Marella Discovery 2 Reviews

The Marella cruise was excellent. TUI couldn’t have improved at all on the travel arrangements to and from the cruise - they were perfect. The cruise itself exceeded our expectations with a first class itinerary , food and levels of service. We would certainly go with TUI again.

Absolutely fantastic from the minute we boarded. The staff couldn't do enough for us & were so polite. Everyone from in our cabin, bar staff, in the restaurants, cleaners, were all fantastic.

We had a nice time.

It's our first post Covid cruise and even with all the protocols it was still better than I expected. We can see slight changes to the quality of the food and drinks which is inevitable after the pandemic but still overall we had a good time. The staff and crew where amazing and nothing was too much trouble they all work so hard in making you feel welcome, safe and the entertainment was second to none.

A fantastic cruise, excellent dining, accomodation, drinks, entertainment like a west end show. Well done Marella.

Just back from a week's med cruise on this ship. First time on a smaller ship and loved it. Yes you feel a bit more sea movement but that is out weighed by the many pluses. Easy to find you're way around, food excellent, crew excellent, cleanliness excellent....... you will always find those who moan about everything so take these reviews with a pinch of salt if you read negative stuff and don't be put off by the few. Marella cruise offered excellent value for money, previously used P&O but we felt this cruise was better on many levels. The organisation getting from airport to ship etc was seamless making it hassle free. Only down side was flight out from Bristol had to divert to Gatwick on the way out due to a technical problem but things like that happen and it's out of their control and it was dealt with efficiently, re boarded a replacement plane at Gatwick and still made the ship in time. Heard others moaning they expected to be escorted like children through Gatwick, totally unrealistic given the situation, others moaned they didn't have enough time to spend their food vouchers given to them and then spent their food voucher on 3 boxes of quality street instead of proper food, some people are plainly stupid. Overall very impressed.

I went on the cruise on 19th October with 6 friends and we had an amazing time! The food was excellent, drinks, amazing, all beautifully served; cabins were clean and we were looked after exceptionally well; entertainment was of a high standard particularly the dance/singing group in the Broadway theatre. We loved joining the choir with Matthew Ibbotson; in all, a superb cruise. I must commend the following - Fernando and Arlind in 47 restaurant, table 112. Hari and Romy at breakfast, Presida, Alesoar and Umbara for cabin 2529, Natasha and Roshirlyn in gallery 47,and all the wine waiters on deck 9. (Sorry if I've spelt some names wrong!) I'd come again any time! Ann Martyn (Mrs)

The ship had excellent crew and relationship between passengers and crew was wonderful . The food and drink was in abundance so no one goes hungry in 24 hours brilliant and honestly this is the best ship I have been to of the three ships I used. I am booking to go on Marella Discovery 2 again next year October. Music entertainment however needs to make us all involved young and old aged like ABBA etc. 

Brilliant cruise food lovely staff great cabin wonderful . Only did 1 wek cruise wish we had done 2 Weeks.

We are “ seasoned” cruisers but this was our second cruise with Tui. Flew to Palma on 28/9/19 to join the ship for a 14 night cruise, the itinerary was great. The ship was the friendliest we have ever been on, Captain and staff were great, especially our cabin stewards, Supaman ( that’s how he spells it) and Pac-Man, brilliant pair! I didn’t think the food in the buffet for breakfast and lunch was of a particularly high standard but you won’t starve on a cruise ship! The meals in the restaurant 47 were really very good. The quality of all inclusive drinks was a bit hit and miss, bit watery at times. Tui, you need to sort out exactly what a formal night is and stop the title “ Dress to Impress” guests don’t really know what’s expected of them. The entertainment team were great but Tui could do with paying for some “ acts”, like other ships. There should have been more transfers into the towns, some we were made to pay. A particularly nice touch was a water carafe in each cabin and the water machine was just along from our cabin, lovely cold water! We filled ours up every day, so I don’t know why people complain about no bottled water, if Tui provided it, people would take two sips and just leave the bottle anywhere, would be a waste. All in all, a lovely cruise but Tui, you need to improve on meeting your guests at Palma ( for directions to coaches) and transfers. Marella Discovery 2 is a beautiful, clean ship with brilliant crew!