Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, boasts golden dunes bathed in perpetual sunshine, rugged mountains adorned with picturesque whitewashed villages, and a coastline adorned with bays and coves resembling a sandy necklace. Nature has bestowed Gran Canaria with abundant beauty, drawing sun-seekers back year after year.

Santa Cruz stands tall among the Canary Islands' powerhouses, sharing the capital city status with Las Palmas. Its vibrant port area seamlessly merges into a charming old town, creating an inviting atmosphere in just a few streets.

La Gomera offers a raw, unspoiled charm compared to its counterparts. Tranquil beaches, sleepy villages, and lush countryside adorned with forests and striking mountain ranges beckon explorers. With its abundance of valleys and ravines, the island is a haven for hikers, while scuba diving enthusiasts can discover a vibrant underwater world teeming with marine life.

Marella Discovery 2 is the sister ship to Marella Discovery, which means it shares most of the same top-notch facilities. These include an outdoor cinema, a rock climbing wall and a minigolf course. Not to mention the two pools– one indoor and one outdoor– plus, nine restaurants and a spa. And to top the lot, there are Broadway-style performances are on every night in the show lounge.

• Decks: 11
• Cabins: 918
• Restaurants: 9
• Bars: 7
• Pools: 2
• Lifts: 9
• Passengers: 1836
• Crew: 771

The Marella Explorer steps up to the plate, with a bumper batch of 10 restaurants and 10 bars. There are fleet favourites like Snack Shack and Kora La, plus brand new spaces like The Dining Club for foodies and a swanky bar, club and casino. The highlights don't stop at food and drink, though. There's also an indoor cinema, a Sports & Family Deck and a Champneys spa, where you can sign up for everything from body-balancing acupuncture and slimming treatments to body wraps and facials.

• Decks: 13
• Cabins: 962
• Restaurants: 10
• Bars: 10
• Pools: 1
• Lifts: 10

Entertainment onboard

The entertainment onboard Marella Explorer doesn’t disappoint. Not only does it have the biggest ever Broadway Show Lounge, it also boasts the flash, new Indigo bar, club and casino. Alternatively, you can listen to live music in The Lounge – a stylish space with a bright-pink piano and colour-changing bar.

The Lounge

A colour-changing feature bar, hot-pink piano and funky, ring-shaped seats take their place in this eye-catching lounge bar. You can admire the views, while listening to the soothing soundtrack of the live pianist.

 53

The clue’s in the name here. This bar is right next to Latitude 53, so it’s perfectly placed for some pre-dinner drinks.

The Shack

This deck bar provides cool-down drinks, like frozen cocktails, in between sunbathing. You’ll find it just above Snack Shack, overlooking the pool.

Bar @ The Mediterranean

This feature bar wraps around The Mediterranean – running from the inside to the outside. It’s the place to come for Mediterranean specialities, as well as your usual drinks and frozen cocktails. If you choose a seat outside, you'll get impressive sea views, since the terrace is positioned right at the back of the ship.

Indigo Bar

Indigo lays claim to the longest bar in the fleet. Flare demonstrations and cocktail-making sessions are often on the cards here. There's also plenty of seating around the bar’s edge, where you can take in the 360-degree views – day or night. After dark, the menus light up, showing off around-the-world themed cocktails, like Thai Punch and Jamaican Me Crazy.

Broadway Show Lounge

With a capacity of 1,000 people, this show lounge is big enough to rival a Broadway theatre. And that’s not all it’s got going for it. There are 12 brand-new shows on offer, plus you'll be handed a drink on arrival.

Indigo Casino

If you’re feeling lucky, you can try out the slot machines and card tables at the Indigo Casino.

Indigo Club

You’ll find the club in the middle of Indigo, flaunting a dancefloor and a DJ booth. It's where silent discos and Eighties or Nineties-themed nights take place.

Aperitif

Champagne and Prosecco are on the menu at this speakeasy-style bar. It’s a great spot to head before or after a meal at one of the speciality restaurants.

Squid & Anchor

Our first pub at sea is a modern take on a traditional British boozer. There are two bars to pick from – one deals in premium gins and whiskies, which are chargeable. Plus, this place is home to a live band and quiz nights.

This cruise departs throughout late 2026 and early 2027. Please contact us for pricing on your preferred travel dates.

Price per person is based on 2 adults sharing and includes:

• Return flights from Dublin, Shannon or Cork
• Checked luggage
• Return airport transfers
• 7-night all-inclusive Canarian Flavours cruise onboard Marella Discovery 2 or Marella Explorer
• Marella Cruises are All-Inclusive: transfers, meals, drinks & tips are all included as standard

Please ask us about:

• Travel Insurance
• Extending your holiday with a post-cruise stay in the Canaries- ask our team for recommendations

Subject to availability. Terms & conditions apply. Prices are live and only guaranteed at time of booking.

For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email cruise@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.