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Marella Discovery 2

Former names: tui discovery 2, legend of the seas.

Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship

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Marella Discovery 2 current position

Marella Discovery 2 current location is at South East Asia (coordinates 8.89014 N / 106.44585 E) cruising at speed of 18.9 kn (35 km/h | 22 mph) en route to VN PHU. The AIS position was reported 11 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Marella Discovery 2

Marella Discovery 2 current cruise is 14 days, round-trip Fascinating Far East 1 . Prices start from USD 2485 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 29 Feb, 2024 and ends on 14 Mar, 2024 .

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Marella Discovery 2 Itineraries

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The 1995-built (as "Legend of the Seas") Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship (fka "TUI Discovery 2") is one of the first Vision-class Royal Caribbean liners, with sisterships Vision OTS , Grandeur OTS , Enchantment OTS , Rhapsody OTS , Splendour OTS (now Marella Discovery) . The vessel is fully-owned by TUI and chartered via the parent company TUI Cruises . Its operations for Marella Cruises (formerly "Thomson Cruises", TUI's subsidiary company) started in May 2017.

The vessel (IMO number 9070620) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311378000) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Marella Cruises (formerly Thomson Cruises UK) is a British passenger shipping company and trademarked travel brand owned by TUI Group. The company entered the cruise market in 1973 via Thomson Holidays (now TUI UK), but due to rising fuel costs, this service was terminated in 1976. Thomson Cruises restarted passenger shipping operations in 1995. The Thomson brand was renamed to "Marella Cruises" in 2018. Marella's parent company (TUI Group) owns hotels, the sister-companies TUI Cruises, Marella Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the travel brands International Expeditions and Zegrahm Expeditions, also aircraft and the airlines Corsair International (France), TUI Airways (UK), TUI fly Nordic (Sweden), TUI fly Belgium, TUI fly Deutschland, TUI fly the Netherlands.

Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship (TUI Discovery 2)

In April 2017, Legend of the Seas was transferred to TUI's UK line Marella Cruises (then Thomson Cruises) - an RCCL-TUI joint venture cruise company. The vessel started operations as "TUI Discovery 2" on May 14, 2017 (for itineraries see in the Wiki section below). No financial details about the deal were disclosed.

Decks and Cabins

Marella Discovery 2 staterooms (915 total) include nearly 40% of cabins with private step-out balconies. cabins are sized 150-190 ft2 (14-18 m2). There are a total of 15 cabin categories. Wheelchair-accessible cabins are 17. The largest is the Royal Suite (990 ft2 / 92 m2 plus 140 ft2 / 13 m2 terrace).

The boat has 11 decks , of which 10 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Marella Discovery 2 dining options include the Main restaurant, along with two a la carte restaurants, Chef's Table, Lido restaurant, Cafe, and Snack bar.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Marella Discovery 2 is introducing innovative technologies onboard to enhance customer experience, in addition to the wide variety of facilities. Launching on the maiden voyage of the ship, the new onboard app "Navigate" enables passengers to view onboard accounts, information about entertainment schedules and facilities, and book onboard extras like excursions, spa treatments, and tables in the stylish a la carte restaurants. The app (free to use) is hosted on the network of Marella Discovery 2 and will open on any browser, so guests are not required to download it or buy wi-fi packages.

Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship (TUI Discovery 2)

Also, brand new for the vessel is Virtual Reality Experience, where passengers can use HTC Vive headsets to experience virtual reality and play games, explore universes or make 3D paintings. The onboard photobooth Green Screen Room allows guests to take a picture with a background of their own choice. New shows as part of the entertainment onboard include Chaplin, Brexfactor, Steel City and Festival Live.

Other facilities include Broadway Show Lounge, five-storey Atrium & Bar, Sky Bar, Pool Bar, The Coffee Port, Lounge Bar, Cocktail & Piano bar, Oceans Spa, Beauty Salon and Gym, 2 swimming pools, 4 jacuzzis, solarium, Rock climbing wall, Minigolf, Outdoor Movie Screen, 24-hour Room service (extra charge), casino, Marella Kids' Club, Video Arcade, library with Internet access, Broad Street Shops, Photo Gallery.

Since November 2022, Marella UK (via partnership with OneSpaWorld Holdings/health and wellness company) provides ocean-inspired wellness products and services on all its ships. The range of OneSpaWorld's services includes Ocean Body Treatments (massages and polishes), Ocean Facial, Ocean Salon Services. On Marella ships, OneSpaWorld uses premium beauty brands like Elemis, L'Oreal, Kerastase. The brands owned by OneSpaWorld include Mandara Spa, Bliss Spa, Chavana Spa, Glow Spa.

Itineraries

Legend of the Seas itinerary program was based predominantly on Australia cruises from Brisbane , and on Southeast Asia cruises out of Singapore .

Marella Discovery 2 itinerary program started with the Maiden Voyage on May 14, 2017 ("Continental Coasts" itinerary) with call ports Barcelona, Marseille, Valencia.

