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Discovery Princess Embarkation Day From Vancouver-The Most CHAOTIC Boarding We Have Ever Experienced

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πŸ‘οΈ 38K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 30:43

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their embarkation day on the Discovery Princess in Vancouver, beginning their seven night Alaskan cruise through the Inside Passage. They describe a chaotic boarding process at the Canada Place terminal, noting long queues for elevators and security checkpoints caused by multiple ships departing simultaneously. After navigating the terminal, they explore the ship, highlighting the Medallion technology which allows for seamless cabin access and mobile drink ordering via an app. The creators visit the Sanctuary to book a lounge for glacier viewing and sample food at the buffet and GiGi's Pizza. They conclude their embarkation journey by attending a sail away party in the atrium and watching the ship depart Vancouver, passing landmarks such as Stanley Park and the Lions Gate Bridge. The video serves as an initial impression of the Princess cruise experience, focusing on the logistics of boarding and the convenience of the ship's digital features.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Discovery Princess
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Discovery Princess
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleAlaska · Summer · 7 nightsFrom VancouverFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

this was very Chaotic and stressful as there was 3 ships leaving from Canada place and it was VERY disorganised

this is no reflection on Princess though, this is just issues with the port being so busy

we hope if you're getting on a princess yeah that app looks really good as well

so far so good it really does you know look amazing

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Arrive at the port by 8:00 AM to avoid long queues
βœ“Check how many ships are embarking from Vancouver beforehand
βœ“Use the Medallion app to order drinks and avoid queues

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Claustrophobia in inside cabin β€” Cabin felt fine and bright, not claustrophobic
Understanding the Medallion system β€” Will do a full video explaining how it works

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like from Vancouver?
QHow does the Princess Medallion work?
QWhat is the buffet like on Discovery Princess?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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