Discovery is a home from home with excellent cuisine and exemplary service in the company of 650 like-minded people and highly-acclaimed guest speakers. The ship is made up of British captains, with years of experience, 300 friendly, international crew members as well as cabin and restaurant staff.
Each itinerary is planned to maximise time spent ashore, exploring many sights beyond the reach of larger ships. Guests will experience overnight stays inland and onshore in cultural epicentres, staying in first class accommodation and can dine in the company of your friends in either of the two restaurants onboard.
Ship info
Discovery
For the many passengers that return to mv Discovery year after year, it is a home from home. Every feature on the ship is designed with passengers’ comfort in mind and while retaining her old world grandeur, Discovery has all the modern amenities passengers would expect. £2 million has been spent on updating and improving facilities on Discovery over the last two years and a further £2 million will be spent by the end of 2009.
Dining
Seven Continents Re
The Yacht Club
Entertainment
Carosel Show Lounge
Discovery Theatre
The Night Club
Explorer Bar
Onboard Activities
2 Pools, one with retractable roof
2 Jacuzzis
5 Bars
Medical Centre
Shop
Library
Bridge Club
Gymnasium and health centre
Lecture theatre and cinema
Internet Centre - 6 stations
Card Room
4 Lounges
Ship facts
Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
20,186 Tonnes
Star Rating
3.5 Star
Size/Style of Ship
Mid/Expedition
Entered Service
May 2003
Registry
Bermuda
Former Name
Island Princess, Island Venture
Length
168.74 metres
Beam
32.22 metres
Draft
24.64 metres
Propulsion/Propellers
diesel (13,400kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)
18
Passenger Capacity (twin)
710
Crew
350
Nationality of Officers
European
Nationality of Crew
International
Total Cabins
355
Total Inside cabins
72
Total Outside cabins
283
Cabin/Suites with Balcony
0
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins
2
Passenger Decks
8
Cabin Electricity
110v/220v
Elevators
4
Laundry
A valet service is available for laundry, dry cleaning and pressing. Charges apply
