Discovery Princess Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Before you Embark. the ship, make sure you book the enclave online because it works out a lot cheaper than it does on the ship. At the time, it was a $150 that's £120 online. On the ship, it was $200 that's £158

The solar eclipse at sea was such a treat. The great ports of call with 4 generations of my family was such a blessing. This was an unforgettable cruise for us all.

If you have a chance to do 360, DO IT! Incredible

Princess does a great job in both the itinerary and value. We cruise with them more than any other cruise line. The service on this cruise was the best we have ever had.

Overall I would say we had great expectations for Princess but were sadly disappointed overall due to the lack of quality food and service. We will be taking another Celebrity cruise to Alaska in July and am looking forward to it so much more after this lackluster experience with Princess. We also have a mystery $252.73 charge on our credit card that I am trying to get Princess to explain since we made zero onboard purchases other tha a few drink upgrades for $3. I will be disputing this charge with my bank since I cannot get an answer out of Princess. Buyer BEWARE!!

This was a great short trip. I was just on this ship 6 weeks ago and that one was good too. But that one did leave me with a few minor gripes. They were nearly all resolved on this one. Embarkation is still kind of a mess. They open the embarkation window at 10:30 so virtually the whole ship arrives at the same time and it overwhelms the terminal. They have special areas for elite and platinum guests but it’s all so crowded that it blends so there is no boarding advantage to having status. After that mess though, the rest of the cruise was great. Our mini suite cabin and attendant, Edgar, were great. Dining was good in the main dining room, buffet and specialty restaurants. Crown Grill was amazing. Last time we had challenges getting drinks in the buffet but this time it was never a problem. They also put a self service soda machine near the wake view bar and this was really handy. It reduced lines at the bars for people that just wanted a soda. I also noticed drinks we ordered on the app came much faster. We never waited more than ten minutes for a drink ordered on the app. Usually it was about five minutes. The stage show Rock Opera was good as usual and Tommy McPhee was excellent singing in Crooners. The app is a little buggy but worked well enough and the WiFi was decent speed. The ship was clean and everyone was really friendly. Disembarkation was super easy. I just have no real complaints. Good job Princess.

I recently embarked on a voyage with Princess Cruise Line on the Discovery Princess. While the ship itself was beautiful, my overall experience was disappointing and didn’t meet my expectations. The ship lacked a variety of activities for children. They had a multi-purpose court and two ping pong tables, but the equipment was worn down and in need of repair. They didn’t organize many outdoor activities, which was a letdown. The cabin was clean, and the stateroom staff was very friendly. They certainly contributed to making the stay more comfortable. The food, unfortunately, was only mediocre, even with the upgrade to selective restaurants. Dining always seemed to take a long time, regardless of the hour or how busy they were. The service was inconsistent, with some staff not being as friendly as expected. However, one restaurant stood out with stellar customer service, making us feel like valued customers. My biggest disappointment was with the communication from the cruise line and the value I was getting for my money. There were services included in our packages that we were unaware of, and it seemed we paid twice for some of the services. Even when we asked for clarification, the explanations were vague and not all benefits were thoroughly provided. There was also some incorrect information given by staff about available services. In the end, I was not happy with my overall experience. I would definitely try a different cruise line next time. I also wish I had done more research as I have since found many others complaining about the same issues with Princess Cruise Lines.

We only got off two times, have taken cruise a lot

Buffet ran out of ice tea and was never replenished during one meal even after I reported it.

Another great time on Princess. Not that they do anything that much better than any other cruise line but for a relaxing time with great food and service, it works. Don't think it is some kind of luxury line though -you are not paying for that. Keep expectations realistic, and you will have a great time.

Great cruise, first time on Princess and will be back for Sun and Star.

We did not get off the ship, we’ve been to the ports so often,just enjoy

I must thank the staff at the main desk. They we very supportive, since they lost our luggage. It never did show up. They even sent pictures of the bag to the port for a search. Made the best of a bad situation. Will be booking again.

This was a good cruise on Discovery Princess and our third time on this ship. Embarkation was kind of a mess. We have Platinum Status but the Platinum area was full of everyone that wasn’t Elite status so there was no advantage when boarding. Some of the staff there were rude and were giving people conflicting directions. Once on board most things improved. We went directly to the Sanctuary and the preferred slots were already taken and we boarded early in the process. It frustrated me that some people in front of me were booking multiple spots for the week which seemed unfair. They need to work a better system for this. Our room was a mini suite and was very nice and our room steward was fantastic. We had great meals at the Crown Grill, Sabatini’s and Gigi’s. The buffet was good too but getting drinks is very hit and miss there. It seemed better than the last trip but it’s still easy to be mostly done with a meal before you get drinks there. I would prefer if they just did self serve drinks in the buffet. The pool deck food is also quite good. The entertainment was excellent. The Rock Opera and illusionist were great. Tommy McPhee playing piano in Crooners was incredible. Cola Sounds were also a great performing duo. The cruise director, Cole, is one of the best we have had on a ship. The Wi-Fi is much improved over our prior trips. The new app is also much less buggy than before. Service when ordering from the app is so convenient but can be slow. I was lucky a few times and got my orders in 10 minutes or so but I also waited 45 minutes more than once. This convenience is included with the premier package but if I had paid for it separately I’m not sure I would have been happy with the value. Speaking of the package, it now includes some dining like Gigi’s pizza which used to be free for everyone. This has greatly opened up availability at Gigi’s and since I plan on buying the package anyway, it’s a great improvement. All employees I interacted with were super friendly. The tender process in Cabo was run poorly but that’s a small complaint. Disembarkation was easy and we were on the way to the airport quickly. Despite some minor quirks, it was a great experience and we can’t wait until our next Princess cruise.

A harmonious blend of relaxation and entertainment. We thoroughly enjoyed the immersive 360-degree experience and the delightful balcony dining. The Cruise Director's efforts made this journey exceptionally enjoyable, and the entire crew ensured our safety and made us feel warmly welcomed.

Relaxing trip celebrating with my son. Just a mom and son trip. Great memories

We had a great time. There were a lot of activities and cruise director was great. Don't miss the love and marriage show.

Our first time on Discovery Princess. Really nice ship! Décor is much better than on older Grand Class ships. This was a quick getaway. We missed several inches of rain and an earthquake, so goo timing!

This was the first cruise on the Discovery Princess. I accidentally booked this cruise two weeks before sailing. Surprise, Princess assigned my stateroom in my favorite location. Cruising on the Discovery Princess was every bit as outstanding as my two 2023 experiences. The activity decks (5, 6, & 7) are larger, open, with more shopping venues, restaurants, and bars than the older ships. The Lido “World Fresh Market” buffet is a complete redesign, larger and open design than the cramped buffet on older ships. They present a wide verity of food. Since I have been to the Mexican Riviera several times and choose not to adventure off the ship, I will leave the reviews on the ports and excursions to others.

Best Bang for my buck!!! Great rates on everything!! Best travel Advisor EVER!!!