Alaska: Denali Explorer Cruisetour J - Tour #JB5

Princess Cruises

Start your adventure in Fairbanks, then travel south to the Denali Princess Lodge for a taste of Alaska's untamed wilderness. Continue to Anchorage, and on to Whittier, where your cruise begins. Sail past the icy wonders of Hubbard Glacier and Glacier Bay, then explore the remote charm of Icy Strait Point, the vibrant capital Juneau, and the colorful streets of Ketchikan. Your unforgettable journey ends in the coastal city of Vancouver.

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Sailing Itinerary

Note: Cruise itineraries are subject to change. Please verify ports and times directly with the cruise line.

Day 1 Fairbanks

Overview

 
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If the story of the founding of Fairbanks had happened anywhere else, it wouldn't be told so proudly, for the city's father was a swindler, and its undignified birth contained an element of chance not usually admitted in polite society. As the popular story goes (and the historians' version is fairly close), it seems that in 1901, E. T. Barnette decided to get rich by starting a gold-mining boomtown like the others that had sprouted from Dawson City to Nome as the stampeders of 1898 sloshed back and forth across the territory from one gold find to the next. He booked passage on a riverboat going up the Tanana with his supplies to build the town, having made an understanding with the captain that, should the vessel get stuck, he would lighten the load by getting off with the materials on the nearest bank. Unfortunately, the captain got lost. Thinking he was heading up a slough on the Tanana, he got sidetracked into the relatively small Chena River. That was where the boat got stuck and where Barnette got left, and that was where he founded Fairbanks. Fortunately for Barnette, an Italian prospector named Felix Pedro had been looking for gold in the hills around the new trading post, and made a strike on the Tanana. On that news, Barnette dispatched his Chinese cook-off to Dawson City to spread the word. The cook's story showed up in a newspaper that winter and a stampede of hundreds of miners ensued, heading toward Fairbanks in weather as cold as -50°F. Barnette's town was a success, but the cook nearly got lynched when the stampeders found out how far he'd exaggerated the truth. Much more gold was found later, however, and half the population of Dawson City came downriver to Fairbanks. Barnette had made it big. The town's future was assured thanks to a political deal. Barnette did a favor for the territory's judge, James Wickersham, by naming the settlement for Wickersham's ally in Congress, Sen. Charles Fairbanks of Indiana, who later became vice president. Wickersham then moved the federal courthouse to Fairbanks from Eagle--he loaded his records on his dogsled and mushed here, establishing the camp as the hub of the region. Wickersham's story is interesting, too. He was a notable explorer, Alaska's first real statesman as a nonvoting delegate to Congress, and the father of the Alaska Railroad. Houses he lived in are preserved at Alaska and in Fairbanks and Juneau just up the hill from the capitol building. Barnette didn't do as well in history's eyes: He was run out of the town he founded for bank fraud. Fairbanks is Alaska's second-largest city now, with a population of about 30,000 in the city limits and 82,000 in the greater metropolitan area, but it has never learned to put on airs. It sprawls, broad and flat, along big highways and the Chena. It's a friendly, easygoing town, but one where people still take gold and their independence seriously. They're still prospecting and mining for gold around here, fighting off environmental regulation, and maintaining a traditional Alaskan attitude that it's us against the world. Fairbanks is the birthplace of strange political movements, including the secessionist Alaskan Independence Party. It's an adamant, loopy, affable place; it doesn't seem to mind being a little bizarre or residing far from the center of things. And that makes it an intensely Alaska city, for those are the qualities Alaskans most cherish in their myth of themselves. Fairbanks can strike a visitor a couple of ways, depending on what you expect and what you like. Fairbanks can come across as a provincial outpost, a touristy cross between Kansas and Siberia. Driving one of the franchise-choked commercial strips, you can wonder why you went out of your way to come here, and the deserted downtown area can be downright depressing. Or you can relax and take Fairbanks on its terms, as a fun, unpretentious town that never lost its sense of being on the frontier. My children love it here. There's plenty for families to do in Fairbanks, much of it at least a little corny and requiring drives to widespread sites at the university, on the Chena River, in the gold mining area north of town, and at a big town park called Alaskaland. (You must have wheels in Fairbanks.) There are good opportunities for hiking and mountain biking and great opportunities for canoeing and slow river float trips.

