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Voyages of Discovery Reviews (111 reviews)
UK Cruise Passenger Ratings for Voyages of Discovery
Overall Rating: 3.73 based on 106 reviews since 2006
Quality of Food
3.80
Entertainment
3.48
Shore Excursions
3.46
Staff
4.42
Onboard Activities
3.17
Cabins
3.04
Voyages of Discovery Reviews by Ship
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Forget Lisbon - let's go on to Manchester
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Iberia
By Stanbury, Tunbridge Wells on 11th Oct 2011
My wife and I have cruised twice before and thoroughly enjoyed our first cruise on Discovery in September 2010. We were glad to have the opportunity to rejoin this happy vessel a year later for the...
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A surprisingly interesting voyage
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Mediterranean
By Grover, Taunton on 20th Sep 2011
I have just returned from Discovery's European Connoisseur cruise to Rouen, La Rochelle, Bilbao, La Coruna, Leixoes (Oporto), Lisbon. These places are all close to UK so it's easy to dismiss them -...
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Oslo and the Timeless Fjords
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Norwegian Fjords
By Roberts, Surbiton on 23rd Aug 2011
We were very satisfied with our overall experience of this cruise. The size of ship created an intimate atmosphere which worked for us, primarily because we were very lucky with the diners allocated...
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35 of 39 people found this useful
Would you pay £400 extra for a double bed?
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Northern Europe
By Marchant, Monmouth on 16th Aug 2011
First the good things about this cruise: Discovery is a small, friendly ship, with a delightful welcoming atmosphere. This cruise had superb lecturers, lecture programme and other entertainment; ...
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Voyage to the White Sea and Archangel
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Northern Europe
By Smith, Letchworth Garden City on 6th Jul 2011
We joined the Discovery for the White Sea and Archangel Cruise at the Port of Harwich. Hats off to the Port Authorities for the smooth, hassle free arrangements for those who travel to Harwich by...
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Brilliant staff.....shame about the passengers!
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Baltic
By Sanderson, NEWENT on 22nd Jun 2011
Firstly, I must say we had the most wonderful holiday to the Baltic in May. The waiting & housekeeping staff were mainly from the Phillipines and were cheerful and attentive...
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Some "Pros" but as many "Cons"
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Northern Europe
By Everton, Salle on 21st Jun 2011
You get what you pay for, in this case an old ship for old people. Not that this is necessarily a bad thing since for many people, including us, it suits their pockets and their ways of life...
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Second time around on Discovery
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / South America
By Chris, Romsey on 7th Jun 2011
Sorry, been lazy, but finally gotten round to writing a review. This was a fly/cruise from Barbados to Buenos Aires, about 30 nights, chosen for the itinerary and price...
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MV Discovery is a very tired girl!
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Transatlantic
By Baldwin, Cowes on 9th May 2011
This was our 10th cruise on MV Discovery but it will be our last unless dramatic and urgent attention is taken to refit the ship. Whilst on this 20 day cruise, a team of fitters was replacing various...
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Great cruise: shame about the ship!
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Northern Europe
By Bell, Dorchester on 17th Mar 2011
We chose this voyage because we wanted to see the Black Sea ports, and especially the battlefields of Crimea. To that extent the trip exceeded our expectations. Ports of call: these were varied and...
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Exotic climes on the 'Discovery but..............!
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Indian Ocean
By Hodson, Farnham on 3rd Mar 2011
I cruised on the 'Discovery' from Singapore to Mauritius last year. It was a tremendous itinerary through the Andaman Sea and Indian Ocean taking in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Phuket, Colombo, ...
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Old Lady does us proud
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / South America
By tondeur, bedale on 2nd Mar 2011
My wife and I were celebrating a special event and looking forward to this cruise though a few reviews had got us nervous both about the food and the age -30 years plus - of the boat...
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Friendly Discoverry
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Caribbean
By Campbell, Bournemouth on 15th Feb 2011
We spent and 18 day fly drive holiday to the Carribean from Malaga in November 2011 on Discovery. This was a great deal costing us as repeat passengers £815 each for an inside cabin which...
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Fishing for pirana's
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / South America
By Bentley, Leeds on 31st Jan 2011
Voyages of Discovery cruise Natural Wonders of South America 4th January 2011 Small friendly ship excellant entertainment and activities highlight of offered excurtions Devils Island ( apart from the...
Royal Last Minute
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The mighty Amazon on Discovery
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / South America
By Jill, Crayford on 23rd Jan 2011
We have just returned from our second cruise on Discovery and having given her a poor review last time-see Technical Problems- I am now happy to redress the balance...
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MV Discovery Transatlantic
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Caribbean
By Miell, Southall on 9th Jan 2011
I boarded MV Discovery in Malaga on 18th November 2010 for a 16 night Transatlantic cruise across to the Caribbean. Ports of call were Gibraltar, Cadiz, Funchal (Madeira), St Johns (Antigua), ...
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m.v. Discovery - barely 3 star
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Caribbean
By Bentley, Oxford on 12th Dec 2010
Our first cruise so we didn't know what to expect. The brochure makes m.v. Discovery sound up market but it is barely 3 star. The staff are all really happy helpful types but that doesn't make up for...
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Cape Town to Mombasa
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Africa
By Dalby, Malvern, Worcs on 3rd Dec 2010
This was my second cruise with Discovery, and again it was good - though embarkation was a bit frustrating as we arrived on the ship at noon but couldn't access our cabins till 2pm so we couldn't...
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Antarctica Discovered
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Antarctica
By Beech, Rotherham on 24th Nov 2010
This is a brief review following a trip onboard the MV Discovery in January 2009. The ship - The MV Discovery is the sister ship to the boat used for the "Love Boat" TV series which was aired before...
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Cultural Cruising
VOYAGES OF DISCOVERY / MV Discovery / Mediterranean
By STIRLING, WIGAN on 7th Nov 2010
Virtualy all passengers on board were only interested in Libya as there was 3 ports of call there, to visit Roman Cultural Sites.While in Libyan ports/waters no alcohol was allowed from the bars...