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All 16 Princess Cruises Ships, From Newest to Oldest

Here’s everything you need to know about the Princess Cruises fleet.

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Sailors of all ages love Princess Cruises for its quality, service, value, and serene style of cruising. What’s more, the 2023 T+L World’s Best Award-winning mega-ship line — which is also a WBA Hall of Fame Honoree — tends to steer clear of splashy entertainment (for example, you won’t find go-karts, water slides, or ziplines on board most ships) in favor of more refined activities. Discovery at SEA programming is a standout offering: In partnership with Discovery and Animal Planet, guests can partake in nature-centric onboard activities and shore excursions. Most Princess ships boast a majestic atrium modeled after an Italian piazza, and it’s here where you’ll find some of the best drinking, dining, and shopping venues on board.

According to travel advisor and cruise specialist Jennaca Boose of Marvelous Mouse Travels , Princess’ fleet of 15 ships — 16 if you count the upcoming Sun Princess , which will make its long-anticipated debut this year — is family-friendly, and each vessel is “equipped to entertain all ages;” however, some cater towards specific age demographics better than others. For example, she says, travelers sailing with younger children will especially love Royal Princess and Regal Princess , which “have even more to offer” beyond the kids club, such as “outdoor play areas with jungle gyms and a separate teen space with a hot tub.” Meanwhile, says Boose, cruisers craving an intimate onboard experience may consider sailing aboard Coral Princess or Island Princess , which are two of the line’s smaller ships.

Finally, it’s also worth noting that the line offers dozens, if not hundreds, of itineraries across the globe, including Alaska, Mexico, Japan, the Mediterranean, and many more. “Whether you’re looking for a quick getaway or an immersive cultural itinerary,” says Boose, “Princess has a ship for you.” Without further ado, keep scrolling for a breakdown of each ship in the Princess Cruises fleet to help you narrow down which vessels would be best for you.

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Sun Princess

Inaugural Year: 2024

Ship Class: Sphere

Ship Capacity: 4,300 guests

The inaugural ship in Princess' new Sphere class, Sun Princess is the line's largest — and flashiest — vessel to date. Set to sail the Mediterranean and Caribbean, this 20-deck mega-ship is sure to make waves following its early 2024 debut. The Park19 family zone will offer nine fun-filled activities, including the Sea Breeze (the first Rollglider at sea), The Lookout (an open-air observation deck), and Coastal Climb (a climbing structure for adventure enthusiasts of all ages). There’s also a two-deck arena, the multi-level Dome entertainment space, and the brand-new Spellbound, a Victorian-themed bar where guests can watch magicians while sipping theatrical cocktails.

Discovery Princess

Inaugural Year: 2022

Ship Class: Royal

Ship Capacity: 3,660 guests

For an elegant onboard experience complete with world-class specialty dining that’ll entice any gourmand, spectacular live entertainment in the lavish Princess Theater, and the largest balconies at sea (spanning over 1,000 square feet) found in one of the ship’s splurge-worthy Sky Suites, look no further than Princess’ final Royal-class ship. Spend sea days soaking up the sun — and the ocean views — by the infinity Wake View Pool.

Enchanted Princess

Inaugural Year: 2021

The elegant Enchanted Princess is a haven for relaxation-seekers with four sparkling pools (including the infinity-edge Wake View Pool), 10 hot tubs, and a serene spa offering Asian-inspired treatments. For the ultimate splurge, reserve one of the sprawling Sky Suites, best known for their expansive balconies offering 270-degree sea views. Other honorable mentions include the Sanctuary, Discovery at SEA, movie screenings under the stars, and the SeaWalk, a 60-foot-long glass-enclosed hallway with floor-to-ceiling ocean vistas.

Sky Princess

Inaugural Year: 2019

The snazzy Sky Princess made its grand debut in 2019; fast-forward five years later, and the ship has retained its allure. The three-story atrium is the beating heart of the ship, dotted with shops, bars, and restaurants galore. Check out Chef’s Table Lumiere, or try your luck at the casino for the ultimate splurge. Finally, for the best ocean views, book one of the Sky Suites.

Majestic Princess

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Inaugural Year: 2017

Ship Capacity: 3,560 guests

This Royal-class ship was initially designed for cruises from Shanghai, which means passengers can expect Chinese-inspired decor along with the fantastic specialty restaurant, Harmony, which features mouthwatering Asian menu items like wok-fried lobster, spring rolls, and more. Also unique to Majestic Princess is the adults-only Hollywood Pool Club, a perfect spot for grown-ups looking to soak in style. Meanwhile, don’t miss the dazzling casino and incredible SeaWalk, where panoramic ocean views await.

Regal Princess

Inaugural Year: 2014

This 2014 mega-ship definitely delivers in terms of onboard attractions. A few fan favorites include movies under the stars (best enjoyed with popcorn and candy in hand, of course), original productions, an outdoor musical fountain show, and Princess Live!, where passengers will find interactive culinary shows along with late-night comedy and game shows that can be viewed in-person or from the comfort of one’s stateroom. Last but not least, don’t forget to snap a selfie on the SeaWalk.

Royal Princess

Inaugural Year: 2013

Prepare to receive the royal treatment (pun intended) aboard the 3,560-passenger Royal Princess . The ship’s dazzling common spaces, including the grand atrium and the SeaWalk, are sure to impress design lovers, while the drinking and dining options, including the extravagant Chef’s Table Lumiere — available only on Royal-class ships — will delight culinary connoisseurs of all ages.

Ruby Princess

Inaugural Year: 2008

Ship Class: Crown

Ship Capacity: 3,080 guests

Entertainment options abound on the 19-deck Ruby Princess , from movies under the stars and basketball to golfing and (hopefully) winning big at the casino. While party-going cruisers can dance ‘til the wee hours of the night at Skywalkers, serenity-seeking travelers may choose to hit the sack early before waking up to enjoy the spa or The Sanctuary.

Emerald Princess

Inaugural Year: 2007

Last refurbished in 2019, Emerald Princess features something for families of all ages, including reimagined Camp Discovery youth and teen centers and the serene Sanctuary, a kid-free slice of paradise in the middle of the sea. Passengers can also perfect their swing at the putting course, enjoy poolside movie screenings, unwind at one of several swanky bars and lounges, including the Speakeasy Cigar Lounge, hit the spa, or dance the night away at the onboard club. In summary, it’s pretty much impossible to be bored on this ship.

Crown Princess

Inaugural Year: 2006

Despite its 3,000-plus passenger capacity , Crown Princess never feels super crowded thanks to abundant onboard amenities and activities. Highlights include three main dining rooms, a three-story atrium, and, of course, ample activities and programming, which run the gamut from basketball courts and pajama movie nights for kids to karaoke and an onboard nightclub.

Diamond Princess

Inaugural Year: 2004

Ship Class: Grand

Ship Capacity: 2,670 guests

Best known for its Asia itineraries, Diamond Princess is sure to wow cruisers of all ages with its unique onboard features. Wellness-seekers need not miss the Izumi Japanese Bath, where guests can enjoy a traditional Japanese bathing experience coupled with breathtaking ocean views. There’s also the adults-only Sanctuary sun deck, Broadway-caliber entertainment, ample restaurants (including five main dining rooms), a nightclub, and so much more.

Caribbean Princess

Ship Capacity: 3,140 guests

This massive 18-deck ship was last refurbished in 2019 to bring it up to par with the line’s latest vessels. The European-inspired piazza , boasting street performers, eclectic boutiques, restaurants and bars, and a striking spiral staircase, is the beating heart of the ship. Plus, as part of the line’s partnership with Discovery, guests can enjoy nature-filled activities and lectures.

Sapphire Princess

Ship Capacity: 2,670 guests

Those craving a traditional cruising experience need not look further than the 20-year-old Sapphire Princess . With an onboard nightclub, five main dining rooms (plus many other bars and lounges, including a cigar lounge), this 2,670-passenger ship is among the line’s buzziest. After dancing the night away, adults can spend the day relaxing at The Sanctuary, while families will surely appreciate the dedicated spaces for kids, tweens, and teens.

Island Princess

Inaugural Year: 2003

Ship Class: Coral

Ship Capacity: 2,200 guests

Island Princess was purposefully built to sail through the Panama Canal. This 2,200-guest, 20-plus-year-old ship offers a more refined onboard experience compared to the line’s newer, flashier vessels. Sea days are well spent at the spa, in swimming pools, or sipping cocktails in the massive atriums; come nighttime, watch movies under the stars (a Princess staple) or catch live musical performances before hitting the sack — and getting ready to do it all again the following day.

Coral Princess

Ship Capacity: 2,000 guests

Coral Princess is Princess’ smallest ship; however, there is still plenty to see, do, and experience on board. Guests can make themselves right at home in the piazza-style grand atrium, where prime people-watching awaits. For some R&R, grown-ups can head to the tranquil, adults-only Sanctuary while the kids are at play at the children’s centers.

Grand Princess

Inaugural Year: 1998

Ship Capacity: 2,600 guests

Princess’ oldest ship underwent a major renovation back in 2019, adding fan-favorite restaurants like Alfredo's Pizzeria, Salty Dog Grill, and Coffee & Cones. Catch a Broadway-style show, relax at The Sanctuary, or partake in nature-centric activities as part of the line’s Discovery at SEA programming.

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Princess Cruises currently has a fleet of 15 cruise ships in service in 2024 with more under construction. If you’re planning a Princess cruise and are wondering about the older and newer ships and which is the best, then you should find this article useful.

List of Princess Cruises Ships By Age

As one of America’s most beloved cruise lines, Princess Cruises introduced a generation of kids and adult’s to the idea of a cruise vacation from watching, The Love Boat TV Show.

Princess Cruises, a name synonymous with elegance, adventure, and world-class hospitality. Offering cruise travelers a MedallionClass® experience others simply can’t, and it’s exclusively for everyone. The line features multicourse meals to remember, Broadway-style shows, comedy acts and bands, and comfortable staterooms featuring the Princess Luxury Bed. As they promise, The Love Boat® promises something for everyone.

Princess Cruises has been a leader in Alaska cruises and been a part of Alaska’s incredible journey, showcasing its natural beauty and cultural richness to millions of travelers from around the globe. A Princess cruise in Alaska allows you access to the untamed beauty from the comfort of world-class ships, exclusive rail service and Princess Wilderness Lodges near national parks. We hope you enjoy our comprehensive list of Princess Cruises ships:

Star Princess – 2025 *

Star Princess will be the second ship in the Sun Class and will make her debut in 2025. She is actually the third ship to the hold the Star Princess name and will be the second Princess Cruises ship that will be powered by Liquified Natural Gas (LNG). She will also offer more than 29 bars & restaurants to her guests onboard.

Sun Princess – 2024 *

Sun Princess is the first ship in the incredible new Sphere Class cruise ship of cruise ships currently under construction that will enter service in 2024. Sun Princess will be the largest ship built for Princess Cruises and the company’s first ship powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).

Discovery Princess – 2022

Discovery Princess is the sixth and final Royal Class of ship to be built for the Princess Cruises fleet. She has a passenger capacity of 3,660 (based on two per cabin) and entered service on March 27, 2022. The ship was named by Godparents Randy Fenoli , Alex Guarnaschelli, Adam Savage and Page Turner.

Enchanted Princess – 2021

Enchanted Princess is the fifth Royal Class ship by Princess Cruises and entered service on November 10, 2021. She carries 3,660 passengers (based on two per cabin). The ship was named by Godparents Captain Lynn Danaher, Dr. Vicki Ferrini, and Jenifer Austin.