Day 2 Fairbanks

Overview

 
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If the story of the founding of Fairbanks had happened anywhere else, it wouldn't be told so proudly, for the city's father was a swindler, and its undignified birth contained an element of chance not usually admitted in polite society. As the popular story goes (and the historians' version is fairly close), it seems that in 1901, E. T. Barnette decided to get rich by starting a gold-mining boomtown like the others that had sprouted from Dawson City to Nome as the stampeders of 1898 sloshed back and forth across the territory from one gold find to the next. He booked passage on a riverboat going up the Tanana with his supplies to build the town, having made an understanding with the captain that, should the vessel get stuck, he would lighten the load by getting off with the materials on the nearest bank. Unfortunately, the captain got lost. Thinking he was heading up a slough on the Tanana, he got sidetracked into the relatively small Chena River. That was where the boat got stuck and where Barnette got left, and that was where he founded Fairbanks. Fortunately for Barnette, an Italian prospector named Felix Pedro had been looking for gold in the hills around the new trading post, and made a strike on the Tanana. On that news, Barnette dispatched his Chinese cook-off to Dawson City to spread the word. The cook's story showed up in a newspaper that winter and a stampede of hundreds of miners ensued, heading toward Fairbanks in weather as cold as -50°F. Barnette's town was a success, but the cook nearly got lynched when the stampeders found out how far he'd exaggerated the truth. Much more gold was found later, however, and half the population of Dawson City came downriver to Fairbanks. Barnette had made it big. The town's future was assured thanks to a political deal. Barnette did a favor for the territory's judge, James Wickersham, by naming the settlement for Wickersham's ally in Congress, Sen. Charles Fairbanks of Indiana, who later became vice president. Wickersham then moved the federal courthouse to Fairbanks from Eagle--he loaded his records on his dogsled and mushed here, establishing the camp as the hub of the region. Wickersham's story is interesting, too. He was a notable explorer, Alaska's first real statesman as a nonvoting delegate to Congress, and the father of the Alaska Railroad. Houses he lived in are preserved at Alaska and in Fairbanks and Juneau just up the hill from the capitol building. Barnette didn't do as well in history's eyes: He was run out of the town he founded for bank fraud. Fairbanks is Alaska's second-largest city now, with a population of about 30,000 in the city limits and 82,000 in the greater metropolitan area, but it has never learned to put on airs. It sprawls, broad and flat, along big highways and the Chena. It's a friendly, easygoing town, but one where people still take gold and their independence seriously. They're still prospecting and mining for gold around here, fighting off environmental regulation, and maintaining a traditional Alaskan attitude that it's us against the world. Fairbanks is the birthplace of strange political movements, including the secessionist Alaskan Independence Party. It's an adamant, loopy, affable place; it doesn't seem to mind being a little bizarre or residing far from the center of things. And that makes it an intensely Alaska city, for those are the qualities Alaskans most cherish in their myth of themselves. Fairbanks can strike a visitor a couple of ways, depending on what you expect and what you like. Fairbanks can come across as a provincial outpost, a touristy cross between Kansas and Siberia. Driving one of the franchise-choked commercial strips, you can wonder why you went out of your way to come here, and the deserted downtown area can be downright depressing. Or you can relax and take Fairbanks on its terms, as a fun, unpretentious town that never lost its sense of being on the frontier. My children love it here. There's plenty for families to do in Fairbanks, much of it at least a little corny and requiring drives to widespread sites at the university, on the Chena River, in the gold mining area north of town, and at a big town park called Alaskaland. (You must have wheels in Fairbanks.) There are good opportunities for hiking and mountain biking and great opportunities for canoeing and slow river float trips.

Day 3 Denali Princess Lodge

Overview

 
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Located only one mile from the Park entrance, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the premium riverside accommodation in the Denali area. An expansive deck overlooks Denali National Park and the Nenana River - the ideal spot to relax, visit with friends, and savor the exquisite landscape. The Denali Princess Lodge features a luxurious lobby, an extensive viewing deck with hot tubs, and a highly rated dining experience on the bluff above the Nenana River, looking out towards Denali National Park. All Park tours and activities depart from the Denali Princess Lodge. In addition to fine dining, there are also casual dining options and an entertaining dinner theater performance each evening. Whether you are visiting in spring, summer, or fall, the Denali Princess Lodge offers exceptional quality and value.

