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Get ready for an in-depth comparison of Discovery Princess and Royal Princess, two of Princess Cruises’ stunning Royal-Class ships! With Discovery Princess soon making her Australian debut, I spent seven nights onboard to explore her differences, highlights, and everything Aussies (and anyone else!) can expect to experience onboard.
While I traveled as part of a press pack at Princess Cruises’ invitation, this review is wholly mine. I was not paid for this review, and Princess Cruises did not dictate or influence the content.
Find out how Discovery Princess improves on the classic Royal-Class design with brighter interiors, reimagined spaces, and exciting dining and entertainment options. Is she worth sailing? Watch to find out!
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0:00 Introduction
1:50 What Makes Discovery New
7:19 Dining & Bars
13:43 Entertainment
14:47 Accommodation
16:24 Medallion & Fares
18:39 Should You Book
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Watch my Discovery Princess fully narrated ship tour here: https://youtu.be/SvH0Yjt54Oo
Watch my Royal Princess cruise review here: https://youtu.be/atscZjrYdyQ
Watch my Royal Princess fully narrated ship tour here: https://youtu.be/HU9eN_oetEk
Let me know if you think Discovery Princess is better than Royal Princess!
She is definitely beautiful however the itineraries are disappointing, unless you fly to Singapore to cruise SE Asia before coming to Sydney. Then we have to fly to Singapore and Brisbane from Sydney. Once again Princess has overlooked Brisbane. 😢 Congratulations on another great video Adrian, you covered everything. 🎉 ❤ Sue
I have booked Discovery Princess for March 2026 and I have got Crown Princess booked for the Circumnavigation around Australia in September – October next year, I can't wait to do those two cruises woohoo 🥳🥳🥳🥳
Currently on Royal as we watched your video. Although an older ship she has run well over the two weeks we have been aboard to NZ and back. We are booked on Discovery for Feb 2026 and excited for the opportunity. Our biggest disappointment is the Sanctuary being a fee based amenity. I expect this will also happen to Majestic when she goes into dry dock soon. Goodbye Hollywood Pool Club being free for all. Thanks for your review.
We Like princess.
The renamed P&O to Carnival should look at Princess and Carnival, with free Hamburgers, Hotdogs, pizza & icecream….
Thanks for the Video Mate
Thanks for this Adrian. You have sold me on Discovery and I am on the lookout for a good itinerary when she comes to Australia.
Which package did you have when you sailed on her?
Booked in march 26 too
Adrian so many cruises only to B=New Zeaand been there done that far too many times and well before yu were born these people who run cruise one cannot see beyond their noses.
Adrian how would it be for a solo cruiser on this ship? Do they do anything for solo cruisers like Cunard do?
Great review. Made me want to sail on her.
Thank you.
At the start, when you were name dropping the "many new ships", how many of those actually lasted and stayed here, instead of being one season blow throughs?
11:49 Chaptering of this video is missing.
I have checked it on Chrome and Firefox, in Windows and Linux, and in the YouTube app on multiple Android devices.
Another great review Adrian, we have never sailed on Princess in Australia, How long will the Season be in 2025 for Discovery Princess while in Australia 🇦🇺 Thank's Anne 🛳
Love your reviews. Honest good and bad
Loved 360 dining. Did it on Enchanted last year, although it was for Suite guests or by Management invitation only at no cost. Without doubt one of the very best dining experiences we've ever enjoyed. I'm pleased they've opened it up to one and all on Discovery
When I win Lotto I will book that Sky Suite! And I will keep you in mind!
Cant wait, we are booked on her inaugural cruise to Australia from Singapore.
Thanks Adrian. Discovery Princess NZ cruise booked for February 26, followed by 2 weeks on Sun Princess in September 26 😎
Very interesting to see some of the changes to Discovery from Royal. I think Princess Live changes would be better than the Royal setup. Interesting remark that her voyage from Singapore will be straight out of dry dock. Crown was due to leave Singapore around the same time but had to change due to dry dock issues at the time, wonder if they double booked the two ships but Discovery got priority. Thanks for another good video Adrian.
I wish we had more Ships coming to Fremantle. Now P&O have gone we have no short cruises anymore 😔
Scotty and I are on the delivery cruise next year. We have done a few Princess cruises now and they are certainly giving Celebrity a run for your money. Will be interesting to see how "crowdeed " it is because we found Majestic to never have enough seating. Love your Christmas tree and the orchids are looking fabulous. Cheers
We've cruised on Discovery Princess along the N.A. coast & Mexico. To each his own, but we enjoyed Discovery so much that for us it has become the standard other ships are measured by. Hope you like it as much.
Just finished around Australia on Crown Princess and booked Discovery Princess to New Zealand January 3026
One of the main reasons my wife and I cruise is for the live music and to dance the night away. I was disappointed to see your review brushed over the live music with one sentence.
Hi there, we are booked on this ship next year and have two casual dining choices available to us. Which is better to take advantage of these venues…lunch or dinner, seaday or portday?
I loved the aft pool, my only swim of the cruise.