Sky Princess – 2019

Sky Princess is the fourth ship in Princess Cruises popular Royal Class of ships and began service in February of 2019. The ship carries 3,660 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was named by Godparents who happen to be two notable women of NASA, Captain Kay Hire and Engineer Poppy Northcutt on December 7, 2019 in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

Majestic Princess – 2017

Majestic Princess is the third Royal Class ship and began service in March of 2017. The ship carries 3,560 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was named by Godparents Yao Ming and his wife, Ye Li on July 9, 2017 in Shanghai, China.

Regal Princess – 2014

Regal Princess is the second Royal Class ship and began service in 2014. The ship carries 3,560 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was named by Godparents Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin McLeod, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan (Cast of “The Love Boat” ) on November 5, 2014 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Royal Princess – 2013

Royal Princess is the first Royal Class ship, but is the third Princess ship to have been given the Royal Princess name. The ship carries 3,560 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was named by Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge on June 13, 2013 in Southampton, UK.

Ruby Princess – 2008

Ruby Princess is a Crown Class ship and began service on in November of 2008. The ship carries 3,080 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godparents Trista and Ryan Sutter (Stars of the “The Bachelorette”) on November 6, 2008 in Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Emerald Princess – 2007

Emerald Princess is a Crown Class cruise and begand service in April 2007. The ship carries 3,080 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godparents Florence Henderson, Marion Ross, Erin Moran, Susan Olsen (Cast of “The Brady Bunch” and “Happy Days”) on May 13, 2007 in Athens (Piraeus), Greece.

Crown Princess – 2006

Crown Princess is a Crown -class cruise ship and begand service in June of 2006. The ship carries 3,080 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godmother Martha Stewart.

Diamond Princess – 2004

Diamond Princess began operation in March 2004 and is a subclassed Grand -class ship, which is also known as a Gem -class ship. The ship carries 2,670 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godmother Yoshiko Tsukuda (wife of Kazuo Tsukuda, president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries) on February 26, 2004 in Nagasaki, Japan. Both Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess were built in Nagasaki, Japan , by Mitsubishi Industries .

Caribbean Princess – 2004

Caribbean Princess modified Grand -class cruise ship and was launched in April of 2004. The ship carries an impressive 3,149 passengers (based on two per cabin). Caribbean Princess is larger than the other ships in her class ( Grand Princess ), due to an additional deck of cabins called the “Riviera” deck She also was initially designed to cruise the Caribbean year-round, so she was not given a sliding roof over the pool area for shelter in poor weather. She was christened by Godmother actress Jill Whelan (“Vicki” on “The Love Boat”) on April 2, 2004 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Sapphire Princess – 2004

Sapphire Princess is the second ship in the Gem Class and debuted in May of 2004. She carries 2,600 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Nancy Gore Murkowski, the former First Lady of Alaska on June 10, 2004 Seattle, WA.

Island Princess – 2003

Island Princess is the second ship in the Coral Class and debuted in July of 2003. She carries 2,200 passengers (based on two per cabin). She was christened by Godparents by Gold Medalists Jaime Sale and David Pelletier.

Coral Princess – 2002

Coral Princess is the first ship in the Coral Class and debuted in March of 2002. She carries 2,000 passengers (based on two per cabin). The ship Coral Princess features more than 700 balcony staterooms and was custom built to navigate the historic Panama Canal . She was christened by the President of Panama, Mireya Moscoso on January 17, 2003 In Gatun Locks, Panama Canal .

Grand Princess – 1998

Grand Princess is the first ship in the Grand Class and debuted in 1998. She carries 2,600 passengers (based on two per cabin). Grand Princess was the largest and most expensive passenger ship ever built at the time.

Grand Princes s was the flagship in the Princess Cruises fleet until the new Royal Princess took that title in June 2013. She was christened in New York by Godmother Olivia de Havillard.

List of Princess Cruises Ships Newest to Oldest

The different classes of princess cruises ships (biggest to smallest).

Princess Cruises currently has four unique classes of cruise ships. Each class of ship is a different architectural design and has it’s very own layout and features onboard. Most ships in a particular class have an almost identical layout with minor changes.

The table below shows the Princess Cruises ship classes from largest to smallest, based on ship volume.

Princess Cruises Ships FAQ

What are the newest Princess Cruises ships?

The newest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet are the Royal-class ships, including the Enchanted Princess and the Discovery Princess. However, The brand-new Sun Princess and Star Princess in the new sphere class are scheduled to begin service in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

How many ships are in the Princess Cruises fleet?

Currently, Princess Cruises has 16 ships in its fleet. With Sun Princess to join in 2024 and Star Princess in 2025.

What are the oldest Princess Cruises ships?

The older Princess ships include the Grand Princess, the Coral Princess, and the Island Princess.

What is the next Princess Cruises ship scheduled to begin sailing?

The next Princess Cruise is set to be the Sun Princess sailing in February 2024, and Star Princess in 2025.

Which ships are considered as the biggest in the Princess Cruise line?

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The new Sphere-class ships, such as the Sun Princess and the Star Princess, are among the biggest ships in the Princess Cruise fleet.

What are some of the sister ships in the Princess Cruises fleet?

Some sister ships in the Princess Cruises fleet include the Royal Princess and the Regal Princess, as well as the Crown Princess and the Emerald Princess.

Is Princess Cruises a family-friendly cruise line?

Yes, Princess Cruises is known for being a family-friendly cruise line, with activities and amenities suitable for all age groups.

What are the Island Princess and Coral Princess known for?

The Island Princess and Coral Princess are well-known for their Panama Canal cruises and their luxurious onboard amenities.

What is the significance of the Royal-class ships in the Princess Cruises fleet?

The Royal-class ships are considered significant for incorporating the latest innovations and technology in the cruise industry, providing a modern and luxurious cruising experience

What are the key features of the newest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet?

The newest ships in the Princess Cruises fleet, such as the Sun Princess and the Star Princess, feature state-of-the-art amenities, spacious accommodations, and a wide range of entertainment options to enhance the cruising experience.

What is Princess MedallionClass?

This innovative technology offers a personalized and seamless cruise experience for guests, allowing them to access their staterooms, make onboard purchases, locate their friends and family on the ship, and unlock interactive experiences through a small wearable device called the Ocean Medallion. Additionally, the Ocean Medallion allows for expedited embarkation and disembarkation processes and the convenience of ordering food and drinks to any location on the ship.

Which Princess ships have Ocean Medallion?

The Ocean Medallion technology is currently available on all Princess Cruises ships. This innovative technology offers a personalized and seamless cruise experience for guests, allowing them to access their staterooms, make onboard purchases, locate their friends and family on the ship, and unlock interactive experiences through a small wearable device called the Ocean Medallion. Additionally, the Ocean Medallion allows for expedited embarkation and disembarkation processes and the convenience of ordering food and drinks to any location on the ship. With the Ocean Medallion, guests can enjoy a more convenient and personalized cruise experience, complete with a variety of interactive entertainment options and customized recommendations based on their preferences.

What is Princess Cruises’ biggest ship?

Princess Cruises’ biggest ship is the soon to be launched Sum Princess. This magnificent vessel is part of the new Sphere class of ships and is 175,500 GRT’s. She measures 1,133 feet in length and holds 2150 guests cabins with a total capacity of 4,300 passengers.

Which is the smallest Princess cruise ship?

The smallest Princess cruise ship is the Grand Princess, which is part of the Grand-class ships in the Princess fleet. She was the largest and was the largest and most expensive passenger ship ever built when she began service in 1998.

Are newer Princess Cruises ships better?

The Lido Pool (rendering) aboard Sun Princess

With the latest advancements in cruise ship design, newer Princess Cruises ships offer passengers a more comfortable and convenient experience. From sleek and sophisticated interior spaces to cutting-edge recreational facilities, these newer ships are better equipped to cater to modern travelers’ evolving needs and preferences. Whether for a romantic getaway, a family vacation, or a solo adventure, passengers can expect a truly exceptional experience on board the newer Princess Cruises ships.

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Princess Cruises Ships by Size, Age and Class (2022)

Princess Cruises has an active fleet of fifteen cruise ships with a further two ships on order (due 2023 and 2025).

In this guide, we will cover all the different ships in the Princess Cruises fleet and how they compare to each other.

Introduction to Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises is an American cruise line which is part of the Carnival Corporation and sister to other brands such as Cunard Line , P&O Cruises and Holland America Line .

Its headquarters are based in Santa Clarita, California, however, some marketing activities are also carried out at Carnival House in Southampton, England.

The company itself was made famous by the television series, The Love Boat, however, it was founded in 1965 when Stanley McDonald chartered the original ship Princess Patricia to sail Mexican Riveria cruises when traditionally the ship would have been laid up for the winter.

Eventually, P&O Cruises acquired Princess in 1974, at that point the line had two ships – Island Princess and Pacific Princess .

Much later on, in 2003 when Carnival acquired P&O Princess Cruises (as it was then called) Carnival transferred operations of Princess Cruises over to America back from the UK.

Princess Cruises operate cruises worldwide – with many of their ships offering Alaskan itineraries and more recently several more of their ships now sailing from Southampton to Northern Europe, the Canary Islands and the Mediterranean.

Princess Cruises Ships Frequently Asked Questions

What is the newest princess cruise ship.

Discovery Princess is the latest Princess cruise ship, she took her maiden voyage in March 2022

What is the oldest Princess cruise ship?

Grand Princess is currently the oldest Princess cruise ship. She was delivered in 1998.

What is the biggest Princess cruise ship?

Discovery Princess is the biggest Princess cruise ship. She is 145,000 GRT and can carry 3,660 passengers. Her sister Enchanted Princess is identical in size.

What is the smallest Princess cruise ship?

Coral Princess is the smallest Princess cruise ship. She weighs 91,627 GRT and can carry 2,000 passengers.

Where are the Princess cruise ships registered?

All of the Princess cruise ships are registered in the Bahamas. (Bermuda)

Can you smoke on Princess cruise ships?

You can only smoke in the designated areas on Princess ships. This is usually some bars, an area on the outside deck and various other venues. Smoking is not allowed on your balcony, in cafes or in restaurants.

How many Princess cruise ships are there?

There are fifteen Princess cruise ships currently in the fleet, with a further two ships on order.

Who owns Princess cruise ships?

Carnival Corporation owns Princess Cruises. It was originally part of P&O Cruises (who Carnival also now own).

Where do Princess cruise ships dock in Australia?

Princess cruise ships commonly dock in Sydney, Australia. More specifically they dock at the White Bay Cruise Terminal of the Overseas Passenger Terminal (Circular Quay West). Princess also sails out of Melbourne.

Which Princess ships go to Alaska?

Discovery Princess , Sapphire Princess , Majestic Princess and Crown Princess regularly sail to Alaska.

Are Carnival and Princess the same company?

Yes. Carnival Corporation is the parent company of Princess Cruises. Carnival Cruises is a brand of Carnival Corporation!

Princess Cruises Ships by Size (from largest to smallest)

What does ‘tonnage (grt)’ mean.

GRT (Gross Registered Tonnage) is a term used to calculate the volume inside a ship. It is a measure of cubic capacity and is calculated by the total volume from inside the hull and decks of the ship. 1 GRT = 100 cubic feet of space. In essence, the bigger the GRT – the more ‘space’ the ship has for passengers, cargo, etc.

How are ‘Passengers (Max)’ calculated?

You’ll see multiple numbers for passengers on ships – this is because many ships include extra beds in cabins (such as the sofa/couch can convert to a pull-out bed) – but the majority of cabins usually have 2 people in them. the ‘Max’ number is if every cabin used their additional pull-out bed, etc. This number is unlikely to be reached very frequently.

Princess Cruises Ships by Age (from newest to oldest)

Are all of princess cruises ships new builds.

