The slowest ship imaginable

Item: Marella Discovery
Rating: 3.5
Author: Cruiser6445

Marella Discovery Cruise Review to Asia & Indian Ocean

Cruiser6445

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 104

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

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Sail date: December 25, 2019

Ship: Marella Discovery

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Disembarked. Easy. Transfer to airport easy. SHAME TUI Tui haven't got the guts to tell you that you are going to be delayed at least an hour because the airport can't service the plane in the required time because the tankers are not big enough to fill the plane. So have to keep refilling to service the size of the plane (Manchester flight). Or they take off and land elsewhere to top up(Birmingham flights)

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Perfect . Best ever

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Buffet was a buffet but matre d's excellent to satisfy my grapefruit juice fetish each morning

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Enjoyed my mile walk each day, my own stimulation . Found this a great way to converse with fellow guests especially as a solo guest. Otherwise no stimulation to engage in????.. Don't do qizzes. Not much else on offer???

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Having been on board 4 weeks previously I had seen all the shows. They were excellent. Hence did not revisit as repeats

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Having sailed on the ship 4 weeks previously staff remembered me, great feeling of part of the family. Had fantastic service everywhere, always recognised by main staff , definitely advantage at bars

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Everything ok except I had to complain regarding the outdoor pool as not cleaned as should have been

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Cabin minuscule. Very basic. As a single passenger just about enough storage. NO fridge????

Ship tip

Be prepared for a change in itinerary, missed ports, change to flights. Chaotic check in for flights out of uk. And don't ask for assistance at Manchester airport on return from your flight. CHAOTIC.

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