IMO: 9837468
Discovery Princess
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Royal-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 145,281
- Length (FT / M)
- 1,083 / 330
- Beam (FT / M)
- 126 / 38.38
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 15 / 19
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- Bermuda
- Godparent(s)
- Randy Fenoli, Alex Guarnaschelli, Adam Savage and Page Turner
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $760,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
2022
Major Refurbishments
2025
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9837468
- MMSI
- 310812000
- Call Sign
- ZCEW3
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Hull / Yard Number
- 6290
- Maiden Voyage
- 27 March 2022
- Maximum Draft
- 8.49 m (27.9 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 47.0 m (154.2 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 3,660
- Maximum Capacity
- 4,402
- Total Crew
- 1,346
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.72:1
- Space Ratio
- 39.69
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 4
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 10
- Bars & Lounges
- 14
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 8
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 4
- À la Carte Dining
- 2
- Elevators
- 16*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Marine gas oil / heavy fuel oil
- Installed Power
- 62.4 MW (83,680 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 36 MW (48,277 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 23 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 2x Wartsila 12V46F + 2x Wartsila 14V46F diesel generators (62.4 MW total)
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 22 Knots
- Medical Center
- Deck 4
Elevator Banks
Forward
Decks 5-18
Midship (Piazza)
Decks 5-18
Aft
Decks 5-18
Designated Smoking Zones
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Casino designated smoking areacasinoLocation: Deck 6 (Fiesta)Smoking permitted only in the designated section of the casino for guests actively playing.
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Designated open-deck areaoutdoorLocation: Deck 17 (open deck, designated area)Smoking permitted only in the marked outdoor deck smoking area.
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Staterooms and balconiesprohibitedLocation: All staterooms and balconiesSmoking prohibited in all staterooms and on private balconies; cleaning fee applies.
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,830
ADA Compliant: 36
- Suites
- 420
- Balcony
- 1,064
- Oceanview
- 6
- Inside
- 340
The Apex Suite
Sky Suite
1,510 SQ FT
The Royal-class's top accommodation: a two-bedroom suite set midship on Deck 18 with a 270-degree wraparound terrace of about 700 sq ft, the largest private balcony in the fleet, plus two full bathrooms, a powder room, separate living and dining areas, and dedicated butler service.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Sky Suite2
- Balcony Suite (Owner's / Penthouse / Premium)44
- Mini-Suite374
Balcony
- Deluxe Balcony364
- Balcony700
Oceanview
- Deluxe Oceanview6
Inside
- Interior340
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
Staterooms & Service
- Butler Service
- Self Serve Laundry
Signature Experiences
Sky Suites - the largest balconies at sea
largest
360: An Extraordinary Experience
fleet first
The SeaWalk glass-bottomed walkway
unique
The largest theater in the Princess fleet
largest
Movies Under the Stars poolside LED screen
top-deck attraction
The Retreat Pool
top-deck attraction
WakeView Pool
top-deck attraction
The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction
SeaWalk glass-bottomed walkway
top-deck attraction
Sky-Golf putting course
top-deck attraction
Ship-Specific Highlights
- MedallionClass (OceanMedallion) wearable technology
- The Sanctuary - adults-only top-deck retreat
- Lotus Spa and The Enclave thermal suite
- Princess Luxury Bed in every stateroom
- SeaWalk glass-bottomed over-water walkway (Deck 17)
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Juneau Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 5 midshipMain dining room.
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Skagway Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6 midshipMain dining room.
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Ketchikan Dining Roommain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 6 aftMain dining room.
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World Fresh MarketplacebuffetLocation: Deck 16 LidoGlobal-cuisine buffet.
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International CafecoffeeLocation: Deck 5 Piazza$ extras24-hour cafe with Lavazza coffee, pastries, salads.
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Slice PizzeriapizzaLocation: Deck 16 LidoTop-deck pizza by the slice.
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The Salty Dog GrillgrillLocation: Deck 16 LidoTop-deck gourmet burgers.
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Swirls Ice Cream Barice_creamLocation: Deck 16 LidoTop-deck soft-serve creamery.
Specialty Dining
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Crown GrillsteakhouseLocation: Deck 7Steakhouse.
