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Princess Cruises is a premium travel brand and a subsidiary company of Carnival Group, making it one of the 10 cruise shipping lines and travel brands owned by currently the world's biggest cruise shipowner - Carnival Corporation . As part of the conglomerate, the Princess brand brings ~20% of the Group's revenue.

Company History and Changes

Princess Cruises (princess.com) was founded in 1965 by Stanley McDonald who chartered the Alaskan ship SS Princess Patricia (1948-built/1995- scrapped , IMO 5284924) for roundtrips to the Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles during the off-season (winter). In 1967, Princess started to charter the ship MS Italia (1967-built/2012- scrapped , IMO 6513994), which had a modern design, numerous innovations, more spacious upper decks, larger public areas (midship/ by placing the engines aft).

In December 2025, the company celebrates its 60th anniversary.

The new "Princess Italia" again operated the Mexican Riviera from LA (the Princess logo on the funnel was placed for the first time in 1967). In 1969 the ship made its inaugural season in Alaska with roundtrips from San Francisco . When the charter ended (in 1973), Princess chartered the "Carla C" ship (from Costa Cruises ) and unofficially renamed it "Princess Carla".

The company's modern-times history commenced in 1974 when it was acquired by P&O UK. The new owner transferred its "Spirit of London" ship (renamed Sun Princess) and 3 more boats bought from "Flagship Cruises" for the Princess brand - "Sea Venture" (Island Princess), Island Venture (Pacific Princess) and MS Kungsholm (Sea Princess). The first newbuild (specifically for Princess) was Royal Princess (1984, also served Princess under the name "Artemis").

A major company asset is "Princess Tours" (Alaska division acquired in 1986) with 10 luxury railcars for scenic tours of Mt McKinley and daily capacity 700+ passengers. With the acquisition of Sitmar Line (1988), P&O added to the Princess brand 3 more vessels (then under construction) - in 1989 (Star Princess/2021-scrapped as Columbus) and in 1990 (Crown Princess, Regal Princess), plus 2 former Cunard liners (renamed Dawn Princess, Fair Princess) and Sitmar's "Fairsky" ship (renamed Sky Princess).

The "P&O Princess Cruises" company was established in 2000 (October 23rd). It subsequently merged with Carnival Corp in 2003 (April 17th) into "Carnival Corporation & plc". The USD 5,4-billion-dollar merger created the largest cruise shipping company in the world ever , grouping 11 different travel brands as subsidiaries.

Currently, Princess Cruise Lines Ltd (USA) is transferred to Carnival's American division (Holland America Group), but the brand's marketing and sales in the UK are under Carnival plc (aka Carnival UK) which also manages Cunard Line.

The company's current President is John Padgett (assigned in October 2021) who reports directly to Holland America Group's President (Jan Swartz). John Padgett was employed by Carnival Corporation (2014-2021, as Chief Experience and Innovation Officer) and by Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (1996-2014).

The company's other top executives include Terry Thornton (CCO/Chief Commercial Officer), Jim Berra (CMO/Chief Marketing Officer), Carmen Roig (VP of Sales), Vicki Johnson (Senior VP of Communications).

The world's most romantic attention the Princess cruise brand received by the participation of its vessels (first Island and Pacific, later Royal, Sun, and Sea) in the onboard filmed TV-series "The Love Boat" (ABC-aired from 1977 until 1986).

• In May 2018, the cast of "The Love Boat" (ABC TV series run 1977-1986) and Princess Cruises was presented a Hollywood Walk of Fame star plaque. The honorary plaque is located in front of Dolby Theater's main entrance on Hollywood Blvd.
• Following the pilot show (May 5, 1977), the cruise ship-themed series continued for 10 seasons (until May 24, 1986).
• The Princess brand became famous and commonly known as "the Love Boat cruise line". In the series were used the Princess-owned ships Island Princess (2017-scrapped as "Discovery"), Royal Princess (now Artania ) and Sea Princess (2016-scrapped as "Veronica") cruising to exotic destinations around the world.

One of the most famous features of Carnival's Princess brand is its "Personal Choice Cruising" program - an unstructured and individualized approach to the ship vacation travel by the innovative "if you want it - when you want it" concept. The brand's travel style provides an exceptional feeling of choice and flexibility giving passengers the opportunity to customize their vacation in a way that most fits their personal interests and desires. Implemented in the mid-90s (on the Sun-class Princess ships), this unique concept of passengers being in control of their voyages and vacation experiences was realized via multiple shipboard dining venues, flexible entertainment options and affordable balcony staterooms.

Company changes 2024

In April was announced that starting September 14 (2024) fleetwide would be introduced 3 distinct main dining /table service options – Traditional, Reservable, and Walk-in Anytime. On each ship will be allocated 3 separate dining rooms - one for traditional dining (offering early and late dinner seating), one with reservable times, and one for open seating. The new options are integrated with the OceanNow service, allowing anything to be ordered anytime, and delivered anywhere onboard.

Company changes 2023

On March 23, 2023, Princess announced the partnership with Luigi Lavazza SpA (1895-founded, Turin Italy-based manufacturer of coffee products) as the brand’s "Official Coffee Partner". By the deal, Lavazza products and services are offered fleetwide and include coffee-themed dinners, Lavazza-based recipes, educational sessions, coffee tastings/samplings and food pairings.

On June 24, 2023, were announced new onboard "Princess Perfect Weddings" packages and the appointment Randy Fenoli (1964-born American TV host and fashion/bridal designer best known for his TV show "Randy to the Rescue and Say Yes to the Dress") as Princess Cruises' Love and Romance Ambassador. Also was announced that he will host a bridal fashion-themed voyage on Regal Princess (leaving from Galveston TX on Dec 3rd) with signature events like meet & greets and wedding gown consultations. As brand ambassador, Fenoli developed the exclusive "Randy Fenoli Weddings" package.

In October 2023, the company announced a shift in its pricing strategy, ensuring that only early bookings get the best-priced deals possible (by eliminating last-minute cruise booking discounts) and also introduced the Best Price Guarantee and Princess Promotions.

Rail & Sail" (train+cruise) program 2024

In April was introduced the "Rail & Sail" (train+cruise) program providing swift and seamless access to Princess' ships homeported in Florida (Fort Lauderdale and Port Canaveral/Orlando). The program is via a partnership with Brightline/BLFX (high-speed intercity passenger railway in Florida connecting Miami with Orlando).

The  program significantly reduces pre- and post-cruise travel time compared to conventional road travel options. A Brightline  train with four custom-designed cars displays Princess' signature logo and images of popular call ports. Princess' branding is also prominently displayed within Brightline's five Florida train terminals. 

With the Rail & Sail program was also introduced a luggage express service allowing cruise tourists to check their bags at their Brightline station and find them securely waiting in their stateroom. Princess guests also receive up to 15% discounts when booking "Smart and Premium Rail & Sail" packages through Brightline's website.  Brightline offers Princess cruise passengers access to a comprehensive train schedule (daily departures) providing 16 roundtrip transits between Orlando and Fort Lauderdale.

Brightline's train travel options are two -  Southbound (Orlando to Fort Lauderdale, with stops at West Palm Beach and Boca Raton) and  Northbound (Fort Lauderdale to Orlando, stops at Boca Raton and West Palm Beach). Residents of South Florida can also utilize Brightline's services from downtown Miami and Aventura terminals, with stops in Fort Lauderdale or Orlando.

(NEW) Ship boarding/embarkation system (2023)

On August 1, 2023, Princess Cruises implemented fleetwide a new boarding process aiming to make it easier for tourists to board the ships. As a result, the scheduled arrival times on embarkation day were eliminated.

The new embarkation system requires all passengers to complete the necessary steps (via Princess App) prior to the voyage.

• Green Lane qualified are passengers who have completed all the Travel Checklist's steps and have received their Medallion device by mail (only in the USA and Puerto Rico). Green Lane provides the most streamlined embarkation/fastest boarding. Note: Passengers who are Green Lane-eligible but choose not to have their Medallions shipped to them are classified as Blue Lane.
• Blue Lane qualified are passengers who have completed (some, none or all) Travel Checklist's steps but have opted not to have their Medallions mailed to them. Blue Lane guests still enjoy an expedited check-in but must pick up their Medallion at the cruise terminal.
• Accessibility Lane is for passengers experiencing mobility/accessibility difficulties. They have a separate/dedicated lane for faster check-in, regardless of their color designation.

The new embarkation system no longer requires selecting a specific arrival group time. Instead, guests can arrive within the designated check-in window at a time that suits them. However, Princess Cruises strongly recommends all guests to provide travel arrangement information via OceanReady (MedallionClass app and the Cruise Personalizer). The check-in details can be found in their travel summary.

Since August 2023, the company also improved the Digital Boarding Pass which is available in the Princess app (11 days prior to the ship departure date). The updated boarding pass now includes the deck and stateroom number.

