Discovery Princess Makes Maiden Singapore Call on First Asia Visit

Discovery Princess made its first call in Asia on October 28, 2025, docking at Singapore’s Marina Bay Cruise Centre as it completed a long repositioning voyage from North America.

The Royal-class Princess Cruises ship arrived after a 29-night itinerary between Seattle and Singapore that followed its summer season in Alaska. The sailing marked the vessel’s first deployment in the region since it entered service in March 2022.

A 29-night repositioning from Seattle to Singapore

Princess Cruises positioned Discovery Princess to Asia after the ship’s Alaska program, with the repositioning itinerary beginning in late September and including four calls in Alaska before crossing the Pacific.

On the Asia portion of the voyage, the itinerary included calls in Japan at Shimizu, Kochi and Kagoshima, as well as Keelung in Taiwan. The ship also visited Hong Kong and called at Nha Trang, Vietnam, before arriving in Singapore.

Maiden Singapore call marked by port ceremony and travel trade events

Princess Cruises marked the October 28 call with a plaque exchange ceremony at Marina Bay Cruise Centre attended by Discovery Princess Captain Tony Ruggero and representatives from Marina Bay Cruise Centre, the Singapore Tourism Board and Wallem Shipping.

The port visit also included outreach to the travel trade. Princess Cruises said more than 50 travel advisors from Singapore attended the ceremony, toured the ship and joined a hosted lunch onboard.

Short Southeast Asia program features a five-night Malaysia itinerary

After arriving in Singapore, Discovery Princess operated a five-night cruise sailing roundtrip from Marina Bay Cruise Centre with calls at Port Klang, Penang and Langkawi.

Princess Cruises said it planned to continue inaugural-visit traditions during the ship’s first calls at Port Klang and Penang, including additional plaque exchange ceremonies and hosting travel agents.

Drydock, then first Sydney homeport season beginning Dec. 6

Following its brief Southeast Asia deployment, Discovery Princess is scheduled to enter drydock in early November before repositioning to Australia for its first homeporting season from Sydney.

• Start date: The Sydney-based season is scheduled to begin on December 6, 2025, after the ship’s drydock period in early November.
• Program size and length: The deployment includes more than 20 itineraries, ranging from three to 14 nights.
• Highlighted destinations: Princess Cruises has highlighted calls including Mystery Island in Vanuatu, Kangaroo Island in South Australia and Fiordland National Park in New Zealand, alongside other itineraries across Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
• Timing and onward routing: The season is set to run through early April 2026, after which Discovery Princess is scheduled to return to North America via Hawaii and French Polynesia.

The Australia deployment also coincides with Princess Cruises’ 50th anniversary operating in Australia, according to the company.

Ship background and broader Asia-Pacific plans

Discovery Princess entered service in March 2022 and was built by Fincantieri in Italy. The ship has capacity for about 3,600 guests and is part of Princess Cruises’ Royal-class series.

The vessel is the sixth and final ship in the Royal-class series that began with Royal Princess in 2013. After delivery, Discovery Princess sailed itineraries that included Alaska, the U.S. West Coast and the Mexican Riviera.

Elsewhere in the region, Diamond Princess is set to homeport in Singapore for the 2025 to 2026 winter season, offering itineraries from early December to February to destinations that include Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Bangkok and Langkawi, with some voyages also offering visits to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Crown Princess is also scheduled to visit Singapore in November 2025.

With its Singapore maiden call completed, Discovery Princess is set to wrap up its short Southeast Asia operations with the five-night Malaysia itinerary before moving into drydock in early November, ahead of its first Sydney homeport season starting December 6, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Discovery Princess’s capacity and history?

Discovery Princess is a Royal-class ship with capacity for about 3,600 guests. The ship entered service in March 2022 and was built by Fincantieri in Italy. It is the sixth and final ship in the Royal-class series that began with Royal Princess in 2013, and it previously operated itineraries including Alaska, the U.S. West Coast and the Mexican Riviera.

What were the key ports on the ship’s repositioning voyage from Seattle to Singapore?

The 29-night sailing began in late September and included four calls in Alaska before crossing the Pacific. In Asia, the ship called in Japan at Shimizu, Kochi and Kagoshima, visited Keelung in Taiwan, made a stop in Hong Kong, called at Nha Trang in Vietnam, and then arrived in Singapore.

What is Discovery Princess doing after its Southeast Asia sailing from Singapore?

After its short Southeast Asia program, Discovery Princess is scheduled to enter drydock in early November. The ship is then set to reposition to Australia for its inaugural Sydney-based season starting December 6, 2025, running through early April 2026, before returning to North America via Hawaii and French Polynesia.

Which other Princess Cruises ships are scheduled to operate in the Asia-Pacific region in 2025 to 2026?

Diamond Princess is set to homeport in Singapore from early December to February for the 2025 to 2026 winter season, with itineraries to destinations including Ho Chi Minh City, Halong Bay, Bangkok and Langkawi, and some voyages also offering visits to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Crown Princess is also scheduled to visit Singapore in November 2025.