Princess Cruises·Discovery Princess

Discovery Princess - Mexican Riviera Getaway

4.4(425 reviews)
via U.S. News & Cruise Critic · Jun 2026
|7 Nights|3 Ports|3 Sea Days

Discovery Princess's winter home run: a week from the San Pedro cruise terminal in Los Angeles hitting the three classic Mexican Riviera ports back-to-back-to-back. An afternoon-to-evening anchorage at Cabo San Lucas is followed by full days in Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta, then two lazy sea days northbound along the Baja coast.

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Price Range

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Budget

DepartureLos Angeles, California
Dress CodeFormal Nights
MealsIncluded
WiFiPaid

*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Princess Cruises before booking.

Ship Details — Discovery Princess

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Year Built

2022

Tonnage

145,000 GT

Passengers

3,660

Crew

1,346

Decks

19

Class

Royal

Itinerary & Route Map

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Onboard Amenities

MedallionClass
Sky Suites
Movies Under the Stars
Casino
Lotus Spa
Multiple Pools
Specialty Dining
Fitness Center
Princess Theater
The Enclave
Piazza
SeaWalk
Sky Suites with 270-degree views
SeaWalk glass walkway over open water
The Sanctuary adults-only retreat
The Enclave thermal spa
Princess Live! studio
Take Five jazz lounge
Vista Lounge
Crown Grill steakhouse
Sabatini's Italian Trattoria
Bistro Sur La Mer French restaurant
Chef's Table Lumiere
Princess Casino
Infinity Wake View pool
MedallionClass with MedallionNet Wi-Fi

Cruise Highlights

Tender ashore at Cabo San Lucas with views of El Arco
Mazatlan's historic Centro and malecon, one of the longest in the world
Puerto Vallarta's Zona Romantica and Banderas Bay
Two sea days home to enjoy Movies Under the Stars on the top deck

About the Ship

What Travelers Say About Discovery Princess

Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Discovery Princess sailing. Based on 600 discussions.

Discovery Princess is the newest and most polished member of Princess Cruises' Royal-class trio (alongside Sky and Enchanted Princess), debuting in March 2022 and benefiting from every refinement the line learned across the earlier sisters. U.S. News rates it 4.4 out of 5 from 425 reviewers and ranks it the number-one ship in the entire Princess fleet. The vibe is classic, relaxed, and adult-leaning - elegant rather than flashy - anchored by the gorgeous three-deck Piazza atrium and the company's signature MedallionClass technology that lets you order drinks, food, and services to wherever you happen to be on board.

What People Love

  • Newest ship in the Royal-class line (debuted March 2022), so finishes feel pristine with lighter, brighter cabin decor that makes rooms feel larger
  • Top-ranked Princess ship on U.S. News with a 4.4/5 score from 425 reviewers, the highest in the fleet
  • MedallionClass tech is genuinely useful here - order food and drinks to your exact location, skip lines at embarkation, and find your travel party on a map

Common Complaints

  • Internet via MedallionNet is the most common complaint - reviewers describe it as slow and sporadic at sea despite the marketing
  • At 3,660 passengers the ship can feel crowded, with limited seating reported at popular entertainment venues and busy elevators
  • Some longtime Princess loyalists feel the line has trimmed the experience - more guests but amenities sized like smaller older ships
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