Discovery Princess Review - Great Ship, Broken System?
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I've recently returned from a cruise on board Discovery Princess. After almost 2 weeks on board, there were a couple of key lessons I learned that I'm going to share with you in this in-depth review.
The technology, for whatever reason, was misplacing the kids' location and putting them in this spot. And it happened regularly throughout the cruise.
Dining on day one was best described as a complete mess. The evening started with very long waits and cues that extended across decks and outside of restaurants.
We enjoyed our cruise very much. This video is of course reflective of some of the finer points and criticisms that we found or I found on board.
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Princess family cruising review: https://youtu.be/AesbeoAi-N8 Discovery Princess mini suite tour: https://youtu.be/wJI9DzKLoXk Discovery Princess walk-through ship tour: https://youtu.be/SvH0Yjt54Oo In this Discovery Princess cruise ship review, I share my honest experience sailing aboard Princess Cruises’ newest Royal-class ship, including what worked well, what disappointed me, and the one major issue that impacted the entire cruise. From stateroom comfort and dining quality to entertainment, bars, service, and overall atmosphere, this review covers the full onboard experience. I also take a deep dive into Princess Medallion and OceanNow - Princess Cruises’ much-hyped onboard technology - and explain where it struggled, why guests were confused, and how it affected everything from drink ordering to dining flow. One of the biggest low points was a particularly poor night one dinner that many guests across the ship experienced, highlighting operational and system breakdowns rather than individual crew performance. At the same time, I also highlight outstanding crew members who truly carried the cruise with excellent service and professionalism. If you’re considering a Discovery Princess cruise, a Princess Cruises sailing, or you’re curious about how Princess Medallion and OceanNow really perform in the real world, this video will give you an honest, balanced perspective. 👍 If you found this helpful, please give the video a like 🛳️ Subscribe for cruise reviews, cruise news, and honest cruise commentary 💬 Have you sailed Discovery Princess or used OceanNow? Share your experience in the comments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy Music by Master Planned Music 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Our Multi-Gen Family 1:36 Mini Suite 2:59 Medallion Cruising 3:47 Broken Location Tracking 4:45 OceanNow Fail 8:13 Dining Review 11:50 Casual Dining 12:43 Specialty Dining 13:24 360 Restaurant 14:29 The Buffet 15:16 The Ship, Entertainment & Noise 16:30 Pools 17:24 Kids Clubs 18:28 Why Princess is Important 20:07 Concluding Thoughts 21:29 Michael's Hot-Take 24:35 Bloopers