Discovery Princess sailed her inaugural cruise on March 27, 2022, from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera and spent her first summer in Alaska from Seattle. She is the sixth and final Royal-class ship, measuring about 145,000 gross tons with 3,660 guests and 1,830 cabins, about 81 percent of which have balconies.
Princess markets her on Alaska, Mexico and short California coast itineraries. Her Sky Suites have the largest balconies at sea according to Princess, and she shares the 360: An Extraordinary Experience dining show only with Enchanted Princess.
Highlights
Sky Suites
Suites with very large wraparound balconies and 270-degree views.
360: An Extraordinary Experience
A dining show offered only on Discovery and Enchanted Princess.
The Sanctuary
An adults-only deck retreat.
Movies Under the Stars
An open-air poolside screen for films and events.
Best for
- Alaska cruisers
- West Coast travelers
- Balcony lovers
Good to know before you book
- The 19-deck figure is the count Princess publishes.
- Princess uses the OceanMedallion wearable for boarding, cabin entry and onboard payments.
- The Sanctuary and specialty restaurants cost extra.
Where Discovery Princess sails
Deployments change by season and year. Recent and announced itineraries include:
Regions: Alaska, Mexican Riviera
Discovery Princess questions
When did Discovery Princess debut?
Her inaugural cruise sailed March 27, 2022, from Los Angeles to the Mexican Riviera.
Where does Discovery Princess sail?
Princess markets Discovery Princess on Alaska, Mexico and California coast itineraries.
How many balconies does Discovery Princess have?
About 81 percent of her 1,830 cabins have balconies, which Princess counts as more than 1,400.
Sources and fact-checking (last checked October 14, 2026)
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