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

This ship brings together a bundle of dining options– 11 restaurants and 10 bars, to be specific– along with the biggest spa in the Marella fleet, where you can unwind with a massage or a stint in the sauna.

You can light up the evenings with live shows and drinks in swanky bars, and there’s even a club and casino space where you can dance the night away. With a kids’ club, a cinema, a minigolf course and a sports deck all thrown into the mix, there’s not much you won’t find on Marella Explorer.

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

Sample departures:

• 15th January 2027 onboard Marella Discovery 2 from €1139pp
• 18th January 2027 onboard Marella Explorer from €1209pp

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

• Return flights from Dublin
• 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
• Flights departing from other Irish airports
• Extending your holiday with a post-cruise stay in the Canaries

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.