Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises started in 1965 as a very small company, owning only one converted ferry. In 2003 it was acquired by the world's largest cruise operator, Carnival Corporation, which also owns Costa Cruises. The company became well known when two of its ships played a major role in the American TV series 'The Love Boat'.

Princess Cruises focuses on delivering a seamless cruise experience, which means, among other things, that there are often several days at a destination during the cruise, but also before or after a cruise. The company specializes in destinations such as Alaska, South America, Asia and Australia.

Princess Cruises puts together its itineraries in an exciting and different way, and this has earned it the 'Best Itineraries' award for many years. They often offer longer sailings or different itineraries, so you can put together 1-2-3 cruises over 7 nights for a longer trip without coming to the same port twice.

High level of service

Fantastic restaurants

Many cruises in Alaska, Asia, and South America

Awarded for 'Best sailing routes' 7 years in a row

They offer extraordinary excursions at their destinations and various courses on board

Extended stays on land

Dining

Full board is always included in the price and includes free access to the buffet restaurant, à la carte restaurant, burger bar, and pizzeria, as well as water, coffee, tea, and iced tea from machines in the buffet restaurant. As a rule, there is always access to food from 6 in the morning until 2 at night.

Princess Cruises offers 'Anytime dining', which means you can decide when you want to eat in the evening. It is also possible to choose between 1st seating at around 6:00 PM and 2nd seating at around 8:30 PM in the main restaurant in the evening. Preferences should be communicated to MyCruise when booking the trip.

It is also possible to dine in one of the ship's specialty restaurants (a meal typically costs $40-65 per person).

Entertainment

Princess Cruises offers many different activities and entertainment on board. For example, you can unleash your sports talent on the ship's sports court, compete on the mini-golf course, or simply enjoy the weather by the pool. You can also choose to head down to the ship's library, where you can find a wide selection of books for holiday reading.

In the evenings, you can attend a show in the ship's theater, try your luck in the casino, or dance the night away in the ship's nightclub.

Additionally, on Princess Cruises' ships, you can participate in a variety of courses, such as cooking classes (for a fee).

Accommodation

All cabins on Princess Cruises' ships are modernly furnished. All bed linens are of genuine Egyptian quality, and all cabins are equipped with amenities such as a TV and hairdryer.

If you desire an outside cabin, it's important to note that some of the outside cabins may have what's called an 'obstructed view'. This means that parts of the view may be blocked by a lifeboat.

Internet

It is possible to purchase internet access online after booking the trip or on board the ships. On most Princess Cruises ships, you'll find MedallionNet, which Princess Cruises describes as the best Wi-Fi at sea.

The price for internet access starts from $9.99 per device per day when booking online before departure via Cruise Personalizer, https://www.princess-cruises.dk/en/cruisepersonalizer/login

MedallionNet offers faster and more stable internet than normal on cruise ships. By purchasing access with MedallionNet, you get unlimited internet access for both browsing and streaming, so you can check email, send SMS, check news, etc., as well as use FaceTime and stream movies and music.

Disability accessibility and special needs

All Princess Cruises' ships have handicap cabins, which feature wider doors and no door sills to provide maximum comfort. Additionally, there are more elevators on all decks, allowing for easy movement throughout the ship. Many places, such as in the theater, have designated seats reserved for handicapped individuals.

If you suffer from conditions like gluten allergy, please inform the waiter in the restaurant on the first day, and accommodations will be made in the servings. We recommend that you inform MyCruise about this when booking the trip.

If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, please read more under practical information about the rules for traveling on a cruise while pregnant before booking the trip.

Clientele

Princess Cruises is generally very suitable for romantic vacations. Guests who appreciate exciting destinations and the opportunity to explore new areas of the world.

Their extraordinary excursions also attract many adventurous guests who like to combine relaxation with fantastic experiences.

Tips

Tipping is automatically added to the cabin bill. If you stay in an interior, oceanview, or balcony cabin, you pay approximately $16 per person per day. If you have booked a Mini Suite or Club Class, you pay approximately $17 per person per day, and in a suite, you pay approximately $18 per person per day.

