7 great reasons to cruise with Princess Cruise

1. Warm, welcoming service
Just unpack and let us handle the rest. That's our goal as The Consummate Host® — to make you feel content and comfortable starting the minute you set foot onboard.

3. A relaxed, rejuvenating retreat at sea

Our primary goal is for you to escape completely®. That's why you'll find every detail — from the friendly stateroom steward who greets you by name to the comfortably elegant venues that range from lively to intimate — is designed with your relaxation in mind.

7. The experts love us

We've been sailing for more than 40 years, and our officers and crew are intimately familiar with the ports you'll visit. But don't just take our word for it — we're continually being honored by the industry for our carefully planned itineraries, our spectacular ships, and the way we make everyone, of every age, feel relaxed and happy when they're with us.

3. How do you choose the itinerary that's best for you?
First, how much time do you have and how long would you like your vacation to be? Princess has options from a week to over a month. What places and experiences are on your travel bucket list? Imagine how and where you want to escape completely, then find a cruise itinerary to match.

4. What's your budget?
Your cruise fare is determined by several factors -- destination and length, time of year, stateroom choice, and availability. Stateroom fares are quoted per person and based on double occupancy -- with elegant and casual dining options, onboard entertainment like production shows, musicians and comedians, a Las Vegas-style casino, and much more included with your fare.

5. Do you have a preference of ship?
Princess has everything from grand ships carrying over 3,000 passengers to smaller, more intimate vessels accommodating just 680.

6. What sort of stateroom best fits your needs?
Princess has a wide variety of staterooms from which to choose, each including a range of amenities from flat-screen TVs and a refrigerator to a spacious closet and private bathrooms. Balcony staterooms give you added space and your own place to relax outside on fine patio furniture and enjoy the unforgettable views. Suites and mini-suites offer even more square footage and premiums such as a sofa bed and upgraded amenities including luxury mattress and pillows. An oceanview double includes a large picture window providing added ambience and memorable views, and our most affordable option is the interior stateroom, which has fine amenities and no windows.
 7. Are you traveling with kids, friends or family?
Traveling with family or a group of friends can be a wonderful way to escape completely. Be sure to book early for the best selection of staterooms. Be sure to inquire to have your group's staterooms close to one another. For those sailing with kids, our free onboard youth and teen programs are excellent, and family-friendly shore excursions are available.

8. Do you need help booking air, hotel or transfers?
Princess can assist you with travel logistics not included in your fare, such as air, hotel and transfers to and from your ship to your airport or hotel. Princess eZAir(R) is a convenient and easy planning tool from Princess that offers competitive fares and next-port protection, getting you on board at the next available port in the event you miss your embarkation. And our Cruise Plus(R) Hotel program offers peace of mind and convenience, with excellent centrally located hotels before or after your voyage. our Cruise Plus Hotel program and transfer options available, contact your travel agent.

9. What kinds of shore excursions most interest you?
From sightseeing and nature tours to off-the- beaten-path adventures and more, you can experience the best of every destination with a shore excursion. And it is easy for you to choose the right tour, with excursions categorized by interest and activity level. Pre-reserve your shore excursions for the best selection and availability.

10. What if you need to cancel?
It is important to note there are restrictions regarding fare refunds and cancellation fees may be assessed based on the length of your cruise and how many days prior to your cruise departure date Princess Cruises is notified of your cancellation. See the Cancellation Fees and Refunds chart in your passage contract for specific details

Onboard Experience

A ship full of possibilities makes the perfect retreat
Throughout your cruise, whether you love activity or crave tranquility, Princess offers everything you could need for a relaxing, rejuvenating retreat, including a wide variety of freshly prepared cuisine and innovative experiences all designed to help you escape completely.



Food & Dining

Once you step onboard the choices are all yours — including what and when to eat.
Onboard Activities Overview

From sunrise to sunset, you’ll never have a lack of options for excellent entertainment.

Gifts & Services

We do weddings, anniversaries, special gifts and portraits that capture the moment.


Fresh, flavorful cuisine cooked with passion and care

At any hour, wherever you go on your Princess ship, our chefs are busy baking, grilling and sautéing the ingredients of your next meal. Bread and pastries are baked fresh three times a day, and sauces are prepared by hand.



Dining options to match any mood

On tonight's menu? A signature Princess® pasta – served with freshly-prepared sauces. Or perhaps a lean cut steak, perfectly complimented by a glass of pinot noir. Another night, it could be homemade Italian pizza by the pool. That's the beauty of dining on a Princess ship – there's always something to match whatever your mood might be.

Your choice of Anytime or Traditional Dining

A sumptuous variety of dining options awaits you on every voyage. Princess offers you the choice of Traditional Dining with fixed time and seating, or Anytime Dining with the flexibility to dine when and with whom you choose.

• Traditional Dining is the classic cruise experience, allowing you to dine at set times with the same table mates and wait staff each evening.

• Anytime Dining* offers more flexibility, giving you the freedom to dine with whom you choose, anytime between 5:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. in a selection of elegant, upscale restaurants. Both options offer menus featuring creatively-prepared appetizers, entrees and desserts that change each day of your voyage - as well as several healthy Lotus Spa selections.

* Not available on Sun, Dawn, and Sea Princess (while in Australia), Ocean, or Pacific Princess.

Specialty Restaurants

Variety is the spice of life, especially when it comes to dining. That's why Princess offers several specialty restaurants for you to choose from on every ship, perfect for special occasions. Sabatini’s captures the heart of Italian cuisine in a truly authentic atmosphere, while The Crown Grill serves premium aged beef and fresh seafood items in a theater-style kitchen. All our specialty restaurants promise an experience you’re sure to remember.
Sabatini's
Crown Grill
Sterling Steakhouse
Bayou Café & Steakhouse
* A modest cover charge will apply

The Piazza
Looking for something a bit more casual? Drop by the Piazza-style Atrium and visit the International Café for fresh-baked pastries, paninis, and gelato. Or grab a seat in the Vines Wine Bar for an intriguing selection of sushi, tapas and, of course, wine.

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Other Casual Dining Options
Enjoy delicious entrées, salads, sides and desserts in the Horizon Court, or step out by the pool on deck and order a slice of hand-tossed Naples-style pizza, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, or perhaps bratwurst.

Other Casual Dining Options »

Ultimate Balcony Dining
For an enchanted evening, dine alfresco style, with Ultimate Balcony Dining – a romantic, multi-course dinner, served on your balcony by a dedicated waitstaff. Or if you prefer, a refreshing breakfast option is also available.

Ultimate Balcony Dining »
Note: Dining options vary by ship. Once onboard, you may switch from Traditional Dining to Anytime Dining (subject to availability) with 24 hours notice to the Maître d'hôtel. Actual meal times are subject to change based on itinerary and season. Specialty Dining and Casual Dining venues vary by ship and charges may apply. Ultimate Balcony Dining available in select staterooms.