Marella Cruises has unveiled a number of exciting new updates on its Marella Discovery 2 ship, from cabin refurbs to interactive game walls.
Marella Cruises has unveiled a number of exciting new updates on its Marella Discovery 2 ship, from cabin refurbs to interactive game walls.
Popular all-inclusive cruise line Marella Cruises has completed an extensive refurbishment onboard its Marella Discovery 2 ship, after a stint in dry dock for several weeks.
Significant updates to cabins and lobbies give the ship a whole new stylish look, while a life-size interactive Play Wall will test guests’ speed and precision and provide hours of immersive fun while onboard. Let’s take a look at the details.
A complete overhaul of 370 out of the ship’s 918 cabins has brought fresh décor with neutral calm tones, punctuated by splashes of vibrant artwork, plus all-new elegant wall coverings.
All furniture has also been replaced, down to the beds and balcony furniture, while fully renovated bathrooms and updated carpeting have transformed cabins entirely.
Room upgrades extend across various cabin types, including:
Balcony Cabins [below, left], Deluxe Balcony Cabins, Junior Suite Cabins with Balcony, Family Junior Suite Cabins with Balcony, Family Suite Cabins with Balcony, Grand Suite Cabins with Balcony, Executive Suite Cabins with Balocny [below, right] and the Royal Suite Cabins with Balcony.
The cruise line has has taken its fist step into the immersive interactive gaming world, through ‘Play Wall’, aboard the newly done-up Marella Discovery 2.
Developed by Neo Experiences, leaders in interactive and immersive gaming, this cutting-edge Play Wall transforms gaming into a next-level experience
Guests can go head to head in a challenge of speed, precision, and hand-eye coordination with this life-sized interactive Play Wall [see below].
True to Marella Cruises’ form, Play Wall is an entirely complimentary activity available to guests. Simply reserve your spot through the onboard kiosk or via the cruise line’s Navigate app.
Choose from 28 exciting, creative, and inclusive games, ranging from the family-friendly Totem Craft – where players battle it out to build the tallest totem – to Rival Goals, a penalty shootout-style game designed for adults and also accessible to individuals with disabilities.
Speaking on the new developments, Chris Hackney, Managing Director at Marella Cruises said: “After undergoing extensive refurbishments, Marella Discovery 2 is set to give customers an even better experience when she sets sail to the Canaries for the winter season. We’ve invested in making large scale improvements, revitalising the lobbies and cabins as well as adding exciting new entertainment features like the dynamic immersive Play Wall. We’re proud of the results and can’t wait to welcome passengers onboard to see their reactions.”
Marella Discovery 2 will first sail to Malaga before repositioning down to the Canary Islands, where home-ports of Gran Canaria and Tenerife await. As winter heads into spring 2025, the ship will sail through the Mediterranean and towards Cyprus.
The range of cruises for the newly refurbished ship includes four new itineraries, stopping across Europe in best-loved destinations like Spain, Portugal and Cyprus. Marella Discovery 2 is the perfect choice for a relaxing, all-inclusive and all importantly sunny escape.
Prices start from £1597 for the ‘Cosmopolitan Charms’ summer 2026 itineraries which are available to book from now. And if you play your cards right and book one of the Cosmipolitan Charms itineraries that set sail in early August, you’ll catch the total solar eclipse from the ship!
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