Caribbean Princess

Dubbed the ‘Grand Daddy’ of the Princess fleet, Caribbean Princess is the largest liner on offer, accommodating up to 3,622 passengers. Brilliantly designed to ensure plenty of space for guests to relax in, this magnificent 951-foot vessel sails all year round to destinations such as the Caribbean, Canada and New England.


Caribbean Princess Recreation


Whether you are after a relaxing day by the pool or a lively night out, Caribbean Princess has plenty to offer, with a recent makeover bringing the ship in line with other similar members of the Princess cruise fleet. Boasting five swimming pools, Caribbean Princess contains many areas to relax in, including two adults-only pools and one located conveniently next to a toddler’s splash pool. Each pool features an array of fantastic hot tubs.


Sports enthusiasts will find much to enjoy in the enormous fitness centre, featuring a lap pool, golf simulator, half court basketball and table tennis. For some quiet time, guests can enjoy the writing room and the well-stocked library, while there are also several shopping boutiques dotted around the ship. At night, there are many themed bars and lounges to enjoy, with entertainment including live music, comedy, dancing, karaoke and a popular casino. A particular highlight is the spectacular Movie Under the Stars cinematic innovation, enabling guests to watch the latest films on deck. Children are well looked after by the well-trained Princess cruise entertainment staff.


Caribbean Princess Food


Delicious gourmet food can be found in abundance on board Caribbean Princess, with a variety of Princess’ award-winning dining options available. Three magnificent dining rooms allow guests to choose between the traditional form of cruise set-dining, or choose what time they want to eat. Speciality dining options include Sabatini’s Italian Restaurant, the Crown Grill, which offers sumptuous steak and seafood and the delicious buffet at the Horizon Court and Bistro. There is also a twenty-four hour café open for late night snacking, as well as a delectable poolside grill.


Caribbean Princess Staterooms


Guests can enjoy some of the most comfortable cruise accommodation there is with Caribbean Princess, featuring the new Princess upgraded mattresses that are certain to ensure a restful sleep. On request, guests are provided with fluffy bathrobes and slippers to make them feel more at home, while each room features a superb en suite bathroom, mini fridge and interactive television. Choose from Inside, Outside and Balcony Staterooms, as well as plush Mini-suites, Window Suites and the lavish Grand Suite.

Coral Princess

The most interesting feature of Coral Princess is her compact design, which has been created specifically to allow her to sail through the relatively narrow Panama Canal on her journey, which also takes in the USA and Central America. At 964 feet, she can hold just under 2,000 passengers.


Coral Princess Entertainment


The two fabulous lounges on board Coral Princess, the Princess Theatre and the Universal Lounge, delight guests with nightly productions, the latest films and special appearances from guest musical acts. Further live entertainment is laid on in the ship’s many bars and nightclubs, while the London-themed Princess Casino is always a great night out. The jewel in the crown of the Princess cruise entertainment package is the magical Movies Under the Stars open air cinema.


Two large swimming pools, five hot tubs and two children’s splash pools mean there is plenty of space to relax on deck, while adults can find a quiet corner to take a nap or read a book in the child-free Sanctuary. On the top deck, various sporting activities such as shuffleboard, giant chess, basketball, miniature golf and a golf simulator all make an appearance. Coral Princess also features a fitness centre, jogging track and dedicated lap pool.


The ScholarShip@Sea enrichment programme offers passengers workshops, lectures, auctions and computer classes, while a moment of quiet solitude can be had in the on board library and writing room, while there is duty free boutique shopping available.


Coral Princess Food


The prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society holds Princess cruises in high esteem, and your dining experiences on board Coral Princess will reveal why this is the case. A choice of two dining rooms gives guests a choice between traditional cruise set-dining and a freer, more casual mealtime. Other delightful culinary destinations include the Italian fine dining at Sabatini’s and the traditional New Orleans fare at Bayou Café and Steakhouse, featuring authentic dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya and shrimp creole. Passengers can also enjoy a twenty-four hour buffet service, poolside grill, pizzeria and several quaint cafés.


Coral Princess Staterooms


Recent renovation works have brought this Princess cruise ship up a level in terms of the comfort and style of her accommodation. All classes of cabin now feature flat screen televisions, splendid en suite bathrooms, queen-size beds, mini fridges and complimentary continental breakfast, as well as plush new furnishings, carpets and bedding. Ninety per cent of the rooms feature an ocean view, while seven hundred offer private terraces to relax on after a long day.

Crown Princess

Consisting of nineteen action-packed decks, the 951-foot Crown Princess has plenty to offer her 3,599 passengers. The innovative design and spacious public areas offer the perfect arena for guests to enjoy their cruise to Canada, New England or the Caribbean.


Crown Princess Recreation


At the hub of ship activity on board this Princess cruise ship is the central Piazza, where daily performances and demonstrations take place among the shops and bars. The Princess Theatre lays on fantastic live productions in the evenings, while the Movies Under the Stars outdoor cinema plays the latest releases. Other entertainment can be found at the casino, nightclub and the wide range of bars and lounges, which regularly host live music and comedy.


Children are well catered for by the Crown Princess youth facilities, where they can enjoy video games, interactive workshops and all sorts of age-appropriate activities. The ScholarShip@Sea programme is a popular choice for those looking to broaden their knowledge whilst at sea, with enrichment programmes, seminars and classes on offer.


