Discovery Princess - January 23, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Discovery Princess
Auckland, New Zea
Picton, New Zeala
Lyttleton

Discovery Princess - January 23, 2026

The January 23, 2026 cruise on the Discovery Princess departs from Auckland, New Zealand. On this 13 Night New Zealand (Auckland Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 7 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Discovery Princess sets sail on Friday, Jan 23rd and returns on Thursday, Feb 5th.

13nights

January 23, 2026

Jan 23rd - Feb 5th

Discovery Princess

Discovery Princess

Princess Cruise Line

Discovery Princess - January 23, 2026

13 Night New Zealand

from Auckland, New Zealand

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Discovery Princess cruise ship departing January 23, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,188 ($92 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,188 ($92 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 0%.

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Discovery Princess Size Infographic

Discovery Princess

145 k
tonnage
1,083 ft
length
2021
year built
1,830
cabins
3,660
passengers
1,346
crew

DISCOVERY PRINCESS SIZE

The Discovery Princess has a construction date of 2021 and a total size of 145,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,083 feet (330 meters) in length. Discovery Princess is included in Princess’s Royal Class. At full capacity, the Discovery Princess holds 5,006 passengers. That includes 3,660 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Discovery Princess total number of staterooms is 1,830.

Discovery Princess Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:145,000 GT
  • Length:1,083 ft (330 m)
  • Beam:126 ft (38 m)
  • Draft:28 ft (9 m)
  • Max Speed:26 mph (23 kn)
  • Year Built:2021
  • Years Served:2021 - Present
  • Capacity:3,660
  • Crew Members:1,346
  • Total on Board:5,006
  • Total Staterooms:1,830
  • Flagged Country:
  • Ship Cost:760 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Discovery Princess age and stats vs all Princess ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Discovery Princess Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Discovery Princess - January 23, 2026 - 13 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 22ndAuckland, New Zealand
2Jan 23rdAt Sea
3Jan 25thPicton, New Zealand
4Jan 26thLyttleton (christchurch), New Zealand
5Jan 27thPort Chalmers (Dunedin), New Zealand
6Jan 28thCruise Fjordland National Park
7Jan 28thAt Sea
8Jan 29thAt Sea
9Jan 31stSydney, Australia
10Jan 31stAt Sea
11Feb 1stAt Sea
12Feb 2ndAt Sea
13Feb 4thTauranga, New Zealand
14Feb 5thAuckland, New Zealand

Cruise Itinerary

The Discovery Princess sails on January 23, 2026 for a 13 Night New Zealand (Auckland Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Auckland, New Zealand at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Auckland, New Zealand on Feb 5th at 5:30 AM. During the 14-day journey, the Discovery Princess will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

Day1
JAN 232026
D:6:00 PM

New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.

Day2
JAN 242026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JAN 252026
A:6:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Picton is in one of the sunniest parts of New Zealand, the upper South Island. One of Picton's attractions (besides the port) is the fact that it sports what may be the only remaining miniature golf course in NZ.

Day4
JAN 262026
New Zealand
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Christchurch has a long historic connection with Antarctic exploration. It is from the port of Lyttleton (about 10 miles North of Christchurch) that Captain Scott sailed for Antarctica. Today Lyttleton is a port of call for ships of the United States and New Zealand Antarctic programs A monument to Captain Scott (created by his wite Katherine) stands alongside the banks of the River Avon in Christchurch.

Day5
JAN 272026
New Zealand
A:4:45 AMD:5:00 PM

The attractive, historic town and modern container port of Port Chalmers, on a tiny peninsula 12km from Dunedin, is worth a half-day trip for its magnificent harbour views offset by bush-covered hills, its fine nineteenth-century buildings and its thriving artistic community. The site was chosen in 1844 as the port to serve the proposed Scottish settlement of New Edinburgh, later called Dunedin. The first settlers arrived on the John Wickliffe in March 1848 and named the port after the Reverend Dr Thomas Chalmers.

Day6
JAN 282026
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

A vast remote wilderness, with snow capped mountains, glacial lakes and valleys, fiords, islands, waterfalls and dense forest. It contains some of New Zealand's best known tramping tracks, including the Milford, Kepler, Dusky, Routeburn and Hollyford. Fishing, hunting, guided walks, cruises on lakes and fiords, scenic flights, penguins, seals, dolphins and spectacular coastal features await you.

Day7
JAN 292026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
JAN 302026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
JAN 312026
A:5:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.

Day10
FEB 12026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day11
FEB 22026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day12
FEB 32026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day13
FEB 42026
A:5:00 AMD:4:15 PM

Tauranga is located in the Bay of Plenty and is the region's largest residential and commercial area, boasting profuse sunshine and a fertile landscape. The township is the center of a large kiwifruit and citrus growing area and houses a population of approximately 91,000 people, including those residing in Mount Maunganui.

Day14
FEB 52026
A:5:30 AM

New Zealand's largest city is draped over seven volcanoes and wrapped around Waitemata Harbour (meaning "sea of sparkling waters" in Maori). Despite its British feel, it is the world's largest Polynesian city. Shop for Polynesian crafts on Queen Street, the main drag. Or from atop Mt. Eden, overlook the "City of Sails," which will host the America's Cup races in 2000.