Day 4 Denali Princess Lodge

Overview

 
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Located only one mile from the Park entrance, Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is the premium riverside accommodation in the Denali area. An expansive deck overlooks Denali National Park and the Nenana River - the ideal spot to relax, visit with friends, and savor the exquisite landscape. The Denali Princess Lodge features a luxurious lobby, an extensive viewing deck with hot tubs, and a highly rated dining experience on the bluff above the Nenana River, looking out towards Denali National Park. All Park tours and activities depart from the Denali Princess Lodge. In addition to fine dining, there are also casual dining options and an entertaining dinner theater performance each evening. Whether you are visiting in spring, summer, or fall, the Denali Princess Lodge offers exceptional quality and value.

Day 5 Anchorage

Overview

 
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Amid the wild countryside that crowds around it on all sides, Anchorage has grown into a spirited, cosmopolitan city - by far Alaska's largest and most sophisticated. The relative affluence of its largely white-collar population - with a sprinkling of olive drab from nearby military bases - attracts fine restaurants and pricey shops, first-rate entertainment, and world-class sporting events. Flashy modern towers punctuate the skyline, and colorful flowers spill from hundreds of baskets on downtown lampposts. Traffic from the city's busy international airport, served by more than 15 international and domestic airlines, lends a more cosmopolitan air than you might expect from a city with only 258,000 residents - nearly half the people in the state. Yet despite the 14 McDonald's, 2 Wal-Marts, and a 16-plex movie theater, the city has not entirely lost touch with its frontier spirit. Sled dog races are still revered, and moose and bear sightings in downtown Anchorage or on the Coastal Trail that rims the water are not uncommon. First incorporated in 1920, Anchorage is still a young city. Its citizens' median age of 30 and aggressive style make this - and not the capital city of Juneau - the state's power center. In addition to acting as the state's oil development center, Anchorage hustles its living as a government, banking, transportation, and communications hub. Anchorage residents are primarily from elsewhere in America - they include oil workers from such conservative oil-patch states as Oklahoma and Texas - and the attitudes they bring have fueled the conservative, pro-development mentality that characterizes the city and Alaska as a whole. Although representing less than 8% of the population, Alaskan Native peoples add an important cultural dimension. A growing Asian population is also having an impact, with well-stocked Asian food stores and restaurants an increasingly familiar sight. Boom and bust periods followed major events: an influx of military bases during World War II; a massive buildup of Arctic missile-warning stations during the Cold War; reconstruction following the devastating Good Friday earthquake of 1964; and in the late 1960s the biggest bonanza of all - the discovery of oil at Prudhoe Bay and the construction of the trans-Alaska pipeline. Not surprisingly, Anchorage positioned itself as the perfect home for the new pipeline administrators and support industries, and it attracts a large share of the state's oil tax dollars. In the last decade, Anchorage has become an increasingly important focus of travelers to Alaska. The central location, relatively mild climate, and excellent transportation system make it a natural place to begin or end a trip.

Day 6 Whittier

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Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is within the Valdez–Cordova Census Area.

Day 6 Port of Call Whittier Departure 8:30pm

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Whittier is a city at the head of the Passage Canal in the U.S. state of Alaska, about 58 miles southeast of Anchorage. The city is within the Valdez–Cordova Census Area.

Day 7 Port of Call Hubbard Glacier Arrival 3:00pm Departure 8:00pm

Overview

 
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Stretching over 90 miles long and covering over 1,350 square miles in area, Hubbard Glacier is the largest tidewater glacier in North America. It is also one of the most impressive, a 300-foot wall of ice rising sheer and jagged from the ocean. You may hear the rumble and see the monumental splash as the glacier severs into great ice chunks, known as "calves."