Yes. All of the Princess ships are built specifically for the line. However, two of the design classes (Grand-class and Royal-class) have been used across sister brand P&O Cruises .

These include:

Ventura and Azura for P&O Cruises (Grand-class)
Britannia for P&O Cruises (Royal-class)

Princess Cruises Ships by Class (from newest to oldest)

Final thoughts.

Princess Cruises is a family-friendly cruise line with a reputation for great service and beautiful looking ships. Out of all the Carnival brands, Princess generally is first with new technologies (such as the Sea Medallion – a small device you wear that allows you to enter your cabin, pay for services and locate your family anywhere on the ship).

Princess has proved very popular in their Alaskan itineraries and also cruises from Australia and New Zealand. Recently, they have been offering near year-round cruises from Southampton over multiple ships as the market for new cruisers hots up in Europe.

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Princess Cruises offers a modern fleet of ships providing state-of-the-art technology, world-class entertainment, and top-tier culinary experiences for guests.

The cruise line is making big changes with the introduction of Sun Princess in 2024. Sun Princess is the first of Princess Cruises Sphere-class vessels. The Princess cruise ship represents the next generation, promising new experiences not seen on previous vessels.

Let’s take a look at Princess Cruises’ fleet. We’ll compare Princess Cruises ships by size, age, and class.

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Princess Cruises Ships by Size

Discovery Princess sailing with Juneau Alaska in the background

Princess Cruises offers a range of medium-sized cruise ships between 91,000 GT and 145,281 GT. The next generation of Sphere-class ships are significantly larger than anything in Princess Cruises’ fleet.

The cruise line doesn’t follow the mantra “bigger is better.”

Instead, Princess Cruises has followed a consistent approach to providing traditional fun, valuing quality experience and service of high thrills.

Below is a list of Princess cruise ships by size:

List of Princess Cruises Ships by Age

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Princess Cruises offers a modern fleet of cruise ships with the latest technological advancements. They were one of the first cruise lines to use wearable technology instead of cruise cards.

While you will see some older cruise ships on the list, the cruise line regularly refurbishes older vessels to keep them up-to-date.

Below is a list of Princess Cruises ships by age:

Princess Cruises Ships on Order

Rendering of Princess Cruises first Sphere Class cruise ship Sun Princess

Princess Cruises currently has a second Sphere-class cruise ship under construction. Star of the Seas is 175,000 GT in size with accommodations for 4,300 passengers.

Princess Cruises Ship Classes at a Glance

Princess Cruises’ fleet consists of five classes of vessels. The Crown and Grand class have several subsets of ship classes. However, we’ve combined them on our list for simplicity.

Here are Princess Cruises cruise ship classes:

What is Princess Cruises Largest Ship?

Sun Princess is the largest Princess Cruises ship in terms of gross tonnage and passenger capacity. It measures 175,500 gross tons and has a passenger capacity of 4,300.

What is Princess Cruises Smallest Ship?

The smallest Princess Cruises ship in terms of gross tonnage is the “Coral Princess,” which has a gross tonnage of 91,627. It can accommodate 2,000 guests, has a length of 294 meters, and features 16 decks.

What is the Newest Princess Cruises Ship?

The newest Princess Cruises ship is the Sun Princess, which debuted in 2024. The vessel was constructed at Fincantieri and is the largest vessel in Princess Cruises’ fleet.

What is the Oldest Princess Cruises Ship?

The oldest Princess Cruises ship was the Grand Princess, built in 1998. It accommodates 2,600 guests and has a gross tonnage of 107,517.

How Many Ships Does Princess Cruises Have?

Princess Cruises has an active fleet of 16 cruise ships, with two additional ships on order, set to launch in 2024 and 2025, respectively.

What Was the First Princess Cruises Cruise Ship?

Princess Patricia was the first Princess Cruises cruise ship ( source ). Princess Cruises began with a single cruise ship sailing cruises to Mexico.

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Princess Cruises Ships By Age — Newest to Oldest

Doug Parker

December 27, 2023

Princess Cruises is a well-known company in the cruising industry with a diverse fleet of ships and a wide selection of itineraries.

From the gleaming newcomers sparkling with fresh features to the seasoned veterans holding decades of memories, there’s a perfect cruise ship for every kind of traveler.

Princess Cruise Ships Listed by Age

The table below shows the ship’s name, class, age, gross registered tonnage, and how many guests it carries at double occupancy.

Princess Cruises’ Ship Classes and Designation

Princess Cruises has a diverse fleet, organized into distinct classes each with its unique design, features, and offerings. These classes range from the newer, technologically advanced vessels to the time-tested ships that have served passengers for years. Here, we explore the different classes within the Princess Cruises fleet.

Sphere Class

The Sphere Class is the latest innovation in Princess Cruises’ fleet. As future additions, the Sun Princess and the anticipated Star Princess are poised to redefine the cruising experience with their advanced amenities and grand scale. The Sun Princess, launching in 2024, will be an example of modernity and style.

Royal Class

The Royal Class is characterized by its modern fleet members such as the Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, Regal Princess, and Royal Princess. These ships are celebrated for their contemporary design and luxurious features. The newest ship in this class, Discovery Princess, was recently added, upholding the class’s reputation for elegance and innovation.

Grand Class

Within the Grand Class , vessels like Emerald Princess, Crown Princess, Caribbean Princess, and Ruby Princess are a blend of classic and contemporary. These ships are renowned for their grandeur and capacity to provide a wide array of onboard activities and dining options, making them a timeless choice for many travelers.

Coral Class

Lastly, the Coral Class includes the Island Princess and Coral Princess, which are designed for those who seek a more intimate cruising experience. These ships are smaller and more nimble, allowing them to navigate to destinations often unreachable by larger vessels, such as the Panama Canal. The Coral Class epitomizes cozy yet refined cruising.

In this article, we’ve compiled an overview of all ships in the Princess Cruises fleet , organized from newest to oldest, along with some key features.

Sun Princess

Key Features: Multi-level pool deck with a glass roof called The Dome, The Piazza atrium inspired by the squares of Europe, over 29 bars and restaurants, and it’ll be powered by liquefied natural gas

Discovery Princess

The Discovery Princess , the latest addition to Princess Cruises’ fleet before the launch of the Sphere Class ships, ushers in cutting-edge technology and refined comfort. As the final Royal-class ship, it boasts the highly-touted MedallionClass experience.

This includes a wearable device enhancing the efficiency and customization of guest services. The onboard venues are numerous, catering to a wide range of tastes and interests, from tranquil retreats to vibrant entertainment spots.

Key Features: Gigi’s Pizzeria, The Sanctuary adults-only retreat, infinity-style Wakeview Pool, Crown Grill, Take Five jazz lounge, Bistro Sur La Mer, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, kids’ clubs, Princess Live! Café and Good Spirits at Sea bar

Enchanted Princess

Key Features: Ocean Terrace seafood bar, infinity-style Wakeview Pool, Gigi’s Pizzeria, Princess Live! Café, Bistro Sur La Mer, Discovery at SEA programming, The Salty Dog Gastropub, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, and Good Spirits at Sea bar

Sky Princess

Key Features: Bistro Sur La Mer, Ocean Terrace Sushi Bar, infinity-style Wakeview Pool, Discovery at SEA programming, Princess Live! Café, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, and Good Spirits at Sea bar

Majestic Princess

Key Features: Chopsticks Noodle Bar, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Harmony Chinese restaurant, Bistro Sur La Mer, Hollywood Pool Club covered pool deck, The SeaWalk glass walkway, mini golf, The Voice of the Ocean singing competition, and Good Spirits at Sea bar

Regal Princess

Key Features: The SeaWalk glass walkway, Princess Watercolor Fantasy Show, Good Spirits at Sea bar, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, kids’ clubs, Vines Wine Bar, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat

Royal Princess

Key Features: The SeaWalk glass walkway, Princess Watercolor Fantasy Show, Ocean Terrace seafood bar, The Enclave thermal suite in Lotus Spa, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Crown Grill, kids’ clubs, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat

Ruby Princess

Key Features: Vines Wine Bar, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, The Salty Dog Grill, kids’ clubs, Movies Under the Stars, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and Crown Grill

Emerald Princess

Key Features: Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, kids’ clubs, The Salty Dog Gastropub, Vines Wine Bar, mini golf, and Discovery at SEA programming

Crown Princess

Key Features: The Salty Dog Gastropub , Discovery at SEA programming, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and The Sanctuary adults-only retreat

Sapphire Princess

Key Features: The Sanctuary adults-only retreat, Sterling Steakhouse, Discovery at SEA Programming, Alfredo’s Pizzeria, Churchill’s cigar lounge, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, and Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria

Diamond Princess

Key Features: Discovery at SEA programming, Churchill’s cigar lounge, IZUMI Japanese Bath, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Conservatory covered pool area, and Kai Sushi

Caribbean Princess

Key Features: Discovery at SEA Programming, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Movies Under the Stars, Slice Pizzeria, and Crown Grill

Coral Princess

The Coral Class includes the Island Princess and Coral Princess, which are designed for those who seek a more intimate cruising experience. These ships are smaller and more nimble, allowing them to navigate to destinations often unreachable by larger vessels, such as the Panama Canal.

Key Features: Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, Discovery at SEA Programming, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, Good Spirits at Sea bar, Bayou Café & Steakhouse, and kids’ clubs

Island Princess

Grand Princess

Key Features: Crown Grill , Movies Under the Stars, Lotus Spa with thermal suite, kids’ clubs, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, The Salty Dog Grill, and Vines Wine Bar

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Princess Cruises Ships by Age: Newest to Oldest

Starting its journey in 1965, Princess Cruises has grown to become a major player in the cruise industry with a fleet of 15 ships. Over the years, they’ve introduced vessels that cater to different tastes and preferences. The newer ships offer state-of-the-art amenities, reflecting the latest in cruise innovations. These are ideal if you want all the comfort and the latest tech. On the other hand, ships like the Grand Princess, sailing for over two decades, carry with them a rich history and tales of countless voyages.

The age of a ship can dictate its onboard features, dining venues, and even the attractions you’ll see. That’s why it’s important to consider the age of your ship for your next cruise vacation. In this guide, we rank Princess ships by age, helping you understand the evolution of their fleet and what each ship uniquely brings to the table.

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Princess Cruises Ships by Age

Princess Cruises typically introduces a new ship every two to three years. On average, each vessel serves for about 20 to 30 years before it’s retired. Here’s a table that ranks the Princess Cruise ships by age from from newest to oldest:

* Upcoming Launch

Terms used in the table:

Passenger Capacity at Double Occupancy: This refers to the number of passengers a ship can accommodate when two people share each cabin. The actual maximum capacity can be higher when more than two people occupy cabins designed for additional guests.
Gross Tonnage: This measures a ship’s overall internal volume. One gross ton equals 100 cubic feet. It reflects the ship’s size, including areas like cabins, dining, entertainment, machinery, and storage.

Newest Princess Cruises Ship

The Sun Princess is the latest addition to the Princess Cruises fleet, scheduled to set sail in February 2024. As the inaugural ship of the Sphere-class, it’s designed to accommodate over 4,300 passengers, making it one of the larger vessels in their lineup.

The ship has a majority of cabins with balconies, which means you’ll have beautiful views of the seas. For dining, the Signature Collection introduces the Signature Restaurant, a premium dining venue offering gourmet dishes crafted by renowned chefs, with a focus on fresh, local ingredients. When it comes to entertainment, the Park19 offers a range of activities, including the Sea Breeze, the first-ever roll-glider at sea. Additionally, the ship is powered by liquefied natural gas, which is a cleaner fuel alternative. We’re happy to see that the cruise line is taking steps towards a greener future.

