Line Detail
Princess
Description
From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess has grown to become one of the premiere cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet carries more than a million passengers each year to more worldwide destinations than any other major line.
Considered one of the most recognized cruise lines in the world, Princess Cruises was catapulted to stardom in 1977 when Pacific Princess was cast in a starring role on a new television show called "The Love Boat." The weekly series, which introduced millions of viewers to the still-new concept of a sea-going vacation, was an instant hit and both the company name and its seawitch logo have remained synonymous with cruising ever since.
Princess' modern fleet has grown considerably in recent years to include Caribbean Princess (2004), Coral Princess (2003), Crown Princess (2006), Dawn Princess (1997), Diamond Princess (2004), Emerald Princess (2007), Golden Princess (2001), Grand Princess (1998), Island Princess (2003), Pacific Princess (1999), Regal Princess (1991), Royal Princess (2007), Sapphire Princess (2004), Sea Princess (1998), Star Princess (2002), Sun Princess (1995) and Tahitian Princess (1999). Ruby Princess will joined the fleet in 2008, making Princess one of the most modern fleets on the high seas.
Ships
Caribbean Princess
| Launched: | 1st January 2000 |
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| Tonnage: | 113,000 |
| Length: | 950 Feet |
| Total Crew: | Unknown |
| Occupancy: | 3,110 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Caribbean Princess is the Grand Daddy of our Princess fleet. This ship's 900 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites offer impressive private vistas. Hallmark features include Movies Under the StarsSM, the premier Lotus Spa and numerous formal and casual eating options, including the open-kitchen-style Cafe Caribe.
Coral Princess
| Launched: | 12th January 2002 |
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| Tonnage: | 88,000 |
| Length: | 964 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 900 |
| Occupancy: | 2,590 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Coral Princess is a luxurious way to escape completely, with all the amenities for an amazing cruise. It features an impressive array of dining options, such as specialty restaurants Sabatini's Italian Trattoria and the Bayou Cafe & Steakhouse, as well as a European-style casino, a cigar lounge and retro martini bar.
Crown Princess
| Launched: | 1st March 2004 |
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| Tonnage: | 113,000 |
| Length: | 950 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,200 |
| Occupancy: | 3,110 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Crown Princess is the crown jewel of the Princess fleet. Its unique Crown Plaza is an atrium designed in the spirit of an Italian piazza where you can get a bite to eat or just relax and people-watch. Other highlights of this brand new ship include the Crown Grill, modeled after a classic steakhouse, the Sanctuary deck area, reserved just for adults, and Movies Under the StarsSM, our poolside movie theater.
Dawn Princess
| Launched: | 5th January 1997 |
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| Tonnage: | 77,499 |
| Length: | 857 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 900 |
| Occupancy: | 2,250 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Dawn Princess - along with its sister ships Sun and Sea - creates paradise on the high seas. Featuring a wrap-around Promenade Deck, this spectacular ship has more than 400 balcony staterooms to enjoy the ever-changing scenery and two spacious decks. Hot spots include two show lounges with nightly entertainment, and plenty of elegant and casual dining options from gourmet pizza to grilled steaks.
Diamond Princess
| Launched: | 7th January 2003 |
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| Tonnage: | 113,000 |
| Length: | 951 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,238 |
| Occupancy: | 3,100 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Diamond Princess is a luxury destination in itself. Wake each morning in anticipation of a new horizon. Take in the view from one of nearly 740 balcony staterooms. Indulge in a hot stone massage at the renowned Lotus Spa, enjoy fine dining in a formal or relaxed atmosphere and make it a cruise to remember.
Emerald Princess
| Launched: | 1st April 2007 |
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| Tonnage: | 113,000 |
| Length: | 950 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,143 |
| Occupancy: | 3,110 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
The newest jewel in the Princess crown, Emerald Princess is everything you would expect from such a modern, luxurious ship. As with most of our ships, the theme is choices. There are multiple dining options, including Traditional and Anytime Dining and specialty venues like the popular Sabatini's. There is the Lotus Spa with its myriad treatments, and the Lotus Fitness Center where you can stay trim from all the delicious cuisine. You'll enjoy watching Movies Under the Stars, and will have nearly 900 balcony staterooms from which to choose.
Golden Princess
| Launched: | 5th January 2001 |
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| Tonnage: | 108,865 |
| Length: | 951 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,100 |
| Occupancy: | 3,100 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Golden Princess can take you in style to the places you've always wanted to see. Among this magnificent ship's features are three formal dining rooms, three state-of-the-art show lounges, a world-class art collection, a variety of pools, a nine-hole putting course, a kid's video game arcade, and more than 700 balcony staterooms.
