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Discovery was one of the original “Love Boats” in the original American Series and even since it’s major refurbishment in 2001 has maintained its traditional and elegant style with comfortable and spacious public areas. This enables this mid-size ship with accommodation for up to 790 guests, to offer amenities of a smaller cruise ship but reaching as far of destinations as the Pacific to the Antarctic. The ship emphasises on creating an environment for it’s guests which is a comfortable, personal, relaxing and informative with lectures and photo galleries.

There are numerous activities to be enjoyed on board the Discovery’s eight decks. The two swimming pools one of them with a retractable roof allows swimming in any weather. There is the gymnasium with an ocean view, male and female saunas, jacuzzi and treatment rooms and the beauty salon is operated by UK-based concession Hardy Brothers.

The Discovery has much else to offer its guests such as the library, the Internet centre with six computer stations and wireless access, the lecture theatre, cinema and shops. The three restaurants offer a variation of food style, drinks on location with indoor and outdoor seating, with the Lido Buffet having an outdoor area with a retractable roof to enable outside eating even in less enjoyable weather and giving guests the option to choose if they want a more or less formal dining environment. This ship is designed for those travellers who enjoy the traditional cruises without a lot of pampering and glory.

DISCOVERY ACCOMMODATION

The Discovery offers fifteen cabin price categories depending upon grade, location and size of cabin. There are no balconies onboard. The suites are well designed and sized and have ocean views.

Total number 355

• 5 Suite / Owners suite
• 12 Junior Suite
• 2 Outside single
• 4 Outside deluxe
• 33 Outside superior
• 224 Outside standard
• 4 Inside superior
• 71 Inside standard

Cabin Facilities

• Private facilities with full bath and or shower
• Hairdryer
• Air-conditioning
• Satellite TV
• Telephone
• Personal safe
• Beds are either a double bed or two twin beds and in some cases there are third/fourth upper berths or a sofa-bed.
• All non-smoking
• Room service between 7.00 – 22.00
• Picture windows or two porthole windows
• Continental Breakfast will be served on request

DISCOVERY DINING

There are three main eating areas for the guests to choose from.

“The Seven Continents” the main dining room which for the evening meal has two sittings of 6.15 or 8.15 that must be selected at time of booking. Tables are mainly for 4, 6 or 8. The selection is traditional, exotic and regional inspired by the ships journey.

“The Yacht Club” is by reservation only for the evening meal and with its’ three sided observation lounge provides an eloquent eating environment.

Adjacent to the Yacht Club is the “Lido Buffet” beside the pool offers causal or late-riser breakfasts and lunches such as grilled meats, salads and Italian specialities. Here throughout the day guest’s can help themselves to tea and coffee.

DISCOVERY ENTERTAINMENT

“Carousel Show Lounge” has a thrust stage and banquette style seating for special events and activities. The thrust stage really enables the audience to have a good view of the cabaret acts and live bands. Live music is played all over the ship for dancing.

The bars offer a selection of cocktails and nightcaps and other entertainment such as quiz nights, feature films.

The “Monte Carlo Casino and Night club” are the late evening venues for those who want to dance the night through or enjoy the tables of the casino.

DISCOVERY SPA AND FITNESS

• “Spa Atlantis” Beauty salon run by Harding Brothers selling Guinet and Tharlge with three treatment rooms and male and female saunas.
• Gym and health centre
• 2 swimming pools one with retractable roof
• 2 jacuzzis
• Jogging track
• Deck games

If you would like more information on the Discovery or if you would like to discuss a cruise, please call one of our Cruise Experts on 0800 008 6677.