Homeported in Malaga Spain for summer 2017, Marella Discovery 2 visited some of the largest and most iconic Mediterranean port cities ( Barcelona , Ibiza , Valencia , Oporto , Lisbon , Marseille ) prior to the repositioning to homeport Tenerife Canaries for roundtrips to ports in the Canaries, Madeira Island , and Morocco. In December, the ship did a Transatlantic crossing to homeport Montego Bay Jamaica for Caribbean roundtrips visiting Central American ports - in Belize, Cuba (Havana overnight), Costa Rica, Colombia, and Panama.

Due to the Coronavirus crisis, Marella ship Discovery 2 was paused for 2+ years (March 2020 through April 2022) and scheduled to restart operations on April 5, 2022, with 7-day Western Mediterranean voyages and homeporting in Palma de Mallorca (Balearic Spain) .

In July 2022, Marella announced Discovery 2's Asia 2023-2024 winter deployment offering 4x 15-night voyages out of Singapore plus two relocation voyages (RepositionCruises.com) between Europe/Mediterranean and Singapore via Southeast Asian ports.

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Marella Discovery 2 Wiki

The ship's powerplant is based on Wartsila marine diesel engines (model 12V46) with combined power output 57,5 MW (77110 hp).

The vessel has Chantiers de l’Atlantique yard/hull number 103348, volume 69472 GT-tons, DWT-deadweight tonnage 5200 tons, max draught 8,1 m.

Marella Discovery 2 cruise ship was acquired by the Marella cruise line in April 2017. The vessel's name TUI Discovery 2 was announced in early June 2016. With the names of both former RCI ships, the parent company TUI Cruises decided to change the traditional "Thomson" name with "TUI" for the sole reason to popularize the German brand in the UK market.

Marella's Discovery 2 ship joined the fleet in September 2017. Another former RCI ship in the UK fleet is Marella Discovery (formerly TUI Discovery and Splendour of the Seas) . Both ships are the line's biggest ever (each with 915 staterooms, 40% of which are with private balconies). Other new for the Marella fleet features are the multiple dining options, 9-hole mini-golf course, large casino, indoor swimming pool. The theatre lounge is 800+ seats. The transformed RCI Legend is Marella UK's second ship with Outdoor Movie Screen, Rock-Climbing Wall, and Ice Skating Rink. It is also the line's second vessel to be operated with an all-inclusive drink package included as a standard amenity.

The Apollo Group company was contracted for providing both Marella Discovery ships (1 and 2) with the entire onboard hotel product and services. This includes administration, food staff (preparation and serving), housekeeping staff, also the vessel's provisioning and crewing. Apollo also assisted in the refit and refurbishment of the former Legend of the Seas (done in Singapore). For Marella Cruises, Apollo Group is also managing the ships Marella Celebration and Marella Dream. Other luxury cruise lines served by Apollo are Oceania (6 ships fleet) and RSSC-Regent Seven Seas (4 ships fleet).

Legend of the Seas cruise ship (TUI Discovery 2)

Marella Discovery 2 itineraries

Marella's Discovery 2 cruise itinerary program (home-port, exact itineraries, and dates) will be announced shortly. What was initially known for sure was that the ship will operate on Mediterranean itineraries (leaving from Malaga Spain ) and Canary Islands cruises (out of Tenerife to ports in the Canaries, as well as Morocco and Funchal Madeira ). Marella Discovery 2 cruises were available for booking since July 21, 2016.

Ship's "Inaugural Cruise" (maiden voyage / ever first itinerary for Marella UK) was 7-days roundtrip from Malaga. The themed "Continental Coasts" voyage started on May 14, following the vessel's drydock refurbishment in Cadiz Spain . Next table shows the inaugural itinerary's port of call and port times. Prices started from USD 775 pp (double occupancy rates).

Legend Of The Seas refurbishment 2013 review

The ship's last Royal Caribbean drydock refurbishment was in 2013 (January-February) done in Singapore . The project was among industry's most expensive ones - at the immense cost of USD 50 million. The list of deck plan changes after the refit included

  • 13 new cruise cabins were added (decks 7 and 8).
  • All Deck 6 cabins (previously in Oceanview categories) were upgraded/outfitted with balconies.
  • All passenger cabins were upgraded with flat TVs and decors were changed. All cabins and public areas were renovated – new decors, carpeting, soft furnishings.
  • The ship’s Wi-Fi coverage was also upgraded (bow to stern).
  • Digital Wayfinders (multilingual LCD touch-screen displays) were installed throughout most passenger lift areas. They provide passengers with information on scheduled events, promotions, deck plans, dining menus and times, ship map directions.
  • On Lido Deck 9 two new lounges were added – “Concierge Club” and “Diamond Club”. The complimentary “Park Cafe” (bistro-style restaurant) was added to the Solarium (indoor pool area).
  • Dining options were expanded with new restaurants – the “Chef’s Table” (gourmet dining room, part of the MDR on Promenade Deck 5) and the Deck 11’s “Chops Grille” (steakhouse & seafood) and the “Izumi” (Asian/Japanese cuisine). The Viking Crown Lounge (deck 11) was extensively renovated but decreased in size making space for these two new restaurants there.
  • The Royal Caribbean’s Nursery room was added on Sports Deck 10.
  • New “Centrum” entertainment program now offers aerial acrobatic spectacles.
  • On deck 4 was added the “R Bar” (retro 1960s themed).
  • The RCI’s Jumbotron (poolside movie screen) was installed on pool deck 9 (Lido).

