Princess Cruises
Timeless cruising, thoughtfully refined.
Princess Cruises is known for its classic approach to cruising, where comfort, consistency, and well-crafted itineraries take centre stage. Sailing worldwide — from the Mediterranean and Northern Europe to Alaska, Asia, and beyond — Princess offers journeys that balance iconic destinations with a relaxed, unhurried pace at sea.
Life onboard feels elegant yet easygoing, with spacious ships, attentive service, and a strong focus on dining, enrichment, and entertainment. Expect well-organised days, polished theatre productions, inviting lounges, and plenty of quiet corners for watching the world drift by. Princess strikes a reassuring balance between traditional cruising values and modern touches, creating an atmosphere that feels familiar, comfortable, and quietly sophisticated.
For solo travellers, Princess is a dependable and confidence-building choice. While dedicated solo cabins are limited, the line’s welcoming onboard culture, flexible dining options, and varied social spaces make it easy to feel at ease when travelling independently — whether you enjoy gentle company or your own peaceful rhythm.
Graceful, dependable, and effortlessly comfortable — cruising designed to let you relax, explore, and truly settle into the journey.
Fleet Overview
Princess Cruises operates a large fleet of modern ocean-going ships, ranging from mid-sized vessels to some of the newest and most technologically advanced ships at sea. The fleet includes several classes, such as the Royal Class, Grand Class, and Coral Class, each offering a slightly different onboard experience while maintaining the line’s signature style of comfort and elegance.
Across the fleet, ships are designed to feel spacious and well organised, providing a wide range of dining venues, entertainment spaces, and quiet areas for relaxation.
Destinations
Princess Cruises sails to destinations across the globe, including the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Alaska, Northern Europe, Asia, Australia, and South America. The line is particularly well known for its strong presence in Alaska, where itineraries often include scenic glacier cruising and carefully curated shore excursions. Princess voyages are designed to balance iconic ports with relaxing sea days, allowing guests to enjoy both exploration ashore and the comforts of the ship.
Whats Included
Cruise fares with Princess typically include accommodation, full-board dining in main restaurants and buffet venues, theatre entertainment, and a wide range of onboard activities and facilities. Guests also have the option to enhance their experience with packages that may include drinks, Wi-Fi, speciality dining, and gratuities. This flexible approach allows travellers to tailor the cruise experience to suit their preferences.
Dining
Dining is a key part of the Princess experience, with ships offering a mix of traditional dining rooms, casual buffet options, and speciality restaurants. Menus are varied and internationally inspired, with an emphasis on fresh ingredients and attentive service. Flexible dining options allow guests to choose between scheduled dining times or more relaxed arrangements.
Wellness & Relaxation
Princess ships offer a variety of wellness and relaxation facilities, including spa treatments, thermal suites, fitness centres, and quiet adults-only retreat areas. Spacious pool decks and lounges provide comfortable places to unwind between excursions, while walking tracks and open decks allow guests to enjoy fresh sea air throughout the journey.
Entertainment & Enrichment
Entertainment onboard Princess ships ranges from theatre productions and live music to enrichment programmes and guest speakers. Many ships also feature outdoor movie screens, quizzes, and destination-themed talks that add depth to the cruise experience. Evenings tend to feel lively but not overwhelming, creating a sociable atmosphere without losing the relaxed pace of the voyage.
Princess ships offer a variety of wellness and relaxation facilities, including spa treatments, thermal suites, fitness centres, and quiet adults-only retreat areas. Spacious pool decks and lounges provide comfortable places to unwind between excursions, while walking tracks and open decks allow guests to enjoy fresh sea air throughout the journey.
Atmosphere & Ship Style
The overall atmosphere onboard Princess ships is elegant yet approachable. Interiors tend to feature classic maritime design with contemporary touches, creating spaces that feel comfortable rather than overly formal. The ships are lively enough to offer plenty of entertainment and activity while still maintaining a calm and welcoming environment.
Life Onboard
Who's it for?
Couples seeking a balanced cruise experience
First-time cruisers looking for a reliable and comfortable introduction to cruising
Travellers who enjoy a mix of entertainment and relaxation
Guests who appreciate destination-focused itineraries
Mature travellers who prefer a refined but not overly formal onboard atmosphere
Solo Traveller Insight
For solo travellers, Princess offers a comfortable and welcoming cruise environment. While dedicated solo cabins are limited on most ships, the flexible dining options, varied entertainment venues, and friendly onboard atmosphere make it easy to feel at ease when travelling independently. Many guests find the mix of social spaces and quiet areas particularly well suited to enjoying a cruise at their own pace.
The Ships
Each cruise line’s fleet offers a variety of ships, each with its own character, design, and onboard experience. Explore the ships below to discover which best suits your travel style and preferences.
