My Better Than Expected Discovery Princess Cruise

Princess Cruises Discovery Princess ship took me on a solo cruise to Mexico. This full cruise review brings you a Discovery Princess cruise ship tour, a food review of some of the included and specialty Discovery Princess dining options, what it is like to solo cruise to Mexico, how the Princess Cruise medallion works, and a review of the Deluxe Balcony Cabin.
Plus how much did it all cost, what were the Discovery Princess port stops like on this Mexico cruise and will I ever do a solo cruise on this ship again? Find out in this full solo travel review.
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[@patticulver]

I’m always so impressed by your quality productions! Your videos are informative and entertaining, and they give a wonderful insight as to what it’s actually like to be onboard. Your voice is calming too! Thank you so very much for your thoughtful videos, and for a realistic view of the solo-cruising experience. I’m ready to embark on my first solo cruise next year with Princess! Blessings ❤️

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@patticulver as always, your kind words lift me up and make me feel like what I’m doing is helping others. Thank you. I’m so excited for your first solo cruise.

[@wadewave4323]

Hi Wade! Wade here too. I hope you had fun with my friend Cole the Cruise Director. Great vid. I travel princess a lot and did the 2023 World Cruise. It was amazing

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

There’s no better cruise director!

[@FraserAtSea]

I cruised on Discovery Princess to Alaska's Inside Passage, and found the quality of the ship to be absolutely fantastic! Interesting to hear you talk about some of the changes following the launch of Sun - will be interested to see how the 'standard' Princess model's going to change in the future after the learnings from that ship are clearer...

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

The quality is indeed outstanding. And no doubt there will be even more changes to come. The Sun looks like such a unique pivot for Princess. Looking forward to seeing her up close and personal soon.

[@dwalker6868]

Great video I’ll be doing a back-to-back as well on this ship exciting thank you for sharing. Continue enjoy.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

How great! My second half is coming soon. Wishing you a wonderful cruise.

[@mikea6695]

Wow. Wow. That was great! When did you sail? I was on Discovery Princess - solo - in late Jan / early Feb (2024), similar itinerary but reverse of yours. I loved Discovery Princess! For me service is where Princess gets it right. I have differing opinions about specialty dining and the "packages" but this is your video - not mine - so I'll keep my opinions to myself. I look forward to your video concerning your mini-suite - I had a mini-suite, also, and loved it - and I am very grateful for all the details you provided on excursions. I'm booked on Majestic Princess for 10 days to Mexico in November; your video - and others - are helping me determine what I'll do different next time. For now, let me say that your video was 30 minutes well-spent and I'm grateful - particularly as a solo cruiser - for the effort you put into it. 👍

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks so much for taking time to watch and comment. Happy to hear it was of value to you. My cruise was at the end of Jan so we may have passed one another on debarkation day!

[@YachtRock55]

Great, informative video that calmly and clearly highlights the features of the ship and gives great tips! Thanks!!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thanks for taking time to watch!

[@jimelfering7485]

I agree with you regarding the Take Five Lounge. I was a frequent solo patron there on two Sky Princess cruises. Great music, drinks, and service there every time.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Such a nice getaway.

[@dmaextraordinaire8205]

Beautifully done review, thanks so much. We’ve been on the Discovery 3 times and we’ll be on her again soon. My husband and I prefer Princess when we travel by ourselves. We prefer RCCL when cruising with our grandkids, since they offer oodles of activities onboard breaded for younger people.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Your words mean so much to me, thank you. She is a great ship and Princess a lovely brand. Appreciate your feedback and you watching.

[@steventulumello7395]

Loved this video, did you do a part two for your second half of the cruise?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Coming soon!

[@graceto6843]

I loved the ship, what it offered in entertainment, the food :), staff is so friendly and nice, and they lots to offer! We got the Princess Package and it was great value. I would most definitely go again and planning for another trip. Well worth it and very happy :)

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

It's great to hear such a ringing endorsement of your experience. Thanks for sharing!

[@patticulver]

Ok Wade, now I’m hungry! I have reservations at Sabbatini’s on embarkation day for my next cruise in January. Can’t wait! Blessings ❤️

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@patticulver delish!!