Another Upcoming Princess Cruises Ship:

The Star Princess is another upcoming ship set to join the Princess Cruises fleet in 2025. This ship, the third to carry the “Star Princess” name, can hold over 4,300 passengers. With a tonnage of 175,500 and a length of 1,133 feet, the Star Princess is among the larger ships in the Princess lineup.

With over 1,500 balconies, you’ll likely have a sea view right from your room. It’s the sister ship to the Sun Princess, and it also features the Signature Restaurant. For fun, you can head to The Piazza, The Dome, or the Princess Arena. Plus, it will also run on Liquefied Natural Gas.

Newest Princess Ship That’s Currently Sailing

The “Discovery Princess” is currently the newest ship from Princess Cruises that’s sailing the seas. While it was initially planned to launch in November 2021, its maiden voyage took place on March 27, 2022, departing from Los Angeles.

It’s designed to accommodate 3,660 passengers. Like other Princess ships, it’s also equipped with the signature MedallionClass technology. This tech offers cruisers touchless experiences, such as contactless payments, and even food and beverage delivery anywhere on the ship.

Oldest Princess Cruises Ship

The Grand Princess is the oldest Princess Cruises ship, and it has been sailing with Princess Cruises since 1998. It can accommodate 2,600 passengers. In March 2019, the ship went through a renovation, adding new dining spots on the top deck like Alfredo’s Pizzeria and Salty Dog Grill. The Princess Theater also got an upgrade for a better audio experience.

Onboard, you have a variety of dining choices, from the main dining room to specialty places and quick bites. In the evenings, there are several lounges to relax and have a drink. The Grand Princess offers the Discovery at SEA program, which gives educational experiences to passengers. With a nearly 2-to-1 guest-to-crew ratio, the service on the Grand Princess is often described as attentive and friendly. The ship sails to various destinations, including Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, the California coast, and the South Pacific.

What is the Biggest Princess Cruises Ship?

The biggest Princess ship currently sailing is the Discovery Princess. But this title will soon be taken by the Sun Princess, set to launch in 2024, becoming the largest ship in the fleet. This upcoming Sphere class vessel is designed to accommodate over 4,300 passengers.

What is the Smallest Princess Cruises Ship?

The Coral Princess is the smallest and one of the best ships in the Princess Cruises fleet . With a passenger capacity of around 2,000 guests, it offers a more intimate cruising experience compared to the larger vessels.

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Despite its smaller size, Coral Princess doesn’t skimp on amenities and features. It offers multiple dining options, entertainment venues, and recreational activities. The ship’s design emphasizes spacious decks and balcony staterooms, ensuring guests have ample space to relax and enjoy the views.

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Difference Between Old and New Princess Ships

It’s important to understand that newer ships aren’t necessarily better. It’s all a matter of personal preference, but here are some key differences:

Size and Structure

The newer Princess Cruises ships, especially those from the Sphere-class, are generally larger in terms of physical dimensions. This increased size allows for more expansive public areas, larger entertainment venues, and more spacious deck areas. In contrast, the older ships in the fleet, while smaller, often provide a more intimate setting, with cozier lounges and public spaces.

Passenger Capacity

With the increase in physical size, the newer ships naturally accommodate a larger number of passengers. For instance, the upcoming Sun Princess is designed to house over 4,300 guests. On the other hand, older vessels like the Coral Princess cater to a smaller crowd, with a capacity of around 2,000 guests. This difference in capacity can influence the overall ambiance onboard, with larger ships feeling more bustling and vibrant, while smaller ships offer a more relaxed and intimate atmosphere.

Decor and Ambiance

The older Princess ships often showcase a traditional American-style decor, characterized by dark woods, classic artworks, and warm-toned fabrics. It’s reminiscent of the classic era of cruising. In contrast, the newer ships lean towards a contemporary design, featuring neutral color palettes, modern art installations, and minimalist furnishings.

Dining and Entertainment

Across the Princess fleet, the dining and entertainment options remain relatively consistent in terms of quality. However, while older ships maintain classic dining rooms and entertainment venues that have been favorites for years, newer ships might introduce a few modern twists or specialty dining venues. It’s worth noting that, unlike some other cruise lines, Princess Cruises doesn’t drastically change its onboard offerings based on the ship’s age.

Technology and Sustainability

One area where newer ships often have an edge is in the realm of technology and sustainability. For example, ships like the Sun Princess are equipped with advanced environmental technologies, such as being powered by liquefied natural gas. While older ships might not have been built with these features, many receive upgrades during refurbishments to incorporate more sustainable practices and modern guest conveniences.

Whether you’re drawn to the modern amenities of the newer vessels or the classic charm of the older ones, each Princess ship promises a memorable experience. It’s essential to consider factors like size, decor, and onboard facilities when choosing your next cruise. Ultimately, regardless of the ship’s age, Princess Cruises consistently delivers quality on the high seas.

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All Princess Cruises Ships by Size and Age

Princess Cruises currently has 14 cruise ships, with more being built in the next few years. This post includes a list of Princess Cruises ships by size and by year built. This is a handy guide to help you decide which Princess ship is best for you.

List of Princess Cruises ships by size

The smallest ship in the Princess Cruises fleet is Coral Princess in terms of number of passengers and gross tonnage but Sapphire and Diamond Princess have the least amount of decks and are shorter in length. It’s important to consider Coral Princess offers a good space to passenger ratio.

Which is the largest Princess Cruises ship?

The Royal-class ships are all similar in size but Sky Princess has the largest gross tonnage and therefore overall, Sky Princess is the largest ship in the fleet.

Royal-class ships are the largest in the Princess Cruises fleet

List of Princess Cruises ships by age

The table below lists all Princess Cruises ships from oldest to youngest. It’s also useful to note when these ships were last refurbished. Some of the oldest ships have had the most recent ship refits so things like beds, carpets and venues will have had a refresh and update.

Since 2020, all Princess cruise ships will return to service with MedallionNet superfast internet and OceanMedallion technology.

Which is the newest Princess Cruises ship?

Discovery Princess, launched in 2022, is the final Royal-class ship and will spend its summer seasons in Alaska. The next two ships planned for 2024 and 2025 will be the first of a new class.

Which is the oldest Princess Cruises ship?

Grand Princess is the oldest cruise ship in the Princess fleet but was last refurbished in 2019. The ship continues to offer cruises to Hawaii , which I thoroughly enjoyed in 2015. Check out my Hawaii cruise videos to see if it’s a cruise you would like to do.

Which Princess Cruises ship is the best?

This is very subjective, depending on what you enjoy. If you don’t want to cruise on a large ship, I would recommend booking on Grand or Coral-class ships but be aware that these are some of the oldest in the fleet. One benefit of these ships is that the public areas and balconies are likely to be bigger than the newer ships.

Royal-class ships are the newest to enter the Princess fleet but are also the largest cruise ships. These ships have grand piazzas (atriums) with more venues and restaurants.

The destinations you want to visit on your cruise will also determine which ships you have to choose from. You can expect the newer, larger Princess Cruises ships to be deployed to the most popular cruise destinations: the Caribbean, Alaska and Europe.

Smaller, older ships will be deployed to more interesting itineraries (in my opinion) such as Hawaii, Panama Canal and world cruise segments.

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List of Princess Cruise Ships Newest to Oldest

Listed below is every cruise ship with Princess Cruises in order from newest to oldest. This list will be updated as new ships are added to the fleet. So feel free to bookmark this page to stay up to date on the newest ships.

Future Princess Cruise Ships:

Star Princess will enter service in 2025 and will be the cruise line’s second Sphere class ship. The vessel will be powered by LNG.

Below is the complete list of current Princess ships from newest to oldest.

Sun Princess (2024)

Sun Princess is the cruise line’s first Sphere class ship debuting in February 2024. It is the largest class of ships in Princess’ fleet at more than 175,000 gross tons and can carry 4,300 passengers. It is the first Princess cruise ship to be powered by LNG.

Discovery Princess (2022)

This ship enjoyed her maiden voyage in March of 2022 out of Los Angeles. The 6th Royal class vessel is 1,080 feet long with a gross tonnage of 145,000 and a capacity of 3,660 passengers.

Enchanted Princess (2021)

The fifth Royal Class ship with the cruise line, Enchanted Princess had its maiden voyage in November of 2021. The vessel is 1,082 feet long with a gross tonnage of 145,281.

Sky Princess (2019)

Sky Princess is the 4th Royal-class ship with the cruise line and is the 2nd ship to sail under this name in Princess Cruise Line’s history. The 145,281 ton ship is 1,080 feet long and has a double capacity of 3,660 passengers.

Majestic Princess (2017)

Majestic Princess debuted as the third Royal Class ship in 2017. The 143,000 ton ship is one foot longer than Royal Princess at 1,083 feet. The cruise ship was originally built to sail around China but now sails to Alaska in the summer and from Australia during the winter months.

Regal Princess (2014)

The 2nd Royal Class ship with Princess, Regal Princess is a 139,000 ton vessel which was launched in 2014. The ship has a guest capacity of 3,560. Read a review of Regal Princess here .

Royal Princess (2013)

When first launched in 2013, Royal Princess was the largest ship in the fleet. The 142,229 ton ship was the first Royal Class ship with the line and is able to carry 3,600 passengers. See our Royal Princess review and video tour .

Ruby Princess (2008)

Before the arrival of Royal Princess, Ruby Princess was the largest ship in the fleet. Debuting in 2008, Ruby Princess is a 113,561 ton ship and is part of the Grand class. Passenger capacity is 3,080. See our Ruby Princess review here .

Emerald Princess (2007)

Emerald Princess debuted in 2007 as a 113,561 ton ship. With a capacity of 3,114, the ship was refurbished in 2015.

Crown Princess (2006)

Debuting in 2006, Crown Princess is a 113,000 ton ship in the Crown Class that has a capacity of 3,080 guests.

Diamond Princess (2004)

Formerly a Gem Class ship in 2004 when it was launched, Diamond Princess is a 115,875 ton Grand Class ship that has a guest capacity of 2,670.

Caribbean Princess (2004)

As a modified Grand Class cruise ship Caribbean Princess is marginally larger than other ships in her class. The 113,00 ton ship was launched in 2004 and has a capacity of 3,142 guests. See our impressions of Caribbean Princess here .

Sapphire Princess (2004)

Sapphire Princess is a Crown Class cruise ship which debuted in 2004. The 113,000 ton ship has a capacity of 3,080.

Island Princess (2003)

Island Princess is a Coral Class ship and the sister ship of Coral Princess. The 91,627 ton ship was launched in 2003 and has a guest capacity of 2,214.

Coral Princess (2002)

Having debuted in 2002, Coral Princess is a 91,627 ton ship with a capacity of 1,970. This is the sister ship to Island Princess.

Grand Princess (1998)

At the time Grand Princess was built in 1998 she was the most expensive and largest cruise ship in the world. The Grand class ship is a 107,517 ton ship with a capacity of 3,100.

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Princess Cruise Ships By Age & Size, Newest To Oldest 2023

Today we will share Princess Cruise Ships By Age, Newest To Oldest, and size and weight. However, we had also researched when each ship was refurbished, hoping that it would help you a little with booking your Princess Cruise .

Do you ever wonder about a ship’s age when booking a cruise? I will be honest; it is a factor I consider. I want to know how old a ship is and when it was last refurbished. I love brand new and shiny.

However also love a little older and more intimate, especially if refurbishments have taken place. And if you are curious to find out what the biggest ships in the world are? Check out our guide to all of the largest ships.

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Princess Cruise Ships By Age

We have broken it down for you, telling you each Princess Cruise ship by age, when it was launched and when that ship was refurbished. This gives you a great insight into how hard Princess Cruises is working to keep the fleet updated and fresh.

