Discovery Princess beds - firm? high?

[fluffyclouds]

Have you been on the Discovery and if so, how are the beds? I have a significant (issue it’s pretty much impossible) getting out of a bed or chair that is low to the ground. Are the beds hard, firm, or soft and cushy, cloud-like? I saw on another thread that it may be possible to request a board from the steward that will actually make the bed harder and higher. I have not heard this before and wonder if it is true. Anyone have information or thoughts? Thank you very much for any and all information. 

[1emerald1]

I was in a mini suite on the inaugural cruise and the bed was like concrete.  Maybe they'e been "broken in" by now.

[Steelers36]

34 minutes ago, 1emerald1 said:

I was in a mini suite on the inaugural cruise and the bed was like concrete.  Maybe they've been "broken in" by now.

Wow.  This is the first time I have seen someone describe the new Princess Bed as like concrete.  With the old mattresses I read that word sometimes. 

 

[Steelers36]

The new Princess Bed coming soon if not on a package:

 

 

 

ETA:  There is a $20 "chaffing fee" if guest brings their own extra straw.

Edited August 15, 2023 by Steelers36

[1emerald1]

1 minute ago, Steelers36 said:

Wow.  This is the first time I have seen someone describe the new Princess Bed as like concrete.  With the old mattresses I read that word sometimes. 

 

A lot of people on that cruise reported the same thing.  Some were able to get mattress toppers, others reported being in pain even after the cruise.  I prefer a firm mattress, but this was rock hard.  Very disappointing as I was so looking forward to a good nights sleep on the new Princess mattress.

[LACruiser88]

We were on the Discovery this past New Year's in a mini-suite.  Our bed was extremely comfortable and not hard at all.

[azddave]

We were on the same cruise as LACruiser88, also in a mini.  The DW and I both thought the beds were comfortably firm.  We always got a good nights sleep.  

 

The bed height was also reasonable, neither too high nor too low.  I also heard that you can request a mattress topper if you think it might help to be more comfortable.

[Rick&Jeannie]

To answer the OPs question about height...the beds are definitely lower than the standard bed in homes.

 

We've  never had a bed "as hard as a rock"!

[fluffyclouds]

You folks are so awesome, so helpful!  I’m hoping the beds are firm because of my difficulties getting out of a low chair or bed (dislocated kneecap). Will play it by ear and keep my fingers crossed keeping in mind there is always the sofa in our room or bundling a topper or towels to raise the height. I have requested a bed rail via the app. This request shows on the app, but not on our trip summary on the web account. Hope there is not a problem.  Thanks again!

[1emerald1]

40 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

To answer the OPs question about height...the beds are definitely lower than the standard bed in homes.

 

We've  never had a bed "as hard as a rock"!

You're lucky you weren't on the inaugural cruise, sounds like they've been broken in now.

[Rick&Jeannie]

I was on the Discovery in August 2022...no issues with beds.

[Rick&Jeannie]

Discovery launched in March 2021.

[1emerald1]

33 minutes ago, Rick&Jeannie said:

Discovery launched in March 2021.

Yes, I was there.