Four pools and six hot tubs provide excellent places to relax in the day, while the Sanctuary is a perfect haven for adults looking for some peace and quiet. Crown Princess cruise ship also houses a fully-equipped gymnasium, miniature golf, jogging track, basketball court and table tennis for sportier guests.


Crown Princess Food


Princess cruises are well known for providing delicious gourmet food, as acknowledged by the illustrious Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society. Combining quality cuisine with exceptional service, the three opulent main dining halls serve classic entrees and a five-course feast, with guests able to select the traditional cruise style of set dining or a more casual free dining option. Sabatini’s restaurant serves traditional Italian fare, while the Crown Grill serves fantastic steaks and burgers. Passengers can enjoy a gourmet meal on their own private terrace for a $100 cover charge, while Café Caribe offers a twenty-four hour buffet and Vines does delicious wine and seafood combinations. Traditional afternoon tea can be taken every day.


Crown Princess Staterooms


Passengers will find the spacious, comfortable Oceanview Staterooms a real treat, with en suite bathrooms, queen-size beds, sofa, desk, flat screen television and mini fridge all contributing to the experience. Mini-suites offer affordable luxury, with a separate living area and a large bathtub, while lavish Suites provide DVD and mp3 players, a complementary laundry service and upgraded bathrooms.

Dawn Princess

Of all the liners in the Princess cruise fleet, Dawn Princess is the best for Australasian cruises. Accommodating 1,950 passengers, Dawn Princess includes destinations throughout Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific in her itinerary.


Dawn Princess Recreation


Dawn Princess contains three on board swimming pools, all with adjoining hot tubs, as well as a relaxing spa complete with saunas and steam rooms. The ship’s fitness centre is well equipped with all the latest exercise equipment. Above the pools, a 300 square foot LED screen features entertainment throughout the day, as well as nightly films. Dawn Princess houses two lounges, a selection of bars and some lively nightclubs, as well as a popular casino. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy basketball, table tennis, a jogging track, volleyball, badminton and golf.


Princess cruises present passengers with the innovative @Sea selection of programmes aimed at enhancing the cruise experience during guest’s days at sea. The Computers@Sea programme offers courses and training to guests not well-versed in technology, while Ballroom@Sea provides dancing lessons. Common Interest@Sea is a programme that allows passengers to mingle and get to know one another at various functions during the voyage, while for educational seminars classes join the Scholarship@Sea programme. Children also have their own programme providing video games, craft workshops and karaoke, as well as lots more activities designed to keep them entertained.


Dawn Princess Food


Princess cruises cuisine is recognised by the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society. Dawn Princess holds plenty of options for fine and casual dining. The ship’s main dining room, The Regency offers the traditional cruise dining style as well as five-star food. The Sterling Steakhouse serves perfectly cooked steaks to order, while for a romantic meal you will not find a better setting than your own accommodation terrace with the Ultimate Balcony Dining service. Guests looking for a more casual meal can choose from the twenty-four hour buffet, pizzeria, grill and room service.


Dawn Princess Staterooms


Passengers can expect a high standard of luxury and comfort on board Dawn Princess, with staterooms ranging from roomy Inside Cabins to the ocean views offered by Outside Cabins and Balcony Staterooms. Each room provides a television, mini fridge, phone, desk, hairdryer and an en suite bathroom featuring a separate shower. A laundry room is also available on every floor. Guests can also opt for a Mini-suite, which contains two spacious rooms, each containing a television, a walk-in closet and a large bathtub. The six Dawn Princess Suites represent the finest accommodation on board, with a separate sitting room, two bedrooms and an upgraded bathroom area with a whirlpool bath.

Diamond Princess

At over 115,000 tonnes, Diamond Princess is comfortably one of the largest ships in the Princess cruise fleet. Despite this, she carries a relatively small capacity of 2,674 passengers, meaning guests are sure of their own space as they cruise around Australia, New Zealand and Asia.


Diamond Princess Recreation


As well as being the largest, Diamond Princess is also one of Princess’s most family-friendly liners, with all that extra space left by her small cargo put to good use providing over 10,000 square feet of space dedicated to entertaining younger guests. For those under seventeen, the Fun Zone and Teen Centre offer a daily programme of exciting activities such as craft workshops, computer gaming tournaments, films, karaoke and a small kid’s swimming pool.


For sporty passengers, this Princess cruise ship houses a basketball court and table tennis facilities, as well as fun mini golf course and large golf simulator. For more serious exercise, guests can head for the well-equipped fitness centre, jogging track and dedicated lap pool. Other swimming pools located on Diamond Princess are the adults-only pool, where grown-ups can relax in peace and quiet, and an all-weather pool featuring a retractable roof for those rare occasions when the weather takes a turn for the worst.


If guests are looking for something a little less strenuous than sports, they can enjoy a dazzling show at the Princess Theatre or an al fresco family movie at the Movies Under the Stars giant cinema screen. Diamond Princess also offers a casino, bars and lounges, while the on board enrichment programme, featuring dance lessons and craft workshops, is always popular.