How Many Ships Do Princess Have?

Princess has 15 cruise ships , plus two on the way after selling 5 of the fleet in 2020/2021. However, they have also invested in modernisation programs and medallion net.

Ships By Launch Date At A Glance

Star Princess, Due 2025
Sun Princess, Due 2024
Discovery Princess, 2022
Enchanted Princess, 2021
Sky Princess, 2019
Majestic Princess, 2017
Regal Princess, 2014
Royal Princess, 2013
Ruby Princess, 2008
Emerald Princess, 2007
Crown Princess, 2006
Caribbean Princess, 2004
Diamond Princess, 2004
Sapphire Princess, 2004
Island Princess, 2003
Coral Princess, 2003
Grand Princess, 1998

Princess Cruise Ships By Age Newest To Oldest

Which Princess Cruise Ships Have Been Refurbished And Updated

Crown Princess, 2022
Diamond Princess, 2019
Caribbean Princess, 2019
Grand Princess, 2019
Coral Princess, 2019
Emerald Princess, 2019
Royal Princess, 2018
Ruby Princess, 2018
Island Princess, 2017
Sapphire Princess, 2018

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Which Princess Cruise Ships Have Medallion Class?

Princess Cruise Line recently announced that all Princess ships are now officially Medallion Class ships. This is excellent news as the app has been rolled out across the fleet to make checking in a booking a seamless process.

And as we are soon embarking on a Princess Sea-cation, I can assure you the app is easy to use and understand when you get your head around it; it allows you to book in and upload all of your details to the app. Thus enabling quicker embarkation onto the ship; that has to be better, right? I don’t know about you, but I want to get on the ship and not mess about.

What Is Medallion Class

Ocean Medallion is a small Medallion which is replacing the sea card ( If you don’t own a smartphone, you can use the Medallion, which comes with a lanyard in precisely the same way as the sea card) This guide tells you a little more about the Ocean Medallion and how it works.

What Are The Newest Princess Cruise Ship?

The Discovery Princess was launched in 2022, and Enchanted Princess in 2021. The ships are stunning with features such as a fresh and modern feel, deep-tank pools linked by sunken, communal seating adjacent to dancing fountains and a top-deck bar. The infinity-style wake view pools and bar offer spectacular horizon views at the ship’s aft end.

Princess Cruise Ships In Order Of Age and Renovations

Which Cruise Ships Are Princess Launching next?

The next Princess Cruise Ship to launch is the Sun Princess in 2024, the first in the new Sphere class—followed by Star Princess in 2025 to join the sister ship Sun Princes.

What Is The Difference Between The New And Old Princess Cruise Ships?

In terms of quality none what so ever, Princess has worked hard to keep the ships up to date, as reflected in the refurbishment programme; the newer ships are bigger; however, more space comes with more passenger numbers.

Saying this, we have sailed on older Princess ships and one thing you can expect as standard is excellent food, outstanding quality and consistency across the fleet.

Princess Cruise Ships By Age, Size, Weight, Passengers, Crew And Refurbishments, Newest To Oldest 2022

Which is the biggest princess ship.

The biggest ship is Discovery, Enchanted and Sky Princes, which are also 1083 feet long, although Enchanted weighs more at a massive 145,000 tons. All ships mentioned hold 3660 passengers and have a crew of 1346, that’s 2.6 crew members per passenger. However, when the Sun Princess launches in 2024, it will be the biggest Princess Cruise Ship.

Which Is The Smallest Princess Ship In The Fleet?

Coral Princes is the smallest Princess Cruise Ship, which was last renovated in 2003. Being 91,627 tons, it is almost half the weight of her newest sisters in the fleet. Coral Princess holds 2000 passengers, making it a much more intimate ship with a crew of 895, which has a crew ratio of 2.2.

Who Are The Godparents Of The Princess Ships?

I love reading about cruise line godparents, and the Princess Ship Godparents are diverse, but all excelling in their field for one reason or another.

Discovery Princess, Television Stars Randy Fenoli, Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, Adam Savage, and Page Turner.
Enchanted Princess, Marinella Cossu, an employee of the shipyard.
Sky Princess, Captain Kay Hire, and engineer Poppy Northcutt of the U.S. Space Program.
Majestic Princess, Olympic Baseball Players, Yao Ming and his wife, Ye Li.
Regal Princess, Crew of the american TV series “The Love Boat” Fred Grandy, Bernie Kopell, Ted Lange, Gavin McLeod, Cynthia Lauren Tewes, Jill Whelan
Royal Princess, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge
Ruby Princess, Trista and Ryan Sutter, The Bachelorette.
Emerald Princess, Cast of the Brady Bunch, Florence Henderson, Marion Ross, Erin Moran, Susan Olsen.
Crown Princess, business woman Martha Steward.
Caribbean Princess, Jill Whelan, “Vicki” on “The Love Boat”
Diamond Princess, Yoshiko Tsukuda, wife of Kazuo Tsukuda, president of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries.
Sapphire Princess, Nancy Murkowski, First Lady of Alaska.
Island Princess, Olympic Gold Medalists, Jaime Sale and David Pelletier.
Coral Princess, Mireya Moscoso, President of Panama.
Grand Princess, Actress Olivia de Havilland.

Which Princess Ships Have Were Sold Or Scrapped In 2020/2021

Five Princess ships were sold in 2020/2021 and sold on to continue service, including the Sun and Pacific Princess, which was the predecessors of the Original Love Boat.

Sun Princess

She was sold in September 2020, in service since 1995, holding 2000 passengers. The Sun Princess was sold to Peace Boat and renamed Pacific World.

Sea Princess

My first cruise love, the Sea Princess, has been sailing since 1998 and holding 1950 passengers was sold to Sanya International Cruise Development Co. Ltd. And renamed Charming.

Pacific Princess

Pacific Princess, sailing since 1999 and holding a mere 860 passengers, was sold in 2021 to Renaissance Cruises and will become part of the Azamara fleet.

Golden Princess

Sailing since 2001 and holding 2600 passengers, it was sold in 2020 to P&O Cruises Australia under The Pacific Adventure.

Star Princess

The Star Princess has been sailing since 2002, holding 3115 passengers was also sold to P&O Cruises Australia in 2020 and is now under the name of Pacific Encounter.

List Of Princes Cruise Ships And Facts

But if you want to know all the facts like us, then scroll down for facts on each Princess Cruise ship.

Discovery Princess

Launched 2022
Class, Royal
Length, 1,083 ft
Width 155 ft
Gross tons,145,000
Guest cabins 1,830
Has a capacity of 3,660
And a crew of 1,346
Cruising speed of 22 knots
Free dining options 7
Speciality dining options, 6 including ultimate balcony dining.

Enchanted Princess

Launched 2021
Length, 1,083 feet
Width 155ft
Gross tons 145,000
Cruising speed of knots 22

Sky Princess

Launched 2019
Gross tons 141,000
Speciality dining options, 5 including ultimate balcony dining.

Majestic Princess

Launched 2017
Gross tons 143,700
Guest cabins 1,780
Has a capacity of 3,560
Free dining options 6
Speciality dining options 4.

Regal Princess

Launched 2014
Gross tons 142,229
Passenger cabins 1,780
Free dining options 5

Royal Princess

Launched 2013
Refurbished 2018
Gross tons 142,229

Ruby Princess

Launched 2008
Class, Grand
Length, 951 feet
Width 159ft
Gross tons 113,561
Has a capacity of 3,080
And a crew of 1,200

Emerald Princess

Launched 2007
Refurbished 2019
Width 157ft
Passenger Cabins 1,539

Crown Princess

Launched 2006
Length, 952 feet
Passenger cabins 1,541

Caribbean Princess

Launched 2004
Gross tons 112,894
gest Cabin 1,556
Has a capacity of 3,140

Diamond Princess

Width 158ft
Gross tons 115,875
Passenger cabins 1,337
Has a capacity of 2,760
And a crew of 1,100

Sapphire Princess

Refurbished 2014
Has a capacity of 2,670
Speciality dining options, 4 including ultimate balcony dining.

Island Princess

Launched 2003
Refurbished 2017
Class, Coral
Length, 964 feet
Width 122ft
Gross tons 92,822
Passenger cabins 987
Has a capacity of 2,200
And a crew of 900
Cruising speed of knots 21

Coral Princess

Length, 965 feet
Gross tons 91,627
Passenger cabins 1,545
Has a capacity of 2,000
And a crew of 895
Cruising speed of knots 24

Grand Princess

Launched 1988
Length, 949 feet
Width 118ft
Gross tons 107,517
Passenger Cabins 1,301
Has a capacity of 2,600
And a crew of 1,150
Cruising Speed of knots 20

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The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries

Call it the cruise line for people who want a big amenity-filled ship that isn't a floating amusement park.

Princess Cruises operates relatively large, reasonably priced vessels. But unlike many of its competitors in that space — most notably Royal Caribbean , Norwegian Cruise Line and MSC Cruises — it doesn't load them up with sprawling water parks, go-kart tracks, laser tag courses and other flashy, family-focused diversions.

Compared to most of its big ship-operating rivals, Princess is known for a more serene, almost old-school style of cruising that isn't about a lot of gee-whiz attractions.

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As Princess executives like to say, the line is all about warm and gracious service in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance designed to spark connections among passengers.

Instead of bustling attractions, the top decks on the typical Princess ships offer lots of quiet and relaxing pool and lounge areas where you can enjoy the experience of being at sea without a lot of hustle and bustle. Inside, the experience revolves around dining, classic showroom entertainment and a classy bar and music scene — just as it has on Princess ships for years.

This is, notably, just the way Princess customers like it. Popular with middle-aged couples, retirees and multigenerational families, the "Love Boat" line caters to people who like a more traditional type of cruising than you'll find on the vessels of most other big-ship lines.

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3 things TPG loves about Princess Cruises

The abundance of outdoor pool and lounge areas on its ships
Its expansive spas
Its far-flung itineraries

What we could do without

The lack of big suites on most of its vessels

The Princess Cruises fleet

Princess has downsized its fleet considerably in recent years with the removal of five vessels, but it's still the world's fifth-biggest cruise line by passenger capacity, with 16 ships that together offer roughly 50,000 berths.

In general, Princess operates big ships, though they're not quite as big as the vessels operated by Royal Caribbean and MSC Cruises — the two lines best known for giant ships. The biggest Princess vessel, the line's new Sun Princess , measures around 177,000 tons. That's about 29% smaller than the biggest ship operated by Royal Caribbean. The line's Royal Class vessels are more than 40% smaller than the biggest Royal Caribbean ships.

Sun Princess is, without a doubt, the belle of the ball in the Princess fleet. Newer, bigger and more venue-filled than the line's other ships, it debuted in early 2024 and carries 4,300 passengers at double occupancy.

Also relatively new and chock-full of lots of venues are the line's five Royal Class ships, which measure between 142,229 and 145,281 tons. These vessels began rolling out in 2013 and carry about 3,600 passengers apiece at double occupancy.

Still, the biggest cohort of ships in the Princess fleet are its seven Grand Class vessels. Unveiled between 1998 and 2008, the vessels in this class are smaller than Sun Princess and the Royal Class ships at around 107,000 to 116,000 tons in size. This smaller size allows them to operate a wider range of itineraries than the Royal Class ships, but they're still big enough to offer a lot of onboard venues. The Grand Class ships carry between 2,600 to 3,100 passengers at double occupancy.

Rounding out the Princess fleet are its two Coral Class ships, which, at around 92,000 tons, are the smallest of the line's ships. They each carry around 2,000 passengers at double occupancy.

