Princess Cruises

Introduction
Princess Cruises is a world-renowned cruise line celebrated for combining refined comfort with immersive travel experiences across the globe. Known for its elegant ships, attentive service, and thoughtfully curated itineraries, Princess offers journeys to iconic destinations—from Alaska’s glaciers to the Mediterranean’s historic ports—while delivering a relaxed yet sophisticated onboard atmosphere. With a strong focus on enrichment, culinary excellence, and personalized experiences, Princess Cruises appeals to travellers seeking both discovery and indulgence at sea.

The Fleet
Princess Cruises operates a sizable and diverse fleet of 17 modern cruise ships, ranging from mid-sized to large ships, that serve itineraries around the world. These ships vary in guest capacity depending on their size and design, but most can accommodate from 2,000 to over 4,300 guests at double occupancy, with the larger Sphere-Class ships carrying more than 4,300 guests. Overall, Princess’s fleet offers a broad range of experiences and scales to suit different cruising styles, from classic ocean voyages to contemporary, amenity-rich sea travel.

Accommodation Choices
Princess Cruises offers a wide range of comfortable and stylish accommodations designed to suit different travel preferences and budgets, from cozy interior staterooms to spacious luxury suites. At the entry level are Interior Staterooms, which are thoughtfully designed, affordable accommodations without windows—ideal for guests who plan to spend most of their time enjoying the ship’s amenities and destinations. These rooms still include essential comforts like the Princess® Luxury Bed, stateroom service and climate control. For guests who want natural light and scenic views, Oceanview Staterooms feature a porthole or window overlooking the sea, while Balcony Staterooms add a private outdoor space with seating so you can relax with fresh sea air and ocean vistas. A step up in space and comfort are Mini-Suites, which typically include larger living areas and a balcony, making them great for couples or families wanting a bit more room. 
At the top end of the spectrum are Suites, which offer the most generous accommodations—with expansive layouts, separate seating areas, premium amenities and often enhanced perks like priority dining and embarkation services; on select ships, these also include access to exclusive spaces like the Sanctuary Club adults-only retreat. Princess also provides accessible staterooms tailored for guests with mobility needs, ensuring comfort and convenience for a wide range of travellers.

Destinations
Princess Cruises offers a wide variety of destination options across the globe, allowing travellers to explore iconic and diverse regions by sea. In North America, popular routes include scenic Alaska cruises that showcase majestic glaciers and frontier towns, as well as Caribbean sailings to tropical islands ranging from the Eastern to Western and Southern Caribbean. Princess pioneered Alaska cruisetours—vacations that combine a classic cruise with inland adventures. These extend your exploration into the Alaskan wilderness with multi-day stays at Princess Wilderness Lodges near places like Denali, Wrangell-St. Elias or Kenai Fjords National Parks, plus travel on scenic glass-domed railcars. The seamless transition from ship to wilderness adds depth to the overall adventure. 
You can also explore the Canada & New England coast with seasonal itineraries that visit charming coastal ports and historic cities. Beyond the Americas, Princess sails to Mexico and the Panama Canal, offering cultural coastal experiences and full or partial transits of the famous canal. In Europe, itineraries range from sun-soaked Mediterranean cruises calling at ports in Italy, Greece and Croatia to voyages in Northern Europe and the British Isles with stops in Scandinavia and the Baltic. The line also serves Hawaii & the South Pacific, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, and South America, with options that span short regional trips to longer grand adventures. 
For those seeking a truly epic journey, Princess offers World Cruise itineraries that can last months and visit dozens of ports across multiple continents—perfect for bucket-list travellers looking to see the world in a single voyage.

Dining
Princess Cruises offers a diverse and delicious onboard dining program designed to satisfy all tastes—from relaxed casual meals to refined, chef-driven experiences. At the heart of the included options are Main Dining Rooms, where guests enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner with a choice of flexible times and menus that change nightly, highlighting global flavors and accommodating dietary preferences like vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free. For more informal fare, the World Fresh Marketplace buffet (also called Horizon Court or The Eatery on some ships) serves a wide selection of international and comfort-style dishes throughout the day, while the International Café offers 24/7 light bites, sandwiches, pastries and desserts. Pool deck and casual spots such as Slice Pizzeria and the Salty Dog Grill provide pizza, burgers and snacks perfect between activities. 
Guests looking for elevated experiences can dine in Specialty Restaurants for an additional fee (or as part of premium dining packages). These may include Italian favorites at Sabatini’s, premium steaks and seafood at Crown Grill, seafood at Crab Shack, or themed offerings like hot pot on select ships. Princess also offers Experiential Dining events and options like “Dinner on Your Balcony” for a memorable meal with a view. Throughout the ship, food and drinks can be ordered directly to you via the Princess app’s OceanNow® service, making it easy to enjoy your favourite dishes wherever you are.

Relaxation and Wellness
Princess Cruises offers an array of relaxation and wellness options designed to help guests unwind, recharge and stay healthy while at sea, blending classic spa pampering with fitness and tranquil retreats. At the heart of the wellness experience is the Lotus Spa®, a full-service spa where you can choose from a variety of treatments including massages, aroma stone therapy, detox wraps, manicures/pedicures and other beauty services in a soothing environment. On select ships, the spa also includes The Enclave® thermal suite, a serene space with steam rooms, saunas, hydrotherapy pools and heated relaxation beds for deeper rejuvenation (availability varies by ship). 
For those who like to stay active, Princess’s fitness centres feature modern equipment with ocean views, and the onboard program offers curated classes such as Pilates, yoga, strength training and cycling to support wellness routines even while cruising. 
One of the line’s signature relaxation spaces is The Sanctuary, an adults-only, spa-inspired top-deck retreat where you can lounge in private cabanas, enjoy refreshing beverages and light spa fare, and book open-air massages—all in a peaceful atmosphere away from the hustle and bustle of the main pool decks. 

Entertainment and Programming
Princess Cruises offers a polished and varied onboard entertainment program designed to appeal to a wide range of interests and age groups. Guests can enjoy Broadway-style production shows and original theatrical performances in the main theaters, featuring professional singers, dancers and immersive staging. Live entertainment is also a key highlight, with musicians, comedians and specialty performers appearing throughout the ship in lounges, pubs and the central Piazza.
One of Princess’s signature experiences is Movies Under the Stars®, where guests can watch popular films, concerts or sporting events on a giant outdoor screen by the pool, complete with blankets and popcorn. Interactive fun is available through game shows and audience-participation events such as The Voice of the Ocean and Deal or No Deal, while enrichment programs, guest speakers and destination-focused presentations add depth to the entertainment lineup on select itineraries. Together, these offerings create a lively yet relaxed onboard atmosphere, ensuring there’s always something enjoyable to experience both day and night.

To learn more about Princess Cruises or to book your next cruise adventure, contact your cruise travel professional today.