Grand Princess
| Launched: | 1st May 1998 |
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| Tonnage: | 109,000 |
| Length: | 935 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,100 |
| Occupancy: | 2,600 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Grand Princess is a consummate host at sea, rivaling the most luxurious resorts on land. Included among the myriad of features are the Lotus Spa, Movies Under the StarsSM, more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of Mini-Suites, as well as dozens of dining and entertainment options.
Island Princess
| Launched: | 1st June 2003 |
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| Tonnage: | 92,000 |
| Length: | 964 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 900 |
| Occupancy: | 1,970 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Island Princess is a fabulous floating resort designed to make your stay onboard truly memorable. This vessel has 90% ocean-view staterooms - with over 700 balconies and a wrap-around Promenade Deck. So, after being mesmerized by the scenery off the bow, get dazzled by the entertainment in the state-of-the-art lounges and a myriad of dining options.
Ocean Princess
| Launched: | 1st December 2008 |
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| Tonnage: | Unknown |
| Length: | 0 Feet |
| Total Crew: | Unknown |
| Occupancy: | Unknown |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Ocean Princess - along with her sister ship Pacific Princess - is our pearl of the Pacific. Smaller in size yet rich in amenities this beautiful vessel features an array of onboard activities. Relax on deck by the pool or get a massage at the Lotus Spa. At night, fine fare abounds in refined dining rooms and specialty restaurants, with live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. And this ship offers more than 200 balcony staterooms so you won't have to miss a single sunset
Pacific Princess
| Launched: | 8th January 1999 |
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| Tonnage: | 30,277 |
| Length: | 593 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 373 |
| Occupancy: | 826 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Pacific Princess is down right intimate in size - accommodating just 670 guests - for an uncommon sense of space onboard. It's an incredible way to enjoy the scenery as well as all the ship's venues. Choose from a variety of elegant dining rooms and specialty restaurants, followed by live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. And you need not miss a single sunset with more than 200 balcony staterooms onboard.
Royal Princess
| Launched: | 1st February 2001 |
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| Tonnage: | 30,277 |
| Length: | 592 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 300 |
| Occupancy: | 838 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
The new Royal Princess® is a gem of a ship, providing a wonderful and intimate ambience for visiting the world's fascinating destinations. Onboard, you'll delight in many of the trademark features you've come to know on other Princess ships - ScholarShip@Sea® courses, fresh-water swimming pools, a casino, exciting nightspots and production shows. But she also boasts her own unique attributes, including fine wood paneling and leather armchairs, a library with over 4,000 titles - one of the best-stocked at sea - al fresco dining on deck and more. And three-quarters of her 355 staterooms offer the extraordinary vantage of your own balcony.
Ruby Princess
| Launched: | 15th November 2008 |
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| Tonnage: | 113,000 |
| Length: | 950 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,210 |
| Occupancy: | 31,100 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Making her debut in 2008, Ruby Princess includes a dramatic piazza-style atrium featuring small-bite eateries and performing street entertainers. Passengers will also enjoy an array of dining venues including the signature Sabatini’s Italian trattoria and the Crown Grill steak and seafood restaurant, plus a relaxing oasis just for adults called The Sanctuary. Ruby Princess will also offer the popular Movies Under the Stars, multiple entertainment options, Personal Choice Dining featuring traditional or Anytime seating, Lotus Spa with fitness center, an extensive children and teen’s center, a wedding chapel and nearly 900 staterooms with private balconies -- perfect for enjoying the scenic Caribbean islands.
Sapphire Princess
| Launched: | 6th January 2004 |
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| Tonnage: | 116,000 |
| Length: | 951 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,238 |
| Occupancy: | 2,670 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Sapphire Princess is a jewel on the high seas - filled with innovative features and luxurious amenities. Swim in one of four sparkling pools, shop the boutiques or get a massage in the Lotus Spa. Dine casually on pizza and burgers or more elegantly in one of the many formal dining rooms and specialty restaurants. And with nearly 740 balcony staterooms, there's a room with a view for you.
Sea Princess
| Launched: | 14th November 1998 |
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| Tonnage: | 77,000 |
| Length: | 950 Feet |
| Total Crew: | Unknown |
| Occupancy: | 3,110 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Sea Princess - along with sister ships Sun and Dawn - carries fewer guests than vessels of comparable size for a feeling of spacious luxury. And yet with more than 400 balcony staterooms, you can enjoy your own exclusive vista. And the sky is the limit when it comes to mouth-watering dishes - from steak and pizza to seafood specialties.
