Marella Discovery 2 Cruise Ship (Formerly TUI Discovery 2) | Cruise Review
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The creators discuss the rebranding of the former TUI Discovery 2 to the Marella Discovery 2, noting the transition from the British Thomson brand to the Marella name. They explain that while the name change has received mixed responses, the brand aims to freshen its identity with new itineraries and ports. The video provides a detailed review of the ship, which originated from Royal Caribbean as the Legend of the Seas and underwent a significant multi-million pound refit. The hosts cover various aspects of the onboard experience, including the all-inclusive nature of the cruise and the introduction of the Navigate app for passenger convenience. They describe the cabin accommodations, highlighting the high percentage of balcony rooms and the inclusion of modern amenities like USB charging points. The review also explores the dining options, ranging from complimentary venues like the 47 degree restaurant to specialty dining such as Kora La and the Surf and Turf Steakhouse. Additionally, the creators detail onboard entertainment, including West End style shows, a new virtual reality experience, and family friendly activities. The video concludes by outlining the seasonal itineraries for the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
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It's been winning It's a winning formula and it therefore only a few tweaks have been made here and there.
The app is free of charge and as it's hosted on the ship's own network, it will open on any browser, which means you don't have to download it or pay for Wi-Fi to access it, which is absolutely brilliant and a really big plus.
Now, however, anyone wanting to splash out can sample specialty restaurants that do easily compare with those on other ships in terms of surroundings and the standard and variety of cuisine.
I'm thinking about doing that ship. Yeah, yeah, I really would as well. I'd take my family on board anytime.
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