The history of Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises is headquartered in California, USA. Like Holland America Line, Costa Cruises and Cunard, Princess Cruises has been part of the large Carnival Cruise Lines group since 2003.
Year after year, Princess Cruises has grown to offer increasingly innovative and fashionable ships for the enjoyment of its members. It was in the 1980s that the company decided to increase the variety of itineraries offered and built its very first cruise ship. This was the beginning of Princess Cruises' shipbuilding.
The fleet
The Princess Cruises fleet consists of 19 cruise ships in various classes.
The Grand Class has eleven ships: Star Princess, Golden Princess, Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess, Diamond Princess, Grand Princess, Ruby Princess and Sapphire Princess.
Sun Class has five cruise ships: Sun Princess, Island Princess, Sea Princess, Dawn Princess and Coral Princess.
The R Class has only one ship: the Pacific Princess.
Finally, the Royal Class comprises three ships: the Regal Princess, the Royal Princess and the lastest one, the Majestic Princess.
All Princess Cruises ships have their own facilities and activities. The refined decoration and splendid cabins will delight you throughout your journey.
Princess Cruises destinations
The entire Princess Cruises fleet sails to over 150 destinations. Come and discover the many destinations on offer.
Asian Cruise
Discover Asia with Princess Cruises. You can choose between several departure cities, such as Kyoto, Singapore, Kobe, Beijing and Hong Kong. The programme includes many beautiful countries like Thailand and Malaysia.
Alaska Cruise
During the period from May to September, come and admire the splendors of Alaska. In total immersion in the wilderness, you will be immersed in an extraordinary adventure. From Vancouver, Seattle or Anchorage, sail for a minimum of seven days on the seas and oceans.
Australia & New Zealand Cruise
Opt for a cruise to Australia or New Zealand! You will encounter superb flora and fauna such as kangaroos and koalas, the emblematic animals of these countries. You can choose between several stays from 2 to 9 nights.
Canada and New England Cruise
Head to Boston, visit the legendary lighthouse in Halifax, enjoy Montreal... From New York, you will be on a 5 to 8 days cruise.
Caribbean Cruise
Head to the Caribbean archipelago and visit the several islands there. It is the ideal destination to relax and enjoy the sun! You can choose between a 7 nights cruise or a 3 to 5 days cruise.
Cruise in Europe
Embark on a journey to discover Europe and its many countries. Sail the Mediterranean and discover all the history, specialities and culture of this living continent. From May to October, visit Greece, Italy or Istanbul. From May to August, the Norwegian fjords are the perfect destination for a 7 to 14 nights cruise.
Cruise to South America
Known as "the best cruise line" in South America, Princess Cruises satisfies its passengers every day. On board the ships, live a magical experience between dances, tastings and activities of all kinds! Your itinerary will include : Buenos Aires, Machu Picchu and even Rio de Janeiro.
Restaurants on board Princess Cruises ships
Eating on board Princess Cruises
Princess Cruises aims to satisfy its passengers especially when it comes to cuisine.
Anytime Dining: Choose to dine at any time you like with the Anytime Dining concept. From 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm, you choose the time that suits you the best. However, this concept is not available on all ships!
Traditional Dining / The Traditional Way: Princess Cruises offers this traditional option which consists of two dining services. The first one is at 6pm and the second one is at 8.15pm. You will dine at the same location throughout your cruise.
You'll experience moments of sharing in the restaurants of Princess Cruises ships. Your meals are prepared with fresh, local products which guarantee the best flavors.
Must-visit restaurants include Sabbatini's, Bayou's Café, Crown Grill, and Sterling Steakhouse.
Drinks during your Princess Cruises
Several drinks packages are available on board.
Cruise package / Bottled water: This type of water package provides 12 x 50cl bottles of water for a price of $6.90.
Cruise Package / Unlimited Sodas: You get unlimited sodas for a one-time fee of $8 per person per day.
All-inclusive cruise/drink package: This package is ideal to enjoy waters, cocktails, hot drinks and even fine wines throughout your cruise. It will cost you $56 per day per person and is available for stays of at least 2 days.
Company’s main features
Wellness cruise
Because the well-being of passengers is very important to Princess Cruises, you will find many areas dedicated to your relaxation on board.
The Sanctuary Spa is an adults only area. There are comfortable loungers where you can relax, or spend some quality time with your loved ones.
The Lotus Spa has been awarded the Best Cruise Spa award by SpaFinder Wellness 365, “the reference” in spas. This place awaits you in a relaxing setting and offers a wide range of treatments such as massages and therapeutic treatments. You can also pamper yourself with a manicure or pedicure.
Stay in shape with the Lotus Spa Fitness Center! Various sports facilities are available such as treadmills, elliptical bikes, dumbbells and weight machines. If you prefer running in the open air, head to one of the many decks where there are running tracks.
Make new friends in the Zumba classes offered on board! If you prefer, you can opt for tai chi and yoga classes.