UNSTOPPABLE Stacey was a guest of Princess Cruises a long with three other IFWTWA writers on December 17, 2022. Royal bachelors come to America in search of a princess who will love them for more than just superficial reasons. Often times, I will research and find that there is access to places that most people don't know about or locations on the ship that aren't well known. *Deck plans are subject to change at any time. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. From the cruise ship horn playing the Love Boat Theme Song (on some ships), to the Love Boat Disco Deck Party its all in good fun! Find out more details about the Princess packages here. Save your space on a wonderful, all-inclusive cruise with the brand new Discovery Princess here. Each guest sailing on a MedallionClass ship is provided with the Medallion wearable, a quarter-sized device. More like premium champagne on arrival, a full bar with mixers, complimentary access to the Enclave, a reserved Princess Cays bungalow and balcony dinner. I chose it because it is in an area where there is not much going on deck 7 the promenade deck (i am on deck 8 ) I was trying to find a cabin in between the lifeboats to hopefully get a less obstructed view but either they aren't available or are available in a location with main venues . While regular coffee and tea is available in the buffet and in the Main Dining Room, freshly brewed coffee, specialty coffee and premium teas are additional. Sigh! Being a Captain was my dream as a child. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. There are several and I could talk for hours. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. On our cruise, we travelled from Los Angeles to Cabo San Lucas in Mexico, a gorgeous spot of sunshine with pink morning mist hanging over craggy rocks and waterways. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. So diplomatic! Thanks, Amy! Depending on the course or pairing, the servers could easily tend our plates and tableware in front or behind us. I would enjoy a multisensory 360 Experience of China as I dont expect to return to that part of the world again. One door closed, another slid open and I stepped onto my balcony, champagne in hand. These cookies track visitors across websites and collect information to provide customized ads. Suspense and excitement were in the air. Then knocks at the door, the laughter, friends, the start of a new type of exploration. However right now you dont need to wear a mask when eating, drinking or in a pool and outdoors in most cases. The future cruise deposit is the best deal onboard. At mealtime, order everything you want, 12. Hope to see you and Yuri there! The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". OK, I cant help myselfthe 360 Experience was so over-the-top I have to reveal a bit more. I am sworn to secrecy. Similar? You enter through doors marked Emergency Exit Only and Employee Access Only. But dont go snooping around for this. Princess Cruises Takes Delivery of New Ship Discovery Princess By Ben Souza January 31, 2022 0 Princess Cruises Princess Cruises has taken delivery of their newest and latest Royal class. If youre on a Princess Cruise, theres going to be some Love Boat nostalgia. Ill go into more detail further on in this Discovery Princess review, but for now, think: sudoku challenges, singles get togethers, morning stretch routines, golf tournaments, acupuncture consultations, quizzes, teeth whitening consultations, cocktail lessons, DJ sessions, live music, afternoon tea, basketball shoot outs, movies beneath the stars, Lotto draws, shop sales, production line ups and more, more, more. The list is very long, starting from the installation of the MBR system (Membrane Bio-Reactor) to treat the Grey Water (Accommodations) and Black Water (Toilet and Medical Center) eliminating solids, the treated effluent has a very high clarity and significantly reduced pathogen concentration not harmful to sea life. Up, down, across. Pack light with our Princess cruise packing list, 9. Princess Saver fare covers the cruise only. Get extra perks and support our work:Special thanks to our Backstage Crew for keeping us on the high seas! Discovery Princess will depart Italy and make her way to the Port of Los Angeles to sail on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from 27 March - 24 April 2022, before heading . Youll gain historical context, tips on seeking out local cuisine, and recommendations on the best ways to experience top tourist sites. We food and wine writers always take so many shots of the platings that our food invariably gets coldone of the hazards of the job. To use the Refer Your Friends program, you must register your friend as a referral online. Inside my Mini-Suite on the Discovery Princess. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. The number of users at any given time affects Princess Cruises wifi speed. Id love to get your take on vegan food at the Grand CAnyon! The Discovery Princess was built in 2021 and joined the cruise line's Royal Class. MedallionClass has now been rolled out across the entire Princess fleet. My friends and colleagues, however, tested out the Princess shore excursions to the max. Weve cruised on Princess several times, and cruise on other lines as well. (Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver, Juneau). More importantly, regular cruisers rave about it, so give it a try. Discovery Princess is a Royal -class cruise ship operated by Princess Cruises, a subsidiary of Carnival Corporation & plc. For others, and Im definitely one of this latter group these days, the room is your sanctuary and will have a huge bearing on how much you enjoy your trip. Enjoy its MedallionClass technology and beautiful rooms as standard and consider including drinks, Wi-Fi, and crew appreciation by upgrading to the Princess Plus package for only 40pp per day. The buffet will be busy that first day, so avoid it if you can. Why? Every day, a new agenda appears, with group meet ups, sudoku challenges, art lessons and more. Photos, floor plan diagrams, and amenities represent typical arrangements