Discovery Princess - why we were disappointed. What went wrong on our short Australian cruise?

Name: Discovery Princess - why we were disappointed. What went wrong on our short Australian cruise?
Uploaded: 2026-02-08T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 4 s
Channel: TravelCruiseFeast

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👁️ 1K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 10:04

Princess Cruises

Royal Caribbean Group

What This Creator Said

4 Sad Bacon

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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)South_pacific · 3 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

Today's video is a tough one to make because this is a cruise we really wanted to love, but unfortunately we didn't.

The sushi rice was undercooked and the fish didn't taste fresh. Not a great start at all.

We had booked a standard balcony cabin for 4, so we knew space would be tight. But we didn't expect to arrive and find both Pullman beds already down and the bottom beds unmade.

Ocean Now barely worked for the rest of the cruise, especially outside the cabin.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Consider specialty dining if the main dining room isn't cutting it.

✓Avoid short cruises if you prefer a more relaxed experience.

✓Avoid flex time dining if you prefer early fixed-time dining.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cabin space and bed management — Be prepared for tight space in a balcony cabin for four and manage Pullman beds yourself if needed.

Dining timing and service — Consider early fixed-time dining to ensure you make shows, as flex dining can lead to slow service.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat went wrong on our short Australian cruise on Discovery Princess?

QWhy were we disappointed with Discovery Princess?

QAre short cruises and flex time dining for us?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program1 Sad BaconItinerary Route3½ Sad BaconDining Main3½ Sad BaconService Crew1½ Sad BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconDining Specialty2½ Sad BaconDining Buffet2 Sad BaconCabin Balcony3 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Sydney3½ Happy Bacon

Eden3½ Sad Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

Discovery Princess review Australia | Princess Cruises honest review | Discovery Princess problems We wanted to love Discovery Princess, but this short 3-night cruise from Sydney left us disappointed. In this honest review, we share what went wrong on our Australia cruise and why it didn’t meet Princess Cruises’ usual standards. Discovery Princess arrived in Australia with huge hype. Launched in 2022, she’s known for elegant design, a stunning piazza, modern cabins, and premium dining. But on our Sydney to Eden cruise, overcrowding, slow food service, unreliable Ocean Now delivery, and a cramped balcony cabin for four overshadowed the excitement. With nearly 4,400 passengers, the ship felt too full for a short sailing — especially after Eden was cancelled due to rough seas, turning the trip into a cruise to nowhere with no compensation. From undercooked sushi and overly salty Main Dining Room meals to long waits for lunch and dining delays, food was a letdown. Add in noisy public spaces, slow bar service, and cabin issues with Pullman beds, and this cruise became a test for guests and crew. Are we being too harsh on Discovery Princess? Or has Princess Cruises changed? 👇 Let us know your Discovery Princess experience in the comments 👍 Like if you appreciate honest cruise reviews 🔔 Subscribe for our back-to-back cruise on Voyager of the Seas next! #DiscoveryPrincess #PrincessCruises #CruiseReview #AustralianCruise #CruiseToNowhere #RoyalClass #travelcruisefeast