Smoking

There will be clear markings on board indicating where smoking is allowed. This depends on which ship you are on, but as a general rule, smoking is only permitted in designated areas on the deck and in the cigar lounge on ships where they exist.

It is strictly prohibited to smoke in the cabins - including balconies. It is also strictly prohibited to throw cigarette butts over the ship's side, as it can be a potential fire hazard.

Electronic cigarettes are allowed inside the cabin, not on the balcony, and in the designated areas on board the ship.

Dresscode

When sailing with Princess Cruises, there are two forms of evening dress codes that it is advisable to adhere to:

  • Smart casual: Regular smart attire (polo, shirt, jeans, skirt/dress, etc.).
  • Formal: Suit or tuxedo for men, and cocktail dresses for women.

Please note that the above is primarily advisory, but it's a good idea not to only pack swim shorts and sandals for the trip. If you're not into suits and dresses, regular nice attire is also perfectly fine, even on evenings labeled as 'elegant dining'. However, no shorts and tank tops, hats, or open-toed shoes for men in the restaurants in the evening.

Kids and teens

On every Princess Cruises ship, a variety of clubs cater to children and teenagers aged 3-17, offering organized activities. With a dedicated entertainment team, ensuring everyone enjoys themselves, there's something for every age group.

Safety

The cruise line places utmost importance on safety, ensuring it's of the highest standard. Equipped with state-of-the-art lifeboats, the ships also provide life jackets in every cabin and have them readily available in various locations. All onboard staff are trained in safety procedures, and before sailing, all guests must participate in a safety drill.

Princess Cruises has a free membership club called "Captains Circle" which offers a lot of benefits. There are four different types of memberships, all of which offer greater or lesser discounts and benefits. If you are a member of the "Captains Circle", remember to inform them of this when purchasing a cruise with MyCruise.

Ship classes help to categorize individual ships. Cruise ships categorized in the same ship class are typically of equal size and many of the characteristics of individual ships are common to all cruise ships in the ship class. Sometimes the cruise ships are almost identical, with the only difference that they sail different routes.

Sphere Class
Sphere Class is Princess Cruises’ newest ship class, focusing on modern design, innovative experiences, and more open views of the sea. The ships are among the largest in the fleet and feature new areas such as The Dome and a reimagined Piazza, along with a strong focus on onboard entertainment and comfort.
Royal Class
The Royal class features the largest ships in the impressive fleet of Princess Cruises. The ships offer a plethora of facilities for both active and relaxing days. One of the characteristics of the large ships, except for Sky Princess, is the transparent walkway, Seawalk. The ships offer upgraded restaurants with new concepts like Salty Dog Grill and Chef's Table Lumiere.
Crown Class
Crown Class is a ship class characterized by elegant design and a good balance between size and atmosphere. The ships offer a wide range of restaurants, entertainment, and relaxation areas, while maintaining a classic and comfortable cruise experience.
Grand Class
The Grand class is ideal for cruise travelers seeking pure relaxation onboard a mid-sized cruise ship. The ships feature a sports court for playing basketball and volleyball, multiple hot tubs, an outdoor lounge, spa area, and much more.
Coral Class
The ships in the Coral class have been renovated over the years to a degree that they align with some of Princess Cruises' newer ships. The Coral class is suitable for both couples and larger groups of friends. The two Coral class ships, accommodating around 2000 guests, are among the smaller "large" cruise ships sailing the world's oceans.

There are plenty of add‑on options available already before departure. Below you can read about the various add‑on options on Princess Cruises ships. You independently purchase the different add‑ons via the Princess Cruises app or website once you have made a booking.

Princess Plus
With Princess Plus you get a drink package, wifi and gratuities in one bundled package. See below what is included:

  • Plus beverage package – Up to 15 drinks per day, each valued up to USD 15.

  • 4 dining experiences in a Casual specialty restuarant per cruise – Kai Sushi, O’Malley’s, Alfredo’s Gigi’s, Salty Dog, Ocean Terrace, Plank’s BBQ, Gelato, Vines.
  • OceanNow delivery - Order food and beverages via the app with no extra charge.
  • Room service
  • Wifi - MedallionNet Max - Unlimited wifi for 1 device per guest
  • Gratuities – Mandatory service charges to staff.