Diamond Princess Food


Diamond Princess is home to an enticing range of different dining options, from the traditional style of cruise set dining available at four splendid destinations, to a freer mealtime where guests can choose their own table and timescale. These include the Italian fine dining at Sabatini’s and the succulent steaks cooked to order by the Sterling Steakhouse. Passengers can also take their meals in their room courtesy of Princess’s twenty-four hour room service, with the Ultimate Balcony Dining initiative adding a special touch. For a quick and delicious lunch or dinner, the Horizon Court buffet is open twenty-four hours a day, while the poolside grill and Prego Pizzeria are good choices. A delightful afternoon tea is also laid on daily.


Diamond Princess Staterooms


Princess cruises pride themselves on providing high quality, affordable accommodation, offering as many guests as possible an ocean view. With this in mind, over seventy per cent of Diamond Princess’s accommodation features a view, with 748 of these offering a private balcony. The most modestly priced accommodation is 168 square feet in total, while the lavish Grand Suite is an impressive 1,329 square feet in size. Inside, Outside and Balcony Staterooms give the guest lovely en suite bathrooms with a shower, television, telephone, mini fridge and comfortable queen-size beds. Mini-suites are of course larger and offer a sizeable bathtub, while Suites present the guest with further enjoyable perks.

Emerald Princess

Sailing all year round to the exotic Caribbean islands, Emerald Princess is one of the larger Princess cruise ships, weighing in at an impressive 113,000 tonnes. Her 3,114 passengers can expect to enjoy only the best in Princess comfort and sophistication.


Emerald Princess Recreation


During the day, passengers can make use of Emerald Princess’s luxurious Lotus Spa and Salon, with a full list of treatments making it the perfect place for a relaxing day. Emerald Princess also features four swimming pools and six hot tubs, as well as the adults-only Sanctuary area for those that want to escape for an hour or so. There are also basketball, tennis and golf facilities available, while the ship is also home to a state-of-the-art fitness centre and jogging track. The Princess Scholarship@Sea programme is great for meeting new people and potentially acquiring a new skill.


By night, the Princess Theatre puts on a range of entertaining productions, while the array of bars and lounges available can feature live entertainment such as dancing, karaoke or live music and comedy. One of the most original features on board Emerald Princess, however, is the fantastic Movies Under the Stars initiative, where all the family can gather on deck to enjoy a film beneath the night sky on one of Princess’s giant screens.


Emerald Princess Food


Whether you are looking for traditional cruise set dining or a more casual affair where the choices are all yours,
Princess cruises cater for all tastes. Formal dining is available in any of the three main dining rooms, with gourmet banquets served by Emerald Princess’s highly skilled waiting staff. Guests can even enjoy their meal in the comfort of their own accommodation with the Ultimate Balcony Dining service. Should you wish to choose the time and location of your mealtimes, Emerald Princess offers a great deal. Sabatini’s showcases Italian fine dining, while the Crown Grill is the ideal place for an exquisite surf and turf meal. Vines is the place to go for an intriguing wine and sushi combination, or for a tasty burger or hot dog head to the Trident Grill by the pool. Other outlets serve twenty-four hour buffets, pizza and ice cream, while there is always the option of an elegant afternoon tea.


Emerald Princess Staterooms


Princess cruise line takes great pride in the fact that it can offer so many of its passengers an ocean view as part of their accommodation. Emerald Princess can boast this feature in 880 of its rooms, with private balconies a fantastic bonus. Each room is laid out in such a way that a pretty hallway leads off into the bathroom and the closet, while the bedroom is occupied by a comfortable queen-size bed. All rooms come with superb en suite bathroom facilities, mini fridge, hair dryer and television. For a little extra space and a lot of extra luxury, have a look at Princess Mini-suite and Suite accommodation.

Golden Princess

Part of the Grand Class of Princess cruise ships, Golden Princess can accommodate up to 2,600 passengers. Since her launch in 2001, she has carried her passengers to fantastic destinations such as the island paradise of Hawaii.


Golden Princess Recreation


Princess cruise ships ensure passengers of all ages are kept well entertained during their ocean voyage. Golden Princess offers a variety of activities for her guests to enjoy at all hours of the day, including the on board theatre that puts on nightly shows, music and films. In the evenings, guests can enjoy the fun Atlantis Casino, as well as a selection of bars, lounges and nightclubs. On deck, Golden Princess features four swimming pools, four hot tubs and a small children’s pool. The peaceful Sanctuary area is a relaxing haven for adults that want a break from the kids.


Sporty guests can make use of Golden Princess’s wide range of sports courts, dedicated lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness centre, miniature golf course, golf simulator and jogging track. Princess’s innovative enrichment programmes are available to all passengers, with entertaining schemes featuring lectures, workshops and classes to allow guests to develop new skills and knowledge.


The flagship feature of the Princess cruise fleet is the fantastic Movies Under the Stars experience, where the whole family can gather on deck and watch the latest releases on Golden Princess’s giant screen. Children can be left with Golden Princess’s dedicated staff to enjoy a fabulous programme of activities such as games and craft making.


Golden Princess Food


Every ship in the Princess fleet is part of the illustrious Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society, a reflection of the great deal of time and effort that has gone into creating the marvellous culinary experience Princess guests can expect to enjoy during their cruise. Golden Princess features a whole range of inventive dining options, each serving delicious and carefully selected cuisine. Passengers have the choice of either the traditional cruise style of set dining, or a free choice where they can eat wherever they like at the time that suits them best. Should they select the set dining option, they will be treated to a sumptuous banquet in one of Golden Princess’s main dining rooms.