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Sabatini's Italian TrattoriaitalianLocation: Deck 5Italian trattoria.
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The Catch by RudiseafoodLocation: Deck 7Seafood specialty by Rudi Sodamin.
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360: An Extraordinary ExperienceimmersiveLocation: Deck 6Immersive multi-sensory dining; exclusive to Discovery and Enchanted.
À la Carte Dining
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Gigi's Pizzeria by AlfredopizzeriaLocation: Deck 6Sit-down Neapolitan pizzeria; casual-dining charge applies (cover or a la carte).
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GelatogelatoLocation: Deck 5 PiazzaItalian gelateria.
Bars & Nightlife
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Good Spirits at SeacocktailLocation: Deck 6 PiazzaCraft cocktail bar.
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O'Malley's Irish PubpubLocation: Deck 7Irish pub with beer, whiskey and pub fare.
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CroonerspianoLocation: Deck 6 PiazzaMartini and piano bar.
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Double Down BarbarLocation: Deck 7Bar in the former Take Five jazz space.
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Bellini'scocktailLocation: Deck 5 PiazzaBellini and sparkling-wine bar.
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Princess Live! Cafecafe_barLocation: Deck 7Cafe-bar in the Princess Live! studio.
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Crown Grill BarbarLocation: Deck 7Bar adjacent to Crown Grill.
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Vista Loungeshow_loungeLocation: Deck 7 aftAft show lounge with full bar.
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Concierge Loungesuite_loungeLocation: Deck 14Suite guests' lounge.
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The MixbarLocation: Deck 16 Lido (between Slice Pizzeria and Salty Dog Grill)Full-service pool-deck bar.
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SeaView Barpool_barLocation: Deck 17 (SeaWalk)Outdoor bar by the SeaWalk.
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Wake View Barpool_barLocation: Deck 16 aftAft pool bar overlooking the wake.
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Retreat Barpool_barLocation: Deck 17Bar at the Retreat / Sanctuary pool area.
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SkyLight BarbarLocation: Deck 17 portside (cantilevered)Top-deck bar (deck-plan-derived).
Pools & Aquatics
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Lido PoolspoolLocation: Deck 16 LidoTop-deck main pools.
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Retreat PoolpoolLocation: Deck 17Retreat pool.
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WakeView PoolpoolLocation: Deck 16 aftAft pool.
Active Recreation
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SeaWalkattractionLocation: Deck 17 starboardGlass-bottomed over-water walkway.
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Sky-Golfmini_golfLocation: Deck 19Putting / mini-golf course.
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Sports Courtsports_courtLocation: Deck 18Multi-use sports court.
Entertainment Venues
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Princess TheatertheaterLocation: Decks 6-7 forwardThree-deck main show theater.
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Princess Live!studioLocation: Deck 7Live entertainment and events studio.
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Movies Under the Starsoutdoor_cinemaLocation: Deck 16 LidoPoolside LED cinema.
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The PiazzaatriumLocation: Decks 5-7Three-deck atrium and social hub.
Casino
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CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 6Vegas-style casino.
Spa & Fitness
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Lotus SpaspaLocation: Deck 5Spa treatments.
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The Enclave at Lotus Spathermal_suiteLocation: Deck 5Hydrotherapy thermal suite.
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Lotus Spa Fitness CenterfitnessLocation: Deck 5Fitness center.
Youth & Teen
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Camp Discovery - The Treehousekids_clubLocation: Deck 17Youth center ages 3-7.
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Camp Discovery - The Lodgekids_clubLocation: Deck 17Youth center ages 8-12.
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Camp Discovery - The Beach Houseteen_clubLocation: Deck 17Teen lounge ages 13-17.
Retail & Shopping
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The Shops of PrincessshopLocation: Decks 6-7Onboard boutiques.
Leisure & Public Spaces
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The Sanctuaryadults_retreatLocation: Deck 18Adults-only top-deck retreat.
Guest Services
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Guest ServicesdeskLocation: Deck 5 PiazzaGuest services desk.
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Medical CentermedicalLocation: Deck 4Ship's medical center.
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-07-02