Princess Upgrade (new cabin upgrades program)

In August 2022 was announced the "Princess Upgrade" program that allows passenger cabin upgrades on a regular basis (not as promos) and for all types of staterooms and categories.

The new program was officially launched on September 6, 2022, on just 5x USA-based Princess boats (Caribbean, Discovery, Enchanted, Regal, Ruby). By the end of October (2022) the program was rolled out fleetwide.

"Princess Upgrade" is only for bookings within Final Payment and when the full payment has been made. Then customers receive an invitation to submit a bid on any cabin type and category that is above the currently booked. The bid can be changed or canceled at any time before being accepted.

Shipboard retail shopping

In September 2021, Princess and Harding signed a deal for the entire fleet's onboard retail shopping business to move under Harding’s management.

Harding+ (Bristol UK-based global travel and cruise retail group) in 2020 was acquired by Davidson Kempner Capital Management LP (1983-founded, NYC-based investment management firm with USD 34+ billion in managed assets). Harding has hubs in Bristol (England) , Miami (Florida USA) and Sydney (NSW Australia) .

The existing Princess retail team joined Harding's as part of the transition.

Each of the Princess boats has an onboard shopping arcade named "Shops of Princess".

In April 2016, Princess' owner Carnival Corporation signed a shipbuilding order for 2 new boats scheduled for deliveries in 2019 ( Sky Princess ) and 2020-2021 ( Enchanted Princess ). Sky and Enchanted are 4th and 5th ROYAL-class ships (same-designed as Royal, Regal , Majestic ) all constructed at Monfalcone yard as part of a previous agreement with Fincantieri (shipbuilder). At that time, Carnival Group had a total of 16 shipbuilding orders , with scheduled deliveries between 2016-2020. These 3670-passenger vessels have 80% balconied staterooms and some fleet-first features.

In late-January 2017, Carnival Corporation announced 2 more orders for the fleets of Princess (Royal-class) and Holland America Line (Pinnacle-class). Carnival signed an MoA (memorandum of agreement) with Fincantieri to construct both units, with deliveries in 2021 ( Nieuw Ryndam-Rotterdam for HAL, at Marghera yard) and 2022 ( Discovery Princess , at Monfalcone yard). When both contracts were finalized (February 2017), Carnival Corporation had a total of 19 newbuilds scheduled for deliveries in 2017-2022.

In July 2018 were ordered 2 new-class (larger than Royal-class) liners with GT tonnage/volume 175000 and passenger capacity 4300. These are the fleet's first dual-fuel (MGO and LNG) powered vessels. The contract with Fincantieri (Monfalcone) was signed in March 2019, with scheduled deliveries in 2023 and 2025. Princess in 2018 had 5 newbuilds on order with Fincantieri. The 2023-2025 units were Carnival Group's 10th and 11th LNG-powered ships .

By 2019, during drydock refurbishments (part of the company's USD 450 million fleet renovation program), 45000+ "Princess Luxury Beds" were rolled out fleetwide (to 22000+ staterooms / on all liners). The custom-made "Princess Luxury Bed" implements the latest sleep science technologies and was developed via partnership with Dr. Michael Breus (The Sleep Doctor) and Candice Olson (Canadian designer).

In December 2019, Princess signed with Panasonic Corporation a deal to deliver 4K laser projectors for the entire fleet (first unit was installed on Sky Princess). All liners will be outfitted with Panasonic PT-RQ50KU (4K Laser Projector with Solid Shine technology) to be used for the new 5-Skies production show featuring UHD imagery.

In September 2022 Princess signed with Xponential Fitness Inc (Irvine CA USA-based, 2017-founded company) a 5-year exclusive licensing agreement. Xponential Fitness is currently the world's largest global franchise group of boutique fitness brands. As of 2022, Xponential franchises 10 fitness brands (Club Pilates, pure barre, CycleBar, StretchLAB, Row House, YogaSix, Rumble, AKT Dance, STRIDE Fitness, BFT) and has 2220+ gym studios in 48 American states and 13 countries. The deal with Xponential, together with the partnership with OneSpaWorld (providing gym professionals and wellness staff and services) made Princess the first major cruise company to offer multiple premium fitness brands for personalized and customizable gym/training experiences. During the agreement period (2022-2027), at least 8x Xponential brands are available on each Princess boat (120 licensed gym studios fleetwide).

In 2024 ( Sun Princess ) and 2025 ( Star Princess ) debut the fleet's ever-largest (SPHERE-class) vessels, with GT-tonnage/volume ~175,000 tonnes.

Each boat has 21 floors, 2157 staterooms, and the signature (fleet-first ) facilities The Dome (top-deck entertainment space covered by a glass roof) and Piazza Atrium (3-deck-high, outward-looking midship suspended space with comfortable seating, 360-degree outside views, huge LED screen/movable, to allow live entertainment). Both SPHERE Princess ships also have new for the fleet cabin types - Signature Collection Suites (exclusive access to Signature Restaurant-Lounge & Bar-Sundeck) and Reserve Collection Staterooms (exclusive restaurant).

Princess ships with MedallionNet WiFi Internet

In early-September 2018 was introduced (on Caribbean Princess) Carnival Corporation's OceanMedallion technology - wearable devices allowing passengers access to "virtual concierge" services and amenities, as well as interactive entertainment. The new technology also includes the MedallionNet - (SES Networks-powered) Wi-Fi connectivity via access points installed in all staterooms. Passengers on MedallionClass cruise liners experience land-like Internet connection quality allowing streaming of movies, music, videos, video phone calls, real-time sharing on social media platforms.

All MedallionClass ships (Princess' entire fleet) feature touchless embarkation/disembarkation (homeport), keyless cabin entry, frictionless commerce, contactless capabilities (way-finding, on-demand service delivery), shipboard family and friends locator, interactive entertainment (first-run movies, live TV, events, activities planner).

In 2018, MedallionNet was installed on the Princess liners Caribbean, Regal, Royal and Ruby. In 2019, MedallionNet received the liners Coral (Apr 5), Island (May 15), Crown (Jun 30), Emerald (Aug 3), Sky (Oct 12), Golden (Dec 20). In 2020 were upgraded the liners Grand (Feb 21), Diamond (Mar 15), Majestic (Apr 18), Star (Jun 12), Enchanted (Jun 15) and Sapphire (Jul 27).

In 2021 was introduced "Ocean Sportsbook" (a real-time sports betting option available fleetwide/on all boats) which allows betting on sports like football, basketball, baseball, hockey, cycling, car racing, boxing, martial arts and other competitions.

When the cruise ship is in international waters, passengers can use the MedallionClass app to wager on sports and place bets during live events that occur during the voyage and also place bets on future sports events - that occur after the voyage. With USD 20+ billion in wagers placed with USA's sportsbooks in 2019-2020, online sports betting is expanding and expected to reach USD 155+ billion by 2024.

Ocean Sportsbook is via partnership with Miomni Gaming Ltd (1998-founded software developer) and available on all vessels since 2021. Ocean Sportsbook is part Ocean Casino's digital platform that lets wagers be placed beyond the ship's Casino Lounge (indoor-outdoor venues, sundecks/pool decks, wellness complex, staterooms, etc) on games including slots, poker, blackjack, roulette, bingo, lottery, keno.

In June 2021 the cruise company introduced the industry's first CrewCall. The on-demand service is via the cabin's smart HDTV (and the MedallionClass app) and allows passengers to call a crew (to their current onboard location) for assistance or to request services. The app's "CrewCall Chat" allows texting (via smart devices) a specific question or making requests to the crew member.

Cruisetours / Shore Excursions

Since 2017, Princess Cruises offers "Shore Excursions Best Price Guarantee" for tours in all ports of call. The program was launched fleetwide in Dec 2016 and guarantees if passengers booking through Princess find the same tour/excursion elsewhere at a lower price, they will receive 110% of the difference as non-refundable OBC (onboard credit). In such cases, an email request must be submitted at least 7 days prior to departure (at [email protected]) to be reviewed by the company's Shore Excursion team. Within 2 business days, booked passengers are notified if their request meets the criteria.

• "Best Price Guarantee" applies only to tours/shore excursions that are publicly available (priced online).
• "Best Price Guarantee" applies to all excursions, excepting those in Asia and also excepting private vehicle/driver excursions in all ports.
• Princess Shore Excursions program offers over 4,000 land tours/excursions in 360 destinations and over 150 itineraries.
• "Discovery" and "Animal Planet" themed excursions are also available as part of the new "Discovery at Sea" cruise tour program (via an exclusive partnership with Discovery Communications). These tours are unique, can't be booked independently and are available only through Princess. The program includes over 1,000 such tours worldwide.

The company's most popular/purchased cruise package is "Princess Plus" (cost US$50 per person/per day). The package is inclusive of premium beverages, unlimited WiFi Internet (for 4x devices), selected specialty restaurant dining, digital photos (+ 3x printed/8x10 cm), Princess Prizes, daily crew gratuities.

