Marella Discovery 2
Sails from Dubrovnik, Croatia · Fly into DBV
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Marella Discovery 2 anchored at Argostoli, Kefalonia, 2018 · Photo: Kefalonia2015, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
About Marella Discovery 2
Marella Discovery 2 is a Marella Cruises cruise ship of the Vision class, in service since 1995. She measures 69,472 gross tons and carries 1,836 guests with a crew of 771. She sails Mediterranean, Canary Islands itineraries. We rate her 3.0 out of 5.
Marella Discovery 2 was launched in 1994 as Legend of the Seas, the lead ship of Royal Caribbean's Vision class, and entered service in 1995. She joined the line in 2017 as TUI Discovery 2 and was renamed Marella Discovery 2 that October. At 69,472 gross tons she carries 1,836 guests and offers nine restaurants, seven bars, a show lounge, an outdoor cinema, a climbing wall, minigolf and indoor and outdoor pools. Marella says she becomes an adults-only ship from November 2026. Her 2027 program includes Ionian and Adriatic loops from Dubrovnik and Canary Islands sailings in December.
Ship facts
- Guests
- 1,836
- Crew 771 · 1:2.4
- Entered service
- 1995
- Joined Marella Cruises January 2017
- Length
- 264 m
- Longer than 68% of 575 ships
- Decks
- 11
Marella Discovery 2 is bigger than 54% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 67%. At 37.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 57% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 2/5−0.4, fleet average 2.4
- Dining
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Entertainment
- 2/5, fleet average 2.0
- Service
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
- Pools & decks
- 3/5, fleet average 3.0
- Value
- 4/5, fleet average 4.0
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Marella Cruises fleet average across 5 rated ships in service.
Sister ships: Vision class
Marella Discovery 2 is one of 2 Vision class ships. Marella Discovery (1996) is in service.
| Ship | Year | Gross tons | Guests | Space | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marella Discovery 2 this ship | 2017 | 3.0/5 | |||
| Marella Discovery | 2016 | 3.0/5 |
Official deck plans
Photos
Marella Discovery 2 anchored at Argostoli, Kefalonia, 2018Photo: Kefalonia2015, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Where she sails
- MediterraneanWestern Med, Greek Isles and Adriatic, mostly April to November
- Canary Islandswinter sun off North Africa, often with Madeira and Morocco
Home port: Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Flying in for your cruise?
Marella Discovery 2 sails from Dubrovnik, Croatia. The airport is Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.
All 2 lounges at Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport on Lounge FrogEvery ship sailing from Dubrovnik, CroatiaQuick answers
Which cruise line operates Marella Discovery 2?
Marella Discovery 2 is operated by Marella Cruises and belongs to its Vision class.
What are Marella Discovery 2's sister ships?
Marella Discovery 2 is one of 2 Vision class ships. Marella Discovery (1996) is in service.
How big is Marella Discovery 2?
Marella Discovery 2 measures 69,472 gross tons and 264 metres in length, with 11 decks.
How does Marella Discovery 2 compare in size with other cruise ships?
Marella Discovery 2 is bigger than 54% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 67%. At 37.8 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 57% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.
How crowded does Marella Discovery 2 feel?
Marella Discovery 2 has a passenger space ratio of 37.8: 69,472 gross tons for 1,836 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Marella Discovery 2 feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Marella Discovery 2 carry?
Marella Discovery 2 carries 1,836 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 771 (about 2.4 guests per crew member).
When did Marella Discovery 2 enter service?
Marella Discovery 2 entered service in 1995.
Where does Marella Discovery 2 sail?
Marella Discovery 2 sails Mediterranean and Canary Islands itineraries. Her home port is Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Which airport should I fly into for Marella Discovery 2?
Marella Discovery 2 sails from Dubrovnik, Croatia. Fly into Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković Airport (DBV), which has 2 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Marella Discovery 2?
Marella Cruises publishes the deck plans for Marella Discovery 2; this page links to Deck plans.
How is Marella Discovery 2 rated?
Cruises Frog rates Marella Discovery 2 3.0 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on service (4/5) and lowest on entertainment (2/5).
Traveller reviews
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