Marella Discovery itinerary map for August 12, 2026 (14 nights)

Marella Discovery — August 12, 202614-Night Coastal Gems followed by Highlights Of The Mediter on TUI Marella

This 14-night cruise aboard the DIscovery departs from Limassol, Cyprus on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 and returns on Wednesday, Aug 26th. August weather across this route averages 99°/71°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.2 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports.

Cruise Length

Night Cruise

Departure Port

Limassol

Cyprus

Port Stops

Sea Days

Cruise Itinerary Map - Coastal Gems followed by Highlights Of The Mediter

Marella Discovery · August 12, 2026

The Marella Discovery sails on August 12, 2026 for a Coastal Gems followed by Highlights Of The Mediter. The ship will depart the port of Limassol, Cyprus at 11:00 PM and will return to the port of Limassol, Cyprus on Aug 26th at 8:00 AM. During the 15-day journey, the Marella Discovery will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

Coastal Gems followed by Highlights Of The Mediter

AUG12
Limassol, Cyprus
A: — - D: 11:00 PM
AUG13
At Sea
A: — - D: —
AUG14
At Sea
A: — - D: —
AUG15
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
A: 7:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
AUG16
Izmir, Turkey
A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
AUG17
At Sea
A: — - D: —
AUG18
Rhodes, Greece
A: 8:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
AUG19
Limassol, Cyprus
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
AUG20
At Sea
A: — - D: —
AUG21
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
A: 9:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
AUG22
Thira
A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
AUG23
Bodrum, Turkey
A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
AUG24
Heraklion
A: 8:00 AM - D: 5:00 PM
AUG25
Rhodes, Greece
A: 8:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
AUG26
Limassol, Cyprus
A: 8:00 AM - D: —

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Cruise Ports

August 12, 2026 · Coastal Gems followed by Highlights Of The Mediter

Day 1•Wednesday, Aug 12

Limassol, Cyprus

Arrival: —•Departure: 11:00 PM

Limassol, Cyprus, has docking at Limassol Port. Travelers explore Kourion’s ancient amphitheater. Excursions visit Omodos’ wine villages. Local markets sell commandaria wine. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman ruins and Mediterranean shores. Dining onboard includes souvlaki, a Cypriot favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cypriot history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Limassol’s historic charm offers a vibrant Cypriot stop, blending archaeology with coastal beauty.

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Day 2•Thursday, Aug 13

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Day at sea aboard the DIscovery — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 3•Friday, Aug 14

At Sea

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Day at sea aboard the DIscovery — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 4•Saturday, Aug 15

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 5•Sunday, Aug 16

Izmir, Turkey

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Izmir, Turkey, has docking at Izmir Port. Travelers explore Ephesus’ ancient ruins, a UNESCO site. Excursions visit the House of Virgin Mary. Local markets sell Turkish delight. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather. Photography captures Roman columns and Aegean shores. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like evil eye charms, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover ancient history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Comfortable shoes enhance ruin tours. Izmir’s historic richness offers a vibrant Turkish stop, blending archaeology with coastal charm.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 6•Monday, Aug 17

At Sea

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Day at sea aboard the DIscovery — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 7•Tuesday, Aug 18

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Rhodes, Greece, offers docking at Rhodes Port. Travelers explore Medieval City and Lindos Acropolis. Excursions include snorkeling at Kallithea Springs. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Knights’ Street and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dodecanese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Rhodes’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic beaches, making Rhodes an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 8•Wednesday, Aug 19

Limassol, Cyprus

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Returning to Limassol, Cyprus — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 9•Thursday, Aug 20

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 12:00 AM

Day at sea aboard the DIscovery — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Day 10•Friday, Aug 21

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Returning to Piraeus (Athens), Greece — see Day 4 above for port info.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 11•Saturday, Aug 22

Thira

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Thira, Greece, offers docking at Athinios Port. Travelers explore Oia’s whitewashed villages and Fira’s caldera views. Excursions visit Akrotiri’s Minoan ruins. Local markets sell fava beans. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures cliffside towns and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes tomatokeftedes, a Santorini favorite. Souvenirs, like volcanic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Cycladic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance caldera walks. Thira’s scenic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic villages and ancient sites, making Thira an engaging destination for exploring Santorini.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 12•Sunday, Aug 23

Bodrum, Turkey

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Bodrum, Turkey, docks at Bodrum Cruise Port, a 10-minute walk to the town center, population 180,000. Travelers visit the 15th-century Castle of St. Peter, housing an underwater archaeology museum. Local markets sell Turkish delight. Excursions to Ephesus, 2 hours north, explore Roman ruins. Gümüşlük Beach, 30 minutes west, offers snorkeling. Peak season May to October; taxis 20-50 TRY. Dining includes meze at seaside tavernas. Souvenirs feature evil eye charms.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 13•Monday, Aug 24

Heraklion

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 5:00 PM

Iraklion, Crete, has docking at Iraklion Port. Travelers explore Knossos Palace’s Minoan ruins. Excursions visit Phaistos’ ancient sites. Local markets sell raki. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather. Photography captures ancient frescoes and Mediterranean shores. Dining onboard includes dakos, a Cretan salad. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Minoan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate. Sturdy shoes enhance ruin walks. Iraklion’s ancient heritage offers a fascinating Greek stop, blending archaeological wonders with coastal beauty.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 14•Tuesday, Aug 25

Rhodes, Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Returning to Rhodes, Greece — see Day 7 above for port info.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Day 15•Wednesday, Aug 26

Limassol, Cyprus

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Limassol, Cyprus — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info Link Port Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

Marella Discovery - August 12, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Limassol, Cyprus

☀️

August

Typical Weather

95°F

Average High

73°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.00in

Daily average

0.0 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

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Itinerary Safety Score

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

Itinerary Safety Rank

72 / 100

safer than 72% of all cruises

/ 10

Limassol

Limassol is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain cautious in crowded areas to prevent theft and scams.

/ 10

Piraeus

Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.

/ 10

Izmir

Travelers should remain vigilant in Izmir, especially at night and in tourist areas, due to petty crime and occasional civil unrest.

/ 10

Rhodes

Rhodes is generally safe for travelers, but staying vigilant in crowded areas is advised to avoid pickpocketing and minor scams.

/ 10

Thira

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpockets in crowded areas and exercise caution on steep steps and donkey paths at this cruise port.

/ 10

Bodrum

Bodrum is generally safe, but travelers should stay vigilant in crowded areas to prevent petty crimes like pickpocketing.

/ 10

Heraklion

Heraklion is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance against petty theft in crowded areas is advised.

Cruise Ship

⚓ Tonnage

69,470

vs avg 79,453

🛠️ Year Built

1,996

vs avg 2,002

📏 Length (ft)

—

vs avg —

👥 Passenger Count

1,830

vs avg 2,048

The DIscovery has a construction date of 1996 and a total size of 69,470 gross tons. The ship measures — feet in length. Marella Discovery is included in TUI Marella Cruises’s Vision class. At full capacity, the Marella Discovery holds 1,830 passengers. That includes 1,830 cruise vacationers and — staff members. The DIscovery total number of staterooms is 0.

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What's the weather like on the Marella Discovery August 12, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 14-night route, August averages 99°F highs and 71°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the August 12, 2026 Marella Discovery itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.2 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

When does the Marella Discovery sail and return on this itinerary?▾

The Marella Discovery departs Limassol, Cyprus on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 11:00 PM and returns on Wednesday, Aug 26th, 2026 at 8:00 AM. Total duration: 14 nights.

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Last Updated: May 13, 2026