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Discovery Princess itinerary map for May 6, 2027 (9 nights)
Discovery Princess itinerary map for May 6, 2027 (9 nights)
9 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Vancouver, British Columbia
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Discovery Princess
May 6, 2027

9-Night Alaska Inside Passage aboard Discovery Princess · Departing May 6, 2027 from the Port of Vancouver, British Columbia.

Interior from$1,084/ guest
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// AT A GLANCE

This 9-night cruise aboard the Discovery Princess departs from Vancouver, British Columbia on Thursday, May 6, 2027 and returns on Saturday, May 15th. May weather across this route averages 67°/20°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.8 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
8.8OUT OF 10
SAFE TIER
Safer than 88% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
9
night cruise
Thu → Sat
02
Vancouver
departure port
British Columbia
03
6
port stops
Passage
04
3
sea days
Day 2
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The Discovery Princess, operated by Princess Cruise Line, sets sail on Thursday, May 6, 2027 from Vancouver, British Columbia for a 9-night Alaska Inside Passage cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 3 days at sea. May weather across the route averages 67°F highs and 20°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 8.8 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $1,084, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Discovery Princess sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 Price & Tracking

DISCOVERY PRINCESS·MAY 6, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the Discovery Princess cruise ship departing May 6, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,084 ($121 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,243 ($139 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 13%.

Discovery Princess cruise departing May 6, 2027 — 9-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $1,084 ($121 per night). Average price: $1,243.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $1,242
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Discovery Princess · May 6, 2027
$1,084
$121 per night · 9 nights
↓
13% below average
Avg $1,242 · You save $158

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// 03 · ITINERARY

9 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapMAY 6, 2027
The Discovery Princess sails on May 6, 2027 for a 9 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip) (Vancouver Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Vancouver, British Columbia at 11:15 PM and will return to the port of Vancouver, British Columbia on May 15th at 9:15 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Discovery Princess will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Discovery Princess
MAY 6, 2027
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9 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · VANCOUVER
// 04 · PORTS

9 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip) Port List

Discovery Princess·May 6, 2027
Vancouver, British Columbia — Day 1 of Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
THURSDAY·MAY 6

Vancouver

British Columbia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
11:15 PM

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, offers docking at Canada Place Port. Travelers explore Stanley Park and Gastown. Excursions visit Capilano Suspension Bridge. Local markets sell poutine. The peak season, June to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban parks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, a BC favorite. Souvenirs, like Inuit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Salish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance park walks. Vancouver’s urban charm offers a vibrant Canadian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural beauty and cultural landmarks, making Vancouver an engaging destination for exploring Canada’s west coast.

MAY FORECAST
56°F avg · Avg
Cruise Hubbard Glacier — Day 4 of Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
12:00 PM
5:00 PM

Cruise Hubbard Glacier, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Hubbard Glacier and Disenchantment Bay from the ship. Excursions include zodiac tours for seal spotting. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier cruising. Photography captures icebergs and Yakutat Bay vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife viewing. Hubbard Glacier’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial beauty and marine life, making Hubbard Glacier an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST
30°F avg · Avg
Cruise Glacier Bay — Day 5 of Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
MONDAY·MAY 10

Cruise Glacier Bay

ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
9:15 AM
6:15 PM

Cruise Glacier Bay, Alaska, offers scenic cruising without docking. Travelers view Margerie Glacier and humpback whales from the ship. Excursions include ranger-led tours. No facilities exist; provisions are ship-based. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for glacier tours. Photography captures icebergs and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes salmon, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like glacier crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while binoculars enhance wildlife spotting. Glacier Bay’s natural allure offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of glacial landscapes and marine wildlife, making Glacier Bay an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST
47°F avg · Avg
Skagway, Alaska — Day 6 of Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 cruise
DAY
6
PORT 5
TUESDAY·MAY 11

Skagway

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
8:30 PM

Skagway, Alaska, offers docking at Skagway Port. Travelers explore Klondike Gold Rush Park and White Pass Railway. Excursions include hiking Chilkoot Trail. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic railways and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like gold-themed crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gold Rush history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance trail hikes. Skagway’s historic charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of gold rush heritage and scenic mountains, making Skagway an engaging destination.

MAY FORECAST
31°F avg · Avg
Juneau, Alaska — Day 7 of Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
WEDNESDAY·MAY 12

Juneau

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
4:15 PM

Juneau, Alaska, offers docking at Juneau Port. Travelers explore Mendenhall Glacier and Mount Roberts Tramway. Excursions include whale-watching tours. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures glaciers and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes king crab, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like totem crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Tlingit history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance glacier hikes. Juneau’s natural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of stunning glaciers and marine wildlife, making Juneau an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST
35°F avg · Avg
Ketchikan, Alaska — Day 8 of Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
THURSDAY·MAY 13

Ketchikan

Alaska
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
10:00 AM
5:00 PM

Ketchikan, Alaska, offers docking at Ketchikan Port. Travelers explore Totem Bight Park and Creek Street. Excursions include Misty Fjords flights. Local markets sell smoked salmon. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures totem poles and Inside Passage vistas. Dining onboard includes halibut, an Alaskan favorite. Souvenirs, like Tlingit crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Native Alaskan history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance historic walks. Ketchikan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Alaskan stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of native heritage and scenic fjords, making Ketchikan an engaging destination for exploration.

MAY FORECAST
51°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

9 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Discovery Princess·May 6, 2027
MAY FORECAST · VANCOUVER
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
56°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
82°
AVG LOW
30°
AVG RAINFALL
3.8"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT VANCOUVER
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
56°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Discovery Princess May 6, 2027 Excursions

Discovery Princess·May 6, 2027

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Discovery Princess itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
See all Vancouver excursions
// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

9 Night Alaska Inside Passage (Vancouver Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
SAFE TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 88% of all cruises
8.8/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
01

Vancouver 🇨🇦

British Columbia · CanadaSAFE

Vancouver is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in busy urban areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Cruise Hubbard Glacier 🇺🇸

United States · United StatesSAFE

Travelers can safely enjoy stunning views of Hubbard Glacier from their cruise ship, ensuring a secure and enjoyable experience.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Cruise Glacier Bay 🇺🇸

United States · United StatesSAFE

Passengers remain aboard their cruise ships in Glacier Bay, ensuring a safe experience while enjoying the scenic views.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Skagway 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Skagway is a safe cruise port with low crime rates, though travelers should exercise caution in isolated areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Juneau 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Juneau is a safe cruise destination with low crime, good infrastructure, and designated tourist areas, but be cautious of environmental hazards.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Ketchikan 🇺🇸

Alaska · United StatesSAFE

Ketchikan offers a safe environment for travelers with a strong police presence, low crime rates, and standard precautions advised for wildlife.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Discovery Princess Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsPRINCESS
Discovery Princess
PRINCESS · ROYAL
CHRISTENED
2022
STATEROOMS
1,830
TONNAGE
145,000GT
12.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 128,868 GT
YEAR BUILT
2022
11 YEARS NEWER· vs avg 2011
LENGTH
1,083ft
6.1% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,020 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,660cruisers
14.5% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 3,197 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Discovery Princess has a construction date of 2022 and a total size of 145,000 gross tons. The ship measures 1,083 feet in length. Discovery Princess is included in Princess's Royal class. At full capacity, the Discovery Princess holds 3,660 passengers. That includes 2,314 cruise vacationers and 1,346 staff members. The Discovery Princess total number of staterooms is 1,830.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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// 09 · FAQ

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FAQs for yourDiscovery Princess·May 6, 2027sailing

  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,084 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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