TravelWhiz by Wendy Orr
Star Princess cruise ship sailing with stunning blue hull design
Ocean Cruise Line

Princess Cruises — Come Back New

Come back new — discovery, enrichment, and world-class service

Founded 196517 shipsSanta Clarita, California, USA

About Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises has been taking guests to the world's most extraordinary destinations for over 55 years. Known for their Alaska itineraries — which are widely considered the best in the industry — Princess also excels in the Caribbean, Mediterranean, and on world cruises. The MedallionClass experience uses wearable technology to personalise every aspect of the voyage, from ordering drinks to your location to unlocking your cabin door. The new Sun Princess, launched in 2024, represents a bold new chapter for the line.

Why Choose Princess Cruises?

Princess is the undisputed leader in Alaska cruising — their Glacier Bay National Park access and naturalist-led programming are unmatched. The MedallionClass technology genuinely enhances the cruise experience, and Princess's enrichment programmes attract a sophisticated, curious traveller.

Highlights

  • Alaska's best — Glacier Bay National Park, Inside Passage, and wildlife viewing
  • MedallionClass wearable technology — personalised service throughout
  • Sun Princess (2024) — the new flagship with a stunning glass atrium
  • Discovery at Sea — naturalist-led programming and enrichment lectures
  • World Cruise itineraries visiting 30+ countries
  • Princess Cays — private island in the Bahamas

Featured Ships

Explore the ships that make Princess Cruisesone of the world's great cruise lines.

Sun Princess aerial view sailing tropical waters, Princess Cruises

Sun Princess

Princess's bold new flagship — a new era of discovery

4,300 guestsBuilt 2024
View Sun Princess

Featured Itineraries

Evergreen itineraries — the routes that define Princess Cruises.

Majestic Princess sailing past Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay, Alaska
Alaska7 nights

7-Night Alaska Inside Passage

Glacier Bay, Juneau, Skagway, and Ketchikan — Alaska's best

VancouverKetchikanJuneauSkagway+2 more
Best time: May through SeptemberView Itinerary

Wendy's Insider Tips for Princess Cruises

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Princess's Alaska itineraries are the best in the industry — book the 7-night Inside Passage sailing for Glacier Bay National Park access.

2

The MedallionClass app is genuinely useful — order drinks, food, and activities from anywhere on the ship.

3

Princess's enrichment lectures are outstanding — naturalists, historians, and chefs provide genuine learning experiences.

4

Book a balcony cabin for Alaska — you'll want to be outside when the glaciers come into view.

Watch & Explore

See what makes Princess Cruises special — from cabin tours to dining, entertainment, and destinations.

Taste Tuscany at Sea | Sabatini's x Frescobaldi Aboard Princess Cruises

Sip Smarter at Sea | Archer Roose Wines Now on Princess Cruises

Coral Princess - Walk-Through Tour Video | Princess Cruises

MedallionClass® Experiences Overview | Princess Cruises

Before You Go: Lotus Spa® | Princess Cruises

Why Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge Is a Must-See in Alaska | Princess Cruises

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