Day 8 Port of Call Glacier Bay Arrival 9:15am Departure 6:15pm

Overview

 
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It grinds, cracks, and moans as massive pieces of ice split off and crash down. This is not your automatic icemaker on the blink. This is Glacier Bay doing what it's been doing for two centuries. The bay, once covered by sheets of glacial ice, is now a bay revealed. As the glaciers continue to recede, the bay enlarges. Back in 1879, naturalist John Muir was the first to note the glacial movement. Comparing charts from European explorers made 85 years earlier, he determined that the glacial ice had receded by more than 30 miles. Designated a National Park in 1910, today Glacier Bay is a 3.3 million-acre expanse that was buried under a mile-wide wall of ice only 200 years ago. Its natural environment includes five major land ecosystems including wet tundra, coastal western hemlock and spruce forest, alpine tundra, glaciers and icefields, and post-glacial meadows. Each week, dozens of ships traveling the Inside Passage spend the day cruising the 65-mile-long bay. As each ship arrives, a National Park Service ranger boards the cruise vessel to provide a running commentary of the treeless mountains, icy fjords, hidden inlets, and glacial landscapes as the ship passes by. Glacier Bay isn't just about ice. The ranger will also point out the killer and gray whales, sea otters, porpoises, moose, coyotes, wolves, and bears visible in the sea or on the land. Leave your ice pick at home. But don't forget your binoculars.

Day 9 Port of Call Icy Strait Arrival 6:00am Departure 7:00pm

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Humpback whales feed in Icy Strait above North Chichagof Island, an important travel corridor for many marine mammals, including federally threatened Steller's sea lions. The area's coastal marshes and mudflats are important as resting areas for shorebirds and waterfowl and provide spring-feeding areas for brown bears. Marbled murrelets feed in large numbers within the waters of Icy Strait and nest in the island's coastal old-growth forest.

Day 10 Port of Call Juneau Arrival 6:30am Departure 4:00pm

Overview

 
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Considered the "gem" of Southeast Alaska, the city is nestled against the ocean, tucked tight against the mountains, and back-dropped by the lush green of the largest national forest in the United States, Tonga's. Visitors will find that Juneau is not only the state's capital, but it's also a melting pot of history, unique topography, and jaw-dropping scenery found nowhere else on the planet. Whether it's wildlife viewing, glacier trekking, ziplining or just shopping for locally created artwork, visitors to this remote yet extraordinary region will certainly find a bit of "Alaska" to take home.

Day 11 Port of Call Ketchikan Arrival 10:00am Departure 5:00pm

Overview

 
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A city in southeast Alaska on an island in the Alexander Archipelago. A supply point for miners during the gold rush of the 1890s, it is now a major port and tourist center on the Inside Passage. Population: 7,450.

Day 12 Cruising
Day 13 Port of Call Vancouver Arrival 7:30am

Overview

 
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Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. A popular filming location, it’s surrounded by mountains and also has thriving art, theatre, and music scenes. Vancouver Art Gallery is known for its works by regional artists, while the Museum of Anthropology houses preeminent First Nations collections.

Tour Highlights

Day 1 Fairbanks

Alaska's "Golden Heart City" of Fairbanks is a great introduction to the heart of this unique state. Check in to your hotel and get ready for the beginning of your adventure.

Day 2 Fairbanks

Take a Gold Dredge 8 tour with the chance to pan for your own gold. Enjoy a hearty miner's lunch before taking a cruise on an authentic Sternwheeler Riverboat down the Chena River.

Day 3 Fairbanks/Denali

This morning, say goodbye to Fairbanks for the spectacular trip to Denali National Park via rail. You'll be welcomed at the Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge® for a two-night retreat. Check in with the Guest Service Desk for help in planning your own Denali adventure like a sled dog tour, river rafting, hiking, glacier flightseeing or an off-road ATV adventure (additional fees apply). Or you may enjoy the spectacular main lodge, river view deck, and Princess Village with the popular Christmas cottage and sugar shack. Be sure to check out Fannie Q's Saloon, named after a famed local homesteader (additional fees apply), or sit outside at a fireside patio.

Day 4 Denali

You have a full day to get out into one of America's best national parks. This morning, a Natural History Tour serves as a wonderful introduction to the animals, plants and geological features found there.

Day 5 Denali/Anchorage

Embark on a motorcoach journey from Denali to Anchorage along the Parks Highway, a route that highlights some of Alaska's most awe-inspiring landscapes. Enjoy the city’s vibrant dining scene, cultural attractions, and stunning views of the surrounding mountains and Cook Inlet (additional fees apply). Enjoy a one-night stay at the Hotel Captain Cook.

