Princess Cruises

Auckland, New Zealand (Dawn Princess). Photo Credit: Arvid Olson/Pixabay

About Princess Cruises

• 2nd Largest Cruise Line by Net Revenue
• 3 -6 Day Getaways
• 111 Day World Cruise
• American Cruise Line
• Featured in the Popular 1977 TV Series "The Love Boat"
• Founded in 1965
• Headquarters in Santa Clarita, California
• Home Ports in Barcelona (ES), Civitavecchia (IT), Copenhagen (DK), Ft Lauderdale (FL), Galveston (TX), Honolulu (HI), Los Angelos (CA), New York City (NY), Piraeus (GR), Quebec (CN), San Diego (CA), San Fransisco (CA), Seattle (WA), Southampton (UK), Vancouver (CN) & Whittler (AK)
• Incorporated in Bermuda
• Owned by Carnival Corporation & plc
• Partnership with Discovery
• Premiere Cruise Line
• Sails Alaska, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, California & Pacific Coast, Canada & New England, Caribbean & Europe
• Visits 380+ Ports

Photo Credit: Shirley McWhite/Pixabay

Princess Cruises Clientele

• 6+ Months of Age
• Average Age Onboard 50+
• Couples
• Enjoy Casual Environment
• Global Circling Itineraries
• Kids Programs (3 - 17)
• Milestone Celebrations
• Multigenerational Families
• "Old School" Cruiser
• Retirees
• Seek Upscale & Refined

Royal Princess. Photo Credit: Hans Toom/Pixabay

Good to Know

• A $15 cork fee applies for your own Champagne or wine opened at the bar or restaurant.
• A 18% gratuity is added to bar bills, dining room wine and spa services.
• Active Carnival Corporation Shareholder(s) with a minimum of 100 shares receive onboard credits $50 - $250. Varies by sailing duration and must be requested prior to sailing.
• All staterooms include a refrigerator and safe.
• Automatic gratuity is added roughly $16/PP - $18/PP.
• Beverage Packages range from $14.99/PP - $84.99/PP daily.
• Broadway shows, comedy acts and live music entertainment.
• Casino chips and tokens are limited to $3,000 USD per day, up to a total limit of $21,000 USD per person/cruise.
• Chef's Table experience costs $95/PP - $115/PP.
• Children are not permitted in the casino or night club after 11PM.
• Dance classes, culinary demonstrations and wine tastings are popular.  
• Deep ties with Alaska sailings.
• Drinking age onboard is 21.
• Every stateroom room offers a sharp container for blades, lancets or needles.
• Features Youth Centers and Teen Lounges.
• Known for karaoke nights and hosting "The Voice of the Ocean".
• Laundry Service ($) is returned within 48 hours. Complimentary service for Elite Captains Circle and Suites.
• Movies under the stars is with a blanket and popcorn.
• Non suite passengers may ask for a robe, just ask your stateroom attendant.
• Not recommended for dialysis patients.
• Not considered a floating amusement park.
• Offers when you want dining.
• Often compare to Celebrity Cruises and Holland America Line (HAL).
• Operates their own tourism buses, lodging and rails in Alaska.
• Oxygen supplement requires advance written notice and form completion.
• Partnered to offer Discovery Exclusive Tours and local connections.
• Passports requires a six month validity upon return.
• Private vehicles and drivers available on a half or full-day basis. 
• Recommends 2 weeks worth of medication beyond your scheduled return.
• Sails up to 8 ships during Alaskas summer months.
• Self service launderettes offer dryers ($3), iron, ironing board and washers ($). Vending machine dispense products ($1.50). 
• Ships range from 672 - 3,560 passengers.
• Ships tend not to be a flashy or large compared to Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) or Royal Caribbean (RCI). 
• Ships offer 1 - 3 main dining rooms.
• Sit down dining for breakfast and lunch.
• Smoking in your stateroom is fined $250 per occurrence. Smoke in designated areas.
• Specialty dining charges apply.
• Specialty restaurants usually serves lunch at no additional costs.
• Stateroom options are interior (windowless), ocean view and balconies.
• Stanley (bear) usually debuts on sea days.
• Tends to lack large staterooms.
• The Medallion is a quarter-size device that never needs to be turned on or off.
• Visits 100+ UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Weddings are officiated by the Captain onboard in a chapel.
• With the exception of sailing in Japan (20) the casino gambling age requirement is 18.
• With the exception of select Australian sailings currency is USD.
• Women at 24th week of pregnancy are not to sail.
• You may bring 1 bottle of Champagne or wine per person onboard.

Regal Princess. Photo Credit: Lothar Baxmann/Pixabay

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Emerald Princess. Photo Credit: Ross/Pixabay

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