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TUI Discovery 2 transformed by Trimline

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New-look 47° Restaurant onboard TUI Discovery 2
Thomson Cruises’ newest addition TUI Discovery 2 is visiting Vigo today on a seven day round-trip sailing from Malaga less than four weeks into her inaugural season with the UK cruise operator. 

The ship recently underwent a six-week refurbishment in Cadiz, where marine refurbishment specialist Trimline transformed the interior of Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas into TUI Discovery 2, sister ship to TUI Discovery, which Trimline transformed last year.

The 200-strong team refurbished the 1,832-passenger ship in a similar way to TUI Discovery giving it a new contemporary style of interior, with a number of areas being transformed, most notably the Live Room entertainment space, which is the ship’s focal hub.

Previously split into two parts, Trimline created an open space by installing new bulkheads, deck heads, raised deck and stage areas, and a custom-built bar.

A bespoke acoustic ‘floating’ deck was installed along with sound dampening to reduce noise levels to cabins situated directly below.

The final feature was a grand piano on a raised drinks area, painted yellow with a high gloss finish.

The space features contemporary laminate pink and blue design bulkheads with LED lighting, including a programmable system for dimming and changeable colours to suit the requirements of the onboard entertainers.

Other areas that underwent a transformation included 915 cabins and suites, 47° Restaurant, Venue Bar, Photography Studios, Gaming Room, Bar Eleven, Deck 9 stage, Deck 10 bar, alleyways, landings and lobbies.

Trimline co-chairman, Michael Oliver commented, ‘Following the successful completion of TUI Discovery last year we have worked closely with Thomson Cruises to ensure a smooth brand conversion of TUI Discovery 2. ‘

Thomson Cruises’ director of operations, Adrian Hibbert remarked, ‘We were delighted to work with Trimline once again. Their commitment and engagement to the TUI Discovery 2 project has resulted in a ship that our customers are already raving about.’

Based in Malaga this summer, TUI Discovery 2 will visit Barcelona, Valencia, Ibiza, Porto, Lisbon and Marseille before repositioning to Tenerife in September, visiting ports in the Canaries, Morocco and Madeira.