The Discovery Princess set off on its maiden voyage Sunday to the Mexican Riviera from the Port of Los Angeles.<\/p>\n
The 3,660-guest Discovery expands Princess’ fleet to 15 ships. Built at the Fincantieri yard in Monfalcone, Italy, the Discovery is the sixth and final ship in the line’s Royal class.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Princess president John Padgett welcomed the ship’s first guests, frequent guests Michael and Sally Smith, on board with a special ceremony Sunday. The pair have been sailing with Princess Cruises for 10 years.<\/p>\n
The ship is equipped with Princess’ signature MedallionClass technology, allowing guests to don a wearable, quarter-sized device that enables contactless boarding, unlocking the cabin door, locating traveling companions on the ship and having drinks delivered right to them, among other uses.<\/p>\n
The ship features 270-degree views from the line’s largest balcony in its luxury Sky Suites that accommodate up to five guests.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Discovery also offers original production shows, 25 bars and restaurants, live jazz and a series of pools: two deep-tank pools, an infinity-style pool and bar with a view of the horizon and a retreat pool offering a quiet experience.<\/p>\n
The Discovery will sail a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from March 27 until April 24 before it shifts north to begin seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The ship’s naming ceremony will take place at the Port of Los Angeles on April 29. Terri Cybuliak, the Sky Princess’ hotel general manager, was named the Discovery Princess godmother.<\/p>\n