Great trip in the Med.

Item: Marella Discovery 2
Rating: 4.6
Author: DaveB65

Marella Discovery 2 Cruise Review to Europe

DaveB65

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 47

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

Coastal Gems

Sail date: May 18, 2019

Ship: Marella Discovery 2

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8036

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

Cruise was fantastic as always with Marella, flights out and back were a nightmare.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Not as smooth as previous Cruise

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Great variety, always well presented and fantastic service

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Mini golf and Climbing wall available but didn't use either.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

The shows were fantastic and are strongly recommended.

Children's Programs

No children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone on this Ship is amazing and nothing is too much for them .

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Great layout and spotlessly clean

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Good size, everything we needed and a fantastic balcony.

Ship tip

Use the day at sea to familiarise yourself with the ship. Book speciality restaurants early !!

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Palma De Mallorca, Balearic Islands

3 out of 5

Clean and tidy but not a lot going on around the port.

Thumbs Up 1

Portimao, Portugal

5 out of 5

Loved it here. 30 minute walk to Praya Rocha, stunning spot.

Thumbs Up 1

Lisbon, Portugal

3 out of 5

Didn't like this port. Taxi 8nto the centre but was very busy and a bit industrial.

Thumbs Up 1

Cadiz (Spain)

5 out of 5

Favourite port on this itinerary. Beautiful architecture and plenty going on.

Thumbs Up 2

Malaga, Spain

4 out of 5

Nice port again but very busy in the town. With hindsight should probably have gone to the beach here.

Thumbs Up 1

Alicante, Spain

5 out of 5

15 minute walk into the harbour area, nice bars and restaurants and plenty to keep you occupied.

Thumbs Up 2

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Taxi waiting when we got off and took us straight to the airport.

1 Comment

Cruisers4Lyfe 3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

Thumbs Up 0

Flag