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Marella Discovery
Marella Discovery is a Marella Cruises cruise ship of the Vision class, in service since 1996. She measures 69,130 gross tons and carries 1,830 guests with a crew of 753. She sails Mediterranean, Caribbean itineraries.
About Marella Discovery
Marella Discovery is a Vision class ship built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France that entered service in March 1996 as Royal Caribbean's Splendour of the Seas. TUI bought her in 2016 and she began sailing for the line, then called Thomson Cruises, as TUI Discovery that June, taking her current name in October 2017. She measures 69,130 gross tons and carries 1,830 guests, with a five-story atrium, nine restaurants, seven bars, an indoor and an outdoor pool, a climbing wall, minigolf and an escape room. She spends summers in the Eastern Mediterranean on round trips from Limassol and is scheduled for the Caribbean in winter 2027/28.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
Home port: Limassol, Cyprus.
Flying in for your cruise?
Marella Discovery sails from Limassol, Cyprus. The airport is Larnaca International Airport (LCA), with 1 lounge to wait in before you board.
The lounge at Larnaca International Airport on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Limassol, CyprusQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Marella Discovery?
Marella Discovery is operated by Marella Cruises and belongs to its Vision class.
How big is Marella Discovery?
Marella Discovery measures 69,130 gross tons and 264 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How crowded does Marella Discovery feel?
Marella Discovery has a passenger space ratio of 37.8: 69,130 gross tons for 1,830 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Marella Discovery feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Marella Discovery carry?
Marella Discovery carries 1,830 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 753 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Marella Discovery enter service?
Marella Discovery entered service in 1996.
Where does Marella Discovery sail?
Marella Discovery sails Mediterranean and Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Limassol, Cyprus.
Which airport should I fly into for Marella Discovery?
Marella Discovery sails from Limassol, Cyprus. Fly into Larnaca International Airport (LCA), which has 1 airport lounge listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Marella Discovery?
Marella Cruises publishes the deck plans for Marella Discovery; this page links to Deck plans.
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