Marella Discovery
Marella Discovery

Marella Discovery is the sister ship to Marella Discovery 2, so you can expect nearly all of the same facilities, such as a fantastic dining scene and a show lounge to rival the West End. 

Seven Bars, Eight Restaurants, Outdoor Cinema, Two Pools, Family Activities

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What to expect from Marella Discovery

Overview

Marella Discovery is the sister ship to Marella Discovery 2, so you can expect nearly all of the same facilities, such as a fantastic dining scene and a show lounge to rival the West End. Top highlights include seven bars and eight restaurants, plus an outdoor cinema and a five-storey atrium. Families are well catered for on this ship. Family Suites and Family Junior Suites are kitted out with a chalkboard and a PlayStation 4, plus there’s a rock climbing wall, a minigolf course and two pools onboard, one of which is indoors.

Accommodation

From spacious Family Suites that can sleep up to seven people to Balcony Cabins that pile on the sea views, there’s something for everyone on board Marella Discovery. A Marella Cruises holiday comes with an Inside Cabin on Deck 2 or 3 as standard, and you can pay extra to upgrade to a cabin or suite that’s perfect for your needs. Our offering includes the likes of Outside Cabins that are fitted with scenic portholes and Royal Suites that come stocked with a grand piano – plus much more. What’s more, all of our cabins have:

  • Air conditioning
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • A hairdryer
  • A flatscreen TV
  • Wardrobe space
  • A safe

SUITE SERVICE

Suite service benefits come as standard when you book the Royal Suite, an Executive Suite, Family Suite, Family Junior Suite, Grand Suite and Junior Suite. 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.

Royal Suite

Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

The Royal Suite is Marella Discovery's most luxurious cabin. The suite measures up at a huge 92m², and sleeps up to four. 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, too, courtesy of glass doors that open onto a balcony. When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs. You’ll find the Royal Suite on deck 8.

Executive Suite

Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

There are five Executive Suites, which sleep four, 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. When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort.

Grand Suite

Grand Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

The Grand Suites on deck 8 comes with twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed, and a sitting area with a sofa-bed, and can sleep four people. You’ll get a bathroom with a WC and a walk-in shower. There’s a balcony for admiring the sea views, too. Grand Suites measure 32m². When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs.

Family Suite

Family Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

The Family Suites sleep seven people. They have two 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 two bathrooms, one with a shower, and one with a bath. Plus, you’ve got a living area with a double sofa-bed. The cabin covers around 40m², and comes with a balcony. When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs.

Family Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

This cabin sits on deck 8 and sleeps six. 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. When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs.

Junior Suite

Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

Junior Suites on Deck 8 sleep up to four. 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, and a balcony. If there are four of you, you’ll also get a sofa-bed. These cabins measure around 21m². When you book a cabin with Suite Service included, you can look forward to one continental breakfast in bed per person per week, and a free pressing service for up to three items during your stay. On top of that, you’ll have a coffee machine, slippers, a dressing gown, upgraded toiletries and a choice of pillows to best fit your comfort needs.

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Our Deluxe Balcony Cabins are on decks 6 and 7. These cabins 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 four of you, you’ll also get a sofa-bed.

Balcony Cabin

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

Deluxe Cabin

Deluxe 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 four and measure a little over 20m². Please note window size may vary by cabin.

Outside Cabin

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. They sleep three people and measure 14 m². These 3-berth cabins have fold-down beds for extra sleeping space.

Decks 2/3 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, as well as air-conditioning. They sleep up to four people and measure 14 m². These 4-berth cabins have fold-down beds for extra sleeping space.

Single Outside

Single Outside Cabin

These are on deck 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.

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. These 4-berth cabins have fold down beds for extra sleeping space. You'll find these cabins on decks 7 and 8, and measure 15m².

Inside Cabin

Decks 2/3 Inside Cabin

These cabins can be found on decks 2 and 3, and sleep up two 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 12 m².

Decks 6/7/8 Inside Cabin

These cabins feature twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. These cabins are on decks 6, 7 and 8, sleep two, and measure between 12 and 13 m². If you would like a particular cabin number you can pre-book for a little extra, if not, your cabin will be allocated to you.

Single Inside

These are on deck 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.

