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I heard tales of pirate ships and snorkels, salty margaritas and swanky hotel bars. It’s not only about what you eat and where you eat, but how you get from one to the other. Princess have the Dine My Way concept, whereby you can make reservations on your app. Reservations for the main dining room are included, while others attract a small extra charge. I stayed in a gorgeous mini-suite on the 14th deck, which I’d highly recommend.
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Bistro Sur La Mer (cover charge US$35 per person) was an authentic Parisian bistro with a fine dining dinner menu featuring French cuisine by Michelin-star chef Emmanuel Renaut. Sabatini’s Trattoria (a la carte-priced specialty restaurant on Deck 7) offers a 3-course Italian/seafood menu. Sabatini’s is open between 6 pm - 11 pm, and reservations are recommended. This space blends the spaciousness of a contemporary setting with classic Italian accents, featuring handmade pasta courses (via partnership with celebrity chef Angelo Auriana) which are prepared daily.
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Sabatini’s Trattoria also offers “Sabatini’s Bites” during wine tastings. Sky Suites (new cabin category) are Princess Cruises first staterooms for 5 people and with 270-degree top-deck views. These are also the fleet's largest cabins and with the fleet's largest balconies. Both Sky Suites are located midship on Sports Deck 18 (portside and starboard). Each Sky Suite has a wraparound terrace and provides a private view of the outdoor "Movies Under the Stars" theatre (fleet's biggest outdoor LED screen). Good Spirits takes viewers around the globe in search of extraordinary everyday people, sharing stories of spirits and collecting farm-fresh, local ingredients to inspire one-of-a-kind cocktail creations.
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You will not, however, find water slides, roller coasters, or any of the modern thrills of the super-sized ships. Instead, movies under the stars come with buttery popcorn—red flannel blankets come in handy on nights cruising Alaska’s glaciers and fjords. Two main dining rooms handle the all-inclusive dinner crowd while a fine buffet features an excellent salad bar, entrees such as shrimp curries, fish and chips, prime rib, freshly grilled veggies, potstickers, and so much more. The Discovery Princess offers 40 staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning radius, roll-in showers with grab bars, fold-down bench seat, an easy-access closet, and an accessible desk. Guest’s wanting to make specific requests for accommodations on board the Discovery Princess can email the Princess Access Office at [email protected] to make special arrangements to ensure a perfect holiday at sea no matter what their needs are.
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Like The Enclave inside the spa, access to this area with lounge chairs and cabanas carries an extra fee. My travel companions — who, when trying to use the app, kept receiving messages that their reservation didn't exist — were finally able to get the app to function on day four after visiting the help desk. But the fact is that it's not a seamless experience if passengers have to frequently visit a help desk or guest services to make it work for them.
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It’s well worth $149, and I am still daydreaming about the lemon pasta I had that night. The Discovery Princess’ 1,830 staterooms include two luxurious sky suites and hundreds of balcony rooms and mini-suites. I stayed in a Deluxe Balcony cabin, an approximately 250-square-foot space with a shower, a small sitting area, and desk. Next time, I’ll opt for the slightly larger mini-suite which has a full-sized couch instead of a loveseat and a more spacious desk. The decor is simple, especially in the bathroom, but there are a few signs of shipbuilder Fincantieri’s stylish Italian roots.
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I found myself traveling with retirees, multi-generational families, and travelers from a variety of countries. A large percentage of passengers were Canadian, which makes sense as the ship departed from Vancouver. There were also a surprising number of children on board considering it was early October when most kids are typically in school. Follow our social media and blog for the latest cruise and travel news, including our best vacation deals. From holidays to weddings, make your Princess Cruises vacation even more special by celebrating at sea.