In 2022 was introduced the "Princess Premier Package" (cost US$75 pp per day) that is inclusive of unlimited WiFi Internet (for 4x devices), premium/top-brand liquors-wines-cocktails-coffees, specialty dining (2x meals per person), digital photos (unlimited, plus 3x printed), crew gratuities.

Princess Alaskan lodges (cruisetour packages)

Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge is a 663-room complex located approx 2 km (1 ml) from Denali Park's entrance. The building has an expansive deck overlooking Nenana River and views into the nature park. Accommodations are available exclusively to Princess Cruises customers, offered as optional pre-/post- Alaskan cruise tour packages.

In 2019 (company's 50th year in Alaska), Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge debuted the 180-seat restaurant "Fannie Q's Saloon". The new dining venue serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, offering locally inspired, authentic dishes (Braised Pork Shoulder, Bison Sliders, Bear-Lard Pie). The modern saloon has indoor and outdoor seating, with live entertainment in the evenings. Outside Fannie Q's Saloon is the Fireside Patio with 3 new BBQ firepits and selling refreshment drinks. Grizzly Burger (formerly Grizzly Bar and Grill) now offers the company's signature "Ernesto" - exclusive ribeye burger created by Ernesto Uchimura (Japanese celebrity chef).

Like outdoor activities, Princess cruise tour passengers can meet mountain climbers (who have conquered Mt Denali) in the Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge (Denali State Park). Outside the lodge, there is a retired airplane.

• Fishing and sledge dog puppies activities are both complimentary. Lodge's Denali show costs USD 20 per person.
• Playing with sledge dog puppies on a cruise ship is probably the last thing one would ever imagine doing. However, it is one of the new activities available on all Princess Cruises Alaska itineraries. The company's "North to Alaska" enrichment program debuted in 2017 and gives passengers the chance to take photos and interact with baby sledge dogs in the ship's Atrium (lobby) area. Dog handlers are on hand to talk about this Alaskan sport.
• The "Puppies in the Piazza" experience is available on all Princess Alaskan cruise ships and roundtrip itineraries. Also new is the chance to taste your own catch of the day for dinner. New fishing excursions allow passengers to select their preferred preparation by ship's culinary team.

During the company's 2018 Alaskan program was inaugurated the custom-designed wilderness treehouse built at Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge. The treehouse allows guests to view Mt Denali while enjoying themed activities.

The treehouse was built during Discovery Channel's Animal Planet episode "Treehouse Masters", which premiered in August 2017. It was the first-ever treehouse in Alaska, being designed and built by Pete Nelson. Powered by solar panels, the facility provides Princess cruise ship tourists with a unique "Alaskan land tour" experience. Sized approx 500 ft2 (46 m2), the treehouse can be accessed by hiking the "hill trail loop".

(NEW) Princess cruise gratuities

Since May 21, 2019, the company's daily gratuities (per person/pp) were raised fleetwide as follows:

• USD 14,50 (from $13,50 pp) - interior, oceanview, balcony staterooms, both adults and kids
• USD 15,50 (from $14,50 pp) - mini-suites, Club Class staterooms
• USD 16,50 (from $15,50 pp) - suites

Since January 2023, non-suite passengers pay USD 16 pp per day, while suite passengers pay USD 17-18 (depending on stateroom category).

On ships deployed in Australia and New Zealand, gratuities are not compulsory.

Daily gratuity is an automatic service charge added to the passenger's onboard account each day.

Passengers can prepay gratuities. The amount of gratuities is split between the ship's staff (dining, housekeeping, cabin stewards).

Princess Cruises bear mascot Stanley

Since summer 2017, Princess Cruises ships feature a most special onboard attraction - the company's mascot bear Stanley.

The sensationally cute bear mascot was named in a Facebook contest with over 9,000 entries, Mascot's name honors Stanley McDonald (1920-2014). In 1965 he founded Princess Cruises and expanded it into one of the world's largest cruise ship companies. In 1975, he sold Princess to P&O Cruises (back then named "Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company") and remained its Chairman until 1980.

As the bear fell in love with ship cruising, he decided to skip winter hibernation and became a stowaway. So since 2017 Stanley travels around the world on all Princess ships. Stanley also made "surprise" appearances on the company's "Chinese ship" Majestic Princess in July 2017 during the inaugural festivities in Shanghai China . From China, Stanley the Bear embarked on all Princess itineraries.

During the day, Princess' "cruise ship bear" wears themed apparel, which is tied to the ship's current itinerary destination. On Alaskan cruises that would be his lumberjack outfit. In China, he wears a traditional Tang suit and cap. In Japan, he wears a Yukata outfit. On formal nights, the bear dresses up in the Captain's uniform. The Stanley bear appears on all Princess ships. He interacts with passengers through various entertainment activities with engaging photo opportunities. Stanley also holds storytime hours for kids at the ship's youth facilities.

On the ship, passengers can participate in the daily contest "Where on the ship is Stanley". The mascot is also present on the special Welcome Aboard shows throughout the voyage. Souvenir Stanley bears plush toys are available for purchase in the onboard shopping arcade "Shops of Princess". The toy's price is USD 25. A portion of the proceeds from the toy's sales goes to "Princess Animal Welfare Sponsor".

Princess cruise ship passengers can share their travel adventures with Stanley using the social hashtag #StanleyAtSea.

(Coronavirus crisis) passenger shipping pause 2020-2021-2022

Due to the COVID pandemic, Princess suspended its fleet's passenger shipping operations by canceling all voyages with pre-scheduled departures in the period March 12, 2020, through July 2021.

Next are listed Princess Cruises' first departures by ship/homeport - CARIBBEAN (Nov 28, 2021/Fort Lauderdale), CORAL (June 16, 2022/Sydney Australia), CROWN (May 7, 2022/Alaska from Seattle), DIAMOND (September 1, 2022/West Coast USA and Mexico from San Diego), DISCOVERY (March 27, 2022/ Maiden Voyage /Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles), EMERALD (Oct 15, 2021/Panama Canal from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale), ENCHANTED (Nov 10, 2021/ Maiden Voyage /Fort Lauderdale), GRAND (Sept 25, 2021/Los Angeles), ISLAND (April 27, 2022/Panama Canal from Fort Lauderdale to Los Angeles), MAJESTIC (July 25, 2021/Alaska from Seattle), REGAL (July 31, 2021/Southampton UK cruises to nowhere ), ROYAL (May 2, 2022/Alaska from Vancouver), RUBY (Oct 31, 2021/San Francisco), SAPPHIRE (Sept 24, 2022/Hawaii and Mexico from Los Angeles), SKY (Aug 30, 2021/Southampton UK cruises to nowhere).

• DIAMOND's Asia 2021 program (roundtrips from Yokohama to Korea and Japan) and South America 2022 program (from Buenos Aires Argentina and San Antonio Chile) were canceled.
• MAJESTIC's Alaska 2021 program (from Seattle) was first canceled then scheduled again (July 25 thru Sept 26).
• SAPPHIRE's Australia 2021 program was canceled and replaced with LA roundtrips to Hawaii-Mexico-California Coast.
• CROWN's Panama Canal 2021-2022 winter season (from Fort Lauderdale) was canceled.
• ISLAND's "World Cruise 2022" (112-day roundtrip from Fort Lauderdale) was canceled.
• CORAL's "World Cruise 2022" (108-day roundtrip from Australia/Sydney-Brisbane) was canceled.
• The 2021-built ENCHANTED's entire inaugural Mediterranean 2021 season (July 3 thru Nov 15/departures from Barcelona and Rome, including the Transatlantic crossing Europe-USA) was canceled.
• DISCOVERY's maiden voyage (Nov 3, 2021/Mediterranean from Rome) was rescheduled for March 27, 2022 (Mexican Riviera from Los Angeles).
• Due to Canada's ban, Princess Alaska 2021 program was entirely canceled, affecting the schedules of 6 ships (Grand, Majestic, Royal, Crown, Coral, Emerald).
• The Princess-operated Alaskan wilderness lodges and transportation (trains and buses) remained closed in 2020 and 2021. Because of Canada's extended travel restrictions, Princess canceled all Alaskan, West Coast USA and Hawaii departures from Vancouver and Seattle.
• Due to port closures and international travel uncertainties, Princess's Australia-New Zealand program was canceled through January 27, 2022. Also were canceled "World Cruise 2021" (Island Princess) and "Circle South America Cruise 2021" (Pacific Princess). Travel agents' commissions on all canceled bookings were paid in full.
• Princess UK 2021 summer program (Southampton roundtrips planned for 3 ships /Island, Regal, Sky) was canceled through July.

In late-January 2021, Pacific Princess was sold to Sycamore Partners and left the fleet to join Azamara .