The downsizing of the Princess fleet over the past few years had a lot to do with the COVID-19 pandemic. Three ships left the Princess fleet starting in 2020 as part of an effort to cut costs during the line's coronavirus-caused global shutdown. Another two vessels — Golden Princess and Star Princess — had been scheduled to leave the Princess fleet even before the pandemic began. They were transferred to one of the line's sister companies, P&O Cruises Australia.

The line currently has one more vessel on order that will be a sister to the recently unveiled Sun Princess. To be called Star Princess, it's due to debut in August 2025.

Destinations and itineraries

Princess Cruises sails to more than 100 countries on seven continents, from North America and Europe to Asia and Australia, and it offers a wide range of itineraries — around 170 in a typical year. The line's ships visit more than 380 different ports and destinations and take passengers to more than 100 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Among the line's voyages, you'll find everything from three-day sampler cruises down the Pacific Coast to 116-day around-the-world voyages.

Princess is particularly known for cruises to Alaska , where it dominates the market for cruises along with sister line Holland America . In a typical year, Princess deploys seven or eight ships to Alaska in the summer — far more than most other lines. It also operates its own wilderness lodges in the state, as well as tourist trains and buses. It uses the lodges, trains and buses to offer a range of 10- to 17-night Alaska cruisetours that combine a cruise with land-based touring.

Princess also typically deploys five to seven ships to Europe in the summer, and it has a big presence in Australia, where it can deploy as many as six ships for parts of each year. In recent years, it has also become a major player in cruises around Japan that cater to both American and Japanese travelers, as well as Australians.

In North America, Princess ships sail out of Fort Lauderdale; Los Angeles; San Francisco; San Diego; Seattle; Galveston, Texas; Vancouver, British Columbia; and Whittier, Alaska. There are also some sailings that depart from New York City, Quebec City and Honolulu.

In Europe, Princess ships mostly sail out of Southampton in the United Kingdom; Copenhagen; Barcelona; Piraeus, Greece (the port for Athens); and Civitavecchia, Italy (the port for Rome).

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Who sails Princess Cruises

Princess appeals to an older demographic than lines such as Carnival and Norwegian. The average age of passengers is around 54, and you'll usually see a lot of couples on board in their 50s, 60s and 70s.

As noted above, these aren't people necessarily craving go-kart tracks and ropes courses at sea. They're people looking to explore the world in a comfortable, classy sort of way that also is relatively affordable. That last part is key. Princess offers a lot of globe-circling itineraries of the sort often available from high-end luxury lines. However, it does so at a much lower price.

While not the biggest line for families with young children, Princess does draw a lot of multigenerational family groups. It's the line you take if you want an affordable ship that'll appeal to your 70-year-old parents as much as your 12-year-old kid.

Princess also draws a lot of passengers celebrating milestones. The line markets heavily to people marking birthdays and anniversaries with special packages and programs. It's also a huge player in the market for destination weddings at sea, with a division that will help you arrange a ceremony on board or at an exotic location on land during a port call.

Princess was, notably, the first cruise line to host modern-day weddings on ships, offering ceremonies officiated by the ships' captains hosted in onboard chapels.

It is, after all, the "Love Boat" line.

Cabins and suites

When it comes to rooms, Princess is sort of the Marriott of the big-ship cruise world. Its rooms are comfortable and functional but a bit bland. Avant-garde style is not a Princess thing.

The vast majority of the accommodations on Princess ships fall into one of three broad categories: windowless inside cabins, oceanview cabins and balcony cabins. Balcony cabins, in particular, are widespread on Princess ships. Among mass-market lines, Princess was the pioneer in adding large numbers of balcony cabins to ships.

While balcony cabins are common on Princess ships, you'll find relatively few suites on them. Just 50 of 2,162 cabins on the line's new Sun Princess are suites, for instance, and that's a lot more suites than you'll find on most other Princess ships.

What this means is there aren't a lot of ways to live large on a Princess ship or to pack a lot of people into a single accommodation. Until the debut of Sky Princess in 2019, the line didn't have a single cabin that could accommodate more than four people.

That said, the Grand Class vessels each offer two Family Suites that can be created by connecting a Mini-Suite with an adjacent inside cabin to form a six- to eight-person complex.

Unveiled five years ago, Sky Princess featured the line's first truly large stand-alone suites, dubbed Sky Suites. Such suites were added to the line's Discovery Princess, too.

There are two of the suites on each of the ships, and they measure a generous 1,800 square feet (though more than half of that space is taken up by a huge wraparound balcony). With two bedrooms plus a living room with a pullout sofa, they're designed for up to five people.

The line's new Sun Princess also has several large suites that measure as much as 1,260 square feet.

Still, even the biggest suites of Sky Princess, Discovery Princess and Sun Princess aren't the truly epic suites with huge interior living spaces that you'll find on the latest Royal Caribbean or Regent Seven Seas Cruises ships. If that's what you're after, Princess isn't your line.

Related: The 7 best cruise ship suites — picked by someone who has seen them all

Restaurants and dining

Every Princess vessel has three main dining rooms where meals are included in the fare, and these dining rooms are at the heart of the dining experience on Princess ships. Many passengers have all or most of their dinners in a main dining room.

As of this year, the three main dining rooms on each Princess ship operate under different formats. At one of the main rooms, you can make a reservation for any time, provided a table at the time you want is available. To ensure the time you want, it's best to reserve a table far in advance of your sailing, which you can do online once you've paid for the cruise in full. You also can make reservations on board ships during your cruise.

At another of the main dining rooms, you can just show up for dinner at any time without a reservation and be seated on a space-available basis.

The third main dining room on every Princess ship offers a fixed-time "traditional" seating option where you can request the same table at the same time with the same waiter every night of a cruise.

Every vessel also has a casual buffet eatery where meals are included in the fare. Near the main pool area on most ships, it's usually called Horizon Court but is also known as the World Fresh Market or Panorama Buffet on some vessels.

Other covered options on at least some Princess ships include poolside pizza outlets and poolside grills serving burgers. Also, on sea days, Princess transforms a bar or dining venue at lunchtime into an included-in-the-fare English-style pub. It serves traditional pub food such as fish and chips and cottage pie, along with Bass Ale or Guinness (for an extra charge).

Every Princess ship also has at least a couple of extra-charge eateries. On most ships, you'll find the line's signature Italian restaurant, Sabatini's. It serves homemade pasta, seafood and other Italian specialties in an elegant setting and comes with a flat fee of $45 per person.

Most Princess ships also have a signature steakhouse. On most vessels, it's called Crown Grill and offers premium beef and seafood cooked to order in an open, theater-style kitchen. On two ships — Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess — it's called Sterling Steakhouse, where passengers choose their cut of steak from a tray presented by their waiter.

On two ships — Coral Princess and Island Princess — the steakhouse has a Cajun and Creole twist. In addition to steak dishes, the menu features New Orleans-style peel-and-eat shrimp, alligator ribs and gumbo. On those vessels, it's called the Bayou Cafe and Steakhouse.

All the steakhouses come with a flat fee of $45 per person.

Princess ships also offer a chef's table experience — a concept the line pioneered in the cruise world. Costing $95 to $115 per person, it includes pre-dinner cocktails and hors d'oeuvres in the ship's galley with the executive chef before a main dining experience at a private table in the dining room.

Another dining option that recently began popping up on Princess ships is a seafood eatery called The Catch by Rudi, designed by Princess' head of culinary arts, Rudi Sodamin. (Holland America fans will remember Sodamin as that line's longtime master chef.)

The Catch by Rudi is only on Sun Princess, Enchanted Princess, Sky Princess, Majestic Princess and Discovery Princess. Like the Princess steakhouses, it has a $45 per person cover charge.

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Entertainment and activities

Princess ships are loaded with entertainment that ranges from Broadway-style theater shows to street entertainers who appear in each vessel's central piazza. That said, they're not floating amusement parks. Unlike some big-ship lines, Princess isn't topping its vessels with waterslides, go-kart tracks, ropes courses and other family-focused attractions.

Theaters and shows

There's no shortage of theater and lounge entertainment on Princess ships. On a typical night, you might find a flashy, fast-paced production show playing in the main theater, a comedian performing in a secondary lounge and live music on offer in several more venues.

In many cases, the main theaters on Princess ships are quite elaborate, with Broadway-show-level lighting and special effects, and the productions housed within the theaters are elaborate, too.

Princess has upped its game with its theater productions in recent years through a partnership with Stephen Schwartz, the Tony Award-winning composer of "Wicked," "Godspell" and "Pippin."

Among new productions that Schwartz has worked on is "The Secret Silk," which features life-size puppetry from Jim Henson's Creature Shop, dancing and special effects. It was created and directed by John Tartaglia, a star of Broadway's "Avenue Q" and "Beauty and the Beast."

Princess is also known for its karaoke nights, and it holds a "The Voice of the Ocean" competition during cruises, which is a spinoff of the TV show. Passengers compete in a live performance after karaoke auditions and rehearsal sessions with the shipboard band and backup singers. A team of coaches sits in giant "I Want You" chairs, just like on the show, and passengers vote to choose the winner.

Other interior attractions and activities

In addition to entertainment spaces, the interiors of Princess ships are filled with other venues where passengers can kick back and let loose day and night, including a range of bars, lounges and nightspots.

On many ships, the hub of activity is the Piazza, a sprawling, multilevel space that serves as a central gathering place, like a square in Italy. The configuration of the Piazza varies by ship, but the area typically offers several shops, a coffee bar called International Cafe, a wine bar called Vines and (on some vessels) additional bars and eateries. The Piazza is also home to roving street performers.

Every Princess ship also has a casino, often just off the Piazza, and spas are big on Princess ships. The Lotus Spa complexes on the line's Royal Class ships offer nearly two dozen treatment rooms, an extensive beauty salon and a thermal suite with a hydrotherapy pool, heated stone beds, a Turkish-style steam bath and other steam chambers.

Several of the newer Princess ships, including Discovery Princess, Enchanted Princess and Sky Princess, have jazz clubs called Take 5.

In addition to such venues, Princess offers a lot of enrichment activities on its ships. The line has partnered with Discovery to offer a Discovery at Sea program on vessels that includes activities like stargazing with a specialist from a top deck. The program also brings destination specialists and naturalists on board in places such as Alaska to offer insights.

Inspired by Discovery's popular "Shark Week," Princess has also created Shark Week at Sea programming that runs on select sailings in the summer with activities and games designed to challenge both adults and kids on the myths and interesting facts about sharks.

Culinary demonstrations, wine tastings and dance classes also are popular on Princess ships.

Top-deck attractions

The top decks of most Princess ships are notable for what they don't have: There are no roller coasters or pedal-powered sky rides like you'll find on Carnival ships or the go-kart tracks that top some Norwegian vessels. There are no surfing simulators, sky diving simulators, rock climbing walls or zip lines of the sort found on Royal Caribbean vessels. For the most part, there aren't even waterslides or watery splash zones (two vessels, Caribbean Princess and Sun Princess, do have splash zones).

Princess executives long ago decided not to engage in what they call the "amusement park arms race" taking place among lines operating big resort-like ships.

Instead, the line has mostly stuck to the basics with its top decks. They are covered with relaxing pool and lounge zones — and lots of them.

On the last three Royal Class ships, for instance, there's a main pool area at the center of the top deck with two full pools and three hot tubs, plus a secondary pool area at the back of the ship with another pool. There's also an adults-only pool area toward the front of the vessel, along with an extra-charge, adults-only relaxation area called the Sanctuary.

Between all these pool and lounge areas running along the sides of the ship are additional sunning areas with lounge chairs and four more hot tubs.

