find something to do. Here’s a breakdown of some of the ship’s stand-out features:
• Minigolf course
• Rock-climbing wall
• Game-filled kids’ club
• Pool deck, complete with whirlpool baths
• Beauty salon, spa and gym
• Nightclub and casino
Main Info
Deck Plans
Accomodation
Entertainment
- Children Allowed
- Nursery -
- Smoking Some
- Style Classic
- Decks11
- Cabins915
- Size Large
- Ship Type Ocean
- Wheelchair Cabins12
- Crew Members-
- Refurbished2016
- CurrencyGBP
COVID-19
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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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Smoking Policy
On the Marella Cruise Ships you can smoke in designated areas on deck, this is the case for e-cigarettes also.
Destination Services
The 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 Marella Cruises holiday
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/
Deck 11
- Kora La
- Sushi Bar
- Bar Eleven
- Surf and Turf Steakhouse
Deck 10
- The Wall
- Minigolf
- Jogging Track
- Deck Bar
- Baby Centre
- Gamer Zone
- M Club
- Hideout
- Observatory Deck
Deck 9
- The Veranda
- Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon
- Oceans Gym
- The Glass House
- Indoor Pool
- Snack Shack
- Whirlpools
- Main Pool
- Movies by Moonlight
- Deck Bar
- Islands
Deck 8
- Royal Suite
- Executive Suites
- Family Suites
- Family Junior Suite
- Grand Suites
- Junior Suites
- Deluxe Cabins
- Inside Plus Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 7
- Deluxe Cabins
- Deluxe Balcony Cabins
- Inside Plus Cabins
- Adapted Inside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 6
- The Coffee Port
- Balcony Cabin
- Deluxe Balcony Cabins
- Inside Cabins
Deck 5
- Gallery 47°
- Destination Services
- Photo Gallery
- Reception
- Broad Street Shops
- Squid and Anchor
Deck 4
- Broadway Show Lounge
- 47°
- Atrium
- Atrium Bar
- Live Room
- Live Casino
Deck 3
- Outside Cabins
- Single Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
- Single Inside Cabins
Deck 2
- Outside Cabins
- Inside Cabins
- Adapted Inside Cabin
- Single Outside Cabin
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. Our Royal Suite is getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:
- Breakfast in bed once a week
- A free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.
Junior Suites on Deck 8 sleep up to 4. They’ve got twin beds that can convert into 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. Our Junior Suites are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022, if you are travelling after this time there'll be a walk-in shower instead of a bath. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:
- Breakfast in bed once a week
- A free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.
The Grand Suites on Deck 8 have twin beds that can convert into 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. Our Grand Suites are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022 if you are travelling after this time there'll be a walk-in shower instead of a bath. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:
- Breakfast in bed once a week
- A free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.
The Deck 8 Family Suites sleep 7 people, and have 2 separate rooms – one with twin beds that convert into 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. Our Family Suites are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:
- Breakfast in bed once a week
- A free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.
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 into 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. Our Family Junior Suites are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:
- Breakfast in bed once a week
- A free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.
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. Our Executive Suites are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size. This cabin comes with Premier Service. Extras include:
- Breakfast in bed once a week
- A free pressing service that means you’ll look your best for the Dress to Impress night.
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. Our Deluxe Balcony Cabins are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size.
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 into 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. Our Deluxe Cabins are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size.
Balcony Cabins are on Deck 6, and feature a set of twin beds that can convert into 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. Our Balcony Cabins are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size.
These Outside cabins can be found on Decks 2 and 3, and have a picture window or porthole. They feature twin beds that convert into 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.
You get a set of twin beds that convert into 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. Our Inside Plus Cabins are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins for sailings up to October 2022. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size.
These cabins can be found on Decks 2 and 3, and sleep up to 4 people. You’ll get twin beds that convert into 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. Inside Cabins on decks 7 and 8 are getting a full refurbishment in November 2022. The first picture shows the planned appearance after the refurb, the other pictures show the cabins on decks 6 & 7 for sailings up to October 2022 and cabins on decks 2,3 and 6 which are not part of the refurbishment. Please note, as the first picture shows the planned appearance, your cabin may differ in décor, design and size.
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 into 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.
These are on decks 3, and accommodate solo travellers. The cabin is kitted out with twin beds that convert into a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. These cabins measure 12 m².
Whether you like a tipple before your tea, a post-dinner drink, or a night-cap cocktail, there are six bars for you to kick back in. Plus, there’s the Broadway Show Lounge, where you can sit down and take in a variety of West-End-worthy music and dance shows. If you’d prefer to spend your evenings playing blackjack and roulette, the Live Casino is just the ticket. Head to the pool deck, meanwhile, and you can catch our al fresco Movies by Moonlight screenings.
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.
The stylish casino is open until late, and features electronic 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you’re craving a taste of home, our pub at sea should do the trick. It’s a modern take on a typical British boozer and, as such, you can expect entertainment like pub quizzes and game shows.
In this real-life room escape game, you’ll need to work as a team to find clues and solve puzzles before the time runs out. A charge applies here.
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.
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.
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.
These sociable spots tick the box for cold drinks in between dips.
Take the whole family to the minigolf green for an afternoon of fun. It’s got nine holes and widescreen sea views.
This fun, interactive space has games consoles for adults and children.
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