Marella Discovery

Marella Discovery joined Marella Cruises in 2016, having sailed for Royal Caribbean as Splendour of the Seas since 1996. Her Vision-class design is all about light, with walls of glass in the lounges, an airy multi-deck atrium and a Solarium pool under a retractable roof that works in any weather. Marella runs her for British holidaymakers, with drinks and tips included in the fare, a relaxed dress code and fly-cruise itineraries that save a long sail from the UK. She is family-friendly, with a kids club and evening shows, yet small enough to feel manageable. She has sailed the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and Asia.

Best for: British families and couples who want an all-inclusive fly-cruise on a light, airy mid-sized ship.

Marella Cruises is TUI’s British cruise line, built for UK holidaymakers who want a relaxed, all-inclusive fly-cruise package: drinks and tips are included as standard, and most sailings pair with flights from UK airports. Ships are mid-size and informal, with some sailing as adults-only. It is designed and sold for British travelers, so North Americans will find it hard to arrange and less tailored to their tastes.