Marella Cruises has extended its current contract with RWS Global to supply the end-to-end entertainment onboard the Marella Discovery and Marella Discovery 2 for three years, through to the end of October 2028.

The company said in a press release that the contract was extended after a five-month competitive pitch process involving three other potential entertainment providers.

Luke Murphy, senior product development manager at Marella Cruises, said: “Entertainment is a cornerstone of the Marella Cruises’ experience, and this continued collaboration with RWS Global will preserve the current strength of our offering while modernizing the traditional cruise ship entertainment program.”

“We’re looking forward to continuing working with RWS Global to ensure customers have the best possible time on our ships. With the combination of our fantastic product, great destinations and friendly service on board, alongside our entertainment program, we’re confident customers will return home with memories that last a lifetime,” added Murphy.

Ryan Stana, chairman and CEO of RWS Global, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to continue our partnership with Marella Cruises, delivering world-class entertainment for guests. This extension is a testament to our shared vision of pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation at sea.”

“Our teams are passionate about crafting unforgettable experiences to elevate the entertainment offering even further across Marella Discovery and Marella Discovery 2,” he added.

RWS Global will be responsible for providing turnkey entertainment services onboard the Marella Cruises fleet, ranging from kids’ clubs to full-production West End-style theatre performances.

According to the company, Marella is the only British cruise line that offers all-inclusive as standard, which also covers the standout entertainment onboard.

Marella Cruises offers West End-quality theatre productions, live music scenes, gameshows, quizzes and family activities onboard.

The company added that the contract extension with RWS Global will further modernize and elevate the two ships’ entertainment offerings.