The 2017 drydock for the "Legend Of The Seas - TUI Discovery 2" ship transformation was done in Cadiz Spain (April-May 2017).

Legend Of The Seas ship

  • Cabin grades number: 26
  • Total number of cabins: 915 (of which 87 Suites, 144 Balcony rooms)
  • Dining Rooms: Romeo & Juliet
  • Restaurants and food bars: Windjammer (buffet), Park Cafe (deli), Chops Grille (steakhouse), Izumi (Asian)
  • Lounges & Bars: Anchors Aweigh, Concierge, Diamond, Viking Crown (nightclub), Optix (teen), Adventure Ocean (kids), R Bar, Ben & Jerry’s, Schooner, Cafe Latte-tudes, poolside bars
  • Amenities: Complimentary 24-hour Room-Service, Adventure Ocean (Youth program), Internet/WiFi Access, Laundry.
  • Vitality at Sea Spa, 4 jacuzzis, 3 pools, Rock-climbing Wall, Outdoor Theater, Nursery

Legend OTS was built in 1995 in France, by the shipbuilding company Chantiers de l'Atlantique. Godmother of the vessel is Cindy Pritzker, wife of Jay Pritzker, member of the Board of Royal Caribbean. The maiden voyage began on the 16th of May, 1995.

In the RCI fleet, Legend was the ship that has sailed the most. During her career, the veteran has changed destinations in all continents of the world – in Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Alaska, Central America, South Pacific, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the Baltic and the Middle East.

Like on all Royal Caribbean ships, Legend's atrium is called "Centrum", and on the top of it is the best observation place on the ship - the Viking Crown observation lounge. Public rooms are well let in the sunshine due to their large glass expanses. The ship is a classy, bright, elegant, with a charming ambiance of marble, brass, glass and live palm trees. As one of the older RCI vessels, Legend was extensively refurbished in 2013, receiving a lot of the line's famous upgrades, like the Giovanni’s and the Izumi restaurants, the Chef’s Table, the R Bar, the steakhouse Chops Grille, the huge outdoor movie screen, better Wi-Fi coverage, the Centrum's new aerial entertainment, the Park Cafe deli, the digital signage.

On June 2, 2016, RCI announced that in April 2017 Legend of the Seas will be sold to Thomson Cruises and renamed TUI Discovery 2. Legend's last RCI cruise was scheduled for March 13, 2017 (13-night Suez Canal repositioning from Dubai to Barcelona). All scheduled cruises (February 20, 2017 onward) were canceled, including the entire 2017 Mediterranean season (departures from Venice Italy, June through October), five round-trip Brisbane Australia departures (Feb 20, Mar 2, 9, 21 and 31), plus the scheduled relocation cruises from Australia to Asia and Europe - 18-day Brisbane to Hong Kong (Apr 9), 7-day Hong Kong to Singapore (Apr 27), 13-day Singapore to Dubai (May 4) and 16-day Suez Canal Dubai to Venice (May 18).

The new repositioning 2017 itineraries were February 20 (11-night Brisbane to Singapore), March 3 (10-night Singapore to Dubai) and March 13 (13-night Dubai to Barcelona).

The ship's last RCI cruise was the 13-day Suez Canal transition (March 13-26) from Dubai to Barcelona. All booked on the affected itineraries received a full refund, the option to re-book on another RCI ship plus onboard credit (used on the re-booked cruises). All with purchased through Royal Caribbean airfare were also fully refunded. Those with their own flights were refunded for the airline change fee. Travel agency commissions were protected for all paid in full cruises.

During its 22 years of RCI service, the ship has sailed over 600 cruises without major accidents. This was RCI's most-travelled vessel ever.

The following tables show Legend OTS' last itineraries for Royal Caribbean International. Tickets prices started from around USD 400 pp per day (double occupancy rates).

14 nights / 15 days, round-trip Australia to New Zealand.

(repositioning) 11 nights / 12 days, Brisbane to Singapore

(repositioning) 10 nights / 11 days, Singapore to Dubai

And the last one (repositioning) 13 nights / 14 days, Dubai to Barcelona

Farewell RCI, hello TUI! Godspeed!

Legend of the Seas review

The main Dining Room, Romeo, and Juliet is an elegant mix of tan and cream. Overhead, in the middle of the 2-deck room, a light fixture made of crystals and giant mirrors create a flowerlike structure. Tables are available in a variety of configurations seating from 2 to 8 people. At lunchtime, Romeo & Juliet changes into Brasserie 30, which has a salad bar and dishes from noon to 1:30 p.m. The Windjammer, located on Deck 9 forward, is Legend's nautically themed buffet. A chef at a special omelet station can make an omelet for you while you watch. The Windjammer is also a good fee-free casual dinner option. You'll find the same fare as in the dining room, but you'll have to serve yourself from the buffet. Park Cafe, situated in the adults-only Solarium, is a dining option added during the 2013 refurb. It offers free light fare throughout the day, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, carved meats, cookies, and other light desserts.