All affected bookings were automatically canceled and received 125% refunds in FCC (future cruise credit) with rebooking, including full (100%) refund on prepurchased through Princess Cruises packages and services. With rebooking, all the money is transferred to FCCs, any itinerary choice (through December 31, 2022). The rebooking bonus is an additional 25% FCC (applied to the fare automatically) that can be used on any itinerary booked by May 1, 2022. A full (100%) monetary refund was offered to all cancellations made by March 31, 2021. All bookings can be canceled up to 48 hours prior departure (previously 72 hours). You will continue to receive FCC for the amount of your cancellation fee.

The FCC is non-refundable, eligible for the revised cancellation terms and can't be used on the same sailing as the original booking. FCCs are automatically be applied to your Captain's Circle profile on the canceled bookings. FCCs are not available instantly (may take up to 30 business days to be processed).

The fleetwide suspension came after two vessels suffered COVID-19 outbreaks - Diamond Princess (in Japan) and Grand Princess (in the USA). All shipboard employees (fleetwide) remained on the vessels. Each ship was planned to visit Princess Cays (Carnival-owned private island resort) once weekly where its crew can disembark and use the facilities.

Itinerary of Princess Cruises

Princess offers cruise travelers the complete package of comfortable accommodations, comprehensive onboard entertainment, options for families with children and, of course, incredible shore excursions. As it was founded in 1965, the Princess Cruises company has been able to refine their itinerary selection, and now you can sail to destinations all over the world with a vast array of diverse itineraries.

The impressive selection presents 160+ itineraries that reach 300+ ports globally, with sailings ranging from 7 to 100+ days on Princess World tours. The list of Princess cruise destinations includes Alaska, Europe-UK, the Caribbean, Bermuda, regular Panama Canal transition cruises (introduced in 1967), Mexican Riviera, South America and Pacific Islands (Hawaii and Tahiti), Asia, Australia-New Zealand, Canada-New England.

A 14-day "Canada and New England" cruisetour (roundtrip from NYC New York ) includes a 7-day Land Tour followed by a 7-day cruising itinerary. The Land Tour starts in Washington DC (hotel overnight), follows bus travel to Mount Vernon Plantation (George Washington), Virginia's Historic Triangle ( Jamestown Settlement and Williamsburg , hotel overnight in Williamsburg VA), Richmond VA (state's capital), Monticello Plantation (Thomas Jefferson), Staunton VA (hotel overnight), Gettysburg PA (hotel overnight), Philadelphia PA (hotel overnight) and ends in NYC (ship embarkation on Day 8). The segment (7-day NYC roundtrip) visits Newport RI , Boston MA , Bar Harbor ME and in Canada - Saint John NB and Halifax NS .

The company's 2024 program in North America features a maiden port - Yorktown (Virginia USA) , visited in the summer of 2024 by two liners - Island Princess and Emerald Princess. Along with Yorktown, tourists also visit Williamsburg and Jamestown - all grouped in the state's Historic Triangle. These voyages offer the unique opportunity for travelers to participate in Virginia's 250th anniversary commemorating the American Revolutionary War and the Declaration of Independence.

Alaska 2024-2025 ships (deployment/itinerary changes)

Princess Alaska 2024 season is based on 7 ships (Royal, Grand, Sapphire, Discovery, Majestic, Crown, Ruby), 158 departures (14 itineraries), 17 ports/destinations (including 5 glacier viewing experiences), 4 homeports (Vancouver, Anchorage/Whittier AK, Seattle WA, San Francisco CA), 86 Glacier Bay NP visits.

• 3 ships (Royal and Grand departing Wednesdays, Sapphire departing Saturdays) sail the 7-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" featuring 2 glacier-viewing experiences on each trip. In addition, northbound sailings include a "More Ashore" late-night stay in Juneau.
• 2 ships (Discovery and Majestic) sail from Seattle WA on Saturdays and Sundays the 7-day "Inside Passage" itinerary and offer "More Ashore" late-night stays in Juneau.
• Crown Princess (from San Francisco) operates the 11-day "Inside Passage" voyages.
• Ruby Princess (out of Vancouver) operates the 7-day "Inside Passage" voyages visiting Glacier Bay NP.

In honor of the company's 55th anniversary, in 2024 Princess introduces two new cruisetours - "The National Parks Tour" (15-day, 5x national parks, combines a 7-day cruise with scenic rail travel and stays at four Princess-owned wilderness lodges) and "The Katmai National Park Tour" (9-day, bear-watching experience at Katmai NP's Brooks Falls, includes the 7-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" itinerary).

Princess Alaska 2025 season has 3 roundtrip itineraries and the new "National Parks Cruisetour". Also New for 2025 are two roundtrips - the 22-day from San Francisco CA (Ruby Princess, coinciding with Summer Solstice 2025) and the 17-day from Seattle WA (Grand Princess, with 3 days of scenic glacier cruising). Also new is the 16-day roundtrip "Inside Passage Cruise" from Los Angeles CA (Grand Princess).

The 2024-introduced National Parks Cruisetour offers a 15-night vacation visiting five Alaskan national parks and nature reserves - Glacier Bay NP, Denali NP, Wrangell-St. Elias NP, Kenai Fjords NP, and Klondike Gold Rush NP. The unique travel experience combines a 7-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" cruise with scenic rail travel, and multiple days on land, including stays at 4x Princess-owned wilderness lodges.

The 2024-introduced "Katmai National Park Cruisetour" (9-day) groups an overnight in Anchorage (2-night hotel stay) with the 7-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" itinerary visiting Glacier Bay NP and College Fjord or Hubbard Glacier. Priced from US$2430 per person, the new Alaskan cruisetour also includes domestic flights (to and from Katmai NP) and all land transfers.

Princess Alaska 2025 program is based on 7 ships (including Caribbean Princess (for the first time), 5 homeports (including Los Angeles), 21 destinations, 4 glacier-viewing experiences (88 Glacier Bay NP visits), itineraries ranging from 4 to 22 days:

The 22-day "Ultimate Alaska Solstice with Glacier Bay National Park" roundtrip from San Francisco (Ruby Princess) departs June 6th, 2025.

The 17-day "Ultimate Alaska with Glacier Bay National Park" roundtrip from Seattle (Grand Princess) departs May 6th, 2025.

The 16-day "Inside Passage with Glacier Bay National Park" roundtrip from Los Angeles (Grand Princess) departs August 30th, 2025.

The 7-day "Voyage of the Glaciers" itinerary visits Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and two glacier-viewing destinations (Glacier Bay NP and Hubbard Glacier or College Fjord). Princess ships Caribbean, Coral, and Sapphire offer weekly northbound and southbound departures from Vancouver Canda to Anchorage/Whittier USA and vice versa. The itinerary is operated between May 10th and September 13th, 2025.

The signature 7-day "Inside Passage Cruise " (roundtrips from Seattle and Vancouver) and the 11-day itinerary (roundtrip from San Francisco and Vancouver) include 4 call ports and a day of glacier viewing. All Inside Passage cruises visit Glacier Bay NP.

The ships Discovery and Royal sail from Seattle weekly (May 4-Sept 21, 2025), Grand Princess departs weekly from Vancouver (May 27-Aug 19, 2025), Ruby Princess sails 11-day roundtrips from San Francisco (May 4-Sept 13, 2025).

Three "Alaska Samplers" itineraries (4 to 5 days) offer short breaks to Alaska with the ships Discovery, Royal and Grand. They offer 4-day sailings between Vancouver and Seattle stopping in Ketchikan (departures April 30th, May 13th, May 23rd, 2025). Caribbean Princess sails 4-day roundtrip from Vancouver visiting Ketchikan (Sept 13th) and a 5-day roundtrip from Vancouver stopping in Sitka and Ketchikan (May 5th).

The Alaskan 2025 schedule has 26 cruisetours, including Denali Explorer, On Your Own, Connoisseur Deluxe Escorted, and Off the Beaten Path. The Direct-to-the-Wilderness rail service ensures a seamless transition between the ship in Whittier and the Denali area on the same day. Two Alaskan lodges (Mt McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, and Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge) provide unique perspectives for experiencing North America's tallest mountain.

Europe 2024 itineraries (Mediterranean-Baltic-Iceland-Greenland-UK-USA-Transatlantic)

Princess Cruises Europe 2024 season (February to December) is based on 5 ships (Sun, Sky, Island, Regal, Caribbean), a total of 162 departures, and 85 different itineraries visiting 130 destinations in 34 countries.

• Sun Princess operates the 10-day "Grand Mediterranean" and Western Grand Mediterranean voyages (departing from homeports Barcelona or Civitavecchia-Rome ) and 7-day "Mediterranean" voyages (departing from Civitavecchia, Barcelona or Piraeus-Athens ).
• Island Princess offers 10-day Mediterranean voyages combinable into 20-day B2Bs/back-to-backs , including 10-day Holy Land voyages to the Eastern Mediterranean visiting Israel.
• Regal Princess operates 12-day "British Isles" voyages out of Southampton-London . The Sky Princess ship is also homeported in Southampton-London, for various 5- to 31-day itineraries visiting Iceland and Norway, Spain's Canary Islands. A 31-day Transatlantic crossing visits Canada and New England USA.
• Caribbean Princess is deployed in Northern Europe and homeported in London. The ex-UK itineraries include Norway's Arctic Circle (Search for Northern Lights Voyage), as well as a 16-day Iceland and Greenland. Caribbean Princess and Sky Princess will also spend the Summer Solstice at the top of the world on 14- or 16-day "Land of the Midnight Sun" and "Summer Solstice" itineraries.

