Category Scores
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Space & Comfort
56Beats 40% of ships
Dining
65Top 44% of ships
Entertainment
64Beats 36% of ships
Activities & Thrills
62Beats 46% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
55Top 40% of ships
Value / Cost
65Top 50% of ships
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What We Like
No standout strengths yet.
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Worth Knowing
Fewer crew per guest — about 2.7 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LinePrincess Cruises
Ship NameDiscovery Princess
Maiden voyage27 March 2022
Physical
Year Built2022
Refurbished Not yet
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 145,000 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 330 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 44 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipNo
Total decks 18
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks19
Speed 22 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,346
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.7
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,834
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins33
Passenger Capacity 3,660
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 39.617
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsIncluded: Main Dining Rooms (Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan), World Fresh Marketplace, International Café, Gigi's Pizzeria, Slice Pizzeria, Alfredo's Pizzeria, The Salty Dog Grill, The Pastry Shop, Chocolate Journeys, Room Service/OceanNow. Specialty (paid): Sabatini's Italian Trattoria, Crown Grill, Bistro Sur La Mer, The Catch by Rudi, The Salty Dog Gastropub, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar, Crown Grill, 360: An Extraordinary Experience, Chef's Table Lumière, Gelato, Crab Shack (Alaska sailings only)
Restaurants - Paid6
Restaurants - Included8
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only2
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools4
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolNo
Total Hot Tubs7
- Hot Tubs - General Access9
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only10
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive1
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges11
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryNo
Movie TheatreYes
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeNo
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaFlat fee
Special AmenitiesAfternoon Tea, Art Auctions
Afternoon TeaIncluded
Art AuctionsIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$2.50
Domestic Beer Price$6.25
Drink Package Price (From..)$59.99
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants14
Restaurants Price: Included6
Restaurants Price: Premium8
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down7
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve6
Restaurants Type: Buffet1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign ZCEW3
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9837468
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 310812000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Hamilton, Bermuda
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.