Princess Cruises

Caribbean Princess, Dominica

Princess Cruises Fleet

The Princess Cruises Fleet offers 18 ships.  The Princess standard is at the upper end of the Popular cruise market and is similar to Celebrity.  Princess ships have been built in groups, so that each ship usually has 1 -3 others that are identical.  Most ships in the fleet take around 3,000 passengers.   The Pacific Princess is unique to their fleet.  It takes only 680 passengers and offers an experience similar to luxury cruise lines like Azamara and Oceania.

Princess Cruises – Destinations

Princess Cruises operates a major portion of their fleet from Florida to Caribbean destinations.  Often ships will cruise Alaska and Europe in the summer.  Then they will reposition to the Caribbean for the winter.  Some ships reposition from Alaska to South America.  In recent years, Princess has expanded sailings from Australia.

International Cafe

Princess Cruise Tours

Princess has invested heavily in their Alaska Cruise Tours.  These combine a 7 day cruise with a land based tour.  They use domed rail cars to reach Denali National Park.  Princess also operates a number of wilderness lodges throughout Alaska, including at Denali, Copper River and Kenai Peninsula.

Princess Cruises – Guest Profile

• Younger couples, retirees and family groups
• People looking for an escape vacation
• Not geared to children, though youth programs are provided

Sea Princess, Victoria, BC

Princess Cruises – Included Dining

• Main Dining Room including Crafted by Curtis Stone
• Horizon Court Buffet
• International Caffe – but cover charge for specialty coffees
• Alfredo’s Pizzeria
• Burger and Hot Dog Grill
• Soft serve ice cream
• 24-Hour Room Service – excluding balcony dinner

Sabatini’s

Princess Cruises – Specialty Dining

There is an additional charge for the following restaurants:

• Share by Chef Curtis Stone
• Sabatini’s – Italian Trattoria by Chef Angelo Auriana
• Salty Dog Gastropub – by Ernesto Uchimura
• Crown Grill and the Sterling Steakhouse
• Chef’s Table, Kai Sushi, Bayou Cafe, Harmony, La Mer, Gelato
• Ultimate Balcony Dining

Princess Cruises – Staterooms

Princess Cruises offers Full Suites, Club Class Mini Suites, Mini Suites, Deluxe Balcony, Balcony, Oceanview and Inside Staterooms.  Each stateroom is charged a minimum fee of 2 adults.  Full Suites and Club Class Mini Suites offer upgraded amenities.