Princess Cruises' all 5 European liners in spring and fall offer Transatlantic voyages (RepositionCruises.com) between Europe and the USA - Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale (Florida) , Galveston (Texas) , or NYC (New York) and Barcelona, London, or Civitavechia-Rome.

A total of four cruisetours (cruise+land packages) offer more "shore time" for visiting popular tourist sites with expert guides, hotel stays, and traditional regional cuisine. These are titled "Highlights of Spain", "Classic Italy", "Ring of Kerry", and "Best of Greece".

Itineraries 2024-2025 Mexico, California Coast, Hawaii, Tahiti

Los Angeles ’ hometown cruise line Princess is further cementing its West Coast USA heritage with the newly released fall 2024 thru spring 2025 season.

Featuring 75+ voyages visiting Hawaii, Mexico, and the California Coast from 3 convenient homeports - San Francisco CA , Seattle WA , and Los Angeles - West Coast USA voyages are now open for booking.

West Coast USA 2024-2025 season features 75+ voyages (21 different itineraries) visiting 28 destinations (7 countries), 4 ships (Discovery, Grand, Majestic, Ruby) and roundtrip departures from 3 homeports (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle).

Discovery Princess sails 7-day Mexican Riviera voyages visiting Mazatlan , Puerto Vallarta , and Cabo San Lucas .

Weeklong California Coast cruises (Discovery Princess) visit San Diego , Santa Barbara , and more.

Grand Princess and Majestic Princess operate 10-day Baja Peninsula & Sea of Cortez itineraries.

Grand Princess' 16-day roundtrips from LA to the Hawaiian Islands visit the Big Island/Hawaii, Kauai , Maui , and Oahu .

Grand Princess and Sapphire Princess have longer (32- and 33-day) Transpacific itineraries to the South Pacific and the Hawaiian Islands (RepositionCruises.com), also visiting Tahiti isles.

The San Francisco-homeported Ruby Princess offers roundtrips to Hawaii, Mexico, California and Pacific Northwest USA. The liner also offers a 16-day "Hawaiian Islands" roundtrip from Vancouver BC Canada .

Majestic Princess operates the Classic California Coast itinerary out of Seattle. The 11-day roundtrip visits San Francisco, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, and San Diego (late-night stay).

Itineraries Americas, Australia and New Zealand 2023-2024-2025-2026

In November 2021 was announced Princess' 2023-2024 Australia and New Zealand program including 117 ports/destinations in 43 countries (also on ship relocation and world voyages).

Winter 2023-2024 season is based on 4x ships (Majestic, Royal, Grand, Coral) and 6x homeports (Sydney NSW, Brisbane QLD, Melbourne, Fremantle-Perth, Adelaide, Auckland NZ).

Coral Princess' "World Cruise 2024" (110-day itinerary) visits 32 countries and departs from Sydney (April 30) and from Brisbane (May 2).

Princess' 2023-2024 Americas program groups a total of 47 different itineraries and 214 departures from 7 North American homeports.

• Discovery Princess has scheduled two 15-night Hawaiian voyages with overnights in Honolulu (Oahu Island).
• Sapphire Princess offers 32-night South Pacific Islands & Hawaii itineraries on two voyages from Los Angeles (Long Beach), including a first-time visit to Fiji and late-night stays in Tahiti and Honolulu.
• 7 liners (Caribbean, Emerald, Enchanted, Island, Regal, Ruby, Sky) offer 126 Caribbean sailings (18 itineraries) ranging between 5-21 nights, and leaving roundtrip from the USA (Fort Lauderdale Florida, and Galveston Texas) and visiting 25 Caribbean islands.
• Three boats (Crown, Diamond, Discovery) operate Mexican voyages (24 departures, 5 itineraries), while three other (Emerald, Island, Ruby) have scheduled Panama Canal transits (23 departures, 6 itineraries) ranging 10-15 nights.

In 2023-2024, Princess has scheduled 25 departures on the USA West Coast/California (13 itineraries) visiting 11 destinations in 3 countries (UAS, Canada, Mexico). Select voyages are with late-night port stays in San Diego CA , San Francisco CA , Seattle WA , and BC Canada's Vancouver and Victoria .

The company's 2024-2025 Australia and New Zealand schedule lists the longest world voyage ever to sail from Australia. The program is based on 3 liners: Royal and Crown (both homeported in Sydney NSW ) and Diamond (alternating between Brisbane - Melbourne ).

Crown Princess ship's "World Cruise 2025" is the largest ever offered from Australia. The voyage visits 25+ UNESCO sites and features 8 late-night port stays. The ex-Australia itinerary continues to Southeast Asia, then via Suez Canal to Europe (Mediterranean and Northern Europe), follows a Panama Canal transit , then via the South Pacific back to Australia. The voyage also includes 9 maiden for Princess ports.

The AU-NZ program is based on 7 homeport cities, including Hobart (Tasmania) which is a departure port for Princess for the first time. Other departure ports are Adelaide , Auckland NZ , Fremantle/Perth .

The 3-ship Princess AU-NZ program offers visiting 14 countries across 112 departures and 72 itineraries.

The schedule also lists two relocation voyages between Australia- Japan/Tokyo (RepositionCruises.com) with stops in Hong Kong China , Tawain, Papua New Guinea, and the Philippines.

Out of Sydney NSW are offered 13- to 15-night long roundtrips to the South Pacific islands.

Princess Cruises' Australia 2025-2026 summer season isbased no three ships - Crown Princess (based in Sydney), Grand Princess (based in Brisbane) and Discovery Princess (homeported in Sydney NSW, starting October 2025).

Itineraries South America & Antarctica 2024-2025

In August 2023, Princess Cruises revealed an array of captivating voyages for the upcoming 2024-2025 season, capturing the growing fascination among travelers with Antarctica. During this season, the  Sapphire Princess embarkя on 4 remarkable journeys to the Seventh Continent, showcasing its breathtaking allure and the enchantment of the  Falkland Islands ' penguins, along with spectacular vistas of Elephant Island , Antarctic Sound, and Gerlache Strait.

In addition to her Antarctic adventures, Sapphire Princess also traverses through South American destinations, accompanied by the Majestic Princess . This harmonious blend of diverse cultures and landscapes is enhanced by exciting cruisetours, promising an enriching journey of exploration.

The 2024-2025 season boasts an impressive lineup of 15 departures across 11 distinct itineraries, incorporating two ships, 26 destinations, and 14 countries. Noteworthy among the offerings is the introduction of a 17-day roundtrip Antarctica voyage from  Buenos Aires , treating travelers to an immersive experience with an overnight stay in the vibrant port city.

For those seeking the ultimate expedition, the 51-day South America Grand Adventure on Majestic Princess awaits, spanning from  Los Angeles  to  Fort Lauderdale . This remarkable voyage includes captivating overnight stays in  Lima , Buenos Aires, and  Rio de Janeiro .

Highlights of the 2024-2025 season include:

• Antarctica – 17 days – Four Voyages, Roundtrip from Buenos Aires: Explore the Antarctica region with four days of cruising, showcasing Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound, and Gerlache Strait. Departures in December 2024 and January 2025.
• Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan – 14 or 15 days – Four Voyages: Sail through the iconic  Cape Horn  and  Strait of Magellan , offering diverse experiences. Departures in December 2024 and February 2025.
• Andes & South America – 18 days – Two Voyages: Discover the Andes and South America's beauty, featuring visits to  Puerto Vallarta , Lima, and other captivating destinations. Departures in December 2024 and March 2025.
• Brazilian Adventure – 18 days – Two Voyages: Experience the allure of Brazil, with departures in November 2024 and January 2025.
• Grand Adventures – 32-51 days – Five Voyages: Embark on an extended exploration combining various itineraries and destinations, catering to diverse interests. Departures in December 2024 and March 2025.

Passengers also have the option to enhance their voyage with two cruisetours:

• Iguazu Falls Adventure: Immerse in the grandeur of the world's largest waterfall system, Iguazú Falls, and explore the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro.
• Machu Picchu Explorer: Embark on a train journey through picturesque valleys to the ancient marvel of  Machu Picchu , coupled with a tour of historic Cusco.

Itineraries 2025-2026 Caribbean

In 2025, in the Caribbean will be deployed the fleet's latest  and  largest ships of the SPHERE class - Sun Princess  and  Star Princess . Homeported in Port Everglades/Fort Lauderdale Florida , both liners offer 7-day roundtrips to Eastern and Western Caribbean destinations.

