Accomodation Types

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 | Royal Suite Cabin with Balcony, Whirlpool Bath 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. To book it, please call 0203 451 2688.


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 and 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.

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. These sleep two people and measure 14 m².


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

Decks 7/8 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 two people and measure 15 m².

Decks 7/8 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

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 2 and 7, sleep up to three, and measure between 12 and 13 m².

Decks 2/3 Inside Cabin

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 12 m². These 3 and 4-berth cabins have fold-down beds for extra sleeping space.

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. Inside cabins vary between decks. Cabins on decks 7 and 8 were part of the refurb - image 1, and cabins on deck 6, were not - image 2. 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.



Deck Plans

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.

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


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.

Experience complimentary · Cuisine italian

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

Islands

Experience complimentary · Cuisine buffet

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

47°

Experience complimentary · Cuisine classic

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. Keep an eye out our new "Treat Yourself" dishes - these cost a little extra and include things like steak and lobster. 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

Experience complimentary · Cuisine tapas

This place has 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 quick breakfast dishes and 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 for a little extra globe-trotting meat skewers. Just so you know, there's a casual dress code here during the day, and smart in the evening.

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

Snack Shack

Experience complimentary · Cuisine casual

Festival food stalls and iconic British beach huts were the inspiration for this grab ‘n’ go eatery. That means you can expect to pick up things like sweet chilli chicken wings, mezze salads and focaccia sandwiches when you get peckish in the afternoon.

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

Kora La

Experience cover · Cuisine asian

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

Experience cover · Cuisine surf_turf

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

Experience cover · Cuisine sushi

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

Experience cover · Cuisine cafe

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

Experience cover · Cuisine room

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.

Piccadilly's

Experience complimentary · Cuisine british

Piccadilly's is our brand-new British restaurant, sat in the main dining room on all ships. The menu serves up a little slice of home, with a side order of sea views.
Fast Facts:

  • Open for dinner
  • Waiter service
  • Included.


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, 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

Escape Room: 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 Moonlight

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.

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.


Health & Fitness

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.

Fast Facts:

  • Rock Climbing
  • Family Friendly
  • Included.

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

Marella Discovery's indoor pool comes with a huge glass canopy roof, and rows of comfortable loungers.

Fast Facts: 

  • Balinese Beds
  • Relaxing Atmosphere
  • Glass Canopy Roof.

Whirlpools

You'll find two relaxing whirlpool baths on Deck 9.

Fast Facts:

  • 2 Whirlpools
  • Poolside
  • No children allowed.

Jogging Track

Burn some calories on a run around deck 10.

Fast Facts:

  • Workout
  • Sea Views
  • Wellness

Kids & 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. 

Hideout

A made-for-teens hangout spot conveniently located by the games area. There's even a karaoke booth where you can record your own CD.

M Club

This colourful children's club is free, and it gives 3 to 11-year-olds the chance to meet new friends. Little ones can look forward to arts and crafts, games, movie nights, and trips up to the bridge to say hello to the captain.

Baby Centre

If you've got tots in tow, there's a dedicated space where you can go feed and entertain them.

Fast Facts: 

  • Baby Changing Facilities, 
  • Play Environment
  • Included.

Minigolf

Take the whole family to the minigolf green - it's got nine holes and widescreen sea views.

Babytainment

Activity-wise, we've not forgotten about our youngest guests. While children head to the kids's club, you can take your under-threes along to our new Babytainment classes for parents and babies. Each free session brings something different to the table, from nursery rhyme sing-alongs to baby ballet. They're educational, too - Sing & Sign, for instance, where little ones can follow in the footsteps of Mr Tumble from CBeebies, by learning Makaton sign language. The sessions take place all year round, with at least one per day.


Useful Information

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 mention it when you book and 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. Take a look at a sample menu to see the kind of dishes on offer.

Age Restrictions

No one under the age of 17 can travel on their own onboard our cruise ships. For itineraries that include stops in the USA, the minimum age to travel alone will be 21 – this applies whilst onboard the ship and ashore. For Cruise & Stay holidays, travellers aged between 2 and 12 are classed as children. Infants under 6 months old are not permitted to travel on our cruises.

Just so you know, Marella Explorer 2 is exclusively for those aged 17 and over, and we have a handful of itineraries on other ships that are adults-only, too. These itineraries will be clearly marked as adults-only online, and the minimum age for all passengers on these sailings is 17, with the exception of Electric Sunsets, where the minimum age is 18.

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 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.

