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Is the Discovery Princess Worth the Hype? ๐Ÿšข NZ Cruise Diary & Brutally Honest Review! EPISODE 1.

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โค๏ธ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific ยท Spring ยท 14 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Does the Discovery Princess actually live up to the hype? Let's find out.

We have so much more to show you in our upcoming second episode.

The quality of food on this ship is truly amazing.

The Tasman Sea sailing was very slight for the whole three days from Sydney.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Book the premier package to access all specialty restaurants.
โœ“Consider an ocean view room if you don't miss a balcony.
โœ“Try the crab shack for a unique lunch experience.

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Rough seas on the Tasman Sea โ€” The sailing was surprisingly calm during this trip.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs the Discovery Princess worth the hype?
QWhat is the dining experience like on board?
QHow was the sailing across the Tasman Sea?

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๐Ÿšข๐ŸŒŠ 14 days. Two islands. One notorious stretch of water. Tune into the first part of our epic NEW ZEALAND CRUISE DIARY. Weโ€™re taking the Discovery Princess on her maiden Australian season for a loop around New Zealand, but was it all sunshine and smooth sailing? ๐Ÿ˜ฑ (Spoiler: On one of the crossings, the Tasman Sea might have had other ideas!) Join us as we: โ€ข Enjoy a pre-cruise 3 days in Sydney. โ€ข Take advantage of the Premier Package with some exquisite dining experiences. โ€ข Explore the best of the North and South Islandsโ€”from wineries to UNESCO wonders. Is a 14-day trek across the ditch REALLY worth it? Grab a coffee (or a cocktail) and find out in this epic cruise adventure! ๐Ÿฅ‚ If you enjoyed this video, please hit the "like" button and subscribe to the channel to be notified each time we load further videos of our travels. Finally, don't hesitate to add your comments, they would be most welcome. ABOUT RHONDA & ANDREW We live in Melbourne, Australia. Now both retired, we have found an interest in cruising and enjoy sharing our experiences with others who have similar interests. This channel seems to be an ideal outlet to impart our cruising adventures plus create lasting memories. We hope you enjoy our insights and adventures. #DiscoveryPrincess #PrincessCruises #NewZealandCruise #CruiseReview #TravelVlog #TasmanSea #CruiseLife