Discovery Princess Cruises

Discovery Princess Faqs

• WHERE IS THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS?

  Click on the link to see where the Discovery Princess is: Discovery Princess Location.

• WHICH PORT IN AUSTRALIA DOES THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS DEPART FROM?

  Discovery Princess cruises from Sydney during the Australian 2025/2026 summer season.

• WHERE DOES THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS DOCK IN SYDNEY?

  The Discovery Princess cruise ship departs from the Overseas Passenger Terminal.

  Address: 130 Argyle St, The Rocks, Sydney, NSW

• WHAT DINING OPTIONS ARE INCLUDED IN MY DISCOVERY PRINCESS CRUISE FARE?

  • Juneau Dining Room [Deck 5]

  • Ketchikan Dining Room [Deck 6]

  • Skagway Dining Room [Deck 6]

  • Gigi’s Pizzeria [Deck 7]

  • World Fresh Marketplace [Deck 16]

  • The Pastry Shop [Deck 16]

• WHAT DINING OPTIONS COST EXTRA ON THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS?

  • O’Malley’s Irish Pub [Deck 5]

  • The Catch by Rudi [Deck 5] 

  • Chef’s Table [Deck 5]

  • Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar [Deck 6] 

  • Crown Grill [Deck 7]

  • Sabatini’s Trattoria [Deck 7]

• WHAT BAR, SPECIALLY FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT OPTIONS DOES THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS HAVE?

  Bar & Specialty Food:

  • Good Spirits at Sea [Deck 5]

  • International Cafe [Deck 5] 

  • Crooners Bar [Deck 6]

  • Vista Lounge [Deck 7]

  • Wake View Bar [Deck 16]

  • Seaview Bar [Deck 16]

  • Swirls [Deck 16]

  • Slice Deck 16]

  • The Salty Dog Cafe [Deck 16]

  Entertainment & Activities Options:

  • Casino [Deck 6]

  • Arcade [Deck 6]

  • Fitness Center [Deck 17]

  • Camp Discovery [Deck 17]

  • The Sanctuary [Deck 17] 

  • Mini Golf [Deck 19]

  Note: Some of the above bar & entertainment options may incur an additional cost.

• HOW DO YOU MAKE RESERVATIONS BEFORE BOARDING THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS?

  Once you have paid for your cruise in full, and downloaded the Princess Cruises App on either the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store, you can reserve your preferred dining options and activities. Once onboard, you can make reservations by visiting guest services on Deck 6.

  Note: Additional charges, limitations, restrictions and conditions apply.

• WHAT FARE BENEFITS DOES THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS HAVE?

  Discovery Princess offers 3 different fare categories to suit all passengers: 

  Standard fare includes: 

  • Accommodations, 

  • Complimentary dining in select venues 

  • Entertainment 

  • MedallionClass experience

  Princess Plus includes: 

  • Wi-Fi (1 device per guest)

  • Plus Beverage Package (drinks up to $22 each)

  • Unlimited juice bar

  • Premium desserts (2 per day)

  • Fitness classes (2 per cruise)

  • NEW 2 casual dining meals per guest

  • NEW OceanNow delivery

  • NEW Room service delivery

  Princess Premier includes: 

  • Wi-Fi (up to 4 devices per guest)

  • Premier Beverage Package (drinks up to $30 each)

  • Unlimited juice bar

  • Premium desserts (unlimited)

  • Fitness classes (unlimited)

  • Photo package (unlimited digital + 3 prints) 

  • 2 speciality dining meals per guest

  • Reserved theatre seating (for production shows only)

  • NEW Unlimited casual dining meals per guest

  • NEW OceanNow delivery 

  • NEW Room service delivery

• IS THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS GOOD FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES?

  The Discovery Princess has many options that will keep kids and the family entertained, from a specially designed Camp Discovery program to top-deck movies under the stars and family friendly broadway shows there are plenty of activities avaliable for everyone.

• WHAT ARE THE SHIP RULES YOU NEED TO FOLLOW?

  • You must attend the safety drill.

  • No smoking indoors or on cabin balconies.

  • No underage drinking.

  • No sneaking drugs or alcohol onboard.

  • No rowdy behaviour. 

  • No guests in crew areas.

  • No nappies in the pools.

  • No reserving lounge chairs.

  • No climbing on railings.

  • No taking of food and drink from the cruise ship.

  • No flames such as candles in your cabins. 

  • No drones.

  • No weapons. 

  • Return to the ship on time on shore days.

• WHAT SIZE RESTRICTIONS DOES THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS HAVE FOR MOBILITY SCOOTERS OR WHEELCHAIRS?

  The Discovery Princess has 56 wheelchair-accessible cabins and if you require a mobility device you must provide your own. When bringing your own wheelchair, we highly recommend collapsible wheelchairs, as the width of the stateroom doors varies. Some Princess Cruises ships have areas that are not wheelchair accessible. Lift-equipped transportation options are limited so arrangements must be secured in advance. If you require an accessible stateroom, please speak with your Clean Cruising consultant.

• DOES THE DISCOVERY PRINCESS HAVE A CHRISTMAS CRUISE?

  Yes, on the 20th of December 2025, the Discovery Princess will depart on a Christmas Cruise for 14 nights departing Sydney, Discovery Princess Christmas Cruise 2025.

  This amazing cruise will also travel over New Year’s Eve making it a perfect cruise holiday.