Follows the complete list of Legend of the Seas restaurants and food bars.

  • Romeo & Juliet Restaurant (1020-seat aft Dining Room; offers Brasserie 30 lunch on sea days; Chef's Table)
  • Windjammer Cafe Lido buffet restaurant (546-seat, offers Early Breakfast at 6:30 a.m., Breakfast between 7:00-11:30 a.m., Lunch 11.30-3:30 p.m. and Dinner 6.30-9:00 p.m.)
  • Chops Grille (62-seat specialty restaurant; reservations recommended)
  • Izumi (Asian specialty restaurant)
  • Park Cafe (84-seat deli restaurant; complimentary - serves the Solarium area).

Follows the complete list of Legend of the Seas lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

  • That’s Entertainment Theatre (800-seat, features grand production shows with dance, acrobatics, comedy, and games)
  • Photo Gallery & Shop; Art Gallery
  • The Centrum (7-deck atrium and social hub, offers aerial acrobatics entertainment); Anchors Aweigh Lounge (550-seat show entertainment lounge); Diamond Club & Lounge; Concierge Club (suite and past guests only); Viking Crown Lounge & Nightclub
  • R Bar (33-seat cocktail bar); Cafe Latte-tudes Bar (36-seat specialty coffee bar, Starbucks Coffee); Schooner Bar (104-seat piano bar)
  • Centrum Boutiques (duty-free; clothes, perfumes, accessories, jewelry, logo souvenirs, General Store/alcohol, and cigarettes)
  • Casino Royale (240-seat)
  • Royal Caribbean Online center (Internet computers room; 24-hour)
  • Vitality at Sea Spa & Fitness Center
  • Solarium lounge (includes Cafe Bar, pool bar and adults only pool area)
  • Outdoor Movie Screen
  • Video Games Arcade; Optix Teen Center & Disco Club; Royal Babies & Tots Nursery
  • Adventure Beach; Adventure Ocean kids lounge area
  • Sports Court (golf simulator, table tennis, basketball court); Legend of the Links mini golf course; Jogging Track; Rock-climbing Wall.

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UK cruises 2021: Complete list of EVERY cruise this summer and their vaccine policies

Author: Harriet Mallinson

Published on: 25 May 2021

Updated on: 28 July 2022

Cruise holidays around the UK are booming this year amid foreign travel restrictions. Most of the major lines are offering domestic cruises - this is the full list.

UK cruises are the perfect way to make the most of relaxed Covid travel rules this summer and enjoy the best of Blighty.

There are a great many voyages you can enjoy in the coming months. Here is everything you need to know about the cruises going ahead, from their vaccine policy to what's best onboard.

With a series of 13 UK voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth, sailing round-trip from her home port of Southampton, Cunard is providing a luxurious summer staycation opportunity for British guests.

Ranging from three to twelve nights and running from July to October, cruises will explore the British coastline and its famous ports. Some of the trips will be special ‘Sun Voyages’ where the ship sails to wherever is having the most sunshine.

Vaccine policy

Sailings on Queen Elizabeth will be for UK-resident, Covid-vaccinated guests only.

Traditional five-star luxury at sea – and a long-awaited chance to get posh frocks and dinner suits out of the wardrobe.

Get on board

Seven-night ‘Sun Voyage’ aboard Queen Elizabeth, round trip from Southampton (ship-only cruise), departing 3 September 2021, from £699. rolcruise.co.uk

Miami-based Celebrity is offering a series of six to eight-night staycation sailings around the UK this summer. From 3 July 2021, guests can enjoy a cruise holiday on the newly revamped 2,886-guest Celebrity Silhouette . And as well as sampling all the delights of life on board, passengers can leave the ship for port stops at Portland in Dorset, Inverness, Glasgow, Belfast and Liverpool.

Sailings on Celebrity Cruises will be for UK resident, Covid-vaccinated guests only. Those under 18 will need proof of a negative Covid-19 test result.

Those who enjoy the experience that only a big cruise ship can offer – with plenty of entertainment and leisure activities to keep all the family happy.

Six-night ‘British Isles’ cruise aboard Celebrity Silhouette, round trip from Southampton via Inverness and Belfast, departing 17 July 2021, from £1,085. iglucruise.com

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Disney Magic will offer a range of ‘Magic At Sea’ short cruises around the UK this summer. Apart from a limited number of four-night sailings, voyages are two or three-night round trips from Tilbury, Newcastle, Liverpool or Southampton. These are ship-only cruises with no port stops – but with so much to do on board, that’s unlikely to be a problem.

Over-18s must be fully vaccinated. Under- 18s need proof of a negative PCR test taken between five days and 24hrs before the cruise.

Families – especially those with young children. With plenty of Disney stars on board, including Mickey Mouse and the Toy Story characters, this is a cruise that kids will never forget.

