Starting With Discovery Princess From LA 10/01...

[The Mikado]

Back after almost 3 years. Sailing from LA on the California Cruise.

 

3600+ passengers. Comments?

[jwattle]

😄Here's your roll call:

 

 

 

[Shelly97060]

Welcome back.  Discovery is a pretty ship.  Hope you have a wonderful cruise.

[The Mikado]

We’re unvaccinated (no comments, please, as we’ve all had covid) and this is just a break-in for many future cruises… we hope. 

[The Mikado]

55 minutes ago, jwattle said:

😄Here's your roll call:

 

 

 

Haha! No time like the present!

[The Mikado]

1 hour ago, Shelly97060 said:

Welcome back.  Discovery is a pretty ship.  Hope you have a wonderful cruise.

Thank you!

[Ptroxx]

So what’s your actual question?   Seems you’re beating around a bush ?   
 

[The Mikado]

1 minute ago, Ptroxx said:

So what’s your actual question?   Seems you’re beating around a bush ?   
 

I’m not trying to beat around bushes. I’m trying to get information on Princess’s newest ship, the itinerary, and any other info I can glean. 
 

Sorry if the way I put it left you in confusion. 

[Ptroxx]

2 minutes ago, The Mikado said:

I’m not trying to beat around bushes. I’m trying to get information on Princess’s newest ship, the itinerary, and any other info I can glean. 
 

Sorry if the way I put it left you in confusion. 

Back after almost 3 years. Sailing from LA on the California Cruise.

 

3600+ passengers. Comments?
 

great ship. Great crew. Great food. There ya go.   

[The Mikado]

Thank you. 

[LawDog61]

We were on it a few months ago.  Only ate in MD on first night…… service was very slow.   Buffet was great ( if you worried about Covid, go off hours and grab an outside table) Gigis was great as was crown grill.  Enjoy

[Ptroxx]

35 minutes ago, LawDog61 said:

We were on it a few months ago.  Only ate in MD on first night…… service was very slow.   Buffet was great ( if you worried about Covid, go off hours and grab an outside table) Gigis was great as was crown grill.  Enjoy

I ate in the MDR Juneau every night.  Never any issues with being slow.   
Melvin and Jimmy my servers were amazing.   

[Mrs. Hogee]

California Coast on Discovery Princes October 1, what to expect weather wise ,originally booked August 27 cancelled; September 25th cancelled...is October 1 too late?  
 

[Ptroxx]

3 minutes ago, Mrs. Hogee said:

California Coast on Discovery Princes October 1, what to expect weather wise ,originally booked August 27 cancelled; September 25th cancelled...is October 1 too late?  
 

No!

[The Mikado]

Having lived on the California coast most of my life, I can tell you that October is the best weather of the entire year. 

[The Mikado]

Thank you to all who have replied. Please keep the observations and opinions coming. 

[fpsphil]

Discovery is a great ship. Was on her in April full capacity. Enjoy ship is amazing, crew amazing

[The Mikado]

With 3600 pax, did it feel crowded? Mealtime, etc?

[fpsphil]

12 hours ago, The Mikado said:

With 3600 pax, did it feel crowded? Mealtime, etc?

Felt crowded compared to being on the Majestic 3 months before at <25% capacity. Nothing overly crowded though.

[Ptroxx]

12 hours ago, The Mikado said:

With 3600 pax, did it feel crowded? Mealtime, etc?

Have you cruised before April 2020?   
 

[The Mikado]

1 hour ago, Ptroxx said:

Have you cruised before April 2020?   
 

Yep.

[Ptroxx]

5 minutes ago, The Mikado said:

Yep.

 

14 hours ago, The Mikado said:

With 3600 pax, did it feel crowded? Mealtime, etc?

Then isn’t this ⬆️⬆️a silly question.  
  Kinda like this entire thread. 

[KeepCalmBearOn]

The Retreat Pool is great, but DON'T TELL anyone. Keep it between us.

[The Mikado]

1 hour ago, Ptroxx said:

 

Then isn’t this ⬆️⬆️a silly question.  
  Kinda like this entire thread. 

You’re free to leave anytime. 

[rj59]

It's an absolutely gorgeous ship, with lighter and more modern colors and design than older ships. I sailed on it to Alaska in July, and at times it felt a little too crowded, particularly at peak times in the buffet and at production shows, where there were no seats to be had at both early and late shows. I wouldn't expect a full ship on an October coastal trip, though, and with better weather than Alaska, more people should be outside. The coastal trips are also port-intensive, with few sea days, so I like to visit Gigi's pizzeria for lunch on those days. The other surprise about Discovery is that the public laundries on each floor are absolutely free, so on my 5-night Cabo trip on Discovery in November I'm just bringing a backpack. The other cool thing to try is the small aft pool, which goes right to the edge of the ship, so I and other people went in there early in the morning just to enjoy the view and experience. The other recommendation is to be up early and in a high outside spot to sail under the Golden Gate bridge.