A secret speakeasy, a private karaoke room and a place to put your phone away for a while: Marella Discovery 2 is getting a rather different personality as it prepares to become an adults-only cruise ship.
Marella Cruises has revealed the names and details of four new onboard venues, all due to welcome guests by early 2027. They're taking over spaces previously used by children, so this is a genuine change to how the ship will feel, rather than a few cosmetic updates.
What's coming on board?
Amplify Karaoke is a private room for groups of up to seven, booked by the hour. That sounds much more approachable than singing in front of a packed lounge. The Lost Luggage Bureau is a hidden speakeasy with an interactive 90-minute mystery experience and cocktails, while Red Handed Escape Room brings a puzzle-solving challenge to sea.
The fourth venue, The Loft, takes things in a completely different direction: a quieter space for arts, crafts, books and games. I like that balance. Not everyone wants a high-energy activity every sea day, and a relaxed place to switch off can be just as appealing.
What's included, and what costs extra?
Marella says The Loft will be included in the cruise fare. The other three experiences carry additional charges: karaoke starts at £14.95 per room per hour, the escape room at £16.95 per person, and the speakeasy experience at £19.95 per person, including three signature cocktails. These are the announced launch prices and may change.
The ship's climbing wall is also being refreshed. The new venues follow the line's earlier decision to make Marella Discovery 2 permanently adults-only, joining Marella Explorer 2 in that part of the fleet.
Where will Marella Discovery 2 sail?
For winter 2027–28, Marella has outlined sailings from Tenerife and Gran Canaria, followed by Malaga in spring 2028. That makes the ship particularly interesting for travellers who enjoy Canary Islands and Atlantic itineraries and prefer an adults-only atmosphere.
Whether the extra-charge venues are worth booking will come down to personal taste. But as a package, these additions give the ship a more distinctive onboard identity, with something for lively groups and quieter couples alike.
Sources: TUI Group, 6 November 2026; TUI Group, 25 June 2026. See our Marella Cruises guide.