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Marella Discovery 2 Aegean Gems Cruise July 2025. Travel and a Fun First Day on the ship!

Rich and Suz Cruise
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👁️ 15K views📅 9 months ago⏱️ 14:29
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❤️ Best for CoupleMediterranean · Summer · 7 nightsFrom LimassolVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The hotel itself is a bit tired, but it's fine for one night before your holiday

Tui check-in and backdrop were really quick and easy and took us maybe 10 minutes

Being back on Mela is very different to the cruises we've done recently, but we're enjoying it so far and looking forward to the rest of the week

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book park and stay at a hotel near the airport for convenience
Use the Aspire Lounge for quick check-in and amenities
Try the coffee port for tasty drinks included on premium packages

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Cabin comfortStandard ocean view cabin on deck 3 is nice enough with everything you need
Dining optionsMain dining room has decent selection; buffet is spacious with great views

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the travel experience to the cruise port?
QWhat is the first day like on board Marella Discovery 2?

Port Highlights

Limassol1½ Happy Bacon
Paphos1½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Part 1 of our 7 nights Marella Discovery 2 Aegean Gems cruise, July 2025. Travel day from Newcastle Airport, where we park and stay at Britannia Hotel, then enjoy the facilities in the Aspire Lounge, before boarding the plane to Paphos. We take a TUI transfer bus to Limassol Cruise Port where we board the ship. have some late night snacks, and a drink before watching sailaway. Next day we have breakfast, lunch and dinner in 47 degrees main dining room, try out the coffee port, and some of the bars as well as exploring some of the ship.