Marella Cruises is adding four new venues to Marella Discovery 2. The ship is also becoming adults-only. The new venues will replace former children’s spaces and will be exclusive to the ship.
All details correct at the time of publication (11 November 2026).
The four venues are Amplify Karaoke, The Lost Luggage Bureau, Red Handed Escape Room and The Loft. They are all due to open by early 2027.
The investment follows strong demand for adults-only cruises. In fact, Marella Cruises found that 80% of customers who sailed on Marella Explorer 2 booked partly because it was adults-only.
Almost three-quarters also said they wanted Marella Cruises to have an adults-only ship. Earlier research found that 93% of customers were likely to book an adults-only cruise.
What do customers want from their holidays?
Marella Cruises has also looked at wider holiday trends. Its research found that 68% of UK adults look for time to relax and recharge on holiday.
Meanwhile, 54% prioritise quality time with their partner, friends or family. Almost three in ten (29%) also look for a break from screens and technology.
The four new venues reflect these interests. They offer customers more ways to socialise, try something different or simply unwind.
Four new venues on Marella Discovery 2
Amplify Karaoke
Amplify Karaoke is Marella Cruises’ first dedicated karaoke venue. It is a private lounge for up to seven guests, with mood lighting and thousands of songs.
Groups can book the room by the hour. They can also choose their own songs, without having to sing in front of strangers.
This makes it a good option for couples, friends and celebrations. It also taps into the growing popularity of competitive socialising and nostalgia.
Marella Cruises’ research found that 44% of Brits would actively look for karaoke on holiday. Others would take part if it were available.
The Lost Luggage Bureau
The Lost Luggage Bureau follows the success of The Exchange on Marella Voyager. The Exchange was the fleet’s first immersive speakeasy. It is also Marella Cruises’ most popular event venue, welcoming more than 11,000 customers each year.
The new venue takes inspiration from the Golden Age of Travel. At first, it looks like an old lost property office. However, customers will discover a secret speakeasy hidden behind it.
The 90-minute experience features live music, actors and immersive storytelling. Guests follow the mystery of luggage that was never claimed.
Three signature cocktails are also part of the story. Each has a non-alcoholic version. Drinks arrive on vintage brass trolleys, with finishing touches added at the table.
Customers can choose between two stories: The Case in Question and Smugglers Society. Each show welcomes up to 42 guests.
The concept also reflects growing interest in interactive entertainment. According to Marella Cruises’ research, 53% of UK adults would be likely to try a mystery or detective experience on holiday.
Red Handed Escape Room
Red Handed is a 1920s-themed escape room. The setting is backstage at the fictional Cabaret Rouge.
Teams of up to six guests have 60 minutes to steal Lady Ruby Bardot’s diamond necklace. To succeed, they must solve seven logic puzzles across two themed dressing rooms.
One room is hidden and players must find it. If they get stuck, an in-character host can offer clues through a vintage telephone.
Escape rooms are another popular holiday activity. Marella Cruises’ research found that almost half (49%) of Brits would be likely to try one while travelling.
The Loft
The Loft offers a quieter alternative for customers who want to slow down. It combines a library, board games and hosted arts and crafts in a relaxed setting.
The space is open 24 hours a day. It is also included in the all-inclusive price, with no booking required.
Its Crafts Ahoy programme offers one hosted session on port days and two on sea days. Activities include jewellery making, macramé, watercolour painting, sketching, button art and quilling.
The venue also caters to customers looking for screen-free activities. Marella Cruises found that 66% of people aged 55 and over would read in a dedicated relaxation space on holiday. A further 43% would spend time doing puzzles or puzzle books.
Marella Discovery 2 climbing wall gets an upgrade
The ship’s climbing wall is also being modernised. The all-inclusive activity will feature a wider range of hold sizes.
Its refreshed design will take inspiration from modern climbing centres and Olympic-standard walls.
Marella Cruises invests in adults-only cruising
Chris Hackney, CEO at Marella Cruises, said: “Our customers have told us how much they value adults-only cruising and our investment in Marella Discovery 2 shows how we’re continuing to modernise our fleet. We’ve looked closely at what guests love across our ships, as well as wider consumer trends around relaxation, social connection, immersive entertainment and creative wellbeing, to create four distinctive new venues that will appeal to our loyal customers and those new to cruise alike.
“Whether that’s sipping cocktails in a secret speakeasy, belting out a favourite song with friends or picking up a paintbrush on a sea day, these venues give guests more ways to make their holiday their own.”
New venue prices and booking details
Three of the four venues carry an additional charge. Customers can book at the ship’s reception or through Navigate.
They can also pre-book The Lost Luggage Bureau through Cruise Control.
Prices are:
- Amplify Karaoke: From £14.95 per room per hour for up to seven guests.
- Red Handed Escape Room: £16.95 per person.
- The Lost Luggage Bureau: £19.95 per person, including three signature cocktails.
- The Loft: Included in the all-inclusive price. No booking is needed.
Marella Cruises includes a range of extras as standard. These cover tips, flights, food and drinks, West End-style entertainment, activities, accommodation and service charges.
Prices start from £1,155 per person for the seven-night ‘Atlantic Islands’ cruise. Marella Discovery 2 departs Tenerife on 5 February 2027.
The price is based on two adults sharing a Deck 2 or 3 inside cabin. It also includes TUI Airways flights from London Gatwick.
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