If you book onto one of our shore excursions, make sure to consider what’s culturally appropriate to wear. For example, if you’re visiting a religious building you might be asked to cover your legs, shoulders, and hair. Or, if you’re cruising in tropical climes like in the Caribbean bring a waterproof jacket in case of rain. Make sure you bring some comfy shoes with you too, as your excursions might include lots of walking.

Medical Centre

If you're not feeling well, pay a visit to the Medical Centre. It's open between 8am and 10am and 6pm and 8pm.

Smoking Policy

All our ships are non-smoking, which means you can only smoke in designated areas of the open deck. Smoking isn't permitted on cabin balconies, either. As for e-cigarettes, you can use these in the designated areas on deck.

In some countries e-cigarettes are banned and will be confiscated. You can visit gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to check the countries you'll be sailing to. 

Wi-Fi Packages

We have Wi-Fi on all of our ships, as well as designated Wi-Fi zones. Internet access is charged to your cabin account at the rate advertised on board. Mobiles can be used, too, and there are telephones in each cabin, 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. Due to the nature of the location, Wi-Fi connectivity on our Nile cruises can be poor.

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/

Environmental and Sustainability

We’re always assessing how we can make our cruise fleet more sustainable, and we’re finding new ways all the time. For example, on Marella Discovery, we refurbished the main dining room to remove all neon and halogen lights and replaced them with a more efficient system. This helped cut the ship’s yearly carbon emissions, as well as reduce Marella Discovery’s overall fuel consumption. And, since 2019 we’ve swapped over five million pieces of single-use plastic with paper or wood alternatives.

People, Planet, Progress

We know that going away on holiday is one of life’s great pleasures – you get to relax, recharge your batteries and make unforgettable memories. However, we’re also aware of the impact flying planes and running hotels have on the environment, and our planet as a whole. As a company, we pledge to become a net-zero company by 2050 at the latest, and we’re working hard to make that goal a reality.

With that being said, some of the things we need to achieve this aim aren’t readily available at scale right now. But that’s not an excuse to do nothing. So, we’re implementing a bunch of other planet-friendly measures in the meantime to make sure all of our operations are as clean and as environmentally friendly as they can be. To do this, we’re focusing on four key areas:

  • Waste reduction and management
  • Reducing our emissions
  • Protecting the natural world
  • Supporting local economies and communities

The TUI Care Foundation

With your help, the TUI Care Foundation – an independent organisation initiated and supported by TUI – is working hard to ensure tourism continues to have a positive impact by protecting the natural environment and empowering local communities in holiday destinations around the world.

From safeguarding marine environments in Turkey and Majorca, to vocational training for young people in the Dominican Republic and Sri Lanka, and tackling plastic waste in Cyprus and Zanzibar – your donation supports over 50 TUI Care Foundation projects in 25 countries worldwide.

We have you – our loyal customers – to thank for making the TUI Care Foundation’s work possible. Every time you book a holiday with us, you have the option to make a donation to the TUI Care Foundation and it’s these donations that help to make a difference around the world, so please keep them coming.

Now when you book, you can also choose to adopt a turtle or a tree and support the TUI Care Foundation’s global TUI Turtle Aid and TUI Forests programmes.

By adopting a turtle, you’re helping to protect endangered loggerhead turtles and their nesting sites on beaches, increase hatchling survival rates and raise awareness in tourism destinations about the importance of protecting native turtle populations.

Your tree adoption helps to look after a newly planted tree seedling in one of the TUI Care Foundation’s forests around the world. The TUI Forests programme puts woodland at the centre of thriving communities in holiday destinations. It plants new trees and supports local livelihoods through community-managed tree nurseries and by creating forest-based tourism experiences.

Every penny you donate counts towards our mission to preserve holiday destinations in a way that benefits the natural environment and local people, now and in the future.

What to Pack

Pool and bath towels are provided and every cabin has a hairdryer. If you need to stock up on essentials, our onboard shops sell things like toothpaste. It’s a good idea to bring a light jacket with you, as there’s often a strong sea breeze.

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.

Finally, if you book any excursions, you might need to adhere to certain dress codes. Islamic countries have strict modesty laws, so, in certain areas, you’ll need to cover your shoulders and knees. When visiting mosques or other holy sites, women may be required to cover their hair, arms and legs, and men will need to wear long trousers and a top with sleeves.

The Navigate App

The Navigate App Once you're onboard, open up your smartphone's web browser to use the Navigate App. There's no download necessary and it lets you book restaurants, see what's on and check your onboard account - plus lots more - all at the touch of a button.