Price: USD 65 per person per day IF purchased before the cruise begins. (+ USD 5 per person per day on a Sphere Class ship)

Princess Premier
If you want the ultimate All‑Inclusive experience, Princess Premier is the right package for you.

  • Premier beverage package - Unlimited beverages each valued up to USD 20.
  • Unlimited dinners in a Casual paying restaurant per cruise – Kai Sushi, O’Malley’s, Alfredo’s Gigi’s, Salty Dog, Ocean Terrace, Plank’s BBQ, Gelato, Vines.
  • Unlimited dinners in specialty restaurants – Crown Grill, Sabatini’s, The Catch, Churrascaria, Makoto Ocean, The Butcher’s Block, Umai, Love by Britto.
  • OceanNow delivery - Order food and drinks via the app and have them delivered to designated places on the ship with no extra charge.
  • Room service
  • Wifi - MedallionNet Max - Unlimited wifi for 4 devices per guest.
  • Shore excursion credit – Up to USD 300 per guest for excursions (6–9 nights: USD 100; 10–20 nights: USD 200; 21+ nights: USD 300)
  • Gratuities – Mandatory service charges to staff
  • Photo package – Unlimited digital photos and three prints.
  • Reserved seating in the theatre

Price: USD 100 per person per day IF purchased before the cruise begins. (+ USD 5 per person per day on a Sphere Class ship)

Drink Packages
It is possible to purchase a drink package separately. Read more about Princess’ drink packages here:

  • Premier beverage package – 84.99 USD* per person per day:Includes everything in the Plus package, plus more exclusive brands and varieties of spirits, wine, and cocktails valued up to 20 dollars per glass.
  • Plus beverage package – 64.99 USD* per person per day: A wide selection of wine, beer, spirits, and cocktails valued up to 15 dollars per glass, soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, fresh juices, smoothies, and milkshakes.
  • Non‑alcohol package –29.99 USD* per person per day: Unlimited fountain soda plus juice, smoothies, hot chocolate, coffee/tea, bottled water, and non-alcoholic cocktails.
  • Classic soda package – 14.99 USD* per person per day: Covers all soft drinks, juices, smoothies, and mocktails.

*plus 18% service charge.

Please note that you must be at least 21 years old to be served alcohol on Princess Cruises. In addition, an unlimited beverage package cannot be purchased for only one person in the cabin – all guests in the same cabin must purchase it. All beverage packages are limited to 15 drinks per person per day.

Internet
Internet access can be purchased online after travel booking or onboard the ships.Most Princess Cruises ships feature MedallionNet. Internet access prices start from USD 15 per device per day when booked online before departure via the Cruise Personalizer.

MedallionNet is faster and more stable than typical cruise ship internet. When purchased, you get unlimited access for both browsing and streaming, so you can check email, send SMS, stream movies and music, and participate in FaceTime etc.

Excursions
The cruise ships visit many exciting destinations, and excursions are always offered no matter where they dock. You can choose to book excursions in advance from home, or onboard the ships. Read more about excursions here.

Other add‑ons
Onboard the ships, you can purchase various wellness treatments as well as dinners in specialty restaurants. See more in the Cruise Personalizer.

If you wish to cancel or rebook your trip with Princess Cruises, the following rules apply:

  • More than 61 days before departure: 30% of the total price of the trip
  • 60-46 days before departure: 40% of the total price of the trip
  • 45-16 days before departure: 60% of the total price of the trip
  • 15-9 days before departure: 80% of the total price of the trip
  • Less than 9 days before departure: 100% of the total price of the trip

Should you need to cancel all or part of your trip, you must immediately notify MyCruise in writing. Please note that the cancellation is only effective once we have received a written cancellation from you. Cancellation of your trip may be made in accordance with the applicable terms and conditions of our suppliers/individual shipping companies. In addition, MyCruise will charge a cancellation fee of 15% of the total cost of your trip. Flight tickets, hotel, beverage package and other additional services are not subject to change and cannot be refunded.

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Prices are based on 2 people sharing a cabin

Prices and availability are updated several times a day directly from the cruise line systems, prices and availability may be subject to change at time of enquiry.

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