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Our First Princess Cruise Review: Discovery Princess to ALASKA

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Barnes on the Geaux
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👁️ 251 views📅 7 months ago⏱️ 18:00
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewCreator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Alaska · Summer · 7 nightsFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

What I loved was the food and the marketplace.

I was not a fan of the service there and it was to no fault of the staff. They were just understaffed.

The entertainment was lacking in a lot of areas.

Is Princess Cruz is a one and done for us? My answer is yes. I think we are done with Princess.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check out the free Zumba classes in the Piaza if you have time and energy.
Consider the enrichment piece for families with kids who enjoy learning about nature.
Be aware that pool swimming may not be comfortable on Alaska sailings due to cold weather.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Will the kids be bored without water slides or fireworks?Princess is not for kids who want dazzle and wild activities; it's better for multigenerational families focused on nature and learning.
Will the pool be usable on an Alaska sailing?Pool swimming is unlikely due to cold weather; plan for other activities.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat did the creator love and not love about the Discovery Princess?
QIs Princess Cruises a good choice for families with kids?
QWill the creator sail with Princess again?

Topics Covered

Kids Family1½ Happy BaconService Crew2 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows1½ Sad BaconValue PricingMehDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Main2½ Sad BaconSpa Fitness3 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Indica Arm3½ Happy Bacon
Ketchikan2½ Happy Bacon
Skagway2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

We just finished our very first sailing with Princess Cruises onboard the Discovery Princess to Alaska, and in this full review we’re sharing it all: what we enjoyed, didn’t enjoy and whether we’d sail with Princess again. This was our family’s first experience with Princess, and in this video we cover: 0:00- 11:30 What we loved and didn’t love about the Discovery Princess 11:30- 15:25 Is Princess Cruises is a good choice for families with kids 15:26-18:00 Was it “one and done,” or will we sail with Princess again? As a traveling family, we’re always looking for cruise lines that balance adult relaxation with family fun. We hope our experience helps you decide if Princess is the right fit for your next vacation. Watch our full Alaska Cruise Vlog Series here: https://youtu.be/4qBBxJq13-A?si=fpyVTcafr85Ke8Yz