Star Princess
| Launched: | 2nd January 2002 |
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| Tonnage: | 108,977 |
| Length: | 951 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 1,200 |
| Occupancy: | 3,102 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Star Princess is a destination all her own, and with more than 700 balcony staterooms and an entire deck of mini-suites, you can enjoy your own stellar view. Packed with amenities, relax at your choice of four pools as well as the Lotus Spa. Dine on some of the finest food at sea in the Amalfi, Portofino and Capri dining rooms, or go casual with pizza and burgers. And enjoy a myriad of entertainment options from dancing at Skywalkers Nightclub to relaxing conversation at Shooter's Cigar Bar.
Sun Princess
| Launched: | 12th January 1995 |
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| Tonnage: | 77,499 |
| Length: | 857 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 900 |
| Occupancy: | 2,250 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Sun Princess, along with its sister ships Dawn and Sea have more than 400 balcony staterooms, so you can wake up to your own exclusive vista. Take a dip in one of three spacious pools or spend your evening at one of the show lounges with unique performances each night. Dining options are also plentiful, including two formal dining rooms, the Sterling Steakhouse and the 24-hour Horizon Court. And don't miss the Lotus Spa for some pampering.
Tahitian Princess
| Launched: | 11th January 1999 |
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| Tonnage: | 30,277 |
| Length: | 593 Feet |
| Total Crew: | 373 |
| Occupancy: | 826 |
| Rating: | 4 Stars |
Tahitian Princess - along with her sister ship Pacific Princess - is our pearl of the Pacific. Smaller in size yet rich in amenities this beautiful vessel features an array of onboard activities. Relax on deck by the pool or get a massage at the Lotus Spa. At night, fine fare abounds in refined dining rooms and specialty restaurants, with live entertainment rivaling anything on shore. And this ship offers more than 200 balcony staterooms so you won't have to miss a single sunset.
Further Information
Affordable Luxury and an Abundance of Balconies
In addition to incorporating a wide range of choices, vessels in the Princess fleet are specifically designed to provide the ultimate in affordable luxury, with an emphasis on "big ship choice with small ship feel." No matter the size of the ship, public spaces are designed to feel intimate and are decorated in a contemporary style, allowing passengers to enjoy themselves in an informal, relaxed onboard atmosphere that mirrors today's lifestyles.
The company has also long been the leader in building ships specifically designed to accommodate an extensive number of the most sought-after shipboard luxury -- the private balcony. In the mid-1980s Princess pioneered the concept of the affordable veranda, once an exclusive feature incorporated in only the most expensive suites. Today, Princess' fleet offers one of the highest percentages of balcony cabins in the industry, across all cabin categories.
The physical design and decor of the ships, coupled with Princess' hallmark service excellence, creates an onboard atmosphere of relaxed luxury in which passengers can enjoy their perfect vacation experience.
Innovation in Passenger Choices
Building on past success, Princess is continually evolving to meet the needs of the today's vacationer. In the mid-1990s the company pioneered the concept of putting passengers in control of their own cruise experience with the introduction of its Sun-class ships. These revolutionary vessels gave passengers the freedom to choose from a wide range of flexible onboard facilities, amenities and services in order to create a personal vacation experience that takes the regimentation out of the cruise experience and suits each passenger's own needs and preferences.
Today, the line's emphasis on choice is apparent across the fleet, with each vessel offering its own unique version of a host of multiple dining options and locations; flexible and varied entertainment selections; renowned customer service; and a full complement of onboard activities including a variety of ScholarShip@Sea enrichment classes featuring computer training, ceramics, culinary arts, finance and photography. Some vessels even sport a giant Times Square-style "Movies Under the Stars" LED screen showing poolside movies and concerts. Often imitated but never duplicated, the Princess concept of cruise vacation customization has since been adopted as the touchstone of new ship design for the entire cruise industry.
Romance at Sea
As befits the cruise line that starred in "The Love Boat," Princess continues to emphasize romance with a variety of special onboard features designed to help couples celebrate their love. Princess was the first " and is still currently the only " major North American cruise line on which passengers can be wed at sea by the ship's captain. In addition, the line regularly hosts vow renewal ceremonies, anniversaries and even dramatic marriage proposals with the unique "Engagement Under the Stars" program for passengers who want to "pop the question" on the ship's 300-square-foot LED Movies Under the Stars screen. Special room service packages help passengers enjoy time alone together with all the ingredients for a romantic evening.
Princess Cruises is part of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL and CUK), one of the largest vacation companies in the world.
Worldwide Destinations
Princess' philosophy of choice is also reflected in its sailing schedule. Offering voyages to more worldwide cruise destinations than any other major line, Princess has nearly 100 itineraries ranging from seven to 102 days. The line sails to all seven continents and calls at approximately 280 ports around the world. Princess passengers can enhance their cruise experience through the Adventures Ashore® program featuring more than 2,000 in-port excursions worldwide, and the company's expanding cruise tour offerings enable passengers to combine their cruise with a full land tour. Destinations include the Caribbean, Alaska, Panama Canal, Europe, Mexican Riviera, South America, Australia/New Zealand, South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti/French Polynesia, Asia, India, Africa, Canada/New England, Antarctica and world cruises.
