Marella Discovery 2
Marella Discovery 2

Marella Discovery 2 is the sister ship to Marella Discovery, which means it shares most of the same top-notch facilities.

Dining Options, Health & Fitness, Entertainment Variety, Outdoor Activities, Inclusive Gratuities

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What to expect from Marella Discovery 2

Overview

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, eight restaurants and a spa. And to top the lot, there are Broadway-style performances are on every night in the show lounge.

Accommodation

All our cabins come with…

  • Air-conditioning
  • Hairdryer
  • A TV
  • Wardrobe space
  • Tea and coffee-making facilities
  • Safe

The cabins, deck plans, floor plans and photographs shown are representative of the general standard of cabins onboard. Your cabin may differ slightly in decor, design and size.

Please note, extra berths are usually upper berths, which are accessible by a short ladder.

Royal Suite

Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

The Royal Suite is Marella Discovery 2’s most luxurious cabin, and got a full refurbishment in November 2024. 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 in your cabin. You’ll find the Royal Suite on deck 8. To book it, please call 0203 451 2688.

Executive Suite

Executive Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

There are five Executive Suites, which all got a full refurbishment in November 2024. They sleep up to 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 in your cabin.

Grand Suite

Grand Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

The Grand Suites on deck 8 got a full refurbishment in November 2024. They have 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 in your cabin.

Junior Suite

 Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

Junior Suites on Deck 8 sleep up to four and got a full refurbishment in November 2024. 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 in your cabin.

Family Suite

Family Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

The deck 8 Family Suites got a full refurbishment in November 2024 and sleep up to seven people, They have two separate rooms with twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed if needed, and one room has 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 in your cabin.

Family Junior Suite

Family Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony and Suite Service

The Family Junior Suite sits on deck 8 and got a full refurbishment in November 2024 and sleeps up to 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 39m². 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 in your cabin.

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

These cabins are on decks 6 and 7 and got a full refurbishment in November 2024. They 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 16m² and you’ll also get a sofa-bed.

Balcony Cabin

Balcony Cabins are on deck 6, sleep two and got a full refurbishment in November 2024. They 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 two, and are between 13 and 14m².

Deluxe Cabin

These cabins are on decks 7 and 8 and got a full refurbishment in November 2024. They 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.

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 four people and have upper berths that fold down for extra sleeping space. They measure 14 m².

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 three people and have fold-down beds for extra sleeping space. They measure 14m².

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.

Images are the planned appearance from November 2024

Inside 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, and measure 15m².

These cabins can be found on decks 2 and 3, and sleep up to four 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. They have upper berths that fold down for extra sleeping space.

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 and 13 m². These cabins have fold-down beds for extra sleeping space.

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.

Decks

Deck 11

  • Kora La
  • Sushi Bar
  • Bar Eleven
  • Surf & Turf Steakhouse

Deck 10

  • Gamer Zone
  • Jogging Track
  • The Wall
  • M Club
  • Baby Centre
  • Minigolf
  • Hideout
  • Deck Bar
  • Observatory Deck

Deck 9

  • Main Pool
  • Deck Bar
  • The Veranda
  • Movies by Moonlight
  • Oceans Spa and Beauty Salon
  • Oceans Gym
  • Whirlpools
  • Islands
  • The Glass House
  • Indoor Pool & Solarium
  • Suite Concierge
  • Snack Shack

Deck 8

  • Grand Suite
  • Royal Suite
  • Executive Suite
  • Family Junior Suite
  • Family Suite
  • Deluxe Cabin
  • Inside Plus Cabin
  • Inside Cabin
  • Junior Suite

Deck 7

  • Deluxe Balcony Cabin
  • Inside Cabin
  • Inside Plus Cabin
  • Adapted Inside Cabin
  • Deluxe Cabin
  • Single Outside Cabin

Deck 6

  • Deluxe Balcony Cabin
  • Balcony Cabin
  • Inside Cabins
  • The Coffee Port

Deck 5

  • Squid and Anchor
  • Broad Street Shops
  • Reception
  • Photo Gallery
  • Destination Services
  • Gallery 47°

Deck 4

  • Broadway Show Lounge
  • Live Room
  • Live Casino
  • Atrium
  • Atrium Bar
  • 47°

Deck 3

  • Outside Cabin
  • Single Outside Cabin
  • Inside Cabin
  • Single Inside Cabin
  • Adapted Outside Cabin
  • Virtual Reality Experience
  • Portrait Studio

Deck 2

  • Outside Cabins
  • Inside Cabins
  • Adapted Outside Cabin
  • Adapted Inside 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

With so many entertainment options, no night onboard’s the same as the last. The Broadway Show Lounge delivers on West-End style numbers. Then there’s Squid & Anchor, which plays host to family-friendly game shows and pub quizzes. Movies by Moonlight takes over out on deck, while live musicians showcase the acoustics in the Atrium Bar. As the night draws to a close, head to the Live Room for a session on the dancefloor.

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.

  • Live Music
  • Relaxing Atmosphere
  • Bespoke Drinks Menu

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 the ship’s main entertainment venue professional credentials. We have 11 unique shows, including Britannia, a celebration of the rise of some of the world’s best recording artists.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

  • Blackjack Tables
  • Fruit Machines
  • In Live Room

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

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

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 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

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.

  • Open when the ship's at sea
  • Range of Products from Top Brands
  • Save on High Street Prices


Movies By Moonlight

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

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

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.

Play Wall

Put your speed, precision and hand-eye-coordination skills to the test on our new interactive Play Wall. You can choose from 28 games, from the family-friendly Totem Craft where you’ll compete to build the tallest totem, to Rival Goals – a penalty shootout-style game for adults. There are games just for kids, too.

Enrichment

Explore, your way

Whether you like to discover hidden gems, taste your way around a town, or soak up the scenery from the comfort of a coach, we’ve got the excursion for you.

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 restaurants to choose from. There’s full waiter service at the main restaurant, which serves up traditional dishes with a modern twist. Plus, there are eateries specialising in a particular cuisine – think succulent steak or pan-Asian fare. There’s plenty of choice in the way of drinking spots, as well, whether you’re looking for a pot of tea or a flute of prosecco.

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.

  • Fast Facts:
  • Italian Restaurant
  • Serves Dinner
  • Included

47°

Marella Discovery 2’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.

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

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.

Fast Facts:
  • Buffet Restaurant
  • Themed Dinners
  • 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.

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. That means you can pick up things like bacon butties for breakfast, and sweet chilli chicken wings, salads and focaccia sandwiches in the afternoon.

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

Kora La

Our signature pan-Asian à la carte makes an appearance onboard Marella Discovery 2. 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.

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

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. 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.

Fast Facts:
  • Steakhouse
  • Pre-Bookable
  • Chargeable

Sushi Bar

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.

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

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.

Health and Fitness

There’s no shortage of R&R onboard the Marella Discovery fleet. You can spread out on the pool deck, which is fitted with a Swimming Pool and a number of Whirlpools. Or, head to Oceans Spa, where you can treat yourself to a muscle-melting massage and spend some time in one of the saunas. It flaunts the Oceans Gym, too, complete with all the equipment you need for a full-body workout. Elsewhere, you can work up a sweat on the Jogging Track.

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.

Oceans Gym

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

Main Pool

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

The Wall

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

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.

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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