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After all this is the reason why I and my 1300 discoverers are here, to give our guests the best time of their lives and create memories that will last a lifetime. It is not important what they ask, it is important for me to know that they are enjoying their time onboard and that they appreciate the hard work of all teammates. Captain Gennaro Arma headed up this crew of over one thousand and safeguarded the lives of another 3000 or so passengers. You can sit on your balcony in a beautiful meditative trance and watch the ocean glide by in your own private world. So let’s leave my salty sea dog comparisons alone for a while and get right down to business. And look inside the ship and the packages in this Discovery Princess review.
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Occurring twice per week onboard the Discovery Princess, formal evenings encourage a more upscale attire at dinner, but black tie has long been retired. Still, many passengers take this opportunity to put on their Sunday best, have their photos taken by the professionals on board, and celebrate special occasions in a way that often gets forsaken back at home. While nice jeans, a sport coat or collared shirt, and good shoes will suffice for men, and similar for women, it’s best to leave the shorts, tank tops, and flip flops for poolside dining on these evenings. There are a total of four pools and 10 hot tubs on board this Discovery Princess. Head to The Sanctuary, an exclusive adults-only area for relaxation and spa services at the top and front of the ship.
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Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of $14.99 USD per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a $5 USD room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. ▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.†Guests may call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® Cruises app at any time of the day or night. ▲3rd/4th berths available in select cabins.†Guests may call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® Cruises app at any time of the day or night. The Discovery Princess is a brand-new ship fashioned in a classic manner, with boatloads of brass trim, gold accents, and retro internet connectivity (and an app that is fussy, at best). Guests can also choose to wear the medallion, made from recycled ocean plastic garbage, in the form of a watch or bracelet.
Whenever you visit, you’ll find plenty of well-balanced options to choose from. Stop by for breakfast and visit our gourmet pancake station, or enjoy one of our unique hot cereal offerings. At lunch, look for handcrafted sandwiches, regionally inspired dishes and soups, as well as our carvery selections. For dinner, there’s everything from international favorites, comfort foods, customized stir-fry or pasta, plus a multitude of fresh fruit and salad choices. Even if you’re not sailing to Naples (this time), you can still enjoy one of their greatest contributions to the culinary world.
From Sacramento, California the Smiths are frequent guests sailing with Princess for the last 10 years. As with most cruise lines, newer, larger ships like Discovery Princess tend to attract a slightly younger demographic, and that was the case aboard our inaugural Mexican Riviera sailing out of the Port of Los Angeles. Up top, passengers will also find an expansive Fitness Center and the adults-only Retreat Pool – an interior space tucked away ahead of the forward elevator bank. It’s the perfect complement to the additional-charge Sanctuary on Deck 18 forward, away – but never out of reach – of the well-designed World Marketplace buffet restaurant on Deck 16 aft. Discovery Princess is a ship that may not rock the boat in terms of design – but one that still provides a quality cruise experience at a great price. Still, there are little signs throughout Discovery Princess indicating Princess is ever so slowly modernizing its look and feel.
Offering a unique variety of beer, whiskey and cocktail selections, plus live music, there’s something for everyone at this hip, friendly twist on traditional pub fare. Book your own wonderful all-inclusive cruise trip with the brand new Discovery Princess here. Enjoy its MedallionClass® technology and beautiful rooms as standard and consider including drinks, Wi-Fi, and crew appreciation by upgrading to the Princess Plus packagefor only £40pp per day. My friends and colleagues, however, tested out the Princess shore excursions to the max.
With days spent at sea, the ship herself becomes a character, a fellow passenger on your voyage. And just as you wouldn’t undertake a long trip with a stranger (or would you?) so it makes sense to get to know your ship before you go. But after you’ve spent just one night at sea, never mind five to fourteen, it’s not only easier to see why the shape of the ship matters.
The ship -- essentially a carbon copy of 2021’s Enchanted Princess – doesn’t tinker with the Princess formula. However, passenger favorite Vines wine bar is missing, removed to make way for the Salty Dog Gastropub on Deck 5. Discovery Princess ship's Inaugural Cruise (November 3, 2021) was a 7-day "Mediterranean and Aegean" itinerary from Civitavecchia-Rome to Piraeus-Athens.
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