Four-night cruise aboard Disney Magic, round trip from Liverpool, departing 23 July 2021, from £838. iglucruise.com

English Holiday Cruises

English Holiday Cruises is offering a series of river cruises on board the 22-passenger Edward Elgar, providing guests a chance to enjoy sailing on the rivers of Gloucestershire. These river cruise holidays range from two to six nights. The ship will be sailing from May 17 through to October and all trips are all-inclusive.

Vaccine Policy

Passengers sailing on the Edward Elgar will need to show a negative covid test result before boarding.

Holidaymakers who want to try a cruise on home ground and those who like to travel in small numbers.

Get On Board

Four-night cruise ‘River Severn Heritage River’ Cruise aboard the Edward Elgar, round-trip from Gloucester, via Upton Upon Severn, Worcester and Tewkesbury, from £990, various departure dates from May 2021. englishholidaycruises.co.uk

Fred Olsen Cruise Lines

No stranger to UK waters, Fred Olsen is offering a series of 11 British Isles cruises in July and August, departing from Dover, Edinburgh and Liverpool.

Fred’s ‘Welcome Back’ programme aims to showcase the best of the British Isles, including the Shetlands, Orkneys and Scillies. Guests will be joined by onboard experts from the marine wildlife charity ORCA, who will be offering wildlife-spotting tips.

New ship Borealis (formerly Holland America’s MS Rotterdam) will be the first to sail, her maiden voyage being a three-night round trip from Liverpool via Loch Fyne and Fingal’s Cave, departing on 5 July. Sister ship Bolette departs on a three-night voyage from Dover on 16 August.

Vaccination is not currently a requirement on Fred Olsen cruises. However, by the time sailings begin in July, most UK adults will have received their jabs. The line is also introducing a Safe Sailing Charter which includes onboard Covid testing for passengers and crew, social distancing and the wearing of face masks.

Great value cruise holidays in a friendly atmosphere with exemplary service.

Five-night ‘Touring Scenic Orkneys & Shetlands’ cruise aboard Bolette, round trip from Dover via Lerwick and Kirkwall, departing 24 August 2021, from £799. fredolsencruises.com

Hebridean Island Cruises

The Scottish small-ship specialist resumes cruising on 17 May with their newest ship, the stylish Lord of the Glens, followed on 18 May by Hebridean Princess. Itineraries of between five and eight nights will feature the best of the Highlands and Western Isles, and the ships will operate until the end of the season in November.

Hebridean’s current policy is that all guests should have received at least one dose of vaccine. Additionally, all guests will be Covid-tested before boarding.

Admiring some truly great Scottish scenery while being treated like royalty.

Seven-night ‘Kingdom of the Isles’ cruise aboard Hebridean Princess, round trip from Oban via Eigg, Lewis, Harris, Bishop’s Isles, Barra and Iona, departing 6 July 2021, from £5,200. hebridean.co.uk

Majestic Line

The Scottish Isles specialist is offering a choice of three, six and 10-night cruises this year aboard its fleet of four bijou cruise vessels. The line has 18 different itineraries covering the Inner and Outer Hebrides, the west coast of Scotland , the Orkney Islands and a sailing along the Caledonian Canal.

The Majestic Line has no plans to make vaccination mandatory.

Each cruise carries no more than 12 guests – and with four crew to look after you, this is truly a trip to savour. It’s a great option for solo travellers, too, as two cabins on each cruise are retained for single occupancy at no additional surcharge.

Three-night ‘A taste of Argyll’ cruise aboard Glen Etive, round trip from Holy Loch via Bute, Arran and Cumbrae, departing 23 October 2021, from £1,240. themajesticline.co.uk

Popular cruise line Marella is offering a wide choice of UK itineraries for summer 2021, with prices starting at just £399 for a three-night sailing.

Marella Explorer will set sail from Southampton, beginning on 25 June, with ports of call including Belfast, Dublin, Liverpool and the Orkney Islands. Her sister ship, the adults-only Marella Explorer 2, will also offer UK cruises, sailing from Newcastle to Scotland, Wales and Ireland from 10 July.

Guests aged 18 and over must have received their second jab at least seven days before travelling. All guests, including under- 18s, will be asked to have a lateral flow test before departure. Infants under the age of two will not be able to sail as they are exempt from testing.

Anyone who enjoys a fun-packed cruise. Marella’s ships are bursting with great eateries and fabulous facilities, including luxurious Champneys spas. Marella Explorer offers a wide range of family-friendly activities including mini golf and movies under the stars.

Three-night ‘Sail the South Coast’ cruise aboard Marella Explorer, round trip from Southampton via Dover and Portland, departing 28 June 2021, from £399. tui.co.uk

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Love the excitement of a maiden voyage? MSC Cruises is offering UK holidaymakers the chance to sail around the British Isles this summer aboard its sparkling new megaship, MSC Virtuosa .

The season begins this month (May) with a series of short cruises from Southampton (four-night sailings from £499). Starting in June there are 7-night sailings with prices from £849 and embarkation also available in Liverpool and Glasgow (Greenock). Onboard facilities are too numerous to list, but they include five pools, the exclusive Yacht Club and super- luxurious Aurea spa.

