Marella Discovery

Marella Discovery is a former Royal Caribbean International Vision class cruise ship now operated by Marella Cruises. She entered service in 1995 and carries around 2,000 guests, placing her in the mid sized category. Built at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint Nazaire, France, she has a seven deck atrium, rock climbing wall and nine hole miniature golf course. She is a sister ship to Marella Discovery 2.

The seven deck atrium is one of the ship's main gathering spaces, providing a bright setting for passengers to meet and spend time between activities. The Glass House gives the pool deck a beach club feel, with an indoor swimming pool and a restaurant serving deli style food during the day and tapas style dishes in the evening. The ship was also among the first Marella vessels to introduce features such as a rock climbing wall and an outdoor cinema with a large LED screen.

Dining includes nine venues, giving guests a choice between sit down meals and more casual options. Gallery 47° serves modern Italian cuisine, while the Snack Shack offers relaxed food beside the pool in a setting inspired by British beach huts. Bars and lounges provide further places to settle down with a drink, with a mixture of social and quieter spaces around the ship. Marella Discovery was also the first ship in the Marella fleet to include an all inclusive drinks package as standard.

Accommodation covers a range of cabin types, from inside rooms to suites, with nearly 40 per cent of the 918 staterooms featuring private balconies. Families and couples can choose from several cabin categories, while the ship's accessible passenger areas include 10 decks. Entertainment includes a theatre with more than 800 seats, live music and shows, alongside swimming pools and other activity areas.

Marella Discovery suits families, couples and first time cruisers looking for a mid sized ship with a broad choice of dining, entertainment and activities. Her mixture of familiar British touches, relaxed public spaces and varied accommodation gives the ship an easygoing character suited to a wide range of holidaymakers.