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Discovery Princess℠, our third vessel designed from the ground up with Princess MedallionClass™ and the final Royal-class ship, will continue to deliver an array of innovative new experiences. Enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from our largest balconies at sea, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary, and indulge your senses with world-class dining options from Michelin-star and renowned chefs. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents spectacular new productions that can only be seen in our state-of-the-art Princess Theatre. With our effortless, personalised service of the MedallionClass® experience, your real holiday has just begun!
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
My wife and I (both 66) enjoyed our Mexican cruise on the Discovery Princess, our first on this large class. The ship was in excellent shape for being two years old and never seemed crowded except in the buffets and getting an elevator usually took some time. We flew into LAX in the morning, took an Opoli ($46) to the port, and got in the long line after checking our luggage. After getting through security and verifying our medallion, we were on the ship about noon. I immediately went to the Sanctuary only to find the week all booked except for lounge chairs on two port days. I reserved chairs for the morning of the Puerto Vallarta stop. Then we went to Gigi's for our first casual lunch included with our Plus package, the other being lunch at Ocean Terrace Sushi. Both were very good but the line at the latter can be long due to its small capacity. At 1 p.m. we went to our cabin, a premium deluxe balcony on Caribe deck. Two weeks before departure we were told our upgrade bid for a mini-suite was denied but were offered an upgrade from a deluxe balcony on the back side of Marina deck for $50. So glad we got this, as the location was likely quieter and the balcony twice as big, a square rather than a rectangle. There was some television noise from the cabin next to us one night. We mainly ate breakfast and lunch in the buffet and dinner in the main dining room (Ketchikan MDR). The buffet is huge and a bit confusing, with offerings doubled along the length. Seats and beverages were hard to obtain. The MDR service was variable, with drinks taking awhile to get. As with our dinner in Rudi's, the fish and seafood were often overcooked and even dry. The pizza at the Slice and offerings at the International Cafe were always good. I often got a latte at 7 a.m. at the bar by the Live! theater where there was never a line. We had done this cruise years earlier and have stayed at resorts at the three stops, so were not interested in tours. At Cabo, we got tickets at 10:40 a.m. for the tender but was at lunch in the MDR when our number was called, so caught one later when we were ready. We just walked around a little in the chaos on shore then returned to the ship. In Mazatlan we walked the blue line to the theater then to the cathedral and big indoor market, taking a pulmonia back to the ship for $8. In Puerto Vallarta I walked to the large Chedraui grocery store nearby and bought tequila for $12. Our Sanctuary morning was great, as we were the only ones for quite awhile. By 11:30 a.m. only 10 people were there. We enjoyed drinks, edamame, and sesame tuna salad and the hot tub. Princess needs to change its policy on this nice space as goes nearly empty. Reservations should not be taken for all week by one party and a no-show charge should be implemented. But Princess is getting full revenue from this space as it is, so I doubt the policy will change soon. During the week we went to two outdoor hot tubs with only us in them and there seemed an abundance of chairs by the pools. I went to two of the shows in the theater but left soon after as I'm not interested in musicals, especially when it was the same singers the second time. We did enjoy the comedians and trivia shows but wish there were some alternatives such as magicians, etc. We were disappointed to see that the Wake Show seems recorded far in advance and lacks any information of value. This cruise, our first in several years, featured more upcharging, including in the MDR. With the Plus package we usually had about six drinks each a day but only one premium dessert all week--mango gelato and not the huge sundaes. This, along with the included gratuity for staff and two casual meals we had, seemed to be a good decision. The ship encountered some turbulence the last night but otherwise the trip was very calm. Disembarkation, getting our luggage, and customs went fast, and we were at the airport by 9 a.m. after taking a cab for $65. Like anywhere, there were some rude people (attempting to get in the elevators before everyone exited) and there are lots of scooters, so bring some patience and realize there are 3,666 or more passengers aboard. It's not easy taking care of so many people, but the staff did a great job and we appreciate the service we received. We'll be back on this ship next March when it sails to Fiji. Be sure to check out the Facebook groups on various Princess topics!
From the moment you step aboard, we want you to feel welcomed and right at home. And with attentive service from a friendly staff that knows what hospitality means, you’ll find your Princess® ship truly is your home away from home.
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Indulge your appetite whenever you wish on board Princess®. Every hour, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing great-tasting fare from scratch. Princess offers unparalleled inclusive dining options throughout the ship with a wide range of culinary delights to suit any palate, from endless buffet choice to gourmet pizza, frosty treats, decadent desserts and much more.
Speciality Dining
Dining on board a Princess® cruise ship is a joyful celebration and our speciality restaurants always deliver an extraordinary experience. They are among the best at sea – or anywhere. We serve dishes made with the freshest ingredients, and our menus reflect regional flavours from around the world. You'll find our speciality restaurants are the perfect place to celebrate any occasion.
From relaxing pursuits and enriching activities to world-class entertainment and gourmet cuisine, when you step aboard, you are setting a course for a world of wonderful new discoveries.
A wealth of diversions for nearly every interest – and mood
Ship Highlights
On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Explore The Shops of Princess, celebrate cultures at our Festivals of the World or learn a new talent — our onboard activities will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise holiday.
Activities & Entertainment
On every Princess ship, you'll find so many ways to play, day or night. Explore The Shops of Princess, celebrate cultures at our Festivals of the World or learn a new talent — our onboard activities will keep you engaged every moment of your cruise holiday.
Revitalise and refresh body, mind and soul with Princess®. From rejuvenating spa treatments and the tranquility of a top-deck retreat reserved just for adults to our state-of-the-art fitness centres, you’ll find all the elements to come back new.
From family-friendly stateroom options to enriching youth and family programmes, quality time is time well spent. Onboard activities spark curiosity and fuel creativity while excursions ashore engage and inspire!