For speciality meals available at a modest extra fee, guests can choose between Sabatini’s Italian fine dining and the perfectly grilled steaks served by the Crown Grill. Casual buffet meals can be found at the Horizon Court and Bistro twenty-four hours a day, while the International Café offers á la carte dining to the same round the clock schedule. A pizzeria, ice cream parlour, wine bar and poolside grill all provide excellent places to enjoy a snack during the day. For something a bit special, passengers can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, or they can have their meal brought to their stateroom to enjoy on their own private terrace.


Golden Princess Staterooms


Golden Princess presents her guests with a great range of affordable balcony accommodation, with 736 rooms offering an attractive private terrace area. All rooms include luxurious en suite bathrooms, showers, safe deposit boxes, refrigerators, hairdryers and televisions boasting a full range of channels to keep everyone entertained. Suite accommodation affords passengers more space to relax in, as well as a host of wonderful extras.

Grand Princess

Launched in 1998, Grand Princess was the largest cruise ship on the sea when she was introduced as the first member of the Princess cruise fleet. She may have been overtaken by other ships in terms of size since then, but without doubt she remains one the most entertaining cruise liners around as she sails her guests to their Caribbean paradise.


Grand Princess Recreation


In line with all other members of the Princess cruise fleet, Grand Princess has been fitted with the giant cinema screen that serves as the Movies Under the Stars initiative, which allows families to gather poolside and watch all the latest films in the fresh sea air.


In the day, passengers can enjoy relaxing on the sun deck by one of Grand Princess’s four swimming pools and four hot tubs. Guests can also pay a visit to the fabulous spa, where they can enjoy a full range of pampering and treatments. The on board fitness centre is extremely well equipped for those who wish to keep up their exercise regime during their holiday, while more active guests can also take advantage of facilities such as a dedicated lap pool, miniature golf course, exciting golf simulator, jogging track and sports courts.


Other activities available include the casino, boutique shopping, a fantastic range of different bars, lounges and restaurants, while the Grand Princess theatre offers a superb selection of live shows, music and comedy. The renowned Princess cruise enrichment programmes are also offered, with computer classes and craft workshops just some of the events to look forward to. Children are well looked after thanks to the spacious youth centre, which features a kid’s pool, teen hot tub and video arcade.


Grand Princess Food


The range of dining options on board this Princess cruise ship will ensure each meal is a memorable one, particularly given that every one of them is endorsed by the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society. Passengers have the choice between the more traditional set dining style favoured by many companies, or a free choice that allows you to choose when and where you eat. Both of these options are available in any of Grand Princess’s three beautiful main dining areas.


Two speciality restaurants, the Italian fine dining eatery Sabatini’s and the popular Sterling Steakhouse, feature fabulous a la carte cuisine for a small extra fee. Should you get a little hungry during the night, Horizon Court operates a twenty-four hour buffet, while room service is also on hand around the clock. Guests can enjoy snacks at the on board wine bar, patisserie, ice cream parlour and pizzeria, while Grand Princess also hosts an elegant afternoon tea every day.


Grand Princess Staterooms


Each of Grand Princess’s luxury staterooms features a very modern style of decoration and enough amenities to make sure you enjoy your stay in comfort. The three cabin classes are Inside, Outside and Balcony, with all featuring delightful en suite bathrooms with separate showers, mini fridge and television. The fabulous Suite accommodation offers guests a separate sitting area and a relaxing whirlpool bathtub.

Island Princess

Island Princess is a unique ship designed with a specific destination in mind. Built especially for cruises up the relatively narrow Panama Canal, Island Princess is a lot sleeker and more compact than the other ships in the Princess cruise fleet. She can carry up to 1,970 passengers and also visits the spectacular icy landscapes of Alaska.


Island Princess Recreation


Further proving that she is a very special member of the Princess cruise fleet, Island Princess offers guests entertainment that is focused specifically on their chosen destination, with informative presentations and specially selected food allowing passengers to really get a feel for their destination before they arrive.


Island Princess is also home to the very best of what Princess cruise line can offer, with favourites from across the whole fleet making an appearance, such as the fabulous Princess Theatre and its programme of nightly live music, comedy and shows. Much more enjoyable nightlife can be found with live entertainment in one of the relaxing lounges, the popular casino and a great collection of atmospheric bars and pubs.


Sports enthusiasts can enjoy a wide range of fun activities, including the two refreshing swimming pools and six whirlpools. Island Princess also features a fully-equipped fitness centre well stocked with state-of-the-art exercise machines, while there are also classes available. Elsewhere, keen golfers can enjoy the entertaining miniature golf course and the brilliant virtual golf simulator. If you would rather just relax and be pampered, visit Island Princess’s wonderful salon and spa. Children are also well looked after by Princess’s professional staff, with younger children able to participate in Fun Zone activities and teenagers enjoying the Teen Zone area.