Decks

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
  • Pool 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

Kids and Teens

Little sailors are well catered for onboard the Marella Discovery fleet. When it comes to cabins, you can choose from family-sized options to inter-connecting cabins. It’s the same story when it comes to the food offering, our buffets feature fussy-eater-friendly picks like pizzas and spaghetti bolognese. The activity set-up, meanwhile, includes the likes of table tennis and football tournaments, quizzes and early evening shows during sea days. Elsewhere, toddlers and babies have their own toys, games and activities to get involved with at the M Club and the Baby Centre. Our range of shore excursions are also suited for families travelling with youngsters and teens – expect things like organised visits to waterparks and beaches, as well as once-in-a-lifetime experiences like swimming with stingrays. Kids aged 10 and over can also take part in our cycling tours, where you’ll follow an experienced guide on a route that ticks off some of the area’s must-see sights. We operate these tours out of most of the ports we visit. 

Gratuities

All tips and service charges are included in the price of your Cruise. You're not expected to tip any of our crew - unless you want to, of course. 

Entertainment

You can watch movies under a star-lit sky at the ship’s outdoor cinema. Indoors, there are nightly shows in our Broadway Show Lounge, and pianists and acoustic musicians take to the stage in the atrium – an elegant space that changes colour when the sun goes down. The plush casino, meanwhile, is the place to head for a late-night flutter.

Broadway Show Lounge

Plush seating and an 800-plus capacity give the ship’s main entertainment venue professional credentials. We have 11 unique shows, including West End to Broadway, an on-stage spectacular showcasing all your favourite musical theatre classics.

Fast Facts:

  • 11 Unique Shows
  • 2 Shows a Night
  • West-end Style Shows

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.

Fast Facts:

  • Great Views Day & Night
  • Cocktail Bar Great for Pre-Dinner Drinks
  • Late Night Disco

Live Room

Marella Discovery’s flagship watering hole is our most spacious and modern yet, and 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 dancefloor classics.

Fast Facts:

  • Nightly Live Music
  • Big selection of on-tap beers
  • Flagship Bar

Live Casino

The stylish casino is open until late, and features 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.

Fast Facts:

  • Blackjack Tables
  • Fruit Machines
  • In Live Room

The Atrium

The heart of the 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.

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.

Fast Facts:

  • Live Music
  • Relaxing Atmosphere
  • Bespoke Drinks Menu

Squid and Anchor

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.

Fast Facts:

  • Quizzes
  • Gameshows
  • Marella's Own Pub at Sea

Breakout Challenge

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 for this activity.

Siren's Spell

Can you beat captain Turley? The notorious pirate has stolen the Pearl of the Titan, and it's being guarded by the deep-sea magic of the Sirens. If it stays in the wrong hands, it could spell the end of the seven seas. You and your teammates will have 60 minutes to complete a series of games and challenges to break the Siren's spell before he catches you...or you'll be walking the plank.

Suitable for those aged 8 and above. There's an extra charge for this activity.

Pure Portrait Studio

Drop by the Pure Portrait Studio, and you can book in for a classic indoor photo shoot, or a more fun-filled session on the deck.

Broad Street Shops

The onboard boutiques are open when the ship’s at sea, and stock a great range of duty-free products.

Movies by Moonlight

Our open-air cinema lets you watch classic movies and the latest box office hits under the stars.

Fast Facts:

  • Classic Movies
  • Latest Box Office Hits
  • Movies Under the Stars

Pool Bar

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

Gamerzone

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

Memories Gallery

Head to the gallery to pick up photos of your time on the ship. You can also view and buy pictures via our kiosks, which use state-of-the-art facial recognition. For a special take-home, ask the photographer for a private shoot.

The 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.

Enrichment

Iconic landmarks, jaw-dropping scenery, local culture – our shore excursions let you delve deep into a new destination every day. 

Bike Tours

For a different way of exploring a port of call, try one of our e-bike tours

This way, you can really get to know a destination and see the places that bus tours can't reach. You'll be led around by a guide, who'll give you the lowdown on all the sights. 

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.

Cultural Classes

Catch a cookery demo with one of the ship’s head chefs, or practice your own culinary skills at one of our kitchen classes. Cocktail-making demos and wine-tasting sessions also star on the agenda.

