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Discovery Princess

100 upcoming departures  ·  99 itineraries

Discovery Princess is a 3,660-guest Princess Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2022. This page lists 100 upcoming departures across 100 itineraries in Alaska, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Travelers wanting many dining and entertainment choices ✓ Families needing dedicated age-separated youth facilities ✓ Guests who prefer balcony-heavy accommodation
Class Royal-Class
Built / Refurb 2022 / 2025
Gross Tonnage 145,000
Guests 3,660
Crew 1,346
Length 330.0 m
Beam 38.4 m
Decks 19
Cabins 1,830
Max speed 22.0 kn
Flag Bermuda
Guests per crew 2.7
Space ratio 40

Discovery Princess at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 89%

A large ship at 145,000 gross tons — #59 of 566 ships we track. 40 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Travelers wanting many dining and entertainment choices
  • Families needing dedicated age-separated youth facilities
  • Guests who prefer balcony-heavy accommodation
  • Adults seeking a designated quiet relaxation area
  • Travelers who enjoy a large resort-style ship

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking a small intimate ship
  • Guests wanting extensive water slides or thrill attractions
  • Passengers preferring mostly oceanview cabins
  • Travelers avoiding extra-charge specialty dining
  • Guests wanting a ship with solo studios

Live Position ● 34 minutes ago

Heading to: Los Angeles

Currently on: 7 Nights Mexico Cruise (7 nights) — En route to Los Angeles, California — last stop Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Los Angeles, California → Cabo San Lucas, Mexico → Mazatlan, Mexico → Puerto Vallarta, Mexico → Los Angeles, California
Coming up
  1. Los Angeles arrives 06:15 AM end of cruise
16.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Discovery Princess

Discovery Princess is a 145,000-ton Royal-Class ship delivered to Princess Cruises in January 2022. Designed for 3,660 guests and 1,346 crew, it combines extensive balcony accommodation with Princess MedallionClass service, multiple pools, a large Piazza, adults-only relaxation areas and a broad selection of dining and entertainment venues. Its 19-deck layout and strong indoor-outdoor spaces make it especially well suited to scenic destinations such as Alaska and the Pacific Coast.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Princess Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, Monfalcone
Registry / flag
Bermuda (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
ZCEW3
IMO number
9837468
MMSI
310812000

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features more than 1,400 balcony staterooms, 270-degree-view Sky Suites, the SeaWalk, Movies Under the Stars, a Vegas-style casino and four pools with 10 hot tubs.

For families

Youth facilities are divided into The Treehouse for ages 3–7, The Lodge for ages 8–12 and The Beach House for ages 13–17, with family staterooms and two-bedroom family suites also available.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include the adults-only Sanctuary, Lotus Spa, a fitness center, salon and The Enclave thermal suite with hydrotherapy features, heated loungers and steam rooms.

Accessibility

Princess lists 40 accessible staterooms, including options with wheelchair-turning space, roll-in showers, grab bars, fold-down seats and accessible desks; arrangements vary by category.

Environmental features

Princess states that Discovery Princess uses technologies intended to reduce fuel consumption, treat wastewater and support environmental compliance.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 5

Juneau Dining Room International Café Gelato Good Spirits At Sea O'Malleys Irish Pub Lotus Spa & Salon The Enclave Beauty Salon Dining Room Guest Services Internet Café Shore Excursions Desk The Piazza The Shops of Princess Treatment Rooms

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
Sky SuiteCategory code S0. Suite 2 — 700 sq ft 5 18
Owner's SuiteCategory code S2. Suite — — — — 8
Penthouse SuiteCategory codes S3 and S4; the published suite size range covers the ship's balcony suites. Suite — 440 to 682 sq ft 83 to 338 sq ft — 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15
Premium SuiteCategory code S5; the published suite size range covers the ship's balcony suites. Suite — 440 to 682 sq ft 83 to 338 sq ft — 9, 10, 11, 12

Dining, bars & venues

20 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Juneau Dining Room Included
Deck 5
Main dining room serving table-service meals.
Skagway Dining Room Included
Deck 6
Main dining room serving table-service meals.
Ketchikan Dining Room Included
Deck 6
Main dining room serving table-service meals.
World Fresh Marketplace Included
Deck 16
Buffet restaurant serving meals and snacks.
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria Extra cost
Deck 7
Specialty restaurant serving Italian cuisine.
Crown Grill Extra cost
Deck 7
Specialty steak and seafood restaurant.
Bistro Sur La Mer Extra cost
Specialty French seafood restaurant.
Gigi's Pizzeria Extra cost
Deck 7
Sit-down pizzeria serving made-to-order pizza.
Chef's Table Lumiere Extra cost
Hosted, multi-course chef's dining experience.
The Salty Dog Gastropub Extra cost
Pub-style restaurant serving casual food and drinks.
Salty Dog Grill Included
Deck 16
Poolside grill serving burgers and casual food.
Slice Pizzeria Included
Deck 16
Poolside pizzeria serving slices.
International Café Included
Deck 5
Café serving coffee, snacks and light meals.
The Pastry Shop Included
Deck 16
Pastry counter within the World Fresh Marketplace area.
Gelato Extra cost
Deck 5
Gelato counter serving frozen desserts.
Princess Live! Café Included
Deck 7
Café attached to the Princess Live! entertainment venue.