Island Princess Food


Princess cruises place great importance on the quality of their food, a fact reflected in the company’s recognition by the prestigious Chaine des Rotisseurs gastronomic society. Island Princess is home to a splendid selection of dining options, whether guests prefer a formal set meal or a more relaxed culinary experience. The three main dining rooms are equally suitable for both of these options, with the full set dining experience in operation as well as areas for those who wish to eat outside of the designated meal times. Should you require something quick and simple, Horizon Court lays on an excellent buffet, while Island Princess also offers a pizzeria, poolside grill and a delicious ice cream parlour.


Various speciality restaurants are available for a small extra fee, among them Sabatini’s, which showcases the very best in Italian fine dining, and Bayou Café and Steakhouse serving perfectly cooked steaks. For something extra special, passengers can enjoy Princess’s traditional afternoon tea, or have their evening meal brought to their room for them to dine on their own private balcony.


Island Princess Staterooms


A feature of all
Princess cruises is the high volume of guests that can enjoy a beautiful ocean view from their stateroom. Island Princess continues this fine record, with an impressive ninety per cent of cabins enjoying some form of view, and eighty-three per cent able to boast a balcony. All rooms are equipped with superb en suite bathroom facilities, mini fridge, vanity desk, hair dryer and television. Suite accommodation offers a number of extras as well as a great deal more living space. Suite guests can look forward to internet access, complementary dry cleaning, speedy boarding, a large bathtub and a separate sitting area.

Ocean Princess

By far one of the smallest members of the Princess cruise fleet, Ocean Princess weighs a mere 30,277 tonnes and carries just 826 passengers. This small capacity means that guests can look forward to a much more intimate cruise experience, with personal service and a much more relaxed, quiet atmosphere. Ocean Princess sails on some of Princess’s most enjoyable cruise itineraries to destinations such as Africa, Asia, the Baltic region, Northern Europe and the Middle East.


Ocean Princess Recreation


Just because Ocean Princess is smaller than the other Princess ships, this does not mean she is in any way less entertaining, indeed she features many of the attractions that make Princess’s larger liners so popular and enjoyable. The pool area is spacious and features a refreshing swimming pool accompanied by two hot tubs, while the nearby Lotus Spa is a great place to go for the latest pampering treatments and the relaxing steam room.


Ocean Princess holds a fantastic fitness centre that is well-stocked with equipment, while elsewhere active guests can enjoy a jogging track, golf cage, table tennis and shuffleboard courts. The Ocean Princess lounge lays on superb live entertainment such as music and comedy, while the ship also boasts a great collection of fun bars and pubs to enjoy a drink in. Many of Princess’s renowned enrichment programmes are available, such as the educational Scholarship@Sea programme and the creative Ceramics@Sea experience.


Ocean Princess Food


Passengers enjoying dinner in Ocean Princess’s stunning main dining room will not be disappointed, with formal set meals or more relaxed culinary experiences available, and early and late seating easily accommodated. Open seating is available at breakfast and lunchtime, while formal dinner guests can look forward to meeting their fellow passengers over a selection of beautifully prepared entrées.


Elsewhere, the Panorama buffet is a great choice if you wish to dine on the go, while the poolside grill is a popular choice for those looking to relax by the pool with a tasty burger or hot dog and the pizzeria is the perfect place to indulge yourself. Sabatini’s is a lovely setting for a romantic meal, serving wonderful Italian fine dining. Sterling Steakhouse is another special dining area, where perfectly cooked steaks are served to order for a small extra fee. Guests can also take their dinner in their room on their own private terrace if they wish.


Ocean Princess Staterooms


As with all ships in the Princess cruise fleet, Ocean Princess boasts an impressive percentage of rooms that offer an ocean view, with ninety-two per cent of her 334 rooms offering a view and seventy-five per cent able to provide a balcony. Whatever style of room you choose, they will all contain a beautiful en suite bathroom and shower, television, mini fridge, telephone and plenty of storage space. Mini-suites offer extra space, a comfortable sofa and a luxurious bathtub, while spectacular Owner’s Suites include two bathrooms and a superb whirlpool bath.

Pacific Princess

One of the smaller ships in the Princess cruise fleet, Pacific Princess manages to feature all of the entertainment and attractions its passengers know and love, despite being only 594 feet long and taking just 826 guests. She cruises to a great variety of destinations including the Panama Canal, the Amazon, Alaska and Hawaii.


Pacific Princess Recreation


Pacific Princess features a great range of fun activities and entertainment to ensure her guests are able to make the most of their stay. The Cabaret Lounge puts on nightly shows and productions, while the Pacific Lounge lays on live music and dancing events in the evenings. Other popular night time destinations include the fabulous casino and the selection of three different bars, each with their own creative décor and atmosphere.


The splendid pool area is one the best places on board to relax, and is certainly a prime a spot for sunbathing. The pool is joined by two relaxing hot tubs. This Princess cruise ship also houses a superb gymnasium golf cages and a jogging track for those that wish to keep up with their regular fitness programme while on holiday. The spa and salon is the perfect place to find all the latest relaxing treatments. Pacific Princess also boasts one of the most wonderful libraries found at sea, with a huge selection of books available to enjoy in front of a lovely faux fireplace. Children can take part in a great range of specially created activities, such as craft workshops and film screenings.


Pacific Princess Food


Princess cruises have always provided guests with the option between formal set dining and more casual free dining, and Pacific Princess is no different. The Club Restaurant is the ship’s main dining room, where guests can enjoy a formal sit down meal every night, and can even request the same waiter each time. The Panorama lays on an exquisite buffet for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with guests able to dine at any time without the need for a reservation. For lighter meals, the pizzeria, patisserie and poolside barbecue are all excellent choices.


