Mirroring the first ever Princess cruise departing Los Angeles 57 years ago, Discovery Princess, the sixth and final Royal-class ship in the Princess Cruises fleet, celebrated the start of her maiden voyage from the same port yesterday (27 March), bound for the Mexican Riviera.
Little did we know that when Princess Patricia set sail for Mexico way back in 1965 she was setting Princess Cruises on a course that would lead to it becoming one of the premiere cruise lines in the world.
“We celebrate our newest ship, Discovery Princess, as she sets sail on her maiden voyage to the Mexican Riviera from the Port of Los Angeles – the same port our very first cruise departed from in 1965,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president.
“Cruising is back and the elegant Discovery Princess showcases the many reasons why travellers should take a cruise now. We also recognise and applaud the ship’s company, who will work tirelessly to deliver memorable cruise vacations to all who sail on this magnificent cruise ship.”
The 3,660-guest flagship of a fleet of 15 is now sailing on a series of Mexican Riviera and California Coast voyages from 27 March to 24 April, after which there will be a traditional naming ceremony in Los Angeles on the 29th.
Discovery Princess will then head up the Pacific coast to begin a season of seven-day Alaska cruises from Seattle, making her the newest ship sailing in the Alaska region.