Having led the way in Gulf of Alaska cruising, Princess maintains a strong presence in Alaska. Through its Seattle-based Princess Tours division, the company operates a wide variety of spectacular land and sea experiences in the majestic "Land of the Midnight Sun." The largest cruise and tour operator in the state, Princess operates as many as eight cruise ships, five riverside wilderness lodges, luxury Princess Rail domed rail cars, and a fleet of deluxe motor coaches; allowing cruise passengers to connect seamlessly to a landside tour and experience several distinctly unique facets of the Alaska wilderness in a single trip.
Cruises
ALASKA, FAR EAST & CHINA ADVENTURE - Far East & Indian Ocean, Alaska, Pacific
36 Nights
AMAZON - Central America, Transatlantic
16 Nights
Amazon River - North America
16 Nights
19th Dec 2009, 16th Jan 2010, 13th Feb 2010, 13th Mar 2010, 10th Apr 2010
Antartica & South America Adventure - South America, Polar Regions
18 Nights
Caribbean Charm - Caribbean
11 Nights
2nd Jun 2009, 11th Jun 2009, 29th Jun 2009, 8th Jul 2009, 17th Jul 2009, 4th Aug 2009, 13th Aug 2009
Caribbean Collection - Caribbean
16 Nights
16th Jan 2009, 30th Jan 2009, 13th Feb 2009, 27th Feb 2009, 13th Mar 2009, 27th Mar 2009
Classic Southern Caribbean - Caribbean
16 Nights
18th Jan 2009, 1st Feb 2009, 15th Feb 2009, 1st Mar 2009, 15th Mar 2009, 29th Mar 2009, 12th Apr 2009, 26th Apr 2009
Classic Southern Caribbean - Caribbean
16 Nights
15th Nov 2009, 29th Nov 2009, 13th Dec 2009, 27th Dec 2009, 10th Jan 2010, 24th Jan 2010, 7th Feb 2010, 7th Mar 2010, 21st Mar 2010, 4th Apr 2010, 18th Apr 2010, 2nd May 2010
Eastern Caribbean - Caribbean
9 Nights
11th Jan 2009, 18th Jan 2009, 25th Jan 2009, 1st Feb 2009, 8th Feb 2009, 15th Feb 2009, 22nd Feb 2009, 1st Mar 2009, 8th Mar 2009, 15th Mar 2009, 22nd Mar 2009, 29th Mar 2009, 5th Apr 2009, 12th Apr 2009, 19th Apr 2009, 26th Apr 2009, 11th Oct 2009, 18th Oct 2009, 25th Oct 2009, 1st Nov 2009, 8th Nov 2009, 15th Nov 2009, 22nd Nov 2009, 29th Nov 2009, 20th Dec 2009, 27th Dec 2009, 3rd Jan 2010, 10th Jan 2010, 17th Jan 2010, 24th Jan 2010, 31st Jan 2010, 7th Feb 2010, 14th Feb 2010, 21st Feb 2010, 28th Feb 2010, 7th Mar 2010, 14th Mar 2010, 21st Mar 2010, 28th Mar 2010, 4th Apr 2010, 11th Apr 2010, 18th Apr 2010, 25th Apr 2010, 2nd May 2010
Eastern Caribbean Voyager - Caribbean
12 Nights
28th Feb 2009, 4th Nov 2009, 24th Nov 2009, 29th Jan 2010, 10th Mar 2010, 30th Mar 2010, 19th Apr 2010
Fort Lauderdale To Los Angeles - North America
17 Nights
22nd Nov 2009, 22nd Dec 2009, 21st Jan 2010, 20th Feb 2010, 22nd Mar 2010, 21st Apr 2010, 29th Apr 2010
Fort Lauderdale to Acapulco - North America
12 Nights
10th Dec 2009, 30th Dec 2009, 9th Jan 2010, 18th Feb 2010, 10th Mar 2010
GRAND MEDITERRANEAN - Europe, Mediterranean
12 Nights
4th May 2009, 28th May 2009, 15th Jul 2009, 1st Sep 2009, 25th Sep 2009
Grand Caribbean Islander - Caribbean
15 Nights
31st Oct 2009, 26th Dec 2009, 23rd Jan 2010, 20th Feb 2010, 20th Mar 2010, 17th Apr 2010
Grand Mediterranean - Europe, Mediterranean
12 Nights
Grand Mediterranean - Europe, Mediterranean
12 Nights
Greek Isles & Mediterranean - Europe, Mediterranean
12 Nights