[@TinaBiebe]

Thank you for this wonderful video! I will be on the Discovery next summer for my first visit to Alaska, and made me anticipate things even more. Especially when I saw that food! And I am booked to dine and both the Crown Grill and Rudi’s so I can’t wait. I will also be traveling solo as I always do and I can’t wait to add this to my cruise experience. Thank you for kicking my anticipation up to 159%! 😂

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@TinaBiebe woohooo!!! You’re going to have an amazing time. Thank you for watching and for your kind words. And taking this incredible ship to Alaska is an even greater treat. Enjoy your solo journey. They’re the best.

[@craftysoutherner2023]

This ship sounds perfect for me and my husband. Thanks for a very informative video! Definitely subscribing.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Oh wow, thank you for your support. It's a great ship and such a relaxing environment. Happy cruising!

[@jlawrence0181]

I have to say that the ship looks very similar to the Regal Princess, which is our current favorite ship to cruise on. We really like the quality of the food in the buffet and MDR on the Princess ships which means that we have never seen a need to pay for additional special dining. We also really like the entertainment and all of the enrichment talks. We just booked the 29 day Seattle - Yokohama- Singapore cruise in September 2025. I liked your video and will be looking for the secret places to hand out. The one disadvantage of the medallion is that your cabin mate can track you down at her convenience. (g) The only thing that I do not like about that class of Princess ship is the lack of a true promenade deck where you can completely walk around th. ship like they have on HAL.

[@silviaeaston]

FYI.... I did the Enchanted Princess March 27 to April 6, 2024 and the ship is identical to this discovery Princess (and I went on rm #E510 ... my obstruction was even smaller!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

That's great to hear! Did you have a lifeboat or platform or something else in front of your balcony?

[@cruisecrazy7066]

I sailed on the original Pacific Princess, and her sister ship Ocean Princess several times, and LOVED them. I was so sorry when they were sold.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

The one featured in The Love Boat TV show? How cool!!

[@cruisecrazy7066]

@@SoloCruiseTravel Yep. But that was many years ago, when I was much younger.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@cruisecrazy7066 how neat. A part of history.

[@blkmamba]

Nice video. Sailing to Alaska on this ship so it was nice seeing how it looks

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

This ship was MADE for Alaska! You will have a great time. Thanks for watching.

[@Francine-gc2re]

Great video! Heading to Alaska in August on this beauty!!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thank you. You are going to love her. And to Alaska, even better. Have you ever cruised Princess before?

[@Francine-gc2re]

@@SoloCruiseTravel yes I have cruised many times with Princess, but this is my first time on Discovery.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@Francine-gc2re fantastic. Do you have a favorite ship?

[@Francine-gc2re]

@@SoloCruiseTravel I really don't! They are all so beautiful!!

[@cruisecrazy7066]

They are showing episodes of The Love Boat from the 1970's on TV now. Reruns, of course. Great shows, but a little dated.

[@groovypotato]

Well done! Great info.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Thank you so much for watching.

[@RicardoRaposo1]

I will also be doing a solo cruise on Discovery Princess next October. I have no excursion booked for Mazatlán and as a solo traveler I worry about that, being on my own and be bothered by street sellers or taking a taxy to the centre. Maybe I’ll book something. I’ll also go on the same luxury sailboat in Cabo San Lucas. That will also be fun! I’ll be on this cruise inspired by the Love Boat series and due to the fact that the stops/ports are the same. I grew up watching it and always dreamt of being on that ship. Well, it won’t be the same ship, but that’s close enough.

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

The history is definitely there. They even have a shrine to the original Love Boat alongside Guest Services that is quite heartwarming. Wishing you a great cruise!

[@silviaeaston]

At 11.08min. (MOST imp) 4" plaque is a dehumidifier, so put next to it what you want dried.

[@pw-sz6ds]

Great video

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

Appreciate you stopping by. Thanks so much.

[@jasonzhong8265]

14 days? Did you do a Mexico and Pacific Coast cruise back to back?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@jasonzhong8265 double Mexico!

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

What Princess ship do you prefer? Have you ever done the Mexican Riviera route on Discovery Princess before??

[@rorispeakman8934]

If you have a premier package, are you still charged $39 for specialty restaurant dining?

[@SoloCruiseTravel]

@@rorispeakman8934 if you have Premier all specialty dining is “included”