A welcoming ambience and innovative offerings create the perfect way to see the world
Ship Type
ocean
Launch Year
2013
Refurbishment Year
2018
Language
English
Currency
USD
Capacity
3560
Crew Count
1346
Deck Count
15
Length
330 metres
Width
39 metres
Cabin Count
1800
Wheelchair Cabin Count
38
A welcoming ambience and innovative offerings create the perfect way to see the world
Expand your mind with an array of engaging Scholarship@sea opportunities. There are up to 40 classes on every cruise. Tantalise your taste buds on the Culinary Arts course or take a Wine Tasting seminar. Discover your crafty side and create a wonderful holiday keepsake.
Are you are ready to join in on the pop culture spotlight? Meet and rehearse with fellow song birds in a fun and participative performance choir. Then, take centre stage as you and your fellow passengers put together a show-stopping performance of Princess Pop Choir.
Get ready for a tantalising tour of the world of fine food. Put your chef’s hat on and learn the secrets of preparing a spectacular array of mouth-watering gourmet specialities served onboard with our culinary arts courses. They feature entertaining demonstrations from guest chefs as well as their own onboard experts — with recipes to take home.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics of wine tasting, or a connoisseur interested in expanding your knowledge, onboard wine tasting seminars should be on your schedule. These fun and fascinating adventures in the exciting world of wine offer a wonderful opportunity to make new friends as you taste superb selections hand-picked by our cellar master.
Learn to capture your cruise memories forever by creating beautiful cards or a keepsake journal. Creativity@Sea provides a fun social atmosphere where you’ll discover how to create a wonderful personal memento of your Princess holiday. Some courses are complimentary where you’ll learn basic card-making skills and design, while others offer additional crafting tips and clever ideas at a nominal fee.
On select voyages and vessels, onboard enrichment speakers bring you the best lectures at sea. Noted experts in their fields present intriguing talks and Q&As on a wide variety of subjects ranging from ports and destination highlights, to maritime history, theatre, art history, politics, science and more. These stimulating presentations bring a wealth of information to enhance your ScholarShip@Sea experience.
From ancient mariners to modern vessels, if you’ve always wondered what it takes to navigate a cruise ship, this is for you! While different navigation techniques have evolved over the ages, this exciting multimedia presentation highlights all the basics of cruise ship operation presented by one of your ship’s officers. Join fellow passengers as you learn the history of navigation and increase your maritime terminology from bow to stern.
Presented by their onboard art experts, join fellow passengers as you take a tour on an array of subjects: from aesthetics to specific periods, or artistic movements and important figures in the history of art.
They’re called smartphones, but they can make users feel anything but. Luckily Princess Cruises’ new programme called Digital Basics is here!
Hosted by the Internet Café Manager, this free series of workshops tackles technology in a fun, interactive way, so you’ll soon be clicking, sharing or tweeting with the best of them. Workshops come in four varieties:
Smartphones: Use apps, take photos and discover other uses for these digital devices.
Snap!: Get more from your digital camera.
Downloads: Learn the ins and outs of accessing music, videos and other types of content.
Web: Enter a bold new world of blogging, social networking, email and more.
Plus a Digital Basics website lets passengers review information covered in the workshops at their leisure – for free!
The Princess Cruises Book Club offers an opportunity for fascinating literary discussions among passengers. Books are carefully selected from a variety of sources, offering titles that appeal to many different interests.
Depending on the length of the voyage, one or more Book Club meetings will be scheduled. For those who wish to participate on their voyage but haven’t yet read the selection, multiple copies of the book will be available at the ship’s library.
On a Princess cruise, captivating Discovery™ hit series come alive as unforgettable experiences. You can explore coral reefs teeming with life on a snorkelling adventure in the Caribbean, let centuries-old ceremonies at Edinburgh Castle in Europe transport you through time; or experience life aboard Alaska’s Deadliest Catch crab boats. Every cruise offers immersive activities the whole family can share: from Discovery and Animal Planet shore excursions, to onboard activities featuring favourites like MythBusters and Shark Week to guided Stargazing on deck. Don’t just see the world, Discover its wonders.
Discovery, Discovery Family & Animal Planet Shore Excursions
We are proud to offer shore excursions that are not only fascinating experiences for the whole family, but recommended by two of the most trusted names in exploration – Discovery and Animal Planet.
Discovery and Animal Planet Exclusive Tours are unique tours that cannot be booked independently and are available only through Princess Cruises. Discovery & Discovery Family Recommended Tours provide enriching and immersive once-in-a-lifetime experiences, while Animal Planet Recommended Tours show you the coolest animals around the globe.