Day 6 Anchorage/Whittier

Travel by motorcoach to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Explore the center and observe the rescued wildlife, including bears, moose, bison, and more. This is a great opportunity to learn about Alaska's native wildlife and conservation efforts. Continue to Whittier and board your ship for a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise.

Onboard the Discovery Princess

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Discovery Princess®, the third vessel designed from the ground up with Princess MedallionClass® and the final Royal-class ship, will continue to deliver an array of innovative new experiences. Enjoy 270-degree sweeping views from our largest balconies at sea, unwind in ultimate comfort at The Sanctuary, and indulge your senses with world-class dining options. Plus, Princess live entertainment presents spectacular new productions that can only be seen in our state-of-the-art Princess Theater.

Onboard Activities

Activities & Services (included in cruise)

Theater

  • Card Room
  • Casino
  • Disco/Nightclub
  • Game Arcade
  • Movies Under the Stars®
  • Theater/Show Lounge
  • Fitness Center
  • Miniature Golf
  • Pool - Adults Only
  • Pool - Children's
  • Pool - Outdoor
  • Pool - Indoor
  • Pool - Indoor/Covered
  • Sports Facilities
  • Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
  • Art Gallery
  • Bars/Lounges
  • Library
  • Children's Indoor Play Area
  • Children's Outdoor Play Area
  • Educational Classes
  • Organized Age Specific Activities
  • Teen Center or Disco
  • Teen Programs
  • Business Center
  • Concierge Desk
  • Conference Center
  • Elevators
  • Infirmary/Medical Center
  • Religious Services
  • Safe Deposit Boxes
  • Self-Service Laundromat
  • Wedding/Vow Renewal

Activities & Services (available for an extra fee)

Full-Service Spa

  • Beauty Salon
  • Fitness Classes
  • Full-Service Spa
  • Spa Services/Massage
  • Sauna/Steam Room
  • Educational Programs
  • Internet Center
  • Babysitting
  • Educational Programs
  • Dry Cleaning/ Laundry Service
  • Duty-Free Shops/Boutiques

Costco Travel makes every effort to verify the accuracy of all information provided. Additional fees for amenities or services may be charged by the cruise line. Amenities or services may be discontinued or revised by the cruise line without notice. Staterooms designated as wheelchair-accessible do not necessarily meet ADA requirements. Costco Travel is not responsible for inaccuracies or provider modifications.

Dining

Dining Room

Main Dining

Estrella Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Soleil Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Cielo Dining Room: After final payment, through the MedallionClass® app, you may request your dining preference with Dine My Way℠. Customize your dining experiences nightly by choosing your seating time, dining companions and dietary needs.

Crown Grill

Specialty Dining

Chef's Table Lumiere: A private dining experience that surrounds guests in a curtain of light. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Sabatini's Italian Trattoria: A new menu features handmade pasta dishes from Chef Angelo Auriana of renowned L.A. restaurants The Factory Kitchen and Officine BRERA, plus treasured family recipes from Italian chefs across the fleet. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Crown Grill: Featuring premium aged beef and fresh seafood items, the Crown Grill offers a truly special dining experience with an open, theater-style kitchen where chefs custom-prepare fresh seafood; such as lobster, scallops, clams and mussels, and cooked-to-order steaks. Set in opulent, rich wood surroundings, this classic steakhouse restaurant offers a warm and personal setting where Princess chefs make dining in the showplace environment something to talk about. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

The Salty Dog Gastropub: A warm, inviting gastropub experience developed with Ernesto Uchimura, a founding chef of the original Umami Burger. Try one of the innovative gourmet creations inspired by pub favorites or devour the "Ernesto", a savory rib eye burger named "Best Burger at Sea". Offering a unique variety of beer, whiskey and cocktail selections, plus live music, there's something for everyone at this hip, friendly twist on traditional pub fare.

Ocean Terrace: This stylish seafood bar offers an array of ocean treasures, including a flight of oyster shooters, sushi and sashimi, ahi tuna poke, king crab cocktail, chili and lime crab margarita, a royal lobster dish, and the world-renowned smoked Balik salmon, the salmon of the tsars. À la carte pricing makes it easy to pick and choose.

