Princess Cruises
Discovery Princess
One of the more dining-focused Princess ships — three main dining rooms plus a specialty roster that includes an immersive tasting-menu concept.
- Class
- Royal Class
- Launched
- 2022
- Guests
- ~3,660
- Typically sails
- Alaska
Best for
- Foodies
- Couples
- Variety on smaller ships
Less ideal for
- Waterslide seekers
- Thrill-attraction seekers
What makes it different
Why choose this ship
Sky Suites sleep up to five with 270-degree views and 1,000-square-foot balconies
Bistro Sur La Mer menu comes from three-Michelin-star chef Emmanuel Renaut
Take Five jazz lounge and the Spotlight Bar show debuted on this ship
Worth knowing
Watch outs
Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.
- Movies Under the Stars plays on an open-deck poolside screen
- Sabatini's, Crown Grill and The Catch by Rudi are specialty rooms, not main dining
- No major water attractions
Facilities and activities
On board
Entertainment
- Princess Theater
- SeaWalk
Family facilities
- Kids' club
Adults-only areas
- Enclave spa pool
Spa & wellness
- Lotus Spa
- Enclave thermal suite
Notable facilities
- Sushi counter
- SeaWalk glass-bottomed walkway
- Onsen-style spa deck
Choosing a room
Cabins
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- Only 340 of 1,830 staterooms are interior; inventory skews heavily to balconies
- 100 connecting staterooms and 40 accessible staterooms are available
- Just six premium oceanview cabins sit between interiors and balconies
- 374 mini-suites with balconies form a large mid-tier category
Climate suitability
Indoor & outdoor
What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.
- All four pools and ten hot tubs sit on open decks
- Indoor Piazza atrium anchors cafes, shops and roving performers
- Princess Theater, Vista Lounge, Princess Live and Take Five are indoor venues
Dining at a glance
Food & Dining
Food Strength
GOOD
A solid dining choice.
Solid dining that varies noticeably by ship.
Specialty Dining
Good
Best For Food
Specialty dining
How we rate food ▾
Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.
This dining assessment reflects broader Princess Cruises patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.
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Where it goes
Routes on this ship
The route profiles Galythia holds for Discovery Princess.
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Reference price
US$949 pp
7-night Mexican Riviera
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Where this ship information comes from ▾
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