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DISCOVERY PRINCESS: The Best Royal Class Ship? | Full Cruise Review

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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πŸ‘οΈ 40K viewsπŸ“… 1 years ago⏱️ 21:05

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive review of the Discovery Princess, the final vessel in the Royal Class series for Princess Cruises. He examines the ship's design, noting that the central Piazza feels brighter and more contemporary than the Royal Princess while maintaining a classic town square atmosphere. The review covers various deck features, including the return of the Wake View pool and the updated layout of the adults-only Retreat. Dining options are extensively detailed, ranging from included venues like the World Fresh Marketplace Buffet to specialty restaurants such as the Crown Grill and the immersive 360 experiential dining venue. While the creator praises the technological integration of the Medallion and the variety of entertainment, he notes some drawbacks, such as the noise levels in the Piazza and the older cabin layouts compared to newer ship classes. He concludes that the ship offers a successful blend of traditional and contemporary elements, making it a strong option for Princess loyalists, particularly when utilizing the Princess Plus fare tier.

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
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South_pacific Β· Fall Β· 7 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I just spent 7 Days on board so let me tell you all about Discovery princess and what you'll love about sailing on the second newest Princess ship in the fleet

Discovery offers a few big changes and some small ones that all add up to create a more amenable holiday environment

I'm only disappointed that Discovery princess is so far scheduled to only have one season in Australia but who knows what the future will bring

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Book specialty dining online ahead of time to lock in a particular day and time
βœ“Get to the Vista Lounge at least half an hour early to secure a seat for comedy shows
βœ“Consider Princess Plus for overall value with casual dining, beverages, and internet

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the differences between Discovery Princess and Royal Princess?
QWhat can Australians expect when Discovery Princess debuts in Australia?
QIs the 360 experiential dining venue worth the cost?

Topics Covered

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