Alfredo's Pizzeria

Casual Dining

The Salty Dog Grill: Treat yourself to 100% handmade Gourmet Burgers, including the Princess Burger or Triple Smoked Burger. The Salty Dog Grill also offers new Street Tacos—a Princess first—featuring a choice of grilled chipotle-lime chicken or roasted sweet potato-green chili. And don't miss the Classic Hot Dogs, plus loaded fries in tempting varieties including chili cheese and bacon & cheese.

Alfredo's Pizzeria: Featuring hand-tossed Neapolitan-style pizza, hot out of the oven.

World Fresh Marketplace: The World Fresh Marketplace boasts food stations from around the world that offer endless variety, regional favorites and customizable options for every palate.

International Café: Open 24-hours a day, the International Café, located in the Piazza, is the place for an ever-changing array of small bite meals, treats and gourmet beverages. Grab a freshly baked croissant to start your day, snack on pies and quiche or choose from a wide variety of salads and sandwiches at lunchtime, and indulge in decadent desserts in the evening. Coffee and tea fans will love the New Grounds Crafted Coffee menu featuring a variety of specialty espresso-based drinks made from a custom blend of coffee beans, as well as iced tea fusions. This restaurant is available for an additional cost.

Room Service: Call for room service delivery or order through OceanNow® in the Princess® MedallionClass® app at any time of the day or night. Guests with the latest Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages enjoy OceanNow® and room service delivery with no charge. Otherwise, a one-time access fee of $15 per person per voyage will apply for OceanNow® delivery and a $5 room service fee will apply for each order placed by stateroom phone. To order, guests can press the "Room Service" button on their stateroom phone, or order through OceanNow®


Times, costs and other specifics are outside the control of Costco Travel. All information is at the sole discretion of the cruise line and is subject to change without notice. Dining time and table size preferences are submitted to the cruise line on a first-come, first-served request basis and are confirmed aboard ship. Questions, concerns and/or special needs regarding dining arrangements must be addressed with the maitre d' hotel aboard ship. Every effort is made to accommodate travelers' preferences; however, Costco Travel cannot guarantee dining arrangements. In specialty restaurants, space is limited and reservations are recommended. A cover charge and dress code may apply.

Staterooms

Staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, spacious closet, digital security safe, and bathroom with shower.

  • Interior (Category: IF)

    Category: IF
    Approximately 166 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IE)

    Category: IE
    Approximately 166 to 175 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: ID)

    Category: ID
    Approximately 166 to 175 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IC)

    Category: IC
    Approximately 166 to 175 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IB)

    Category: IB
    Approximately 166 to 175 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

  • Interior (Category: IA)

    Category: IA
    Approximately 166 to 175 sq. ft., this well-appointed interior stateroom provides fine amenities.

Staterooms feature two twin beds or a queen-size bed and stunning wall of floor-to-ceiling windows. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, spacious closet, digital security safe and bathroom with shower.

  • Premium Oceanview (Category: O6)

    Category: O6
    Approximately 172 sq. ft., this well-appointed stateroom features a picture window for memorable views.

Stateroom features two twin beds or a queen-size bed, a private balcony with a table and chairs, a spacious closet, desk and bathroom with shower. Other amenities include a refrigerator, hair dryer, TV, digital security safe and bathroom with shower.

  • Balcony (obstructed view) (Category: BW)

    Category: BW
    Approximately 222 to 251 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides a partial or obstructed view from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BF)

    Category: BF
    Approximately 222 to 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BE)

    Category: BE
    Approximately 222 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BD)

    Category: BD
    Approximately 222 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BC)

    Category: BC
    Approximately 222 to 231 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BB)

    Category: BB
    Approximately 222 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Balcony (Category: BA)

    Category: BA
    Approximately 222 to 237 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony.

  • Deluxe Balcony (obstructed view) (Category: DW)

    Category: DW
    Approximately 233 to 360 sq. ft. including balcony, this larger than standard balcony stateroom provides a partial or obstructed view from a private balcony.

  • Deluxe Balcony (Category: DF)

    Category: DF
    Approximately 233 to 255 sq. ft. including balcony, this larger than standard balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony. Includes sofa bed.

  • Deluxe Balcony (Category: DE)

    Category: DE
    Approximately 233 to 252 sq. ft. including balcony, this larger than standard balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony. Includes sofa bed.

