Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises, a cruise line with itineraries to Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe

Princess Cruises is a cruise company that sells trips to destinations such as Alaska, the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, the Pacific Coast, Canada & New England, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, South America & Antarctica, and Tahiti & the South Pacific. Its offering is organized around itineraries departing from various ports and a fleet of ships identified by their own names.

Destinations and cruise types

The destination catalog includes the Caribbean —with Eastern, Western and Southern variants, plus the Bahamas—, Europe —with the British Isles, Greece, Iceland, Italy, the Mediterranean, Norway, Scandinavia & the Baltics, and transatlantic crossings—, Asia —Thailand and Japan—, Australia and New Zealand, California and the Pacific Coast, Canada & New England, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, South America & Antarctica, and Tahiti & the South Pacific. The company also structures specific trip types: new cruises, cruisetours, celebration cruises, holiday cruises and world cruise.

Alaska as a featured destination

Alaska appears as one of the main pillars of the offering, with departures from Seattle and Vancouver, 6- and 9-day or longer glacier programs, and cruise options in April and May. The company presents itself as the highest-rated Alaska cruise line and offers shore excursions in that destination, with a specific local connections section.

Fleet and onboard accommodations

The fleet includes the ships Caribbean Princess, Coral Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Discovery Princess, Emerald Princess, Enchanted Princess, Grand Princess, Island Princess, Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess and Sky Princess, plus Star Princess, which sails in Alaska, and Sun Princess. Accommodation categories span suites, mini-suites, balcony, oceanview and interior staterooms, along with the Reserve and Sanctuary collections.

Onboard experience and services

The onboard experience includes activities, casino, dining, entertainment, programs for kids, teens and families, onboard packages and wellness, plus onboard connectivity via MedallionNet. The company sells Plus and Premier packages, beverage packages, cruise & flight packages, celebration packages, internet packages and a romance package.

Booking, loyalty programs and deals

Booking management services include viewing booking details, check-in, making a payment, cruise packages, shore excursions, spa, flights & transfers and the vacation protection plan. The company has a Captain's Circle loyalty program, a user account with benefits such as faster booking and special offers, and specific programs for military and casino, plus the Princess Rewards Visa Card. In the deals section there are limited-time offers, last-minute deals, Caribbean cruise deals, flexible payments with 0% APR, free 3rd & 4th guests, a 2028 Alaska early booking offer, European cruise deals, cruise package deals, casino perks & discounts and a standby program. The website also shows a promotion with up to 40% off, $300 instant savings, free 3rd & 4th guests and $99 deposits.

Traveler information and resources

The company maintains a blog with destination guides, cruise tips and videos, and offers resources such as cruise package comparison, a section for new to cruising, frequently asked questions, brochures, hotel information, accessibility services and a cruise finder. The website allows selecting the country of navigation among Australia, Singapore, United States and United Kingdom.