The Discovery Princess, the newest Royal- from Princess Cruises, made its maiden call in Singapore, arriving at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre on October 28, 2025. The ship will embark on a five-day inaugural cruise to the Malaysian ports of Port Klang (Kuala Lumpur), Penang, and Langkawi, before returning to Singapore on November 2.
Launched in March 2022, the Discovery Princess can accommodate 3,660 passengers and more than 1,300 crew members. It features over 1,800 staterooms, including more than 1,400 with balconies, and the company's largest private verandas at sea, located in the Sky Suites, which offer 270-degree panoramic views.
This will be its only voyage through Southeast Asia before sailing to Australia, where it will begin its first season based in Sydney, from December 6, 2025 to April 7, 2026, making itineraries through Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
This debut will include more than 20 itineraries and will coincide with the celebration of Princess Cruises' 50th anniversary of operating cruises from Australia.
To celebrate the first stop in Singapore, a plaque exchange ceremony was held between Captain Tony Ruggero and representatives of the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, the Singapore Tourism Board and Wallem Shipping.
More than 50 travel agents from Singapore were invited to tour the ship's facilities and enjoy lunch on board.
During the stops in Port Klang and Penang, another 50 travel agents will be welcomed on board for a familiarization visit. Plaque exchange ceremonies will also take place between Captain Ruggero and local port and tourism authorities.
The Discovery Princess features more than 20 restaurants and bars, including three main dining rooms, several casual dining options such as a 24-hour café, pizzerias, an ice cream bar and the World Fresh Marketplace buffet, plus specialty restaurants.
For the first time in this region, passengers can enjoy “360: An Extraordinary Experience,” available only on the Discovery Princess and another of the company's ships, the Enchanted Princess. This seven-course culinary event combines destination-inspired dishes, wine, and champagne with a multisensory and immersive experience.
Guests can also relax at The Sanctuary, enjoy world-class cuisine, and witness exclusive Broadway-style musical performances presented in the state-of-the-art Princess Theater.
Meanwhile, the Diamond Princess will return to Singapore to begin its homeport season on December 6, 2025, and will sail until February 2026, with itineraries throughout Southeast Asia. The ship will visit destinations in Vietnam such as Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Halong Bay, and Da Nang, as well as Malaysian ports including Langkawi, Penang, and Kuala Lumpur, in addition to Phuket, Ko Samui, and Bangkok. One of the itineraries will include a stop in Cambodia, where passengers will be able to visit the famous Angkor Wat.
And the Crown Princess will also make its first stop in Singapore at the end of November 2025.
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