29 Nights Southeast Asia, Japan & Alaska Grand Adventure Cruise

Traveling with mobility issues.

Traveling with a walker or wheelchair is challenging due to the hallways being partly blocked with the service carts. Also unless you are fortunate enough to have an accessible cabin the cabin doors are too narrow unless you are able to stand with a fold up walker and have assistance. Would not be able to open door and get in on your own. The ship itself is very easy to navigate. Central elevators are always a wait and best to use forward or aft elevators if possible. Princess has an excellent embarkation/disembarking system for wheelchair assistance. Princess medallion feature works well. Cut backs on plus package. Best to check if you've been on Princess in the past. Things that were included now have limitations or service charge. Theater seating has several designated seats for handicap. Atrium has limited seating and hard to find space for walker and seating for traveling companions when activities are programmed.

Amazing service!!

Service was so great! I've never experienced such welcoming, happy, kind, and hard working staff. Everyone from the servers to the room service was incredible! The food was delicious and the movies under the stars were super fun. I would definitely recommend going on a discovery princess cruise! Highlighting a few workers we met on the cruise who were so great include: Rai, Hendi, Sri, Roshan, and Renato. They were all so great and worked so hard to provide the best possible service. The princess app was also very beneficial for our family because on the cruise we didn't have service. The app allowed us to text each other and track where the other people were on the cruise ship. If I were to give any advice I would say to provide more hot tubs or bigger. At times it was hard to find room in the hot tubs. I think for entertainment, certain plays of movies could be fun! This was my first cruise I have ever been on, and it won't be my last! I would for sure recommend going on a Discovery Princess Cruise!

An Unforgettable Cruise on the Discovery Princess

I hardly ever write reviews, but after reading some mixed opinions about the Discovery Princess, I felt compelled to share our experience. My partner and I had an amazing week on the Discovery Princess. This was our 30th cruise, we are platinum on Princess, and we've sailed with Royal Caribbean, Carnival, Norwegian, and Renaissance. This was our first Princess cruise in over ten years. We sailed from March 1 to March 8, 2025, on the Discovery Princess from San Pedro, California, to the Mexican Riviera, stopping in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán, and Puerto Vallarta. We drove from our home in California's Central Valley the morning of the cruise and arrived at the terminal at 11:00 AM. Despite a very long line of people outside the terminal, we were on the ship by noon. By 1:00 PM, we were thrilled to find our luggage already in our cabin (mini-suite - Deck 10). The cabin was perfect for us with plenty of storage and more than enough space. The overall embarkation experience for us could not have gone smoother. The port personnel, security officers, porters, and everyone else we came into contact with were friendly and always returned our hellos and our smiles. We had the Princess Plus package, and I think for us it was worth it. The only time we had to wait for a drink was in the casino, but other than that, we never waited more than a few minutes for a beverage. After our first meal at the buffet, we ended up returning for every subsequent meal. We didn’t plan to do that, but the food was outstanding, offering so many different options. From American and Mexican to Indian, Filipino, and various Asian cuisines, the selection was so impressive. The quality surpassed any buffet we've ever experienced. At every meal, the crew always offered us something to drink, always with a smile. We did not have to get our own beverages once. The views and the ambiance of the buffet made dining there even more enjoyable. The Discovery Princess is a beautiful ship with warm, soothing colors. It is clean and still feels new. There were so many different Actitives we enjoyed participating in. We had fun in the casino, participated in many trivia games and game shows, we enjoyed the production shows, and we danced in the Vista Lounge every night until after 2:00 AM. The staff everywhere were fantastic and made our trip even better and more memorable. We found ourselves walking and waiting for elevators a lot. The ship is huge and holds a lot of passengers. I recommend taking the stairs if it all possible. One of the reasons we enjoy cruising so much is the opportunity to meet people from all over. We always try and make it a point at every activity we attend (trivia, dancing, production shows, etc.) to say hello to our “neighbors” and strike up a conversation. The Discovery was no different; we met some amazing people that we sat with and visited with throughout the entire week. We enjoyed our port days. We stayed on the ship in Cabo and Mazatlán, enjoying the peace and quiet, and did a beach resort excursion in Puerto Vallarta, which was a lot of fun. Embarkation and disembarkation could not have been easier. It took us just an hour to get on the ship from the moment we arrived at the port, and on the last day, when we heard the announcement at 6:55 AM that disembarkation had begun, we were off the ship, through customs, and to our car by 7:20 AM. It took less than 25 minutes to disembark. It was incredible. Overall, this cruise was amazing, and we couldn't have asked for a better week. We highly recommend the Discovery Princess and can't wait for our next Princess Cruise.