Discovery Princess
Princess Cruise Line
Discovery Princess is one of Princess's 17 active ships and first entered service in 2022. In terms of size, it comes in at 145,000 gross tons, 1,083 feet in length, and 15 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 3,660 guests and approximately 1,346 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $760 million and is flagged in Bermuda.
Discovery Princess
Ship Stats
Year Built
2022
Tonnage
145,000 GT
Length
1,083 ft
Capacity
3,660
Crew
1,346
Cost
$760 million
Decks
15
Royal Class
Royal Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Princess. The first ship introduced in this class was Royal Princess (2013), followed by Regal Princess (2014), Majestic Princess (2017), Sky Princess (2019), Enchanted Princess (2020), and Discovery Princess (2022).
Discovery Princess Ship Age
Discovery Princess entered service in 2022. Across Princess's active fleet, the average build year is 2011 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 3 of 17 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Discovery Princess
Current ship
Discovery Princess Renovations
Renovation details
Launched in 2022, the Discovery Princess is the final ship in the Royal Class and has not yet required a structural refurbishment. It serves as a benchmark for the fleet, featuring the newest version of the Sky Suites and the 270-degree viewing balconies. It received iterative software updates in 2025 to enhance its MedallionClass experience.
Discovery Princess Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Princess's fleet
Discovery Princess measures 1,083 feet (330 m) (vs Princess fleet average of 1,020 ft) and has gross tonnage of 145,000 GT (vs fleet average of 128,868 GT). It ranks 3 of 17 by length and 3 of 17 by tonnage in Princess's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Discovery Princess vs Princess fleet averages
Discovery Princess carries 3,660 passengers (vs Princess average of 2,986) and has 1,346 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,165). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 2.72:1 compared with Princess's overall 2.56:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
3,660
passengers
Crew Members
1,346
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
2.72 : 1
Princess Avg
2.56 : 1
Deck Plans
The Discovery Princess has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 4. The highest passenger deck is Deck 19. Click below to access deck plans for the Discovery Princess. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.
Deck 4 of 15
Frequently Asked Questions
Discovery Princess quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Discovery Princess Casino on Deck 6 of the ship.
You will find the Discovery Princess buffet on Deck 16 of the ship.
Launched in 2022, the Discovery Princess is the final ship in the Royal Class and has not yet required a structural refurbishment. It serves as a benchmark for the fleet, featuring the newest version of the Sky Suites and the 270-degree viewing balconies. It received iterative software updates in 2025 to enhance its MedallionClass experience.
The ship belongs to the Princess class of ships known as the Royal class.
The Discovery Princess has a total of 15 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 4. The upper most passenger deck is Level 19.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the Discovery Princess. The ship's capacity is 3,660. When comparing the occupancy to the average Princess passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 3,197 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Princess ships.
The Discovery Princess was built in 2022. Princess includes 17 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1998 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average Princess ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008
Each of Princess's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Discovery Princess is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the Discovery Princess length equals 1,083 feet (330 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 17 active vessels in Princess fleet, measuring 1,020 feet (311 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.