For something a little bit special, Sabatini’s Italian fine dining is always a treat, while Sterling Steakhouse offers hearty meals in a wonderful setting. Pacific Princess also serves a traditional afternoon tea every day, while can guests can even enjoy their meal in their room with a fabulous banquet on their balcony.


Pacific Princess Staterooms


Pacific Princess offers a wide selection of comfortable, attractive staterooms, ranging in size from 146 to 962 square feet. Regardless of size, all rooms provide excellent queen-size beds, desk, television, mini fridge and lovely en suite bathroom complete with separate shower. Styles of accommodation range from the cosy Interior Staterooms to the fantastic sea views in an Oceanview Stateroom. Many Oceanview rooms will also feature a private balcony. Mini-suites offer more space, with a separate living area and a relaxing bathtub provided, while Suites are the ultimate luxury, providing whirlpool bathtubs, two televisions, larger balconies and other fantastic extra perks.

Royal Princess

At a relatively light 30,277 tonnes, Royal Princess is one of the smaller ships in the Princess cruise fleet. She carries just 710 passengers, allowing guests to enjoy a peaceful, more intimate cruise experience. She journeys to fabulous destinations such as Hawaii, Panama Canal, Central America and the South Pacific.


Royal Princess Recreation


Royal Princess is home to a whole host of daytime activities, including the renowned Princess cruise enrichment programmes, such as the popular Ceramics@Sea, which allows passengers to create their own pottery pieces. They can also enjoy activities such as quizzes, bingo, miniature golf and dance classes. With such a small ship capacity, you can be sure of a space amongst the sun loungers at the side of the pool, which is flanked by two hot tubs.


Further things to do include the relaxing salon and spa treatments offered at the Lotus Spa, the well-equipped gymnasium and convenient jogging track. There is also a great library boasting over 4,000 titles, while boutique shopping is available. At night, guests can choose from one of Royal Princess’s many bars and lounges, as well as enjoying themselves at the fantastic casino.


Royal Princess Food


Passengers have a choice of three wonderful dining rooms on board this Princess cruise ship, with a range of menus and different settings on offer. The main dining area is the Club Restaurant, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a traditional cruise style. You can enjoy the attention of your own waiter throughout your voyage, making the experience a lot more personal.


For something a little more casual, the Panorama Buffet is open all day and provides a huge selection of delicious cuisine. Royal Princess is home to a delicious pizzeria, while the poolside grill serves fantastic hot dogs and hamburgers. Sabatini’s and the Sterling Steakhouse offer something a bit different for a small additional fee. Guests can also enjoy traditional afternoon tea in the main dining room, while guests with a balcony in their room can have their meal brought to them, allowing them to enjoy a lovely romantic dinner as the sun goes down behind them.


Royal Princess Staterooms


All cabins on board Royal Princess offer splendid en suite bathrooms, showers, spacious wardrobes, television, safe, mini fridge and a writing desk. Guests with an Oceanview Stateroom can expect just that, with a beautiful picture window view provided, while Balcony Staterooms offer a lovely private terrace.


Royal Princess also offers two kinds of suite, with Penthouse Suites and Owner’s Suites providing plenty of additional space and extra perks. Guests can expect to enjoy larger balconies, a separate lounge area and a spacious bathtub.

Ruby Princess

Part of the
Princess cruise Grand Class of ships, Ruby Princess is certainly an impressive vessel. Spanning 951-feet, she carries her 3,080 passengers all year round to the Eastern Mediterranean.


Ruby Princess Recreation


A great variety of some of the most popular attractions found across the Princess cruise fleet is available on board Ruby Princess. The innovative Movies Under the Stars feature showcases the latest film releases on a giant screen located on the main deck. The Princess ScholarShip@Sea programme invites guests to learn a variety of skills, from mixology to navigation. As a special treat, guests can witness the workings of the ship in detail with the Ultimate Ship Tour.


The vast Princess Theatre is home to programme of entertaining nightly shows, while the Explorers Lounge offers more intimate, low-key evening diversions. The Skywalkers Nightclub offers superb views and a menu of delightful cocktails, while Club Fusion is a very lively nightspot. Gatsby’s Casino offers an array of slots, table games and tournaments, while the array of bars available on board Ruby Princess leaves passengers spoiled for choice.


Passenger participation is actively encouraged with the Wakeup Show and the Ocean of Talent programmes, while four pools, six hot tubs and an indulgent spa offer plenty of spaces to relax. Sporty guests can take advantage of the gym, lap pool, miniature golf course, golf simulators, jogging track and sports courts. Younger passengers have a wealth of youth programmes to call upon.


Ruby Princess Food


Ruby Princess offers one of the greatest varieties of dining options across the entire Princess cruise fleet. The ship features three formal dining rooms, two buffet restaurants, two speciality restaurants and an array of cafés and snack bars. The three main dining rooms are named the Botticelli, Michelangelo and Da Vinci rooms, and each offers a traditional cruise dining service at breakfast, lunch and dinner.


