United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
Discovery Princess begins Alaska season
In a ceremony at the Port of Los Angeles, TV stars and show host godparents officially named Discovery Princess.
It included fashion designer Randy Fenoli, chef Alex Guarnaschelli, special effects designer and fabricator Adam Savage, and real estate broker and flipper extraordinaire Page Turner.
Discovery Princess expands the cruise line’s fleet of MedallionClass ships to 15.
The 3,660-guest ship was built at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Italy, and is the sixth and final Royal-Class newbuild.
Discovery Princess debuted in Los Angeles on March 27, sailing a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages through April 24.
Following the naming ceremony the ship begins a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle, making her the newest ship sailing in the Alaska region.
Princess MedallionClass cruises comprise the Medallion wearable, device that enables everything from expedited contactless boarding to locating loved ones anywhere on the ship.
In addition, guests can share their favourite cruise moments using MedallionNet Wi-Fi at sea.
Discovery Princess also offers signature Princess venues and amenities including the Piazza, Lotus Spa, The Sanctuary, Movies Under the Stars, Vegas-Style Casino and Discovery at SEA™ programs.
Ray Monty
Mark Jaronski of Explore Georgia on FIFA World Cup 2026
Connecting Small Businesses to Global Tourism Markets: Nate Huff of Tourism Exchange
North Carolina’s Resilience: Wit Tuttell on Recovery and Tourism
Kittipong Prapattong’s Plan for Thailand’s Tourism Growth: Taxes, Visas, and Campaigns
James Jin: Didatravel’s Journey from China to Global Reach and the Impact of AI on Travel
Darien Schaefer on Pensacola’s Evolution: From Small Town to Global Destination
Florida Tourism’s Next Frontier: Dana Young on Expanding Beyond the Classics
Patrick Harrison on Tampa Bay Tourism’s Resilience and Marketing Strategy
Bubba O’Keefe on Clarksdale’s Vibrant Music Scene
Commemorating Elvis and Embracing Tupelo’s Culture with Jennie Bradford Curlee
Craig Ray and the Expansion of the Blues Trail
Presenting Mississippi’s Cultural Trails with Katie Coats
BA suspending all Heathrow to Abu Dhabi flights
Turkish Airlines flight in emergency landing after pilot dies
Unexpected wave rocks cruise ship
Woman dies after going overboard in English Channel
Report: Cruise guest died after ship lashed in heavy storm