Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
49Beats 25% of ships
Dining
67Beats 46% of ships
Entertainment
74Top 38% of ships
Activities & Thrills
80Top 19% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
68Beats 47% of ships
Value / Cost
97Top 8% of ships
Line shading shows where all scored ships land in each category · dot = this ship · scored for the traveller type selected above
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What We Like
Strong Value / Cost — scores 97/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 80/100
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Worth Knowing
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 49/100
General
Cruise LineMarella Cruises
Ship NameMarella Discovery
Maiden voyage1 March 1996
Physical
Year Built1996
Refurbished 2016
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique
Gross Tonnage 69,130 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 264.3 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 36.3 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 11
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks11
Speed 24 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew735
Total Cabins915
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins17
Passenger Capacity 2,074
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 33.332
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
Restaurants5 complimentary restaurants (47° main dining room, Gallery 47° Italian, Islands Buffet, The Snack Shack, The Glass House) plus 3 specialty paid restaurants (Surf and Turf Steakhouse, Kora La pan-Asian, Sushi Bar)
Restaurants - Paid3
Restaurants - Included5
Onboard Currency British Sterling
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools2
- Pools - General Access2
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools1
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs4
- Hot Tubs - General Access4
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only4
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges7
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallYes
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special AmenitiesThe Veranda adults-only retreat with retractable glass roof and push-button waiter service; rock climbing wall; mini golf; jogging track; casino; spa and fitness center; The Glass House beach-club-style dining/pool area
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $0.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 0%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?No
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 9HA4324
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9070632
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 249639000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Valletta, Malta
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.