  • Deluxe Balcony (Category: DC)

    Category: DC
    Approximately 233 sq. ft. including balcony, this larger than standard balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony. Includes sofa bed.

  • Deluxe Balcony (Category: DB)

    Category: DB
    Approximately 233 sq. ft. including balcony, this larger than standard balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony. Includes sofa bed.

  • Deluxe Balcony (Category: DA)

    Category: DA
    Approximately 233 sq. ft. including balcony, this larger than standard balcony stateroom provides outstanding views from a private balcony. Includes sofa bed.

  • Premium Deluxe Balcony (Category: D4)

    Category: D4
    Approximately 242 to 312 sq. ft. including balcony, this stateroom provides dramatic views from a private balcony. Includes sofa bed.

Suites feature a balcony, separate sitting area with sofa bed, a private balcony with luxury furniture, digital security safe and bathroom with tub and separate shower. Enjoy enhanced amenities and services.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MF)

    Category: MF
    Approximately 299 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: ME)

    Category: ME
    Approximately 299 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MC)

    Category: MC
    Approximately 299 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MB)

    Category: MB
    Approximately 299 to 329 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with tub and shower.

  • Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: MA)

    Category: MA
    Approximately 299 to 329 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with tub and shower.

  • Premium Club Class Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: M6)

    Category: M6
    Approximately 256 to 558 sq. ft. including balcony, this extra-large stateroom provides outstanding views with seating area and sofa bed, and full bath with tub and shower.

  • Premium Club Class Mini-Suite with Balcony (Category: M1)

    Category: M1
    Approximately 299 to 329 sq. ft. including balcony, this spacious stateroom provides a seating area with sofa bed, and full bath with tub and shower.

  • Window Suite (Category: S7)

    Category: S7
    Approximately 710 sq. ft., this Window Suite features a spacious stateroom with seating area and sofa bed. Enjoy suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Suite (Category: S6)

    Category: S6
    Approximately 484 to 527 sq. ft. including balcony, the Vista Suite features a spacious cabin and aft-facing balcony. Enjoy exclusive suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Premium Suite with Balcony (Category: S5)

    Category: S5
    Approximately 554 sq. ft. including balcony, the Premium Suite features a large stateroom with seating area and sofa bed. Enjoy suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Penthouse Suite with Balcony (Category: S4)

    Category: S4
    Approximately 440 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features a spacious stateroom with seating area and sofa bed. Enjoy suite-only upgrades and benefits.

  • Penthouse Suite with Balcony (Category: S3)

    Category: S3
    Approximately 587 to 682 sq. ft. including balcony, the Penthouse Suite features an expansive stateroom and oversized aft-facing balcony. Exclusive suite-only benefits.

  • Owner's Suite with Balcony (Category: S2)

    Category: S2
    Approximately 587 to 682 sq. ft. including balcony, the Owner's Suite features an expansive stateroom and oversized aft-facing balcony. Exclusive suite-only benefits.

  • Sky Suite with Balcony (Category: S0)

    Category: S0
    Approximately 1507 sq. ft. including balcony, the Sky Suite features a large stateroom with two bedrooms, a seating area and sofa bed. Enjoy suite-only upgrades and benefits.

Deck Plan

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SymbolDescription
Will accommodate third personWill accommodate third person
Will accommodate third and fourth personWill accommodate third and fourth person
Connecting stateroomsConnecting staterooms
Fully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower onlyFully accessible stateroom, roll-in shower only
Will accommodate fourth or fifth personWill accommodate fourth or fifth person
Balcony access when in port onlyBalcony access when in port only
Balcony door blocked when upper berth is in useBalcony door blocked when upper berth is in use

Ship Facts

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  • Ship Name: Discovery Princess
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Year Entered Present Fleet: 2021
  • Ship Class: Oceanliner
  • Number of Passenger Decks: 19
  • Number of Crew: 1,346
  • Officers' Nationality: International
  • Ocean-View without Balcony: 6
  • Ocean-View with Balcony: 1,086
  • Total Inside Staterooms: 342
  • Tonnage (GRT): 155,560
  • Capacity Based on Double Occupancy: 3,660
  • Country of Registry: Bermuda and British
  • Total Staterooms: 1,780
  • Suites with Balcony: 346
  • Crew/Hotel Staff Nationality: International
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