Dining

There are eight dining spots to choose from, including a main restaurant spread over two storeys, and two speciality restaurants – which showcase spectacular views from a setting on the top floor. For afternoon tea* and after-dinner cocktails, meanwhile, you’ll have seven bars and lounges to dip in and out of.

The dress code – The onboard dress code varies for each restaurant, but you can easily break it down into Beachwear, Casual and Smart.

The first is a come-as-you-are affair, so bikinis and trunks get the thumbs up, but please wear something on your feet for safety reasons.

Casual, meanwhile, 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 little bit. You can wear shirts or polo shirts, trousers or tailored shorts, skirts or dresses, smart trainers, shoes or sandals, but we ask that you leave sportswear, flip-flops and non-tailored shorts in your cabin. If you want to add a jacket or a tie, that’s completely up to you, but our dress to impress nights give you the chance to get really suited and booted.

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. There's a casual dress code here.

Fast Facts:
  • Buffet Restaurant
  • Themed Dinners
  • Included

Gallery 47°

You’ll find this trendy Italian restaurant on the second floor of the ship’s main dining room, 47°. It’s a laid-back place, where bookings aren’t necessary, and its designer look features a colour scheme inspired by the sunset. As for what’s on the menu, you can expect authentic Italian dishes, including regional favourites. There's a smart dress code here.

Fast Facts:
  • Italian Restaurant
  • Serves Dinner
  • Included

47°

Marella Discovery’s main eatery is a big, stylish venue, finished in the colours of the sand and the sea. Daytime meals here come with a side-order of sea views, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, and a grand double staircase leads up to a separate eatery. It also hosts The Great Musical Afternoon Tea*. 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. Just so you know, The Great Musical Afternoon Tea is a chargeable event. There's a casual dress code here during the day, and smart in the evening.

Fast Facts:
  • Serves Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  • Waiter Service
  • Included

The Glass House

This place has recently been restyled to look like a trendy beach club, complete with couple-sized Balinese beds. The food offering, meanwhile, has two personalities. By day, it deals in deli-style light bites, including rotisserie-style chicken, salads and paninis. Come sundown, the venue lines up the likes of tapas platters, sharing boards and globe-trotting meat skewers. Feel free to wear your beachwear during the day, but there's a smart dress code in the evening.

Fast Facts:
  • Serves Lunch & Dinner
  • Relaxing Atmosphere
  • Included

Snack Shack

Festival food stalls and iconic British beach huts provided the inspiration for this grab ‘n’ go eatery. This means you can expect to pick up things like bacon butties for breakfast, and sweet chilli chicken wings, mezze salads and focaccia sandwiches in the afternoon. Feel free to wear your beachwear here.

Fast Facts:
  • Grab and Go Food
  • Beach hut seating
  • Included

Kora La

Our signature pan-Asian speciality restaurant makes an appearance onboard Marella Discovery. 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. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance. There's a smart dress code here.

Fast Facts:
  • Pan-Asian Cuisine
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

Surf & Turf Steakhouse

As its name suggests, this speciality restaurant majors 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. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance. There's a smart dress code here.

Fast Facts:
  • Steakhouse
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

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 and Singha. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance. There's a smart dress code here.

Fast Facts:
  • Speciality Dining
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

The Coffee Port

This contemporary coffeehouse is perfect for enjoying a Lavazza cappuccino and a slice of cake while you recharge your batteries. You’ll also find a library here. Please note, all drinks from the menu at The Coffee Port are part of the Premium All Inclusive package only ‒ a small charge applies for all other guests.

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.

Health and Fitness

The ship’s open-air pool comes with the bonus of built-in whirlpools. You’ll find a second pool indoors, plus a slew of treatment cabins at the Oceans Gym and Spa. If you want to up the pace, head out to the rock climbing wall – a Marella Cruises first – or practice your putt on the minigolf green.

Oceans Spa & Beauty Salon

If you fancy getting glammed up for the weekly Dress to Impress night, pop in to 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. Just so you know, all treatments are chargeable.

Fast Facts:
  • Hair & Beauty Salon
  • Wide Range of Treatments Available
  • Chargeable

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 for all the family. Loungers are 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.

Other Cruise Information

ClassCruise Type: ocean

Class:

Ship Size: large

Style: classic

Operator Reference: thomson-cruises

Nursery: none

Child Facilities: available

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