Cruises are open to UK residents only, but MSC is allowing non-vaccinated guests aboard, provided they can show proof of a negative test done within 72 hours prior to embarkation. Additionally, all guests will be given a Covid swab test and temperature check prior to embarkation, and the line has strict onboard health and safety protocols in place.

These large, lively ships are the perfect choice for families big and small. Every generation is catered for and there’s lots to do and see on board – including five age group-specific kids’ clubs and the largest shopping area on any cruise ship, all under the largest LED dome at sea.

Seven-night cruise aboard MSC Virtuosa, round trip from Southampton via Liverpool, Glasgow (Greenock) and Belfast, departing 26 June 2021, from £899. msccruises.co.uk

Noble Caledonia

Small-ship specialist Noble Caledonia is sailing around the British Isles from 3 June. Guests can choose to travel on a number of different itineraries aboard Hebridean Sky or MS Island Sky.

Sailings aboard Noble Caledonia ships are available to UK-resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

Incredible journeys to some of the world’s most beautiful small islands, with a team of onboard experts to help you make the most of your journey.

Nine-night ‘Hebridean Secrets’ cruise aboard Hebridean Sky, from Oban to Inverness via Staffa, Iona, Lunga, Canna, St Kilda, Inverewe, Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, Lerwick and Fair Isle, departing 11 June 2021, from £4,695. noble-caledonia.co.uk

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British-based P&O is offering a series of short UK breaks this summer aboard the ever-popular Britannia, plus week-long voyages on exciting new flagship Iona. The cruises will depart from Southampton between June and September.

Britannia will offer three and four-night breaks and one six-night holiday, with departures running from 27 June to 19 September and prices starting at £249. Iona will make her maiden voyage on 7 August – a seven-night non-stop cruise via the Scottish isles – followed by further seven-night itineraries until 18 September. Prices start at £579.

Sailings on Britannia and Iona will be available to UK-resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

Tailored to the preferences of British cruisers, both P&O ships offer guests a fabulous range of dining and shopping options, plus West End-style entertainment and relaxing spa days. The largest cruise ship ever built for the UK market, Iona brings a host of new features, including an onboard gin distillery.

Seven-night ‘British Isles’ maiden voyage aboard Iona, round trip from Southampton via the Inner Hebrides and Iona (ship-only cruise), departing 7 August 2021, from £949. pocruises.com

This summer, Princess is offering British travellers a series of short breaks and week-long cruises aboard MedallionClass ships Regal Princess and Sky Princess. The 22 cruises will depart from Southampton and travel around the UK coast.

Regal Princess will offer 14 UK voyages, with departures from 31 July to 23 September, while Sky Princess will sail eight cruises, running from 30 August to 28 September. Both ships will stop at ports including Liverpool, Belfast, Glasgow and Portland in Dorset, with itineraries ranging from three to seven nights. All-inclusive fares for a balcony stateroom start at £489 for a three-night scenic voyage; £599 for a four-night cruise with up to one port; and £899 for a seven-night cruise with up to three ports of call.

Sailings on Regal Princess and Sky Princess will be available to UK-resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

The onboard experience offers something for guests of all ages. Restaurants including the Crown Grill Steakhouse and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria are already firm favourites among foodies, while entertainment fans will love watching movies under the stars and some top-class live entertainment at the Princess Theatre.

Five-night ‘Summer Seacation’ cruise aboard Sky Princess, round trip from Southampton via Glasgow (Greenock) and Belfast, departing 22 September 2021, from £799. princess.com

Riviera Travel is offering cruise fans the chance to sail around Scotland in July 2021 on its new 158-passenger ship Seaventure. The ‘Cruising Scotland’s Highlands & Islands’ itinerary showcases the country’s famous lochs, historic castles and the beauties of the Outer Hebrides.

All guests on Riviera Travel holidays must have received both doses of vaccine, or test negatively for Covid before travel (tests are offered free of charge before embarkation).

Fans of small-ship cruising. Formerly Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ MS Bremen, this luxurious ship offers a fitness suite, sauna and heated saltwater pool – perfect for a relaxing cruise.

Seven-night ‘Scottish Highlands & Islands’ cruise aboard Seaventure, from Edinburgh to Glasgow (Greenock) via Aberdeen, Invergordon, Orkney, Stornaway and Oban, departing 19 July 2021, from £2,299. rivieratravel.co.uk

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Guests will be able to enjoy a UK cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s hugely impressive Anthem of the Seas this summer. The ship will depart from Southampton in mid-July on four to seven-night coastal cruises, visiting ports including Glasgow, Belfast and the Orkney Islands.

Cruises are available to UK residents only. Adult guests must be fully vaccinated before departure, while under-18s will require a negative Covid test.

A taste of one of the biggest ships at sea. Packed full of entertaining things to do on board, it’s a real treat for all the family.

