Princess takes ownership of new 3,660-guest Discovery Princess

While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present industry-wide challenges, it hasn't stopped cruise lines from unveiling new and innovative ships. 

Princess Cruises is the latest to receive a new ship – Discovery Princess was delivered on Jan 28 at an official handover at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.

Discovery Princess expands the Princess Cruises fleet to 15 MedallionClass vessels and features an evolution of the design platform used for the cruise line's previous Royal-Class ships.

The Discovery Princess handover was attended by John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises, Captain Gennaro Arma, and Luigi Matarazzo, general manager merchant ships division of Fincantieri.

Mr. Padgett said the company looks forward to “welcoming our first guests to experience the beauty of the ship when they embark in just a few weeks."

Final Royal-Class newbuild

The 3,660-guest Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild and shares all of the spectacular style and luxury of her sister ships – Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess and Royal Princess.

With innovative, new experiences, guests will enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from the largest balconies at sea in the Sky Suites, unwind at The Sanctuary and indulge in world-class dining options.

“Broadway-style production” shows in the state-of-the-art Princess Theatre also await.

Discovery Princess also uses the latest technologies to reduce fuel consumption, treat wastewater, and support our environmental compliance efforts.

In addition, Discovery Princess is the newest ship to join the fleet offering Princess MedallionClass Vacations which begins with the Medallion wearable, a quarter-sized device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship, as well as enhanced services like having whatever guests need, delivered directly to them, wherever they are on the ship.

In addition, guests can share their favourite cruise moments using MedallionNet, the best Wi-Fi at sea, as well as stay connected with friends and family back home, work remotely anywhere on the ship, post content and stream movies and shows.

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 March 27 – April 24, 2022, before heading up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle.

For more about Discovery Princess, click here. 

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