In short, there is a ton of space for relaxing on the top deck of these newest Princess vessels — more than you'll find on any other ship of comparable size, save for their earlier sisters in the Royal Class.

The one big attraction that you will find on the top deck of Princess ships, always at the main pool area, is a giant Movies Under the Stars movie screen. A growing number of cruise ships now have movie screens on their pool decks, but Princess pioneered the concept.

The screens show movies, concerts and sporting events during the day, but at night, they really shine. In a longtime Princess tradition, the line turns the main pool areas of its ships into outdoor movie theaters at night by reconfiguring lounge chairs to face the screen and bringing out blankets to ward off the evening chill. They even serve popcorn.

Some ships also feature basketball courts, miniature golf putting courses, shuffleboard games and pingpong tables tucked into corners of their top decks.

Additionally, the new Sun Princess has a family-friendly play zone called Park19 with a hang-gliding-like ride experience, a ropes course and the previously mentioned splash zone — quite a bit more family-fun pizazz than has been the norm at the line. For now, it's the outlier in the Princess fleet when it comes to decktop amusements.

Children's programs

While it doesn't draw as many families with young children as Carnival or Royal Caribbean, Princess offers an extensive children's program that gets high marks from parents.

The Princess Youth and Teen centers were recently rebranded "Camp Discovery" as part of the line's partnership with Discovery Communications and offer free, supervised activities daily for children ages 3 to 17.

The line splits children in the program into three age groups: the Treehouse (ages 3 to 7 years), the Lodge (ages 8 to 12 years) and the Beach House (ages 13 to 17 years). Each age group often has its own separate facilities on ships. On some ships, the age groups may be further divided based on available space.

Each group has its own age-appropriate activities, with newly revamped experiences designed to "help young Princess explorers learn, play and create fun memories."

While the free programming for children ages 3 to 12 ends at 10 p.m., you can pay extra to leave your kids at shipboard Youth and Teen centers from 10 p.m. until 1 a.m. During those hours, they're supervised in what is essentially a group child-sitting service.

The Youth and Teen centers also welcome children under the age of 3 if they are accompanied by an adult.

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What to know before you go

Required documents.

A passport is required for all international itineraries, including world cruises and sailings to Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, Europe, India, Central and South America, the Panama Canal (partial and full transit), Caribbean voyages that visit Martinique or Guadeloupe, the South Pacific and Tahiti.

If you're a U.S. citizen, you don't need a passport for many domestic itineraries (including Alaska, Bermuda, Canada, Caribbean, Hawaii and Mexico sailings). You can instead travel with an official copy of your birth certificate and a driver's license or other government-issued photo identification. A few other forms of identification, such as a passport card, are also acceptable. That said, Princess strongly recommends that all travelers bring a passport.

Passports must be valid for at least six months. The name on your reservation must be exactly as it is stated on your passport or other official proof of nationality.

Related: Where can I cruise without a passport?

Princess adds an automatic service gratuity of $16 to $18 per person, per day to final bills, depending on your cabin category. If you are unhappy with the service you receive, you can adjust this amount at the Guest Services desk before disembarking. (You can also increase the tip amount if so desired.) Also, an 18% gratuity is added to bills at bars, dining room wine accounts and spas.

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Princess has rolled out faster Wi-Fi systems with landlike speeds across its fleet in recent years, such that you now can stream video on ships. That's the upside. The downside is that such service costs a lot more than Wi-Fi access did in the past. Pricing changes over time, but the line was recently charging $24.99 per day to hook up a single device. That's an enormous increase from as recently as early 2023, when Wi-Fi access was available for just $9.99.

The faster Princess Wi-Fi system is called MedallionNet, and it's one of several technological upgrades that Princess has made to its ships in recent years under an umbrella called MedallionClass. MedallionClass also brings expedited embarkation, keyless cabin entry, on-demand food and beverage delivery, and the ability to locate friends and family on board — all via an app for mobile devices and a Princess-issued medallion that passengers carry while traveling.

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Carry-on drinks policy

Princess allows you to bring one bottle of wine or Champagne per person onto ships at boarding at no charge (for consuming in your room; you'll be charged a $20 corkage fee if you want to bring it to an onboard restaurant or bar to drink). You can bring even more bottles of wine on board, but you will pay a $20 corkage fee per bottle.

Smoking policy

On all ships, smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is only allowed in designated outdoor areas and in cigar lounges, designated sections within nightclubs and at designated slot machines within casinos (for those who are playing). It's forbidden in cabins and on cabin balconies. Passengers caught smoking in their cabins will be charged a $250 fine per occurrence. One exception to the above rule is that e-cigarettes are allowed in cabins (but not on cabin balconies).

Princess ships have self-serve launderettes on cabin decks with washing machines, dryers, irons and ironing boards. There's a $3 per load charge to use a washer or dryer. The launderettes also have vending machines that dispense small boxes of detergent and water softener at $1.50 per box. Additionally, vessels offer extra-charge laundry and dry cleaning services.

Related: Everything you need to know about cruise ship laundry services

Electrical outlets

All vessels have standard North American-style, 110-volt outlets in rooms, and some also have European-style, 220-volt outlets and USB ports in cabins.

The currency used on most Princess itineraries is dollars. The exceptions are select sailings on ships based in Australia, where pricing is listed in Australian dollars. All vessels operate on a cashless system, with any onboard purchases you make posting automatically to your onboard account. You'll receive a medallion that you can use to make charges. This same card or medallion also is what lets you into your cabin.

Drinking age

You must be 21 to consume alcohol on many Princess itineraries. The exceptions include sailings between ports in Europe, China, Australia and New Zealand, and Singapore, where the drinking age is 18. For cruises between Japanese ports, the drinking age is 20.

During the day, there is no specific dress code, and people dress casually. If it's a sea day in a warm-weather destination, and you're bound for the top deck, that means looking like you're going to the beach — T-shirts, shorts and bathing suits (with a cover-up to go inside) are just fine.

At night, there is an official dress code that is enforced when entering restaurants. Most nights are designated as "smart casual," which Princess takes to mean pants and an open-neck shirt for men and skirts and dresses or slacks for women.

Beach attire, shorts, baseball caps and casual jeans (think: the fraying kind or those with holes) are not allowed. One or more nights per cruise, depending on the cruise length, will be designated as a "formal" night when men are expected to turn out in dark suits with a tie or even a tuxedo. The suggested attire for women on such nights is evening gowns or cocktail dresses.

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Princess Cruises' loyalty program

Princess has a four-tier frequent cruiser program, the Captain's Circle, that is worth joining for the perks — if you're willing to bear with its convoluted tier qualifying structure.

You reach the first tier, Gold, by taking a single cruise. However, from there, you move to each successive tier either by accruing a certain number of "cruise credits" (which aren't necessarily the same as the number of cruises you've taken) or by sailing a certain number of days.

To reach the Ruby level, for instance, requires three cruise credits (more on those in a moment) or 30 days on Princess ships. Platinum status kicks in after five cruise credits or 50 days on ships.

Related: Princess Cruises' Captain's Circle loyalty program: Everything you need to know

In most cases, members earn one cruise credit for every cruise they take. However, members who book a suite or travel solo in a cabin meant for two will receive two cruise credits for the voyage. The number of cruise credits you have earned is thus often the same as the number of cruises you have taken, but not always.

As is typical with cruise line loyalty programs, lower tiers don't bring all that much in terms of truly valuable benefits. You'll receive things like an invite to a private party (at the Gold tier) and a free upgrade for your travel insurance package when buying it through the line (at the Ruby tier). However, higher levels of the program start to be enticing.

The second-to-highest tier, Platinum, brings such perks as priority check-in and boarding, and a free internet package.

The top Elite level (15 cruise credits or 151 cruise days) adds such things as an exclusive window to preview and book new itineraries, priority ship-to-shore water shuttle service, complimentary laundry and a complimentary minibar setup.

Members at all tier levels get access to special pricing on certain cruises. They also receive a monthly newsletter and a membership pin.

Note that, in contrast to airline frequent flyer programs, cruise line loyalty programs do not require you to requalify for status every year. So, yes, the perks with lower tiers aren't great. However, it's not as difficult as it might at first seem to hit the more rewarding higher-level tiers in just a few years if you're cruising a lot.

A Princess passenger staying in suites will hit the Platinum level after just three cruises. The top Elite level is reachable within just eight cruises for someone staying in suites.

Related: A beginners guide to cruise line loyalty programs

How much does a Princess cruise cost?

Princess ships are very reasonably priced. They're not the least expensive vessels out there, but they're not pricey by any means. It's possible to find Princess voyages to the Caribbean, the Bahamas or Mexico starting under $100 per person, per night, including all taxes and fees — at least in the offseason.

For instance, as of the date of this story's posting, six-night sailings from Galveston, Texas, to the Western Caribbean in February 2025 started at just $418 per person, not including taxes and fees of $138. That works out to just $93 per night, per person, with taxes and fees for a package that includes your lodging, transportation and meals.

As you might expect, pricing for ships will generally be lower during offseason periods such as September, October, November (not including Thanksgiving week) and parts of December.

When you book can also matter. Cruises book up much further in advance than airplanes or hotels. Many cruisers will tell you that the best pricing for any given sailing is often available when cruises first go on sale (which can be a good two years before a departure). Booking far in advance also gives you the best chance of getting your preferred cabin type and location on a ship.

Once on board a Princess ship, you'll pay extra for most drinks, extra-charge restaurants, spa services, shore excursions, internet service and a few other things — unless you've bought a package for some of these items in advance.

Specifically, the line now offers bundle pricing for extra-charge items such as gratuity fees, Wi-Fi fees and a few other fees for onboard items if passengers pay for them in advance.

The line's Princess Plus plan gives passengers prepaid gratuities, a single-device Wi-Fi plan, a basic beverage package and a few other freebies for a bundled price of $60 per person, per day.

An enhanced version of the above plan called Princess Premier gives you Wi-Fi access on more devices, a premium drinks package and other additional inclusions for $80 per person, per day.

Most onboard activities, such as theater shows, are included in the fare.

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How to book

If you're sure you know what sort of cabin you want, on which ship, on which itinerary — and about a dozen other things — you can head over to Princess.com to make a booking directly.

That said, given the complexity of booking a cruise — there are a lot of decisions to make during the booking process, trust us — we recommend that you use a seasoned travel agent who specializes in cruises.

A good travel agent will quiz you about your particular interests, travel style and preferences, and steer you to the perfect cruise line, ship, itinerary and cabin for you. They can also help you if something goes wrong just before, during or after your voyage.

If you're sure that Princess is your line, look for a travel agent who specializes in trips with the brand. You want someone who understands all the little quirks that are unique to Princess cabin categories and, preferably, has done ship inspections to see the cabins firsthand.

Related: How to book a cruise using points and miles

Whether you use a travel agent or not, make sure to maximize your credit card points when paying for the cruise by using a credit card that offers extra points for travel purchases . This could be the Chase Sapphire Reserve® , which offers 3 Chase Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on travel and dining (excluding the annual up-to-$300 travel credit). There's also the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card , which brings 2 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on travel and 3 Ultimate Rewards points per dollar spent on dining.

Bottom line

Princess offers big, amenity-filled ships that are comfortable and classy at an affordable price.

If you're looking for a lot of top-deck fun zones — waterslides, go-kart tracks and the like — it's probably not the line for you. However, if you're on the hunt for not-too-expensive vessels that will take you to the farthest corners of the world in comfort, Princess ships should be on your shortlist.

It's also a great line if you're trying to put together a multigenerational trip, as its ships are designed to appeal to a wide range of age groups.

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Age Requirements

Families with Children

Most cruise lines welcome children to travel on their ships, though infants and pregnant women are subject to some restrictions ( click here to read more).