Both sisterships start service in Europe/Mediterranean - Sun Princess in February (2025), followed by Star Princess in August (2025).

Princess Cruises' 2025-2026 itinerary program encompasses 278 voyages across the USA, Caribbean, Mexico, and Pacific Islands.

The program features a Mexican Riviera cruise (Royal Princess) celebrating the company's 60th anniversary (brand's inaugural cruise started in December 1965 on SS Princess Patricia ship).

Sky Princess will be the first ROYAL-class liner homeported in Port Canaveral/Orlando Florida , offering 8-day Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings, as well as 6-day roundtrips to the Eastern Caribbean.

The Caribbean deployment (also including the ships Caribbean ,  Emerald ,  Enchanted ,  Island ,  Majestic ,  Regal , and  Sapphire ) encompasses 29 ports/destinations in 22 countries, and 178 departures with 25 different itineraries (ranging from 4 to 20 days).

Itineraries 2025 Japan

Princess Cruises' 2025 Japan season (March through August) groups 35 voyages (durations between 7- and 22 days) scheduled for the ship Diamond Princess homeported in Tokyo (Yokohama) .

The program offers visits to 36 different destinations (across three countries) with key highlights:

• Spring Flowers Voyages: These 10-day and newly introduced 11-day cruises in March and April cover all four main islands of Japan, following the predicted blooming season from south to north.
• Southern Islands Itineraries: Featuring 9 days of exploration with two stops in the Okinawan islands and two calls to Taiwan, including a return to  Hualien .
• Sea of Japan Voyages: These 9-day and 10-day voyages trace the historic Kitamaebune trading route, showcasing various ports along the way.
• Hokkaido Voyages: The 10-day cruises include visits to  Otaru (for Sapporo) ,  Hakodate , and  Kushiro .
• Japan Explorer Voyages: Covering iconic destinations such as  Shimizu  (for Mt. Fuji),  Osaka or Kobe  (for Kyoto),  Hiroshima , and more in a 10-day itinerary.
• Scenic Cruising: Passengers have the opportunity to experience the picturesque Kanmon Straits, the waterway separating Honshu and Kyushu.

Additionally, Princess' Japan 2025 season coincides with several traditional summer festivals, including the Aomori Nebuta Festival, Kochi Yosakoi Dance Festival, Tokushima Awa Dance Festival, and Kumano Fireworks Festival in August. Guests can revel in the unique festivities during their voyage.

To enhance the shore experience, Princess is offering late-night and overnight port stays allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the local culture and lifestyle. The lists includes four late-night "More Ashore" ports - Aomori  (for Nebuta Festival),  Kochi (for Yosakoi Festival), Shimizu (for Mt Fuji) and Tokushima  (for Awa Odori Festival).

For travelers seeking a more comprehensive exploration of Japan, Princess Cruises offers the Japan Cruisetour option. This includes a combination of a cruise and a land tour, allowing guests to delve deeper into the cultural treasures of Kyoto and Tokyo. Highlights of the tour include visits to Kyoto's intricate gardens, Nijo Castle, Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), Great Buddha of Todaiji Temple, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, bustling Tokyo, and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Mt. Fuji, with breathtaking views from Togendai and Lake Ashi.

Fleet deployment/concise review

Princess cruises panama canal itineraries.

Princess was the first line to cruise through Panama Canal locks - back in 1967. Caribbean Princess was the first big-sized liner to pass through the new Agua Clara locks in 2017. Regular crossings are scheduled for the liner Emerald Princess (maiden season in 2019) which passes through the Agua Clara Locks (canal's Atlantic side) and the Cocoli Locks (canal's Pacific side). The new locks were opened in June 2016, as part of a 10-year, USD 5,4 billion "Neo-Panamax" canal expansion.

Princess Panama Canal program is based on 5 ships, with 10- to 21-day itineraries also visiting ports in Mexico, Caribbean, Central-South America. Each Princess cruise ship transit of the Panama Canal features live narration (from the Navigation Bridge) and a day of scenic sailing through Gatun Lake. Full transits additionally feature coastal cruising (wildlife and rainforests) along Panama and Costa Rica, as well as top-rated Caribbean beaches.

Australia and New Zealand itineraries

Princess' 2022-2023 Australia and New Zealand season is based on 4 ships - Majestic Princess and Royal Princess (from Sydney NSW ), Grand Princess from Melbourne , Coral Princess from Brisbane .

The program features 121 departures, 68 different ports/islands in 14 countries, 76 itineraries (ranging 2- to 36 days).

• homeports Adelaide , Auckland , Brisbane, Melbourne, Fremantle-Perth , Sydney.
• 10- to 19-day NZ itineraries roundtrip from Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney.
• Circumnavigation of Australia (roundtrips) visiting Cairns ( Great Barrier Reef ) and Kuri Bay ( Kimberley) .
• 5- to 10-day Tasmania (roundtrip from Brisbane or Sydney)
• 7- to 14-day Queensland and the Great Barrier Reef (roundtrips from Brisbane, Melbourne or Sydney)
• 4 Transpacific Crossings (RepositionCruises.com) between North America and Australia in fall 2022-spring 2023 on Grand Princess and Majestic Princess
• 35-day "Hawaii, Tahiti and South Pacific" roundtrips from Auckland, Brisbane, Sydney
• (Royal Princess) 12- to 20-day "Asia and Australia" voyages (August 2022/from Hong Kong to Sydney) and 16-to 18-day from Sydney to Hong Kong (March 2023).

Princess AU & NZ 2022-2023 program offers 8 ports/islands with late-night departures, 10 UNESCO sites (including Tasmanian Wilderness, Greater Blue Mountains, Te Wahipounamu), 2 optional cruisetours (Australian Outback, Ultimate Australia) visiting Uluru’s Ayers Rock and the Great Barrier Reef.

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January 2023 World Cruise

By Syracusefan44 , January 28, 2021 in Princess Cruises

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Syracusefan44

Princess announced today that the January 2023 world cruise on the Island Princess will go on sale on February 10, 2021.

Does anyone know how long it typically takes before the world cruise “segments” are on sale on the Princess website?

https://twitter.com/princessukmedia/status/1354840586226958346?s=21

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1 hour ago, Syracusefan44 said: Princess announced today that the January 2023 world cruise on the Island Princess will go on sale on February 10, 2021.   Does anyone know how long it typically takes before the world cruise “segments” are on sale on the Princess website?   https://twitter.com/princessukmedia/status/1354840586226958346?s=21

I booked segments of the 2022 WC on the Coral Princess. The segments were available the same day that the whole itinerary became available for sale.

frugaltravel

Glad I am not interested in this cruise. Been on the revamped Island Princess and never again.

18 hours ago, Syracusefan44 said:  

Thanks, I was looking for that!

21 hours ago, Syracusefan44 said: Princess announced today that the January 2023 world cruise on the Island Princess will go on sale on February 10, 2021.   Does anyone know how long it typically takes before the world cruise “segments” are on sale on the Princess website?   https://twitter.com/princessukmedia/status/1354840586226958346?s=21

We may have an interest on the segment to Sydney assuming that’s a segment.

LACruiser88

1 hour ago, frugaltravel said: Glad I am not interested in this cruise. Been on the revamped Island Princess and never again.  

We were interested in this cruise and were hoping that they would use the Coral for this World Cruise.  The Island is now our least favorite ship remaining in the Princess Fleet and we will avoid it!.

Wow 111 days on an overcrowded ship with limited entertainment venues and a gym in a dungeon.  I think they would have to pay me to go.  We were on the Island before the butchering and it was wonderful.  Then we tried it after and we said never again.  We have about 360 days with Princess but we are down to the Sapphire, Diamond, Grand and Coral as the only Princess ships we still want to sail on.  They keep selling/transferring the ships we like.

This is one cruise we would consider on any other ship. Why Princess continues to use the Island Princess for world cruises is beyond me. Sorry, not for us. 

5 hours ago, LACruiser88 said: We were interested in this cruise and were hoping that they would use the Coral for this World Cruise.  The Island is now our least favorite ship remaining in the Princess Fleet and we will avoid it!.

From late 2021, the Coral Princess will be based in Australia and will be used for the 2022 world cruise from Sydney. Indications are that the ship will continue to be based in Aust.

The choice of ship for this World Cruise could come back to bite Princess, if these comments on the Island Princess are anything to go by.

Thought that Princess should be trying a bit harder to entice us to book by offering a ship with much better facilities, it is a long time to be on a ship will poor amenities.

This isn't the first time ISLAND has been used for WC duty.  However, it is true that 2020 was shortened and 2021 cancelled.  The ISLAND is a good ship for extended "grand" voyages and we did not have an issue with it. 

3 minutes ago, Steelers36 said: This isn't the first time ISLAND has been used for WC duty.  However, it is true that 2020 was shortened and 2021 cancelled.  The ISLAND is a good ship for extended "grand" voyages and we did not have an issue with it.   