For a more casual culinary experience, the buffets at Horizon Court and Café Caribe are a fabulous choice for any meal. The speciality restaurants are Sabatini’s and the Crown Grill, while room service is also available. Further dining delights can be found at the International Cafe, Vines Wine and Seafood Bar, Evening Bistro and Ice Cream Bar, while traditional English pub food is served at the Wheelhouse Bar.


Ruby Princess Staterooms


Princess cruises are renowned for offering guests affordable balcony accommodation, a tradition continued by Ruby Princess, with over 900 balcony staterooms available. The cabins are designed so as to provide more space than ever before, while there is an abundance of storage space, a lovely en suite bathroom with separate shower, flat screen television and mini fridge.


Ruby Princess’s Mini-suites offer extra perks such as a bathtub, spacious seating area and upgraded toiletries. Suites go even further, with walk-in closets, whirlpool bathtubs, complementary spa access and a unique speciality breakfast all available.

Sapphire Princess

A member of the
Princess cruise fleet Gem Class, Sapphire Princess enjoys the same high quality cruise experience as those ships in the Grand Class, with some fantastic additional extras. Sapphire Princess weighs 116,000 tonnes, carries up to 2,670 passengers and sails to Hawaii, the Mexican Riviera, Alaska and the Pacific coast of the USA.


Sapphire Princess Recreation


Passengers on board Sapphire Princess can happily spend their days at sea taking in all that the ship has to offer, or alternatively they can simply relax by one of the five lovely pools and four indulgent hot tubs available. Some of the attractions found on board Sapphire Princess include the marvellous fitness centre, equipped with bicycles, cardio machines, weights and a jogging track, and the sports courts where table tennis, tennis and basketball are all available.


Elsewhere, the full spa and salon offers a great chance to get away from it all, while the famed Scholarship@Sea programme is always popular with guests, hosting classes in ceramics and computer skills and offering the chance to learn about a variety of intriguing topics. The Princess Theatre hosts a fantastic programme of entertaining nightly shows, while a tour of Sapphire Princess’s bars and lounges will lead you to much more live entertainment, including music, comedians and nightclub acts. For dancing, head to the lively Club Fusion, while if you would rather just enjoy a drink and some pleasant conversation, head to Skywalkers Nightclub.


Sapphire Princess Food


Princess cruise guests always enjoy the fabulous cuisine laid on across Sapphire Princess, with so many options you may struggle to fit them all in. For those who favour the traditional cruise style of set dining, the International Dining Room is the place to go, while the restaurant also has an area reserved for diners who do not wish to adhere to a seating plan or schedule.


Other options include the Asian-themed Pacific Moon, the succulent steaks at the Savoy, Santa Fe’s Tex-Mex delights and the superb Italian classics dished up at Vivaldi’s. For a snack or a lighter meal, Horizon Court has a twenty-four hour buffet, Prego Pizzeria is unsurprisingly popular and Trident Grill serves delicious burgers and hot dogs poolside. Guests can also find a wine bar, patisserie and a tempting ice cream bar.


An elegant, traditional afternoon tea is served daily in the main dining room, while room service is always available. Two speciality restaurants are also on hand should you feel like a special treat, with Sabatini’s Italian fine dining and the wonderful Sterling Steakhouse both offering a memorable evening.


Sapphire Princess Staterooms


Sapphire Princess cruises offer some of the most affordable balcony and ocean view rooms found anywhere at sea. Over seventy per cent of the ship’s 1,337 cabins offer a view, while seventy per cent of those include a balcony. That means a grand total of 748 luxurious private terrace areas to choose from. All rooms offer the guest an array of the highest quality amenities, including a lovely en suite bathroom with shower, spacious wardrobe, plush queen-size bed, separate seating area, mini fridge, desk and television. Mini-suites offer more space, an extra sofa bed and an additional television, while lavish Suites include whirlpool bathtubs, wet bars, a separate dining area and even in some cases a personal computer.

Sea Princess

Sea Princess is a unique member of the Princess cruise fleet, carrying much fewer passengers than many other ships of her size. With a capacity of just 1,950 passengers enjoying the space on board, Sea Princess is ideal for a cruise to the Caribbean, Panama Canal and Central America.


Sea Princess Recreation


Sea Princess is by far one of the most sociable ships in the Princess cruise fleet, with many daytime activities offering the chance to meet and get to know your fellow passengers. Guests can take part in cooking demonstrations, napkin folding lessons, origami seminars, educational lectures and ceramics classes, as well as many other exciting diversions laid on by Sea Princess. If you want to relax, the best place to go is the fabulous Lotus Spa, offering the full range of services and treatments, while the ship provides two swimming pools and four hot tubs. Sea Princess is also home to boutique shopping, a wonderful art collection complete with an on board auction, a library, writing room and a convenient internet café.


By night, passengers can enjoy the fantastic programme of entertainment provided at the Princess Theatre and Vista Show Lounge, where large-scale productions, musical acts, magicians and comedians perform for your enjoyment. Families will love the nightly film screenings on deck with the unique Princess cruise feature, Movies Under the Stars. Sea Princess also holds several bars to enjoy, as well as a fun casino.


