Balcony Cabins are on deck 6, and feature a set of twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed. You can also expect a sitting area, an en suite with a WC and a shower, and a balcony. These cabins sleep 2, and are between 13 and 14 m².

These cabins are on decks 6 and 7, and have twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed, a sitting area, an en suite with a WC and a shower, and a balcony. They cover around 15 to 16 m² and if there are 4 of you, you’ll also get a sofa-bed.

These cabins are on decks 7 and 8, and come with the bonus of a floor-to-ceiling window. You’ll sleep on twin beds, which can also convert to a queen-size double bed, and have use of a sitting area with a sofa-bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. Deluxe Cabins sleep up to 4 and measure a little over 20 m².

There are 5 Executive Suites, which sleep 4, and come with a separate living area with a queen-size sofa-bed, a queen-size bed, and an en suite with a WC, shower and bath. You can soak up the sea views from the comfort of your private balcony – it’s got glass doors, which let in plenty of light. Executive Suites are spacious, measuring in at 47 m².

This cabin comes with Premier Service extras included:

• Express check-in, subject to availability
  
• Priority luggage delivery
  
• Free pressing service - up to 3 items per person in the first 24 hours onboard
  
• Free continental breakfast in bed - 1 per person, per week
  

The deck 8 Family Suites sleep 7 people, and have 2 separate rooms - one with twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed if needed and another with a fold-down bed. There are 2 bathrooms, one with a shower, and one with a bath. Plus, you’ve got a living area with a double sofa-bed. The cabin covers around 40 m², and comes with a balcony.

This cabin comes with Premier Service extras included:

• Express check-in, subject to availability
  
• Priority luggage delivery
  
• Free pressing service - up to 3 items per person in the first 24 hours onboard
  
• Free continental breakfast in bed - 1 per person, per week
  

The Grand Suites on deck 8 have twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed, and a sitting area with a sofa-bed, and can sleep 4 people. You’ll get a bathroom with a WC and a shower over a bath. There’s a balcony for admiring the sea views, too. Grand Suites measure 32 m².

This cabin comes with Premier Service extras included:

• Express check-in, subject to availability
  
• Priority luggage delivery
  
• Free pressing service - up to 3 items per person in the first 24 hours onboard
  
• Free continental breakfast in bed - 1 per person, per week
  

You’ll get twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. Deck 2/3 Inside Cabins cover 12 m². Deck 6/7/8 Inside Cabins cover 12-13 m². 3 and 4-berth cabins have upper berths that fold down for extra sleeping space.

You get a set of twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. You’ll find these cabins on decks 7 and 8, they sleep 2 people and measure 15 m².

Junior Suites on deck 8 sleep up to 4. They’ve got twin beds that can convert to a queen-size double bed, and a sitting area, as well as a bathroom with a WC and a shower over a bath, and a balcony. If there are 4 of you, you’ll also get a sofa-bed. These cabins measure around 21 m².

This cabin comes with Premier Service extras included:

• Express check-in, subject to availability
  
• Priority luggage delivery
  
• Free pressing service - up to 3 items per person in the first 24 hours onboard
  
• Free continental breakfast in bed - 1 per person, per week
  

These Outside cabins can be found on decks 2 and 3, and have a picture window or porthole. They feature twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed, a sitting area with a sofa, and an en suite with a WC and a shower. These sleep 2 to 4 people and measure 14 m². 3 and 4-berth cabins have upper berths that fold down for extra sleeping space.

These are on decks 2 and 3, and accommodate solo travellers. The cabin is kitted out with twin beds that convert to a queen-size double bed and an en suite with a WC and a shower. These cabins measure 12 m².

Deck 11 plays host to two elegant à la carte restaurants offering pan-global cuisine. The elevated location means they’ll offer the best views on the ship. Both restaurants need to be booked in advance, and a cover charge applies

An informal deli area for lighter meals.

Here, the focus is on beautifully presented, gourmet cuisine. Better still, you’ll get to watch a talented chef prepare your food right in front of you. Reservations are needed and a cover charge applies.

Choice is the buzzword at this casual buffet restaurant. Fish, meat and pasta are staples, but the chefs put on regular themed nights – expect everything from Asian dishes to Mexican favourites.

This sleek eatery is spread over two floors. Well-dressed waiters attend to diners, and you’ll tuck in to multi-course meals.

This fun, interactive arcade has gaming machines for adults and children.

This sociable spot is the place to come for cold drinks in between dips. There’s a packed daytime entertainment programme, which ticks off cooking demos, quizzes and sail-away deck parties.

You’ll find this well-stocked bar in the middle of the ship. Grab a seat here for a great view of the entertainment in the atrium.

In a Marella Cruises first, they’re debuting an open-air cinema. It means you can watch movies under the stars.

Order a martini, pull up a chair, and sit back and relax as the resident pianist works the keys.

The stylish casino is open until late, and features roulette, blackjack tables and fruit machines. If you’re a beginner, ask the croupiers about getting some lessons in.

With its plush red seating and 800+ capacity, the show lounge is West End-worthy. Expect nightly performances from the talented show team, with dazzling costumes and high-energy dance numbers. Marella fly top comedy acts over from the UK, too.

Marella Discovery’s lounge is the most spacious and contemporary yet, and it’s the place to be for after-dinner drinks and light entertainment. Live musicians and special guests take to the floor regularly. You can look forward to family game shows, too.

Dining doesn’t have to be a formal affair onboard. Their buffet restaurants have a huge choice of dishes for a relaxed family get-together. For children, there are favourites like pasta and fries on the menu, with ice-cream cones for pudding. The afternoon teas – all gooey cakes and freshly baked scones – are a firm favourite, and there are regular barbecue lunches out on deck. Don’t miss our Baked Alaska Parade, either.

The accredited staff at the onboard Kids’ Club do a brilliant job keeping youngsters entertained. There’s messy time with arts and crafts, dressing-up, movie nights and pyjama parties. Trips to the bridge to high-five the captain and behind-the-scenes backstage tours also make the line-up. They’ll even take your little ones to breakfast a couple of times a week while you get a lie-in. Groups are split in to 2 or 3, depending on ages and numbers. Tots is for 3 to 5-year-olds and Team is for 6 to 8 years – sometimes these 2 are combined. They’ve also got lots of activities that hit the mark for the 9 to 11 age group, in Tribe. Best of all, the club is free.

One of the perks of cruising is visiting lots of new places one after the other. They’ve got a range of shore excursions for the whole family. For little ones, they organise trips to waterparks, aquariums and beaches, plus once-in-a-lifetime experiences like swimming with stingrays and dolphins. If you’re travelling with children aged 10 and over, there’s also the option of 2 wheels. Most of their ships have mountain bikes onboard. At almost every port, you can join an experienced guide and pedal your way around the best sights.

Keep your eyes peeled for Thomson the Dog during your family holiday. He’s been known to pop up at the poolside for story time, and he’s rather fond of a photo session or 2.