Five-night ‘British Isles’ cruise on Anthem of the Seas, round trip from Southampton via Belfast and Orkney Islands, departing 15 July 2021, from £669. royalcaribbean.com

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RSSC is offering guests the chance to experience its fabulous new ship Seven Seas Splendor on an 11-night cruise in early September. The voyage is a round trip from Southampton, with port stops in Scotland and Ireland.

All passengers must be fully vaccinated at least two weeks before departure. Regent Seven Seas Cruises has also created its own ‘SailSAFE’ programme to protect against Covid-19, and guests will be tested before boarding.

Total five-star luxury at sea, with incredible restaurants, hotel-style bars and high-end entertainment.

Eleven-night ‘Historic Isles’ cruise aboard Seven Seas Splendor, round trip from Southampton via Edinburgh, Orkneys, Glasgow, Dublin, Belfast and Portland, departing 11 September 2021, from £8,399. rssc.com

The over-50s specialist is operating sister ships Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure on a double programme of UK cruises this summer.

Spirit of Discovery will offer ‘Scottish Highlands and Islands,’ ‘Great British Isles Adventure’ and ‘Northern Isles to the Fjords’ itineraries beginning on 27 June, while the brand new Spirit of Adventure will leave Tilbury on 26 July for a 15-night maiden voyage taking in Newcastle, the Orkneys and Northern Ireland, before disembarking at Dover.

All guests must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days before boarding.

Saga’s ships are aimed at a sophisticated adults-only British market, so you can expect upmarket restaurants, bars and entertainment facilities, including the signature Britannia lounge. Guests also enjoy complimentary UK travel to and from the port of embarkation, plus free travel insurance if required.

Five-night ‘Celtic Escape’ cruise aboard Spirit of Discovery, round trip from Southampton via Greencastle (N Ireland) and Belfast, departing 24 September 2021, from £1,306. travel.saga.co.uk

Tradewind Voyages

If you long to experience the romance of sail, Tradewind is offering eight cruises around the UK this summer, beginning on 1 July, all aboard Golden Horizon – the world’s biggest tall ship.

Vaccinations are not currently required but enhanced health protocols are in place, including pre-boarding temperature checks.

A unique cruising experience that offers modern luxury in the stunning setting of a traditional sailing ship.

Nine-night ‘Scotland East to West’ cruise aboard Golden Horizon, from Edinburgh (Leith) to Glasgow (Greenock) via Aberdeen, Scapa Flow, Ullapool, Tobermory, Fort William and Islay, departing 6 July 2021, from £1,749. tradewindvoyages.com

A new addition to the line’s stylish fleet of identical ocean ships, Viking Venus will begin UK sailings this month (May), offering a series of five seven-night ‘England’s Scenic Shores’ itineraries, round-trip from Portsmouth. the port of embarkation, plus free travel insurance if required.

Sailings will be for UK-resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

The chance to get on board a brand new Viking ship without having to fly anywhere. You’ll love the contemporary interiors, great spa and amazing cuisine.

Seven-night ‘England’s Scenic Shores’ cruise aboard Viking Venus, round trip from Portsmouth via Liverpool, Scilly Isles, Falmouth and Portland, departing 26 June, from £1,690. vikingcruises.co.uk

Guests can experience revolutionary new ship Scarlet Lady on six adults-only sailings around the south coast of England this August. The three and four-night ‘Summer Soiree’ voyages are ship-only, sailing round-trip from Portsmouth. Prices start at £499 for a three-night cruise.

Sailings on Scarlet Lady will be for UK- resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.

A chance to get a sneak peek at Virgin Voyages’ exciting new ship. Fun and stylish with an amazing club area, spa and even a tattoo parlour, it’s a great new way to cruise.

Four-night ‘Summer WeekDaze’ cruise on Scarlet Lady, round trip from Portsmouth, departing 16 August, from £599. virginvoyages.com

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We power an impressive fleet of 16 cruise ships spanning three dynamic brands – TUI Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, and Marella Cruises. But that’s not all as we’ve just introduced five River Cruise vessels, ready to navigate the scenic waters of European rivers. From action-packed family getaways and vibrant city breaks to luxury cruising, our guests embark on enjoyable holidays around the globe.

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TUI Cruises is a German cruise line, which is well known for its popular theme cruises. The famous Full Metal Cruise sets sail every year and the Rock Liner Cruise with Udo Lindenberg is always a crowd pleaser. TUI’s regular cruises offer premium All Inclusive to worldwide destinations like the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. On board the Mein Schiff fleet you will also find a varied entertainment program and bright, modern design. The atmosphere is rather quiet compared to other cruise lines, so if you are looking for peace, you will definitely find peace and quiet. Cruising with TUI Cruises is ideal for couples or families and also guests looking for a one-of-a-kind cruise. TUI is a German speaking cruise line, so naturally the facilities and entertainment are tailored towards the majority German passengers on board.

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Emirates and TUI Cruises reaffirm partnership for next two seasons

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Berlin, Germany, 6 March 2024 : Reinforcing Dubai’s status as a hub for cruise tourism, Emirates has renewed its partnership with TUI Cruises for the upcoming two cruise seasons.  