Bars & lounges

Bellini's Bar Varies
Deck 7
Cocktail bar near the Piazza and entertainment venues.
Crown Grill Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar adjoining the Crown Grill restaurant.
Good Spirits At Sea Varies
Deck 5
Cocktail bar serving spirits-based drinks.
The Mix Varies
Deck 16
Lido Deck bar beside Slice and Salty Dog Grill.
SeaView Bar Varies
Outdoor bar beside the Sky Pool area.
Wake View Bar Varies
Deck 16
Outdoor bar beside the Wake View Pool.
Retreat Bar Varies
Deck 17
Bar serving the adults-only Retreat Pool area.
Crooners Varies
Deck 6
Piano-bar lounge for live music and drinks.
Ocean Terrace Seafood Bar Extra cost
Seafood bar serving sushi and seafood items.
Churchill's Cigar Lounge Varies
Dedicated cigar lounge with bar service.
O'Malleys Irish Pub Varies
Deck 5
Irish pub serving drinks and casual fare.

History & sister ships

  1. 2022Entered service, built by Fincantieri Cantieri Navali Italiani, Monfalcone.
  2. 2025A two-week Singapore dry dock added an air-lubrication system, refreshed public areas and staterooms with new carpeting and updated upholstery and furniture, and applied fresh exterior paint.

Where Discovery Princess sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Alaska 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 21 6 1 16 9
Mexico & Pacific Coast 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 2
Other / multi-region 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
From / night $64 0 0 $76 0 $74 $86 $85 $187 $269 $133 $89

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in October 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

From $2,599 · $260/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

From $1,639 · $164/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

From $2,674 · $267/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 20, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruise

From $2,625 · $263/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 6, 2028
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $3,219 · $322/night
Ports of Call
Next: Sep 8, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $3,219 · $322/night
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 25, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $3,269 · $327/night
Ports of Call
Next: Aug 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $2,519 · $252/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
10 Nights

10 Nights Alaska Cruisetour

From $1,772 · $177/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 99 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 24, 2026Oct 31, 20267 Nights Mexico Cruise7Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Jan 30, 2027Feb 6, 20277 Nights Mexico Cruise7Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Mar 6, 2027Mar 13, 20277 Nights Mexico Cruise7Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
Apr 24, 2027May 6, 202712 Nights Mexico Cruise12Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
May 1, 2027May 6, 20275 Nights Pacific Coastal Cruise5Mexico & Pacific CoastBook →
May 1, 2027May 15, 202714 Nights Alaska Cruise14AlaskaBook →
May 6, 2027May 15, 20279 Nights Alaska Cruise9AlaskaBook →
May 12, 2027May 29, 202717 Nights Alaska Cruise17AlaskaBook →
May 14, 2027May 29, 202715 Nights Alaska Cruise15AlaskaBook →
May 15, 2027May 29, 202714 Nights Alaska Cruise14AlaskaBook →
May 15, 2027May 22, 20277 Nights Alaska Cruise7AlaskaBook →
May 15, 2027May 27, 202712 Nights Alaska Cruise12AlaskaBook →
May 15, 2027May 28, 202713 Nights Alaska Cruise13AlaskaBook →
May 15, 2027May 26, 202711 Nights Alaska Cruise11AlaskaBook →
May 15, 2027May 25, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
May 16, 2027May 29, 202713 Nights Alaska Cruise13AlaskaBook →
May 17, 2027May 29, 202712 Nights Alaska Cruise12AlaskaBook →
May 18, 2027May 29, 202711 Nights Alaska Cruise11AlaskaBook →
May 19, 2027May 29, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →
May 22, 2027May 29, 20277 Nights Alaska Cruise7AlaskaBook →
May 26, 2027Jun 12, 202717 Nights Alaska Cruise17AlaskaBook →
May 28, 2027Jun 12, 202715 Nights Alaska Cruise15AlaskaBook →
May 29, 2027Jun 12, 202714 Nights Alaska Cruise14AlaskaBook →
May 29, 2027Jun 8, 202710 Nights Alaska Cruise10AlaskaBook →

Showing the next 24 of 100 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Discovery Princess FAQ

What flag does Discovery Princess sail under?

Discovery Princess is registered in Bermuda.

How many passengers does Discovery Princess hold?

Discovery Princess carries about 3,660 guests with roughly 1,346 crew.

How old is Discovery Princess?

Discovery Princess entered service in 2022 and was last refurbished in 2025.

How big is Discovery Princess?

At 145,000 gross tons and 330 m long, Discovery Princess is a large ship — larger than 89% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on Discovery Princess?

The main dining rooms, World Fresh Marketplace, International Café, Slice Pizzeria and Salty Dog Grill are included in the standard fare. Specialty restaurants and some food counters carry additional charges.

What is the dress code on Discovery Princess?

Most evenings are smart casual. Some evenings are designated formal, when formal or semiformal clothing is suggested for the main dining rooms and specialty restaurants.

Are gratuities included on Discovery Princess?

Daily crew gratuities are generally added to the passenger account unless covered by a booking offer or package. Bar purchases and many specialty services also include service charges.

Is Wi-Fi available on Discovery Princess?

Wi-Fi is available throughout the ship, with access and any included allowance depending on the fare, package or loyalty benefit booked.

Is Discovery Princess accessible for passengers with disabilities?

The ship has accessible staterooms and accessible routes, but some areas are not accessible to wheelchairs or scooters. Passengers should confirm specific mobility requirements with Princess before booking.

What children's facilities are onboard Discovery Princess?

Camp Discovery provides The Tree House for ages 3 to 7, The Lodge for ages 8 to 12 and The Beach House for ages 13 to 17, with a children's outdoor area nearby.