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Surf & Turf Steakhouse
As its name suggests, this à la carte eatery specialises in the likes of marbled steaks and meaty lobster tails. You’ve also got other meat and fish options, as well as plenty to satisfy a vegetarian palate. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.
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47°
Marella Discovery 2’s main eatery is a big, stylish venue, finished in the colours of the sand and the sea. Daytime meals here come with a side-order of sea views, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, and a grand double staircase leads up to a separate eatery.
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Gallery 47°
You’ll find this trendy Italian restaurant on the second floor of the ship’s main dining room, 47°. It’s a laid-back place, where bookings aren’t necessary, and its designer look features a colour scheme inspired by the sunset.
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Historic Cartagena - Old City Walking Tour
You’ll come face-to-face with some of Cartagena’s showpieces on this tour and see why it’s old town is a UNESCO World heritage site, Things kick off with a photo stop visit to the San Felipe de Barajas. The construction of this huge fort began in 1536, and lasted for over a hundred years. But the star attraction is inside the chunky walls of the old city. Explore the Dungeons - originally built to store provisions for the troops. Now-a-days they are home to a handicraft market selling brightly decorated cloth, woodwork & woven bags made by some of the locals. Next, tour the winding streets to see the Colonial buildings, ancient churches and pretty squares. To top off your visit, head to the beautiful San Pedro Claver Church, moving on from here there'll be an opportunity to take photographs of San Francisco Javier Bastion, one of the city’s many fortifications.
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Cartagena by Horse & Carriage
See the city of Cartagena in the same way wealthy aristocrats would have once done, from the comfort of a horse and carriage. You’ll tour the streets of the old walled city, stopping to admire cobbled courtyards, flower-bedecked balconies and baroque churches. This place is home to some of the best-preserved colonial Spanish architecture in South America, so have your camera at the ready. There’ll be one guide for every seven carriages, so when we make a stop they’ll be on hand to give you the history and legend of the highlights like the Heredia Theatre, the Inquisition Palace, and City Hall. After your tour of the city, you’ll head for The Dungeons in the walled city ramparts. It’s now home to a colourful handicraft market, where the stalls overflow with wooden ornaments, pretty woven bags and traditional clothes. Get ready to haggle and you’ll get yourself some good deals.
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Mangrove & Swamp Eco Tour
Unleash your inner Pocahontas as you float through Cartagena’s mangroves in a traditional canoe. You’ll visit the Cueva Del Manglar on this half-day tour, a protected eco-system that’s teeming with birdlife. Your guide will give you the low down on what's what before you set off with a local fishermen who will row you around the Mangrove in a local wooden canoe. As you glide through the swamp waters, keep an eye out for the likes of kingfishers, white herons and pelicans. On your way out to the Mangrove, you’ll also get to see the San Felipe de Barajas Fortress for a photo opportunity – Cartagena’s most famous landmark. This majestic-looking fort is thought to be one of the biggest feats of Spanish military engineering in South America. Construction began in 1536, and it took over a hundred years to complete the thing.
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Panama Canal Tour
Built between 1904 and 1913, the Panama Canal is one of the world’s greatest feats of engineering. Connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, the construction of this narrow, 80 kilometre-long waterway claimed over 20,000 lives – a clue to the monumental scale of the task. On this trip, you’ll witness this incredible construction first-hand, sailing the canal to where it meets the Pacific. To begin with, you’ll head inland and board the ferry, which will carry you along the canal. Complete with comfortable seating and open decks, it’s perfect for watching the passing scenery. You’ll start by sailing through the Gaillard Cut, the part of the canal that crosses the Continental divide and presented the biggest challenge during construction. Then, enjoy the views as you pass through two locks, each of which uses 197 million litres of water to operate. After crossing Miraflores Lake, you’ll then sail under the famous Bridge of the Americas out into the Pacific – look downwards and you’ll see the fresh canal water mingling with the salty ocean. Back on dry land, a bus will then return you to ship. Lunch on the ferry is included in the trip.
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Panama City Tour
Panama is the only place in the world where you can stand on the shores of the Atlantic and Pacific in less than an hour. And on this trip to Panama City that’s exactly what you’ll get to do. After setting off by coach at noon, you’ll arrive in this fascinating city, whose skyscrapers loom over the Pacific. Your sightseeing starts with a chaser of history – a visit to the ruins of Old Panama. Follow your guide around the crumbled walls and old cathedral tower, tracing the story of the original city, which was built by the Spanish in 1519 and destroyed by fire in 1670. Next, continue to Casco Antiguo, the old quarter of the new city, which was constructed after the first capital was destroyed. This atmospheric district is UNESCO-protected and woven with cobbled streets, churches and sunny plazas. See the Metropolitan Cathedral, whose belltowers are inlaid with mother-of-pearl, and admire the grand palaces and flower-festooned townhouses. Last but not least, you’ll walk along Las Bovedas, a historic walkway lined with plaques chronicling the history of the Panama Canal. Finally, enjoy some light refreshments before heading back to ship.