The renewed partnership with TUI Cruises was signed on the sidelines of ITB Berlin and underscores the airline’s commitment to working with like-minded partners to offer seamless travel experiences, both in the air and on the ground through its dedicated cruise terminal check-in areas and with the collaborative support of its partners in Dubai.

Emirates will closely work with TUI Cruises to offer dedicated flight options that closely align with upcoming cruise schedules, ensuring a smooth transition from air to sea for its customers. The airline will also explore enhanced transportation solutions between Dubai International (DXB) and Port Rashid, leverage insights to improve services on the ground, and provide dedicated support teams for cruise passengers. Currently, the port’s Hamdan bin Mohammed Cruise Terminal, the world’s largest single covered cruise terminal facility, is capable of handling 14,000 passengers a day.

In addition to coordinated operations and exploring marketing synergies, the partnership will focus on developing exclusive luxury packages and experiences that showcase the best of Dubai and the region’s TUI Cruise programmes .

The MoU with TUI Cruises was signed by Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline; and Wybcke Meier, CEO of TUI Cruises.

Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, Emirates Airline said : “Emirates is proud to play a vital role in supporting Dubai’s status as one of the world’s best cruise destinations. This is a result of many years of work to build a maritime infrastructure that is second to none, outstanding tourist attractions and landmarks, and unparalleled air connectivity coupled with streamlined on ground customs and handling facilities for inbound cruise tourists.  All of these factors have made Dubai a key gateway for some of the most sought-after cruise itineraries. Our agreement with TUI Cruises aims to continue our efforts to boost cruise passenger arrivals from all over our network, so they can experience the best in sea travel aboard TUI’s magnificent ships.”

Wybcke Meier, CEO Tui Cruises said: “For more than ten years, we have been calling at Dubai with the Mein Schiff fleet to give our guests the opportunity to discover the world of the Orient with us. Dubai is not only an important turnaround port, the destination and the region offer what Mein Schiff guests want: a mix of metropolises that are constantly evolving, wonderful beaches and special insights into the culture. With Emirates, we are working successfully with an airline that gives our guests this vacation feeling right from the start.”

Last year, Emirates transported nearly 400,000 cruise passengers to Dubai. The city welcomed over 166 ships during the last cruise season, making it the region’s biggest port of embarkation and most popular call for cruise liners. The city expects an increase of 23% more cruise passengers for the upcoming season.

The growth of cruise liner arrivals in Dubai represents the collective efforts of partners across the travel and aviation ecosystem working together for a seamless experience. This includes hassle-free customs and entry procedures and seamless visa facilities for cruise ship passengers, duty-free outlets and shops, tour-operator desks and complimentary shuttle bus services to the city in addition to Emirates’ own remote check-in desks at Port Rashid.

The 16 Emirates check-in counters allow passengers who are disembarking from their cruise ships to check in their luggage and get their boarding passes up to 4 hours before flight departure with the convenience of exploring Dubai without their bags before heading directly to the airport for their flight.

TUI Cruises will deploy two ships for the upcoming season to Port Rashid. Each ship can accommodate more than 2,500 passengers. Customers have the choice of two programmes, one with embarkation and disembarkation in Dubai, featuring GCC destinations like Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The other itinerary includes Asian points such as Singapore and Hong Kong.

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    Get on board. Seven-night 'Kingdom of the Isles' cruise aboard Hebridean Princess, round trip from Oban via Eigg, Lewis, Harris, Bishop's Isles, Barra and Iona, departing 6 July 2021, from £5,200. hebridean.co.uk. UK cruises 2021: Hebridean Island Cruises offers 7-night 'Kingdom of the Isles' cruise.

  19. Cruises

    Sustainability Onboard. With TUI's focus on sustainability, we're committed to making our holidays more sustainable and reducing the impact on the environment. By 2030 at the latest, we want to offer the first climate-neutral cruises. At the same time, our fleet is reducing CO 2 emissions by 27.5 percent in absolute terms by 2030.

  20. TUI Cruises 2022-2023

    TUI Cruises is a German cruise line, which is well known for its popular theme cruises. The famous Full Metal Cruise sets sail every year and the Rock Liner Cruise with Udo Lindenberg is always a crowd pleaser. TUI's regular cruises offer premium All Inclusive to worldwide destinations like the Caribbean or the Mediterranean. On board the ...

  21. Contact for Customers

    Cruises: New bookings: 0203 451 2682. Shore excursion enquiries: 0203 451 2728 or [email protected]. Finishing Touches 0203 451 2695. To pre-book your cabin: 0203 451 2682. Surprise at Sea: 0203 451 2963. Port parking: 0871 230 2800.

  22. Emirates and TUI Cruises reaffirm partnership for next two seasons

    TUI Cruises will deploy two ships for the upcoming season to Port Rashid. Each ship can accommodate more than 2,500 passengers. Customers have the choice of two programmes, one with embarkation and disembarkation in Dubai, featuring GCC destinations like Abu Dhabi, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. ...

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    A young British man who took his own life after fighting in Ukraine went to the country after Liz Truss, the former prime minister, claimed anyone who did so would be joining a "battle for ...