Sea Princess Food


The two main dining rooms, Traviata and Rigoletto, offer passengers a choice between traditional cruise set dining or a more flexible culinary experience with no seating plans or set meal times. Sea Princess holds a great deal of options for casual dining, such as a delicious buffet, outdoor barbecue, patisserie, wine bar and ice cream parlour. The Sterling Steakhouse is a real treat, with perfectly cooked steaks served to order in a picturesque setting. Guests can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea every day, while there is a wide selection of room service dishes available.


Sea Princess Staterooms


Sea Princess achieves the same high standards as all of her Princess cruise predecessors when it comes to accommodation. Passengers can choose from a whole range of room styles, from cosy Inside Cabins to luxurious Suites. Each room offers air conditioning, television, hairdryer, mini fridge and pleasant en suite bathroom facilities, while Suites of course offer extra perks such as a large private balcony and welcoming bathtub.

Star Princess

One of the innovative Grand Class of Princess cruise ships, Star Princess weighs an impressive 109,000 tonnes and spans 951 feet. She certainly uses all this space well, with a fantastic array of activities on offer for her 2,600 passengers as they sail to the Mediterranean, the Mexican Riviera, South America and Antarctica.


Star Princess Recreation


With such a wide variety of activities available on board Star Princess, it is safe to say you will be kept well entertained during your voyage. Many of the signature Princess cruise features are on offer, and none are more magnificent than the truly special Movies Under the Stars experience, allowing passengers the chance to enjoy the latest cinematic releases up on deck on Star Princess’s giant screen. The five pool areas are always a popular place to relax, while you can also try the wonderful Lotus Spa and fitness centre, sports courts, miniature golf course, deck games and virtual golf simulator.


By night, enjoy the fantastic Star Princess bars and lounges that populate all areas of the ship, and the superb productions staged at the Princess Theatre. Also available is an entertaining casino and the splendid views from Skywalkers Nightclub.


Star Princess Food


Star Princess offers a choice of three main dining rooms. Amalfi is the place to go for traditional cruise set dining with a fixed seating plan, while Portofino and Capri allow for more flexible dining with no seating plan or specified meal time. All three offer superb cuisine, professional service and a picturesque setting.


The Horizon Court buffet service is perfect for a more casual meal at breakfast and lunch, and it also converts into a lovely bistro in the evenings. Trident Grill is located close to the pool, meaning you can pick up a tasty burger or hot dog with ease, while Prego Pizzeria is another popular place to go for a snack. Princess cruises are known for providing an elegant afternoon tea, and this is served daily in the main dining room. Two speciality restaurants are also on offer, with fine Italian dining at Sabatini’s and sumptuous steaks and seafood at the Crown Grill both available for a small additional fee. Twenty-four hour room service is also available.


Star Princess Staterooms


Recent refurbishments have made the accommodation on board this Princess cruise ship better than ever, with 1,301 luxurious cabins available to choose from. Of these, 711 offer a fabulous private terrace area. All rooms offer amenities such as a lovely en suite bathroom with shower, mini fridge and plenty of storage space. Suites and Mini-suites offer lots of additional space and extra perks.

Sun Princess

When Sun Princess was originally constructed, she was one of the largest in the Princess cruise fleet. These days, she is eclipsed in size by the Grand Class of ships and is regarded as one of Princess’s mid-sized liners. She can carry up to 1,950 passengers on her voyages around Asia and the South Pacific.


Sun Princess Recreation


Sun Princess offers her guests a fantastic combination of traditional cruise ship activities alongside a marvellous selection of modern, innovative ways to pass the time. One of the finest jewels in the Princess cruise line entertainment crown is the fabulous Movies Under the Stars creation, which allows guests to watch the latest films on deck on Sun Princess’s giant screen. Also available is the programme of enjoyable live events laid on by the Princess Theatre and the Vista Show Lounge, where comedians, musicians, magicians and large-scale productions all entertain you long into the night. Sun Princess is also home to a great selection of bars, lounges and a fun casino.


The Scholarship@Sea programme found on board most Princess cruises is available on Sun Princess, featuring educational classes, lectures and workshops. Lotus Spa is a fine way to spend your day relaxing and indulging yourself with the extensive range of treatments on offer, while with three pools and four hot tubs there is always a place to enjoy a refreshing swim. Sports fans will no doubt enjoy the sports courts, deck games and virtual golf simulator. For children, The Fun Zone and Teen Centre provide fun activities and entertainment across different age ranges.


Sun Princess Food


Sun Princess was one of the first Princess cruise ships to offer guests such a wide variety of choice when it comes to dining. The Regency Dining Room is the place to go for traditional cruise dining, with a set seating plan and specific meal times each evening. The Sterling Steakhouse serves wonderful steak and seafood dishes, while for a real treat guests can take advantage of the Ultimate Balcony Dining experience and have their meal delivered to their room.


Horizon Court serves a delicious twenty-four hour buffet, while traditional afternoon tea is laid on daily. The Trident Grill serves fantastic burgers and hot dogs poolside, while Sundaes ice cream bar and Verdi’s Pizzeria are always popular.


Sun Princess Staterooms


Princess cruises are renowned for providing superb levels of comfort and luxury throughout your voyage. Sun Princess offers a selection of inside and outside cabins along with a handful of lavish suites. Each room offers a spacious en suite bathroom with shower, desk, mini fridge, television and plenty of storage space. Suites add amazing furnished balconies, relaxing whirlpool bathtubs and separate seating areas to create a truly memorable experience.