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Embera Indian Village
This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to meet indigenous Embera Indians, a tribal group who live in Panama’s rainforest. After driving into the wilderness of the National Park around the Chagres River, your adventure begins. Here, you'll take a short ride on a lake boat - or "Piraguas" as the Embera call them. Afterwards, you’ll be welcomed ashore by the locals who’ll show you around their simple settlement – a cluster of thatched huts built on stilts. Have a chance to see how they live – sitting on the floor and sleeping on mats – and learn how they move their ladders at night to stop wild animals getting inside. Afterwards, you’ll watch an Embera dance, then, have the chance to see some traditional carvings and knitting handicraft. You’ll also have chance to have a wonder around the village. And to round things off, you’ll get the opportunity to buy some Embera handicrafts, such as handmade baskets and pots.
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Veragua Rainforest Experience
On this tour, you’ll go one step further than simply walking through the rainforest, getting a real insight into the research that goes on behind the scenes. The National Institute of Biodiversity is a world-renowned research and conservation organisation that discovers never-seen-before wildlife each year. Today, you’ll pay the centre a visit to find out what happens on a daily basis. It all kicks off with a hike through the Veragua Rainforest. You’ll discover some of the newest protected areas, passing through snake, butterfly and frog exhibitions. Next up, you’ll climb onboard an aerial tram, gliding through the rainforest canopy and enjoying panoramic views of the jungle below. Check out the 300-year-old trees and exotic wildlife as a guide fills you in on their stories. You’ll disembark at the river to head off on the ‘trail of the giants’ – so-called because of the sky-high trees that line the paths. You can also look forward to a photo stop at the 65-foot Puma Waterfall.
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Adventure Canal & Veragua Rainforest Experience
If you want a closer look at the exotic Costa Rican wildlife, this is the perfect way to spend a day. To begin with you’ll visit the Tortuguero Canals, a labyrinth of lakes and channels that wind their way through the Tortuguero National Park. The scenery here is nothing short of spectacular. Cue twisting branches overhanging with vines, and bamboo stalks lined up like soldiers along the water’s edge. As you move through the canals, look out for monkeys, toucans and herons. You may even spot a croc or two lurking in the undergrowth. After your water-based tour, you’ll head to the Veragua Rainforest. Here, state-of-the-art aerial trams await you, ready to whisk you high into the air for unspoiled views over the virgin rainforest below. You’ll also get to see it all on foot, with a guided trek through the snake, frog and butterfly exhibitions. These sections are run and protected by the National Institute of Biodiversity, a conservation organisation that discovers new wildlife every year. The tour ends with a behind-the-scenes look at the works of the INBio, and you’ll visit the organisation’s centre to check out some of the latest finds.
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Costa Rican Amazons' River Tour
This tour gives you a good look at Costa Rica’s rich wildlife. You’ll visit the Tortuguero Canals – dubbed ‘the Costa Rican Amazon’. This network of lakes and channels runs all the way from the south to the north of the Tortuguero National Park, and the whole area is brimming with wildlife. As you glide through the waters on a two-hour boat ride, your expert guide will point out capuchin monkeys, giant spiders, sloths and iguanas. You might even spot a few crocs lurking in the water. Keep an eye out for birdlife, too – there are over 300 species in these parts, and you can see everything from toucans and jacanas to oropendulas and herons hiding among the greenery. The exotic flora and fauna of the region is another highlight, and you’ll get the inside scoop on the different species and their history. When your boat ride comes to an end, fruits and water are laid on to help you refuel.
at sea...
Show Top Things to Do
Surf & Turf Steakhouse
As its name suggests, this à la carte eatery specialises in the likes of marbled steaks and meaty lobster tails. You’ve also got other meat and fish options, as well as plenty to satisfy a vegetarian palate. This is one of the ship's speciality restaurants, so there's a charge to dine here – plus, we recommend you make a reservation in advance.
47°
Marella Discovery 2’s main eatery is a big, stylish venue, finished in the colours of the sand and the sea. Daytime meals here come with a side-order of sea views, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, and a grand double staircase leads up to a separate eatery.
Gallery 47°
You’ll find this trendy Italian restaurant on the second floor of the ship’s main dining room, 47°. It’s a laid-back place, where bookings aren’t necessary, and its designer look features a colour scheme inspired by the sunset.