Even though the Island has been used for WC's in the recent past, in our humble opinion, the Island should only be used for very short itineraries.  And should be the next ship on Princess' chopping block...

3 hours ago, LACruiser88 said: Even though the Island has been used for WC's in the recent past, in our humble opinion, the Island should only be used for very short itineraries.  And should be the next ship on Princess' chopping block...

I guess I could have added that if I was to pick an itinerary and ship in the fleet, the ISLAND would be well down my list, but when we spent 60 nights on her, it really was not as bad as many say.  But, it all personal opinion and experience - and I respect that.  Our voyage was a trip around South America, and it was more about the experience than the ship.

interested in world cruise but not on the Island. would have been better if they kept the Pacific and sold the Island.

Unfortunately Princess seems to be using the Island for more unique itineraries. Maybe they think by doing so people will actually cruise on that example of butchery.

AnyMajorCruiseDude

Looking forward to booking this one.  Is it my favorite ship? No.  My favorite was the Old Sky princess, but I've been on Island a few times and it's perfectly fine.  If you don't like it, don't book it.  Pretty simple.  

16 minutes ago, AnyMajorCruiseDude said: Looking forward to booking this one.  Is it my favorite ship? No.  My favorite was the Old Sky princess, but I've been on Island a few times and it's perfectly fine.  If you don't like it, don't book it.  Pretty simple.  

From the posts here it sounds like quite a few won't book it. And if enough don't book it, I am sure Princess will take notice. At least I hope they do ☺

20 minutes ago, frugaltravel said: From the posts here it sounds like quite a few won't book it. And if enough don't book it, I am sure Princess will take notice. At least I hope they do ☺

They have taken notice. It is why the Coral is doing routine cruises, and the Island is doing the more 1 off, special routes so if someone wants that itinerary they have no choice but to book the Island.

The Island with one less major public space, more cabins added where it used to be, and the gym moved to e same area in a totally inside space with no view.

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After Pacific, Sun and Sea were sold, and Coral is deployed to Australia, Island becomes the remaining ship suitable for world cruise (unless Princess chooses a Grand Class vessel for world cruise but it is unlikely...)

So many Aussies said that the Sea Princess "wasn't suitable for a world cruise" because it was too small. We did half-world cruises a few times on the Sea and had no complaints.

I suspect that if the people who said they wouldn't be happy doing a WC on the Island, did a WC on tha ship several yours ago (before the bigger ships) they would have thought it was great.

1 minute ago, Aus Traveller said: So many Aussies said that the Sea Princess "wasn't suitable for a world cruise" because it was too small. We did half-world cruises a few times on the Sea and had no complaints.   I suspect that if the people who said they wouldn't be happy doing a WC on the Island, did a WC on tha ship several yours ago (before the bigger ships) they would have thought it was great.

Spent the equivalent time as a world cruise on the Pacific Princess, an even smaller ship and it was fine.

Did one cruise on the Island and never again, no matter how attractive the route.

8 minutes ago, Cruise Wonderland said: After Pacific, Sun and Sea were sold, and Coral is deployed to Australia, Island becomes the remaining ship suitable for world cruise (unless Princess chooses a Grand Class vessel for world cruise but it is unlikely...)

But you notice they sent Coral to do the routine cruises out of Australia, and used the Island for the World Cruise where it is the one and only option.

56 minutes ago, nocl said: But you notice they sent Coral to do the routine cruises out of Australia, and used the Island for the World Cruise where it is the one and only option.

As well as routine cruises, the Coral is doing world cruises out of Australia. I am booked on the 2022 WC and hoping that the world situation allows the cruise to eventuate.

SinbadThePorter

1 hour ago, nocl said: But you notice they sent Coral to do the routine cruises out of Australia, and used the Island for the World Cruise where it is the one and only option.

Isn't Coral doing a Worldie from Sydney in May 2022?

46 minutes ago, SinbadThePorter said:   Isn't Coral doing a Worldie from Sydney in May 2022?

Yes. I am booked on it 😁 and keeping my fingers and toes crossed. 🤞

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By cruzin4us , January 6, 2023 in Princess Cruises

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I will do my best to do a live report, wi-fi willing.  16 Day Hawaiian Islands and a brief stop in Ensenada on the way home.  Cruise embarkation in San Diego was a bit of a cluster.   The Disney Wonder is also in port and it’s a small cruise terminal and the lines were long.   At least the weather was nice today because it was horrible weather yesterday.    My room is D115 far forward.   I chose it because I like the rock and roll movement of the ship and since I’m cruising as a solo, I can do as I please.    I arrived at 10:00 and was on the ship at 11:30.   It’s now 2:15 and the line is still extremely long for those waiting to board.   I headed right to my cabin to drop off my carry-on luggage.  The elevator door opened and I was hit by the dreaded sewer smell.  The air was also off making it doubly bad.   Man, it’s hard to forget that smell.   Met my room steward Hector. Dropped of my bag and got the heck out of there before I got sick.  The gag reflux was hitting me.   I snapped a couple pics of part of the bathroom first.    I’m in a mini suite which has a full bath and bidet.   Ok, curiosity made me try it before I skiddattled out of there.   Interesting but not unpleasant.   I’ll investigate this further after the smell vacates.   Headed to Good Spirits Bar to get my long awaited Sandia en Fuego but they don’t offer the Good Spirits cocktails until after 5:00.  Disappoint filled my heart.  The Ruby and the Discovery didn’t have this restriction.  Wahhhh

For those of you wondering about the International Cafe, you can order the full coffee menu at Good Spirits but there is no food.   At least I found I can a great cup of cappuccino.   Then I headed to the International dining room, mouth salivating for the shrimp salad appetizer and salmon.   Nope, not to be had….what?  Really?   There’s a very small menu on embarkation day.   I ordered the crawfish and salmon appetizer and the trout.    I won’t order the appetizer again, it was a bit fishy tasting.  The trout was pretty good.  It wasn’t the salmon but it was still good.   Was able to get a set table for 5:20 every night.  Yay!!!   I’m near a window and not in a bench seat so score one for me!

The ship has a comfy feel to it with a lot of wood paneling.    Wandered to the aft of the ship and checked out the Izumi pool area.  It’s beautiful aft view makes it very tempting.

Going to go see if my luggage has arrived but I pray that stench is gone.     

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Enjoy your cruise!  Hopefully, they do something with that smell. 🤭

12 minutes ago, cruzin4us said: Then I headed to the International dining room, mouth salivating for the shrimp salad appetizer and salmon.   Nope, not to be had….what?  Really?   There’s a very small menu on embarkation day.   I ordered the crawfish and salmon appetizer and the trout.    I won’t order the appetizer again, it was a bit fishy tasting.  The trout was pretty good.  It wasn’t the salmon but it was still good.  

Oh NO!!!  thanks for the warning.  I board on the 29th with a friend.  Now I know not to carry on about how good the salmon is...BUMMER.

Got back to my room.....the air was back on and the smell was 97% better.   Also, my luggage had arrived at some point and was in my closet.   I wouldn't have even noticed it had I not been covering the light sensors with duct tape....ha.    So,   at 3:15 pm , I'm all unpacked, in a cool room virtually stink free.

The balcony is quite large and I was pleasantly surprised.  

I'm glad I brought some towel clips, because my drapes don't want to close completely....and if the sun is even coming thru even 1 cm, I'm awake.   I've always been that way......go to bed and wake with the roosters.    If only the drapes were 2" longer......

Anyway, I'm quite comfortable in my new digs for 16 more days.  

San Diego turned out to be such a beautiful clear day.....I'm happy for those who've never been here to SD.    She's shining in her finest right now.

Plans for the evening???   Dunno.....I really have no plans other than maybe throw a few dollars away in the casino.

This ship is unique in it has a sushi/Japanese restaurant called Kai Sushi.   It's open for lunch on sea days and for dinner every night   beginning at 5:00   (I think).....yes, I know I could look it up on the patter, but I'm lazy at the moment.

Did make a reservation at Sabatini's....the venue is quite nice looking, so reservation was made.   I'm judging the book by its cover   🙂

The speaker for the hallway is right outside my room.....hope I don't hate Hawaiian music after 16 days....lol

My mini bar was set up and my room steward switched out the Beefeater Gin, Sky Vodka, and some kind of Scotch for Courvoisier.....mostly because the bottles are kind of cool looking.   One of the perks of the Elite loyalty status.

The ship is sailing with about 2600 people, so it's pretty much full.   For a small ship, there are nooks and crannies full of bars that I didn't even know existed until I stumbled upon them.   Well, I kind of knew about them, but they are nicer than I thought they'd be....like the Wheelhouse bar.   

Churchill's Cigar Lounge is also nicer than other ships (especially Discovery's).    It's comfortable with lots of TV's and it has it's own bar.   

Sail away begins in 15 min, so I'm gonna get movin'.