Stargazing with Discovery at SEA
Science Channel™ and Princess Cruises will take you on a cosmic voyage as you look to the skies from our top deck. On this interactive guided tour, a Princess Stargazing Specialist will teach you how to find your bearings and identify the major constellations, hear the secrets of the stars and the folklore around them. Great for explorers of all ages.
Contingent upon weather and light conditions. Excludes Alaska itineraries due to the midnight sun.
A Game Beyond the Ordinary
Would you be able to survive Alaska’s frozen tundra or Australia’s Outback? Now, you’ll be able to find out if you’ve got what it takes! Compete with fellow guests in this survival-style game show celebrating some of Discovery’s top survival tales. A game that’s truly beyond the ordinary! Available now on Emerald Princess, Royal Princess and Sky Princess.
Encounters with Discovery at Sea
Learn the stories behind the destinations you’ll visit from regional residents who know the areas personally. Find out about native plants and animals from naturalists who have studied them for years. And gain insights into events from years past that shape the world we see today. Every Encounters onboard speaker offers enriching discoveries that add to the immersive experience through which Princess Cruises inspires you to come back new.
Animal Planet’s Treehouse Masters
On the recent season of Treehouse Masters, we saw Pete Nelson and his crew build a one-of-a-kind treehouse at Princess Cruises’ Mt. McKinley Wilderness Lodge. The build was highlighted on the finale episode in Denali State Park, Alaska. The treehouse, now open to visitors, is constructed for mountain high relaxation with spectacular views of Denali. Experience it only on a cruisetour with Princess.
Treehouse Masters is produced for Animal Planet by Discovery Studios.
Shark Week at SEA
It’s not just one week anymore. Inspired by Discovery’s popular Shark Week, Princess has designed a variety of activities and games that will challenge adults and kids alike on the myths and interesting facts about sharks. See Shark Week programming on stateroom TVs. Kids can make shark teeth necklaces, learn about animals, space and sharks through a variety of Discovery at Sea games and activities.
Check back Fall 2021 for updated information!
Style at Sea℠
What to pack, what to wear and how to look stylish are just a few of the many questions guests ask when preparing for a cruise holiday. With the help of TLC’s fashion experts, Style at Sea℠ will provide tips and tricks to help guests feel and look their best while aboard their cruise.
Royal Princess has a choice of 38 wheelchair accessible cabins.
For Guests with Limited Mobility
Princess offers a selection of staterooms that provide full wheelchair-turning space. In addition, these staterooms include a roll-in shower equipped with grab bars and a fold-down bench seat, an easy access closet and accessible writing desk.
Note: ADA accessible stateroom shown is on board Sky Princess®. Amenities and stateroom arrangements vary by ship. Certain stateroom categories may vary in size and configuration by ship. Call Princess for more information or send inquiries to the Access Office via email at [email protected].
Princess is happy to meet your request for low-sodium, low-fat, low-sugar and vegetarian diets. Visit Cruise Personaliser® to indicate your dietary preferences.
In addition, kosher meals and baby food are available upon advance written request. Any other special diet requests must be authorised in advance by the Princess corporate office.
You or your travel consultant must advise Princess in writing of any special diet, allergies or medical needs. Requests must be received no later than 35 days prior to departure for cruises to Alaska, Canada/New England, Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, Panama Canal and Coastal Getaways. For all other cruises, requests must be received no later than 65 days prior to departure. Once onboard, please check with the Director of Restaurant Operations to confirm your request.
Any special dining requests (name brands, daily food order requests, sample menus, etc.) not related to medical or allergy requirements should be directed to the onboard dining staff and is not handled by our Dietary Office.
The legal drinking age of 21 years is always observed onboard all ships, 18 years on Grand Princess Mediterranean itineraries, and proof of age may be required. All onboard staff are trained to take their responsibility to not serve alcohol to underage passengers seriously. The age restrictions are clearly posted in the bars.
Entry into the disco is limited to passengers 18 years and older. Be sure to check with the child and teen centres, however, for special disco events designed just for kids. Children under the age of 18 are welcome in the gymnasium, spa and jacuzzi; and also in the evening entertainment show lounges when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
In line with domestic age limits, as well as Princess’ company policy, the casino is reserved for passengers 21 years and older. Additionally, only those passengers 21 years and older will be allowed to purchase or consume alcohol. For those whose age is questionable, picture identification may be requested.
You should dress for a cruise with Princess the same way you would for any stylish land-based resort.