Families booking more than one cabin may be subject to minimum age requirements for kids staying in a separate cabin. Your Vacations To Go cruise counselor can check these requirements for you, once you have found a cruise you are interested in.

Princess requires that at least one person in each cabin is 21 or older.

An exception may be made for underage married couples, as long as they are both 18. These couples may be asked to show proof of their marriage. This exception is based on individual cruise line policy and should be confirmed by your Vacations To Go cruise counselor prior to booking.

Your age on the date of sailing is generally considered your age for the length of the cruise.

Consumption of Alcohol Princess requires passengers to be at least 21 to consume any type of alcohol.

Gambling Onboard Princess requires restricts the casinos to travelers 21 and older.

Princess Cruises ships ranked by size from biggest to smallest — the complete list

A re you looking for the most venue-packed, resort-like Princess Cruises ships at sea? If so, you'll want to get on one of the biggest Princess cruise ships.

The biggest Princess cruise ships are, by their very nature, the Princess ships with the most onboard restaurants, bars and showrooms, as well as the most sprawling decktop pool and lounge areas. The biggest Princess ships have the biggest casinos and spas among ships in the Princess fleet and the most cabins and suites — as well as the most variation in cabin and suite types.

With room for 4,000 passengers or more, the biggest Princess ships are truly large resorts of the sort you find at the biggest vacation destination on land. If you're in the "bigger is better" camp when it comes to a resort experience, these are the Princess ships for you.

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Still, Princess doesn't just operate large vessels. The Los Angeles-based cruise giant — the fifth largest cruise line in the world — also has several relatively small cruise ships in its fleet that carry just 2,000 or 3,000 people and have a more intimate feel. In some cases, these vessels are nearly 50% smaller than the size of Princess Cruises' biggest ships. These smaller ships, notably, have less deck-top pool space and fewer interior venues than the biggest Princess cruise ships. However, with fewer people on board, that's not necessarily a bad thing.

The smallest Princess cruise ships are best for vacationers who like a more intimate, less crowded resort experience.

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To make sure you end up on the right Princess ship for you, it pays to study which Princess ships are the biggest and which are the smallest before booking.

Here, every Princess ship currently in operation is ranked from biggest to smallest.

1. Sun Princess

Maiden voyage: 2024

Size: 177,882 gross tons

Passenger capacity: 4,300

2. Discovery Princess

Maiden voyage: 2022

Size: 145,000 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 3,660

3 (tied). Enchanted Princess

Maiden voyage: 2020

Size: 144,650 gross tons

3 (tied). Sky Princess

Maiden voyage: 2019

5. Majestic Princess

Maiden voyage: 2017

Size: 143,700 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 3,560

6 (tied). Regal Princess

Maiden voyage: 2014

Size: 142,229 gross tons

6 (tied). Royal Princess

Maiden voyage: 2013

8 (tied). Ruby Princess

Maiden voyage: 2008

Size: 113,561 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 3,080

8 (tied). Emerald Princess

Maiden voyage: 2007

8 (tied). Crown Princess

Maiden voyage: 2006

11 (tied). Sapphire Princess

Maiden voyage: 2004

Size: 115,875 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 2,670

11 (tied). Diamond Princess

13. caribbean princess.

Size: 112,894 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 3,149

14. Grand Princess

Maiden voyage: 1998

Size: 107,517 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 2,600

15. Island Princess

Maiden voyage: 2003

Size: 92,822 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 2,200

16. Coral Princess

Maiden voyage: 2002

Size: 91,627 gross tons

Passenger capacity : 2,000

What is the biggest Princess cruise ship?

The biggest Princess cruise ship is the 4,300-passenger Sun Princess , which is also the line's newest vessel. It just debuted in February.

Sun Princess is the first vessel in Princess Cruises' new Sphere Class of ships, which have been designed to be much bigger and more venue-packed than the vessels in the line's last new series of ships, the Royal Class.

Sun Princess measures 177,882 gross tons, which is about 22% bigger than the biggest ship in the Royal Class (the 145,000-ton Discovery Princess). Royal Class ships range in size from 142,229 to 145,000 gross tons.

Note that gross tons is a size measurement referring to interior space, not weight.

A second ship in the Sphere Class series, Star Princess, is under construction at a shipyard in Italy and will debut in October 2025 .

For more details on Sun Princess, including what venues are on board and what it's like to sail on the vessel, see TPG's comprehensive first look at Sun Princess after an early sailing.

What is the smallest Princess cruise ship?

The smallest Princess cruise ship is the 2,000-passenger Coral Princess. Measuring just 91,267 gross tons, it's about 36% smaller than Discovery Princess, making it a significantly smaller vessel.

Coral Princess dates to 2002, a time when cruise ships were built far smaller than they are today and with far fewer venues. At 21 years old, it's also one of the two oldest vessels in the Princess fleet and will probably be phased out sometime in the next decade.

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While significantly smaller than the newest Princess ships, Coral Princess still has many of the signature spaces and venues found on new Princess vessels, including an Italian eatery called Sabatini's and a steakhouse.

Entertainment venues on Coral Princess include a relatively large main theater for production shows, a secondary lounge that offers comedy shows and other entertainment, and a casino. Like other Princess ships, the top deck of the vessel is mostly devoted to pool areas with hot tubs and lounge chairs. There's also a spa.

While smaller and older than the typical Princess ship, Coral Princess has a loyal following among Princess fans who prefer smaller and more intimate ships.

Are bigger Princess cruise ships coming?

It's not clear yet. Princess currently has one new ship on order, Star Princess. But the final size of Star Princess won't be known until the vessel debuts in late 2025.

Star Princess will be the second vessel in the new Sphere Class of ships at Princess. It's likely to be very similar in size to the first vessel in the series, the new Sun Princess. But it's not uncommon for each new vessel in a series to be slightly bigger than the one before.

Star Princess is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard near Monfalcone, Italy.

Note that this isn't the first time Princess has named a ship Sun Princess or Star Princess. Both are recycled names from past Princess ships. Princess operated smaller vessels under the Sun Princess and Star Princess names up until 2020.

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What's the difference between bigger and smaller Princess ships?

The biggest Princess cruise ships have room for more onboard venues and attractions than smaller Princess ships. That makes them more alluring for vacationers who prefer a big resort experience with lots of options as compared to a stay at a smaller resort.

On the biggest Princess vessels, the Sphere Class and Royal Class vessels, you'll find the largest piazza-like central atriums in the Princess fleet surrounded by lots of bars and restaurants; multiple entertainment venues for live shows, comedy acts and more; and expansive pool decks with more space for sunning than you'll find on smaller Princess vessels.

You'll also find some only-on-the-Royal-class-ships extras, including, on some of the Royal Class ships, a glass-floored "SeaWalk" that extends over the side of the vessel.

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Princess' smaller cruise ships also are generally its older cruise ships and lack some of the above features, which are more typical of newer ships. These smaller Princess ships have a more intimate feel, at least in the pantheon of relatively big, mass-market ships, and they hold fewer people.

While Sphere Class and Royal Class ships can hold more than 4,500 passengers with every berth full, the line's smaller vessels (particularly the relatively small Island Princess and Coral Princess) often sail with just 2,000 or so passengers on board.

That makes the smaller Princess ships a good choice for someone who wants to try Princess but isn't eager to travel with huge crowds. The smallest ships in the Princess fleet thus appeal to a subset of Princess fans who prefer more intimacy in a cruise vessel and don't mind giving up some onboard amenities to get it. They are also often less expensive to sail on, on a per-day basis.

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In addition, because of their size, the smallest ships at Princess Cruises are able to operate itineraries to places that aren't as easy for big ships to visit. Not all ports in the world can handle a ship the size of Sun Princess.

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Princess Cruises Adds Historic America Cruisetour Ahead of 250th Anniversary of America

14-night land and cruise experience highlights america’s roots with nation’s capital, philadelphia, williamsburg & more.

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (May 13, 2024) – Princess guests discovering the scenic east coast on a 2025 Canada & New England cruise sailing out of New York City can now immerse themselves in historic America as they tour the nation’s capital, interact with early settlers at a living history museum, visit Independence Hall in Philadelphia, and stand on the same soil as Thomas Jefferson at his Monticello estate, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

This Historic America cruisetour takes guests on a seven-night, hosted land tour with overnight stays in Washington D.C., Williamsburg, Staunton, Gettysburg and Philadelphia prior to boarding a seven-day Canada/New England cruise onboard Enchanted Princess roundtrip from New York City.

“Visiting our nation’s capital, nearby historic cities and landmarks always ranks high on travelers’ lists of places to visit in their lifetime,” said Terry Thornton, chief commercial officer, Princess Cruises. “We make traveling to historic America easy, educational and memorable with our knowledgeable and inspiring tour guides sharing the incredible stories of our country’s settlers, leaders, landmarks and historic sites.”

This Historic America cruisetour includes hotels, motorcoach transportation, sightseeing and most breakfasts and dinners. Sample itinerary details:

Day 1: Arrive Washington, DC
Day 2: Tour Arlington Cemetery, Embassy Row, National Cathedral, museums of choice, evening illumination tour of Lincoln, Vietnam, World War II, and Korean War Memorials
Day 3: Visit Mount Vernon, George Washington’s iconic estate, and Jamestown Settlement before arriving in Williamsburg for dinner at a Colonial Williamsburg Tavern
Day 4: Full day of Colonial Williamsburg historic area
Day 5: Tour Richmond National Battlefield Park and Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello estate
Day 6: Enjoy Harpers Ferry National Historic Park and guided tour of Gettysburg Battlefield
Day 7: City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia, for Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, First Bank, Carpenter’s Hall, Betsy Ross House, Elfreth’s Alley and Christ Church
Day 8: Arrive in New York City to embark Enchanted Princess for cruise
Day 9: Newport, Rhode Island
Day 10: Boston, Massachusetts
Day 11: Portland, Maine
Day 12: At Sea
Day 13: Halifax, Canada
Day 14: At Sea
Day 15: Return to New York City

On sale now, there are 10 Historic America cruisetour options in 2025 with departure dates of August 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11 and 18, 2025. Rates start at $4,529 per person.

Thornton added, “With the upcoming 250th anniversary of America in 2026, now is the time to visit our nation’s historic landmarks and celebrate our independence.”

Additional information about Princess Cruises is available through a professional travel advisor, by calling 1-800-Princess (1-800-774-6237) or by visiting www.princess.com.

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Princess Cruises offering sailings under $100 per day, up to 40% off cruise fares

The summer travel season may have arrived, but there are still deals to be found: Princess Cruises is running two new offers beginning Thursday, including discounted fares and reduced deposits.

The cruise line is offering up to 40% off fares for select sailings in Alaska, the Caribbean, the California coast, Hawaii, Mexico, Europe and more. Princess is also selling hundreds of itineraries for less than $100 per day in destinations around the world.

Both deals include deposits of $100 per guest. Travelers must book by July 5, and can find a full list of included sailings on the line’s website .

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The offers are only available to legal residents of North America. “Up to 40% off is based on a discount off applicable Launch Fares on a space-available basis at time of booking on select categories and sailings,” the line said on its website.

The fares for both deals are per guest and do not apply to third or fourth guests in a stateroom, or to singles. The $100 deposits are valid only for full, standard deposits and “shall not further reduce already reduced or discounted deposits,” the line said.

The 40%-off deal includes some cruises sailing between Sept. 2 and June 14, 2024, while the second deal is valid for certain voyages scheduled from June 2 through Sept. 28, 2024.

Nathan Diller is a consumer travel reporter for USA TODAY based in Nashville. You can reach him at [email protected].

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