The Captain just came on the speaker and said we will be having rough weather for at least the first couple of days.    Looks like my wish came true for some rocking’ and a rollin’

we will also be departing about 1 hr late because we are still waiting on luggage to be loaded.   It’s piled up on the pier.    

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Happy cruising!

Thank you for taking the Diamond to Hawaii and back (AND reporting when possible).  Enjoy your cruise.  I will be following your entries.  If you want to know anything about the islands, ask away.  Will you have Hawaiian Cultural Ambassadors on this ship?

The air in our cabin was out too, seems to be working now.  We were in line 2.5 hours to get on the ship. ☹️

We just pulled out of port at about 6:00 pm - 2 hours late.  No biggie for me, just reporting the facts….only the facts

I walked right in to my table.   Another happy moment.   The menu didn’t appear to have changed yet as reported on other ships.  The standbys are still there:  Fettuccine, shrimp cocktail, salmon, kale salad, French onion soup and chicken 

Dinner started on a real positive note.   My cold dishes came out cold, my hot dinners hot.   Oh, boy.  I was thrilled beyond belief.    Hopefully this is a good sign of things to come!

I had the Wahoo Ceviche which I have ordered on the Discovery and the Ruby.   This blew their out of the park.  Could have eaten 5 more.   Next up was the linguine with clams.   It was piping hot and delish.   There was only 1 clam in the shell but there were many others tucked away.   Again, very happy.   For my entree I ordered the Mahi Mahi, and it too was hot!    It was a bit on the fishy side but not too bad and maybe just a tad overcooked but not by much.    My asst waiter Mohammed said it was his 1st cruise ever and his very first day.  He’s as nervous as a cat on a hot tin roof.     So, cute.    There are some very nice people in my sitting area all of which have been welcoming to him.     

No room For dessert.    At another hard delicious crunchy roll instead.   And yes, I have crumbs everywhere 

2 hours ago, cr8tiv1 said: Thank you for taking the Diamond to Hawaii and back (AND reporting when possible).  Enjoy your cruise.  I will be following your entries.  If you want to know anything about the islands, ask away.  Will you have Hawaiian Cultural Ambassadors on this ship?   Aloha.

Brian and Rowena are the Hawaiian Ambassadors.    

here’s a pic of Brian, my bud

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Thanks for doing this trip report! I’ll be following along. 

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4 hours ago, cruzin4us said: I’m in a mini suite which has a full bath and bidet.   Ok, curiosity made me try it before I skiddattled out of there.   Interesting but not unpleasant.   I’ll investigate this further after the smell vacates.              

I like your writing style and look forward to following along with your cruise to Hawaii.

I did get a chuckle about your first experience with a bidet 🙂  

Those of us that had that “first” experience know exactly what your feelings were. Trust me, after a couple more times you will likely become very attracted to that umm…. fresh/clean feeling and kind of wonder why this hasn’t caught on to the American culture (we installed them in our home after our first trip to Japan).

Happy cruising and enjoy your rock and roll motion the next few nights!

The bread crumbs just seem to spread out ALL OVER our table...we're almost embarrassed because it looks like a table of kindergartners was eating there!

Following along...especially interested in how good/bad the internet is.  Did you post the pics up to this point via shore service or did you go through the ship?

5 hours ago, Rick&Jeannie said: The bread crumbs just seem to spread out ALL OVER our table...we're almost embarrassed because it looks like a table of kindergartners was eating there!   Following along...especially interested in how good/bad the internet is.  Did you post the pics up to this point via shore service or did you go through the ship?  

Thus far I’ve been posting using the ships Wi-Fi.    On the Ruby in November we had good service the entire trip so hopefully this will be the same

Boy are we a rockin’.  I’m happy but the casino cleared out really early.   The Captain said we can expect more of the same tomorrow.    I was walking into walls trying to get back to my cabin.   He also said he was going to head on a more southerly route to try and avoid some of the storm.    

Pics are of Kai Sushi restaurant 

Explorer’s Lounge

model ship in the gift shop

Aloha. Thank you for taking the time to post.  Needless to say, we love Hawaii as you can see from my background lol. We love Princess also and their mini suites.  Enjoy your style of writing and of course as I often post…food pictures.  Enjoy the cruise and yes, having taken several pacific cruises including South pacific the water can be a little topsy turvey. For some reason I enjoy sailing in rough waters including the drake passage and bay of biscay. Makes cruising seem authentic. Enjoy!

Well that was definitely a rough night.   It’s currently 8:30 am and there are still very few people out and about.   Just a word of warning, if you have mobility issues, you probably don’t want to get a room with a tub (at least my mini suite).   It is one gigantic step to get in and out of the tub/shower.  I’m 5’11” and I was like Holy Cow, am I going to be able to do this?   There are grab bars but it’s a very high step to get in (and out) of the tub.    The ceiling is quit low (I’m guessing just a tad over 6’).  I think I’d rather have just a shower.   Good note however, the shower curtain isn’t clingy 

I headed down to Good Spirits and got my 4 shots of espresso in a small flat white.   The coffee and menu are the same as in the international cafe

Today we have the meet and greet at Skywalkers, so I’ll take some pics of it later

The weather is still chilly but it’s kinda sunny.     

Tonight is our first formal night so I’m not going to stuff myself all day so food pics will be after dinner

Pics are of:

coffee menu

handicap bathroom - notice it has a private sink and plenty of room to maneuver - nice touch

Thanks for sharing your cruise. My brother and sister in law are on this cruise with you 

Just a note:   I’m posting using my iPhone and my fat fingers make mistakes that I don’t catch.   Punctuation is off, words misspelled, etc.   please forgive the errors.    Normally I use a laptop and I’m much better catching my errors.   It’s just a pain to transfer pictures from one device to the other.     

oh, I was able to stream Netflix last night with no buffering.  Took a little bit of time to load, but I watched a movie with no problem 

The busiest place on the ship is Guest Services.   For the life of me, I don’t know why people just don’t go later in the evening when it’s not so busy.    It is the only place where people congregate with bad ju ju.    I know not all people are up there complaining, but heck we haven’t even been on board 24 hours yet.   Unless my toilet is overflowing or my air conditioner doesn’t work, that’s the last place I want to spend my vacay.   Me just ranting 

The casino:   The starboard side is smoking, port side and table games are non smoking.  Drink service was abundant.    The casino is fairly small compared to other Princess ships but it’s adequate.    I haven’t heard of any tournaments but I haven’t asked if there will be any.   Last night for me:  casino 1, Laurie (me) 0.

the theater:   Starboard side, deck 6 has stairs, so if you are in a mobility scooter, don’t go this route 

Kai Sushi for lunch:

I cuddled up to the sushi bar and the sushi chef made me a great dish.  Yellowtail Carpaccio.  It’s a bit on the spicy side but I loved it    I wasn’t going to eat as much as I did, but formal night can’t be as good as Sushi, surely…..right?

It’s a good thing I sat at the bar my myself because I moaned with delight as I ate every bite.   

Miso soup (complementary)

yellowtail carpaccio (not on the menu).   The kind of stuff I dream about at night.  If it wasn’t formal night, I’d have ordered more.   Sextent Sashimi:   Scallops, shrimp, calamari, salmon, yellowtail and tuna - very good but the Yellowtail Carpaccio was my favorite   

Kai Sushi is more expensive than the sushi on the Discovery, but it’s a different experience.  Much nicer venue.  Both are good.  On the Discovery you are sitting out in the Piazza, here is more formal.   As a sushi/sashimi lover I’m in heaven.   Every item was beautifully platted.   The little itty shrimp are from Japan and the sweetest I’ve ever eaten.   I laughed at the size but shut up after I tasted them.  Oh, so sweet! 2 orders of sake and my sashimi and they pretty much had to roll me out of here…..I will be back

Sorry about the duplicate pics…..I was trying to post while I ate and the sake probably had something to do with it.    

Here’s what I spent which I justified as I ate for two and would have probably dumped it in the casino.    No, I’m not pregnant, I just ate like my husband was with me.  

my belly is full and I’m one happy camper

18 hours ago, cruzin4us said: Random stuff    the dinner Lin at 6:30   deck 7 promenade    San Diego    tonights comedian 

Love the shot of the promenade with the steamer chairs!

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Princess Anne to jet off on Royal tour just days before Prince Harry is set to return to UK

Princess Anne will jet off on a royal tour just days before Prince Harry is set to return to the UK.

The Princess Royal will travel to Canada from May 3 to 5 on an official visit to the Commonwealth country.

Prince Harry is also expected to return to the UK only a few days after his aunt returns from her tour for an Invictus Games event.

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Harry’s wife, Meghan, is “rethinking” the trip as she doesn’t feel safe returning to the UK after Harry lost a court case over his police protection in Britain, according to a source.

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In May 2023 the princess travelled to Canada to mark the 175th anniversary of the 8th Canadian Hussars.

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Princess Anne, who is widely regarded as the hardest-working royal, will be undertaking royal engagements two days before her royal tour and will get back to work on May 8.

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