Casual sportswear, including shorts, lightweight pants and jogging suits, is the order of the day both at sea and ashore in hotter climates.
Princess recommend you bring a sweater, a jacket or an all-weather coat for cool evenings, and for shore excursions, depending on your destination. Due to unpredictable weather, don’t forget a hat or visor and a collapsible umbrella. Please be sure to bring proper clothing for visits to religious sites. You’ll also want low-heeled, rubber soled shoes for strolling on deck, as well as comfortable walking shoes or sandals to wear.
Princess makes it easy to know what to pack and what to wear when you’re dining onboard our spectacular ships. There are two designations for dress codes: Smart Casual and Formal.
Smart Casual
Passenger attire should be in keeping with what they would wear to a nice restaurant at home; Skirts/dresses, slacks, and sweaters for ladies, trousers and open-neck shirts for men
Inappropriate dinner wear such as pool or beach attire, shorts, ball caps and casual jeans (with fraying and/or holes) are not permitted in the dining rooms. Shoes must be worn.
Formal
When formal nights are held, please observe the dress code in the Traditional Dining and Anytime Dining venues for the enjoyment of all guests. Evening gowns and cocktail dresses are suggested for women; Tuxedos, dinner jackets or dark suits with a tie for men
Keeping the comfort of our guests a priority, and in consideration of consumer studies which show smokers are a small minority of guests, Princess has implemented the following smoking policy:
Designated Smoking Areas
Clearly marked “Designated Smoking Areas” are available onboard and include a sufficient number of ashtrays that are emptied regularly. Generally, these areas include cigar lounges, a section of the nightclub, as well as a portion of the open decks. The Casino and Casino Bar are non-smoking areas on board, with the exception of designated slot machines where guests are permitted to smoke only while playing at those machines. All table games are non-smoking. The Casino will also have one or more non-smoking nights (6 pm to closing), depending on length of voyage. Show lounges, dining rooms and all food services areas on board all Princess ships are non-smoking. As a safety precaution, guests are reminded to properly dispose of cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco, which are never to be thrown overboard as this may be sucked back into the ship and cause fires.
Stateroom Smoking Policy
Princess Cruises prohibits smoking in guest staterooms and balconies. This reflects the preferences of a vast majority of our guests who value having their primary living space (both stateroom and balcony) smoke-free. As balconies are a hallmark of Princess Cruises, we believe it is important to keep this peaceful space clear of smoke. Violations to this policy will result in a $250 fine for each occurrence, which will be charged to the guest’s stateroom account. Keeping with the global trend toward more restrictive smoking policies and honouring the wishes of our guests, we feel this enhances our onboard experience.
Electronic Cigarettes
The use of electronic cigarettes is allowed within the confines of the guest’s stateroom (balcony not included) and within designated smoking areas only.
All Inclusive Beverage Package
You can now relax and enjoy the convenience of an all inclusive beverage package featuring any drink up to $10 including cocktails, wine, beer, sodas, lattes, cappuccinos, bottled water & more. All for just $49 per person per day!
15% gratuity will be included in addition to the price. Package is not currently offered on Dawn, Sea and Sun Princess.
Unlimited Soda Packages
With our Unlimited Soda Package you’ll never be without your favorite fountain sodas, from Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barq’s Root Beer, to nostalgic orange soda, soda water, tonic water and ginger ale. Our Unlimited Soda & More Package allows you as many fountain sodas, refreshing juices, fruity mocktails and creamy ice cream shakes as you can handle.
Café Selects Coffee Card
Treat yourself to flavour with perks and get the Café Selects Coffee Card, which entitles you to 15 espresso-based speciality coffees for a delicious pick-me-up at any time of day. Choose from a satisfying array of coffee creations like frothy cappuccinos and steamy lattes – perfect for coffee lovers!
All ships have been upgraded with MedallionNet® Wi-Fi, allowing guests to stay connected to the web like never before. You can text, post photos, video chat and stream your favourite shows, movies, music and sports with ease. All ships in the Princess® fleet are MedallionNet enabled. To learn more, visit the MedallionNet page.
Guests can choose to bundle unlimited Wi-Fi (along with other perks) with their cruise with Princess Plus fares. MedallionNet Wi-Fi is also available for purchase in the MedallionClass® app starting at $9.99 USD pre-cruise for a single-device. Platinum and Elite Captain’s Circle members receive a 50% discount on their MedallionNet purchase.
Princess reserves the right to filter content accessed via the ship’s internet services. Please note high bandwidth consuming applications such as voice over IP telephony, peer-to-peer file sharing and streaming media may be restricted on board select Princess vessels.