and may vary by ship and stateroom. Thanks for the kind words, Emma! With cruise lines promoting beverage packages, it can be hard to know what drinks are included, and which are not. The form-fitting black and gold costumes appeared to be a little Star-Treky to me. However, it was probably the first time I ate hot food while on a media trip. Parents can track teens and shipmates can track each other. Youll also get priority boarding and disembarkation plus more. Also, guests from Captains Circle Platinum and Elite members as well as guests booked in Club Class and Suites have early access to the booking system. Id like to see if there are any videos or the suites, other than the Sky suite (i.e. Princess Cruises told us that the technology makes it easy to change out the videos. Princess has some of the best dining options at sea. On top of this theres ice cream and popcorn on the pool deck. See more about the accommodation options on the Discovery Princess here. As Ive mentioned, theres something soothing and intensely private about watching the ocean from your own balcony. If youd like a video explanation of Ocean Medallion, you can see this in my YouTube video below. Lets say that being at sea is one of them. All Rights Reserved. Im an avid cruiser and have been giving out insider tips for more than 10 years! Leaving Los Angeles on the new Discovery Princess cruise ship. I will be sailing on Discovery Princess in October, and I definitely desire to upgrade to the suite category to suiten my cruise experience. No matter your destination this Mediterranean foodie fun is something worth traveling for. As ever, as always, I kept the right to write what I like. But here are the overall staterooms and options. Copyright Silver Footprint Ltd 2023. Vista Show Lounge all shiny and new, youll find world class live bands and comedians, illusionists and magicians. Discovery Princess is the newest ship on the West Coast, and as we've discovered over the past week, also one of the most comfortable, offering a product that will appeal to long-time Princess . Im looking forward to IFWTWA Conference at Sea on Discovery Princess Oct 1-7, 2023. Princess is a really good cruise line that seems to have something for everyone. So, if youre cruising with Princess for the first time, and you love cruise food, you might want to know this. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. We loved the ship and met some wonderful people and crew members. You can explore this immersive dining venue on board Discovery Princess and now on Enchanted Princess. 1. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. After all, the sea is a challenge and a Captain accepts that challenge every day. Lets keep looking at the info from Princess and well know more as it gets closer . If youre cruising on Regal or Royal Princess (or another ship with an Alfredos restaurant), consider having your lunch here on embarkation day, while your fellow cruisers still dont realize its included. They also have an accessible desk, roll-in shower with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat plus accessible wardrobes and desks. Some Princess ships offer Movies Under the Stars, 20. When you arent sure, just ask your fellow cruise passengers or the staff on board. By clicking Accept, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Book a cabin, navigate Discovery Princess, or locate amenities on each deck. Reservations and/or extra charges apply. Movies Under the Stars a gigantic open air screen. Shore Power (Cold Iron): Use of port electricity grid to power the ship while in port, being able to shut down propulsion and auxiliary engines and rely on the ship-to-shore connection to fulfil the energy demands, eliminating up to 90% of the vessels emissions at berth, thus contributing to reducing global maritime emissions, especially if the land-based power source is environmentally friendly. On many cruise ships, there will be Ocean Medallion and even cruise port talks. There are LOTS of changes with Princess Shop the. 4. Choose the Princess drink package that is right for you, 16. Im so glad my videos & blog posts are helpful as you plan for your cruise. A Discovery Princess secret. Or, if they are not time-sensitive, leave them in the out basket. Decorated in calming and restful blues, the suite felt spacious with a separate sleeping and living area. I also occasionally write about life as a Camino de Santiago pilgrim. The updated technology has allowed for fast internet, that works well even in your cabin. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.#cruise #cruising #travel #princesscruises #princesscruise #medallionclass Enchanted Princess, the fifth in line of Princess Cruises Royal-class ships, shares all of their spectacular style and luxury, and introduces new attractions all her own. They are so good theyre almost sinful. When was the Discovery Princess Built? Introduced in November 2022, Princess Cruises new "360: An Extraordinary Experience" is making waves as the line's newest ultra-innovative, ultra-gourmet and ultra-exclusive perk. My sneak peek at the wonderful new Discovery Princess. 5 Best Tapas in Seville, Spain, You Cant Miss, A Touch of Italy | Essential Eats in Campania, Travel Writers Divulge: Top Things To Do in Downtown St Pete, Road Tripping to the Best Greece Wineries in Peloponnese, Riding Down Memory Lane: Mule Rides Grand Canyon Flashback. In our family, it served as a bit of private dressing area, right outside the washroom. This becomes clear in the app or if you talk to someone, the old fashioned way. She walked us through the masqueraded doors that happened to be camouflaged with potholes. No-one else can know your whereabouts on the ship unless you agree to it in advance. and feel, smell, hear and taste! Discovery Princess Enchanted Princess Majestic Princess Regal Princess Royal Princess Sky Princess Your Vacation - Effortless. I stayed in a gorgeous mini-suite on the 14th deck, which Id highly recommend. Enjoy this story? Could it be that the days of expensive and sluggish internet on a cruise ship are slowly becoming a thing of the past?